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As provided by Buckingham Palace, the service for the queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19 included a reading from Prime Minister Liz Truss, a sermon from the archbishop of Canterbury, and hymns.

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WESTMINSTER ABBEY DIEU ET NS MON DROIT THE STATE FUNERAL of HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II Monday, 19th September, 2022 at 11.00 a.m.

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Members of the Congregation are kindly requested to refrain from using private cameras, video, or sound recording equipment. Please ensure that mobile phones and other electronic devices are switched off. The church is served by a hearing loop. Users should turn their hearing aid to the setting marked T. The service is conducted by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster. The service is sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, (Joseph McHardy, Director of Music) under the direction of James O'Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers, Westminster Abbey. The State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry are led by Trumpet Major Julian Sandford. The Fanfare Team of the Household Division Bands is conducted by Lieutenant Colonel David Barringer MBE, Commanding Officer, Household Division Bands. The organ is played by Peter Holder, Sub-Organist, Westminster Abbey. I

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Before the service, the tenor bell is tolled every minute for 96 minutes, reflecting the years of Queen Elizabeth II's life. Members of Foreign Royal Families, Heads of State, and Overseas Government Representatives are received at the Great West Door by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster and are conducted to their seats in the Lantern. All remain seated. Music before the service: Matthew Jorysz, Assistant Organist, Westminster Abbey, plays Fantasia of four parts Romanza (Symphony no 5 in D) Reliqui domum meum Meditation on 'Brother James's Air' Prelude on 'Ecce jam noctis' Op 157 no 3 Psalm Prelude Set 1 no 2 In the Country Op 194 no 2 Fantasy on 'O Paradise' Elegy Op 58 The Sub-Organist plays Andante espressivo (Sonata in G Op 28) Sospiri Op 70 Orlando Gibbons (1583–1625) Organist of Westminster Abbey 1623-25 Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) arranged by Robert Quinney (b 1976) Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016) Harold Darke (1888–1976) Healey Willan (1880–1968) Herbert Howells (1892–1983) Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) Malcolm Williamson (1931–2003) Edward Elgar (1857–1934) arranged by Matthew Jorysz (b 1992) 2 Edward Elgar Edward Elgar arranged by Peter Holder (b 1990) The Procession of Religious Representatives moves to places in the Nave and the Sacrarium. All remain seated. Verger Mrs Marie van der Zyl President, Board of Deputies of British Jews Dr Shirin Fozdar-Faroudi Representative of the Bahá'í Community Mr Nemu Chandaria OBE Representative of the Jain Community

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Mr Malcolm Deboo Representative of the Zoroastrian Community The Venerable Bogoda Seelawimala Representative of the Buddhist Community The Lord Singh of Wimbledon CBE Representative of the Sikh Community Mr Rajnish Kashyap General Secretary, Hindu Council UK Mrs Aliya Azam MBE Interfaith Co-ordinator, Al-Khoei Foundation Shaykh Dr Asim Yusuf Muslim Scholar Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis Chief Rabbi of Great Britain and the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth Verger REPRESENTING THE CHURCHES OF WALES The Reverend Simon Walkling President, Free Church Council of Wales The Most Reverend Andrew John Archbishop of Wales REPRESENTING THE CHURCHES OF SCOTLAND The Right Reverend Dr Iain Greenshields Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland The Most Reverend Leo Cushley Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh The Reverend David Nixon REPRESENTING THE CHURCHES OF NORTHERN IRELAND President, Methodist Church in Ireland The Most Reverend Mark O'Toole Archbishop of Cardiff The Most Reverend Dr Eamon Martin Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland The Most Reverend Mark Strange Primus, Scottish Episcopal Church 3 The Right Reverend Dr John Kirkpatrick Moderator, The Presbyterian Church in Ireland The Reverend Ian Brown Lead Minister, Martyrs Memorial Free Presbyterian Church The Most Reverend John McDowell Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and Metropolitan

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REPRESENTING THE CHURCHES IN ENGLAND Pastor Agu Irukwu Senior Pastor, Jesus House UK The Reverend Canon Helen Cameron Moderator, Free Churches Group The Reverend Canon Graham Thompson President, Methodist Conference His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols Archbishop of Westminster Pastor Glyn Barrett National Leader, Assemblies of God Ms Shermara Fletcher Principal Officer for Pentecostal and Charismatic Relations, Churches Together in England His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos The Coptic Church in Great Britain Serjeant of the Vestry The Very Reverend Professor David Fergusson OBE Dean of the Thistle and of the Chapel Royal in Scotland The Right Reverend James Newcome Clerk of the Closet His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain The Reverend Canon Paul Wright Sub-Dean of His Majesty's Chapels Royal The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE Bishop of London and Dean of His Majesty's Chapels Royal The Right Reverend David Conner KCVO Dean of Windsor 4 The Right Reverend Dr John Inge Lord High Almoner Members of the Royal Family are received at the Great West Door by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster and are conducted to their seats in the Lantern. All remain seated. The Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, proceed to places in the Nave and in Quire. All remain seated.

