Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8 at the age of 96.
*Updated on September 13, 2022, at 10:21 a.m. MST:
Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022. She was 96.
Buckingham Palace released the following statement: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
Preparations for Queen Elizabeth's death, also known as "Operation London Bridge," immediately went into effect after her death. Here's everything we know so far about Queen Elizabeth's funeral:
When Is Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral?
The queen's funeral is planned to take place on Monday, September 19.
Before then, however, the Queen's coffin will be carted on a gun carriage from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday, September 14, in a silent procession. Here, the Queen will lie in state until the morning of the funeral.
On the morning of the funeral, the Queen's coffin will then travel to Westminster Abbey. After the service, the coffin will travel to Wellington Arch before the procession goes to Windsor.
Where Will the Queen Be Buried?
According to Operation London Bridge, it's expected that the Queen will be laid to rest in a private burial at St. George's Chapel, which is located on the grounds of Windsor Castle. She'll be buried next to her father King George VI, her sister Princess Margaret, and Prince Philip.
How Do I Watch the Service?
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be broadcast live on Monday, September 19, at 11 a.m. BST (or 6 a.m. EDT).
There are multiple ways to watch the funeral, but please note: some may require a subscription to access the streaming services.
- Fubo TV (BBC America)
- Sling TV (BBC America)
- YouTube TV
- Peacock
- Paramount+
- BBC News: YouTube, website
- Sky News: YouTube, website
- ITV News: YouTube, website
Who Will Be in Attendance?
Heads of state and dignitaries from all across the world are expected to be in attendance, as well as members of the Royal Family, of course. The attendee list includes:
- U.S. President Joe Biden
- U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss
- Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer
- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
- Japan's Emperor Naruhito
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
- Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
- French President Emmanuel Macron
- British Royal Family
- Members of Royal Families of Spain, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands
