Everything we know about Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
On September 9, the UK began its first day of national mourning after the Queen’s death. In the morning, 96 guns were fired and church bells rang across the country and abroad in memory of the Queen. The first day of national mourning comes exactly seven years after the late Queen became the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
A service of prayer and reflection on the Queen’s death was held at St Paul’s Cathedral. While King Charles III did not attend, the service included the first official performance of God Save the King.
In his first speech to the nation as King, His Majesty paid tribute to his beloved mother. “She was an inspiration and example to me and all of my family, and we owe her the most sincere debt any family can owe their mother,” he said. “Queen Elizabeth had a good life; a promise to her fate kept and she mourned her death deeply. That promise of lifelong service I renew to all of you today. today.”