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ORDER OF SERVICE All stand as the Procession of the Coffin enters the Abbey. The Choir of Westminster Abbey sings THE SENTENCES during which the Procession of the Coffin moves through the Abbey AM the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he I whosoever fivent in me die. John 11:25-26 KNOW that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the God; whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another. I earth and my worms destroy this body, yet in my see Job 19:25-27 W ´E brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. 1 Timothy 6:7; Job 1: 21 William Croft (1678-1727) Organist of Westminster Abbey 1708-27 The Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, sing TH HOU knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears unto our prayer; but spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, thou most worthy Judge eternal, suffer us not, at our last hour, for any pains of death, to fall from thee. Amen. Henry Purcell (1659-95) Organist of Westminster Abbey 1679-95 The Book of Common Prayer 1549 HEARD a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, From henceforth blessed are I the which in so spirit; for the rest from their labours. Amen. William Croft 5 Revelation 14: 13

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March Linlithgow Ormond Rothesay Pursuivants and Heralds of Arms of Scotland: Portcullis Rouge Dragon Norfolk The Choir of Westminster Abbey Mr James O'Donnell Organist and Master of the Choristers Windsor Lady Usher of the Black Rod Norroy and Ulster King of Arms Director of the Royal Collection Beadle Pursuivants and Heralds of Arms of England: Master of the Horse Richmond Kings of Arms: Lord Lyon King of Arms Household of Queen Elizabeth II: Comptroller, Lord Chamberlain's Office Falkland 6 Unicorn Carrick Marchmont Bluemantle Wales Maltravers York Clarenceux King of Arms Garter Principal King of Arms Lord Steward Master of the Household

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Keeper of the Privy Purse The Queen's Page The Queen's Page Primatial Cross of York The King's Almsmen The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan The Reverend Robert Latham Minor Canon and Sacrist Verger Verger The Cross of Westminster and Lights The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret's Church Mr Paul Baumann CBE Receiver General Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE High Bailiff of Westminster Primatial Cross of Canterbury The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan Private Secretary Verger 7 Palace Steward The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner The Reverend David Stanton Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer

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Dean's Verger The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster Pall Bearers Lord Chamberlain HER MAJESTY'S COFFIN surmounted by The Imperial State Crown, The Orb and The Sceptre and borne by the Bearer Party The Queen Consort Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence The Duke of York The Countess of Wessex and Forfar The Princess of Wales Princess Charlotte of Wales The duch*ess of Sussex The Earl of Snowdon Prince Michael of Kent Pall Bearers Earl Marshal The Duke of Gloucester THE KING 8 The Princess Royal The Earl of Wessex and Forfar The Prince of Wales Prince George of Wales The Duke of Sussex Mr Peter Phillips The Duke of Kent Household of The former Prince of Wales and duch*ess of Cornwall: Private Secretary Principal Private Secretary Equerry Master of the Household Household of The Prince and Princess of Wales: Equerry

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All remain standing. The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster, gives THE BIDDING N grief and also in profound we come to this House of God, to a of prayer, to a church where remembrance and hope are sacred duties. Here, where Queen Elizabeth was married and crowned, we gather from across the nation, from the Commonwealth, and from the nations of the world, to mourn our loss, to remember her long life of selfless service, and in sure confidence to commit her to the mercy of God our maker and redeemer. With gratitude we remember her unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. With admiration we recall her life-long sense of duty and dedication to her people. With thanksgiving we praise God for her constant example of Christian faith and devotion. With affection we recall her love for her family and her commitment to the causes she held dear. Now, in silence, let us in our hearts and minds recall our many reasons for thanksgiving, pray for all members of her family, and commend Queen Elizabeth to the care and keeping of almighty God. A brief silence is kept. MERCIFUL God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection Om of our shall have, though he d whosoever liveth, and believeth in him, shall not die eternally; who hast taught us, by his holy Apostle Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as men without hope, for them that sleep in him: We meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this life, we may rest in him, as our hope is this our sister doth; and that, at the general Resurrection in the last day, we may be found acceptable in thy sight; and receive that blessing, which thy well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying, Come, ye blessed children of my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world. Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our mediator and redeemer. Amen.

