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VIVA – After Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, the British royal family will do a full-day funeral procession today on Monday, September 19, 2022, starting in London and ending in Windsor. The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey will be attended by world leaders.

Including President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden as well as representatives from all Commonwealth of Nations countries, and most of the former British Empire countries.

Guests gathered for the ceremony at 11.00 London time. With the culmination of a moment of silence across the UK for Queen Elizabeth II and the song 'God Save the King'.

The funeral procession passed through the streets of London, and then to the royal residence at Windsor until Queen Elizabeth II was buried that evening in St. George, Windsor Castle grounds. Here are some interesting facts about the Queen's funeral.

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Prosesi pemakaman Ratu Elizabeth II.

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To give the last respects to the Queen, Buckingham Palace has prepared a series of events before Queen Elizabeth II's burial. It is estimated that Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be attended by 2,000 guests including leaders from around the world and the royal family.

Although until now Buckingham Palace has remained silent about funeral costs, certainly, Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, as well as the inauguration of King Charles III, cost a lot of money. It is estimated that the procession took about six billion pounds, around Rp103 trillion.

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Gladir resik prosesi pemakaman Ratu Elizabeth II di London, Inggris

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said September 19, Canadian time, which coincided with Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, would be a national holiday to mourn the queen's death.

“On September 19, Canadians from across the country will pay their respects to Canada's longest-serving ruler, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To most Canadians, she is the only queen we have ever known, and many of us feel deep affection and appreciation for her dedication to Canada," Justin Trudeau remarked.

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Pangeran Harry dan Meghan Markle

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It is by the ask of King Charles III who said that only active royal members were entitled to wear the proud uniform.

In addition, Prince Andrew, the third child of Queen Elizabeth II also received the same treatment. Andrew once stumbled upon a case of alleged sexual harassment and was stripped of his royal title.

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Peti mati Ratu Elizabeth II dengan salib dan mahkota di atas peti

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A few days ago, the flag in England was flown at half-mast as a symbol of mourning over the death of Queen Elizabeth II. However, when the day of the funeral arrives today, the flag will be flown in full.

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Peti mati Ratu Elizabeth II

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Queen Elizabeth II will be resting next to her late husband Prince Philip, whose remains will be removed from the Royal Vault, where he buried in April 2021.

Both the Queen Mother and King George VI interred in the same grave. The body of Queen Elizabeth II's sister, Princess Margaret, who died in 2022, is also at the same location.

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Although until now Buckingham Palace has remained silent about funeral costs, certainly, Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, as well as the inauguration of King Charles III, cost a lot of money. It is estimated that the procession took about six billion pounds, around Rp103 trillion.