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All sing HE day thou gavest, Lord, is ended, darkness falls at thy behest; to thee our morning hymns ascended, thy praise shall sanctify our rest. THE the THE HYMN We thank thee that thy Church unsleeping, while earth rolls onward into light, through all the world her watch is keeping, and rests not now by day or night. As o'er each continent and island the dawn leads on another day, the voice of prayer is never silent, nor dies the strain of praise away. The sun that bids us rest is waking our brethren 'neath the western sky, and hour by hour fresh lips are making thy wondrous doings heard on high. So be it, Lord; thy throne shall never, like earth's proud empires, pass away; thy kingdom stands, and grows for ever, till all thy creatures own thy sway. St Clement Clement Scholefield (1839–1904) arranged by James O'Donnell (b 1961) IO John Ellerton (1826-93)

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All sit. The Right Honourable the Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, reads No OW is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. Thanks be to God. All remain seated. The choir sings THE FIRST LESSON THE PSALM IKE as the hart desireth the water-brooks : so longeth my soul after thee, O God. soul is athirst for Gord, yea, even the when shalt & : Judith Weir CBE (b 1954) composed for this Service 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26, 53-end appear before the presence of God? My tears have been my meat day and night : while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God? Now when I think thereupon, I pour out my heart by myself for I went with the multitude, and brought them forth into the house of God; In the voice of praise and thanksgiving: among such as keep holy-day. Why art thou so full of heaviness, O my soul : and why art thou so disquieted within me? Put thy trust in God : for I will yet give him thanks for the help of his countenance. II Psalm 42: 1-7

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The Right Honourable Elizabeth Truss MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, reads L ET not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In Father's my house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I and go prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father. Thanks be to God. All stand to sing THE SECOND LESSON The choir sings THE HYMN HE Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want; THE he makes me down to lie in pastures green; he leadeth me the quiet waters by. My soul he doth restore again, and me to walk doth make within the paths of righteousness, e'en for his own name's sake. Yea, though I walk through death's dark vale, yet will I fear none ill; for thou art with me, and thy rod and staff me comfort still. 12 John 14:1-9a

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All sing My table thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes; my head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all life my shall surely follow me; and in God's house for evermore my dwelling place shall be. Crimond attributed to Jessie Seymour Irvine (1836–87) harmony by David Grant (1833–93) descant by William Baird Ross (1871–1950) All remain seated. The choir sings THE SERMON The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan from Songs of Farewell Hubert Parry (1848–1918) THE ANTHEM Mr Y soul, there is a country Far beyond the stars, Where stands a wingèd sentry All skilful in the wars: There above noise, and danger, Sweet Peace sits crowned with smiles, And One born in a manger Commands the beauteous files. Psalm 23 in Scottish Psalter 1650 13 He is thy gracious friend, And (O my soul, awake!) Did in pure love descend, To die here for thy sake. Leave then thy foolish ranges, For none can thee secure, But One who never changes, Thy God, thy Life, thy Cure. If thou canst get but thither, There grows the flower of Peace, The Rose that cannot wither, Thy fortress, and thy ease. Henry Vaughan (1621–95)

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The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor, leads THE PRAYERS In confidence and trust, let us pray to the Father. All kneel or remain seated. The Reverend Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, says Let us give thanks to God for Queen Elizabeth's long life and reign, recalling with gratitude her gifts of wisdom, diligence, and service. O GOD, from whom cometh everything that is upright and true: accept our thanks for the gifts of heart and mind that thou didst bestow upon thy daughter Elizabeth, and which she showed forth among us in her words and deeds; and grant that we may have grace to live our lives in accordance with thy will, to seek the good of others, and to remain faithful servants unto our lives' end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Ms Shermara Fletcher, Principal Officer for Pentecostal and Charismatic Relations, Churches Together in England, says Confident in God's love and compassion, let us pray for all those whose hearts are heavy with grief and sorrow. LMIGHTY God, Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort: deal graciously, we pray thee, with those who mourn, that casting every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London and Dean of His Majesty's Chapels Royal, says Let us pray for His Majesty The King and all the Royal Family; that they may know the sustaining power of God's love and the prayerful fellowship of God's people. A LMIGHTY God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to bless our most gracious Sovereign Lord King Charles, Camilla The Queen Consort, William Prince of Wales, and all the Royal Family: endue them with thy Holy Spirit, enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness; and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Reverend Canon Helen Cameron, Moderator of the Free Churches Group, says In recognition of Queen Elizabeth's service to this United Kingdom, let us rejoice in her unstinting devotion to duty, her compassion for her subjects, and her counsel to her ministers; and we pray for the continued health and prosperity of this Nation. 14

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LMIGHTY God, whose will it is that all thy children should serve thee in serving A grace to work together with honest and faithful hearts, each caring for the good of all; that, seeking first thy kingdom and its righteousness, they may possess all things needful for their daily sustenance and the common good; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, says Let us give thanks for Queen Elizabeth's commitment to the Commonwealth throughout her reign, for her service and dedication to its peoples, and for the rich bonds of unity and mutual support she sustained. O ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, hear our prayer for the Commonwealth, and grant it the guidance of thy wisdom. Inspire those in authority, that they may promote justice and the common good; give to all its citizens the spirit of mutual honour and respect; and grant to us all grace to strive for the establishment of righteousness and peace; for the honour of thy name. Amen. The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan, says We give thanks to God for Queen Elizabeth's loyalty to the faith she inherited through her baptism and confirmation, and affirmed at her coronation; for her unswerving devotion to the Gospel; and for her steadfast service as Supreme Governor of the Church of England. ORD, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; given to serve thee in all good works, to the glory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Precentor says Let us pray that we may be given grace to live as those who believe in the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection to eternal life. RING us, O Lord God, at our last awakening into the house and gate of heaven, to so gate dwell in that where there shall be nor dazzling, but one equal light; no noise nor silence, but one equal music; no fears nor hopes, but one equal possession; no ends nor beginnings, but one equal eternity; in the habitation of thy glory and dominion, world without end. Amen. 15 John Donne (1572-1631)

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The choir sings O Ralph Vaughan Williams composed for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953 The Precentor concludes All stand to sing TASTE and see how gracious the Lord is : blest is the man that trusteth in him. 6² In confidence and hope, let us pray to the Father in the words our Saviour taught us, O UR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. L THE HYMN OVE divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesu, thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart. Psalm 34: 8 16

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Blaenwern William Rowlands (1860-1937) arranged by James O'Donnell All remain standing for Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation, perfectly restored in thee, changed from glory into glory till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise! THE COMMENDATION Charles Wesley (1707-88) The Archbishop of Canterbury says Let us commend to the mercy of God, our maker and redeemer, the soul of Elizabeth, our late Queen. H EAVENLY Father, King of kings, Lord and giver of life, who of thy grace in creation didst form mankind in thine own image, and in thy great love offerest us life eternal in Christ Jesus; claiming the promises of thy most blessed Son, we entrust the soul of Elizabeth, our sister here departed, to thy merciful keeping, in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life, when Christ shall be all in all; who died and rose again to save us, and now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, in glory for ever. Amen. O forth, O Christian soul, from this world, in the name of God the Father who created thee; in the name of Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who suffered for thee; in the name of the Holy Spirit, who was poured out upon thee and anointed thee. In communion with all the blessed saints, and aided by the angels and archangels and all the armies of the heavenly host, may thy portion this day be in peace, and thy dwelling in the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen. 17

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All remain standing. The choir sings WH ´HO shall separate us from the love of Christ? Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Alleluia! Amen. Sir James MacMillan CBE (b 1959) composed for this Service The Dean pronounces THE ANTHEM All remain standing for OD grant to the living grace; to the departed rest; to the Church, The King, the Silence is kept. THE BLESSING everlasting; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. All sing THE LAST POST REVEILLE THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Romans 8: 35a, 38b-end Go OD save our gracious King, long live our noble King, God save The King. Send him victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us: God save The King. 18

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Thy choicest gifts in store on him be pleased to pour, long may he reign. May he defend our laws, and ever give us cause to sing with heart and voice: God save The King! arranged by Gordon Jacob (1895-1984) All remain standing. The Queen's Piper, Warrant Officer Class 1 (Pipe Major) Paul Burns, plays Sleep, dearie, sleep All remain standing as the Coffin and Processions leave the church. The Sub-Organist plays Fantasia in C minor BWV 562 THE PROCESSION OF THE COFFIN Primatial Cross of York The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan Verger The Reverend Robert Latham Minor Canon and Sacrist Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) The Cross of Westminster and Lights Primatial Cross of Canterbury The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan 19 traditional Mr Paul Baumann CBE Receiver General The Reverend Mark Birch Minor Canon and Precentor Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE High Bailiff of Westminster

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Music after the service: Allegro maestoso (Sonata in G Op 28) Edward Elgar Later in the afternoon, the bells of the Abbey are rung fully-muffled by the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers in a peal of Stedman Caters, comprising 5096 changes. Members of the Congregation are requested to remain in their places until invited to move by the Honorary Stewards. The Queen Consort THE KING Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence The Princess Royal The Duke of York The Countess of Wessex and Forfar The Earl of Wessex and Forfar The Princess of Wales The Prince of Wales Princess Charlotte of Wales Prince George of Wales The duch*ess of Sussex The Duke of Sussex The Earl of Snowdon Mr Peter Phillips The Duke of Gloucester Prince Michael of Kent The Duke of Kent Verger The Venerable Tricia Hillas Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner The Right Reverend Anthony Ball Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret’s Church The Reverend David Stanton Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer Dean’s Verger The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE Dean of Westminster HER MAJESTY’S COFFIN 20

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What is the order of events for the Queen's funeral? ›

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  • 6:30 a.m.: Final members of the public admitted to lying in state.
  • 10:44 to 10:52 a.m.: Coffin transfer from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.
  • 11 a.m.: Funeral service begins.
  • 11:55 a.m.: Bugle call of the British infantry.
  • 12 to 1 p.m.: Coffin procession to Hyde Park.
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What is the full order of service for a funeral? ›

A funeral typically follows a structure that includes pre-service arrangements, an opening segment with welcome and acknowledgments, main service components like eulogies, readings, and music, followed by closing remarks or prayers, and often concludes with post-service events like a committal service and reception.

What were the readings at the Queen's funeral? ›

At the Queen's funeral, two readings will be given: 1 Corinthians 15: 20–26, 53–end, and John 14: 1–9a. Then, further readings will be given at the Queen's committal service in Windsor. These are Revelation 21 verses 1–7 and Psalm 103 verses 13-17.

What is the route for the Queen's funeral? ›

Shaw Farm Gate to St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

The procession will follow the route of Albert Road, Long Walk, Cambridge Gate, Cambridge Drive, George IV Gate, Quadrangle (south and west sides), Engine Court, Norman Arch, Chapel Hill, Parade Ground and Horseshoe Cloister Arch.

What is the timeline for the Queen's funeral Monday? ›

11am – The state funeral service begins. 11.55am – The Last Post will sound followed by a national two-minute silence. 12pm – Reveille, the national anthem and a lament, played by the Queen's Piper, will bring the state funeral service to an end at approximately noon.

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This is where a funeral order of service comes in. The funeral service program contains all the important information for guests attending the services. Typically, in a booklet form, this document shows the order in which the events will be taking place.

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An order of service is a printed guide to the funeral ceremony or service. It includes details about the person who has died, often with photographs, and a list of what's happening during the service to help people to take part in the ceremony.

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A traditional funeral service typically has four components. They are the visitation, funeral ceremony, committal service, and a funeral reception. The family may decide to have more than one visitation at different times or just one.

What happens at the Queen's funeral? ›

The Choir of St George's Chapel will sing during the Service. Prior to the final Hymn, the Imperial State Crown, the Orb and the Sceptre will be removed from Her Majesty The Queen's Coffin, and placed on the Altar.

What Bible verse was read at Queen Elizabeth's funeral? ›

Bible reading

Several scriptures were read while the coffin was moving through the Abbey, such as John 11, and Job 19. Afterwards, the first lesson was 1 Corinthians 15 and Psalm 42, and the second lesson was John 14. The Prime Minister of the UK, Liz Truss, also read a Bible text during the funeral.

What is the Queen's last name? ›

The royal family name of Windsor was confirmed by the Queen after her accession in 1952.

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What were Michael Jackson's last words? ›

Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted and spent two years in prison for manslaughter, along with losing his medical license. Murray was at Jackson's bedside as he died. According to Murray, Jackson's last words were repeated requests for “milk.” “Milk” was his name for propofol, the anesthetic he overdosed on.

What is the timeline for a funeral? ›

A funeral is typically held around one or two weeks after the death, though it may be longer if the funeral director only has certain days available or if there is an inquest into the death. You may wish for your loved one to be buried as soon as possible, depending on their religious beliefs.

What time is the funeral for the Queen? ›

The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 11am.

How long is Queens' funeral? ›

In brief, the Queen's coffin was taken in a solemn procession from Westminster Hall, where Queen Elizabeth II had been lying in state, to Westminster Abbey for a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. local time (6:00 a.m. ET). The hour-long service was officiated by the Dean of Westminster David Hoyle.

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