Thousands of well-wishers flocked to London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral Thursday evening for a moving service honoring The Queen’s reign.
Her Majesty’s remarkable 70-year reign came to an end on Thursday at Balmoral when she passed away “peacefully” with her family by her side.
Thousands of people stood in line to purchase tickets for the event this evening.
This prayer and reflection session will honor the Queen’s “long life spent in the service of this country,” her love for her family, and her commitment to duty.
A limited number of 2,000 wristbands were available to the general public, but they had to line up because they ran out in just three hours.
But for those who can’t attend, the service will continue to be broadcast on BBC One starting at 6 o’clock.
Typically, it is not anticipated that members of the Royal Family will attend.
Dean-designate Andrew Tremlett will honor the Queen for her “devotion to all her people” throughout the service.
The handle will be delivered as part of the liturgy by Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London and Dean of the Chapels Royal.
And Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, will send the benediction.
Liz Truss, the next prime minister, will send a Bible study from Romans 14.7–12 as one of the well-wishers.
Lord Mayor Vincent Keaveny is rumored to join Ms. Truss, according to a cathedral spokesman.
Numerous lawmakers from all political perspectives will even be present in the crowd.
In the event that it overlaps with the ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 6.30 pm, audio of King’s televised address to the nation will be performed within the cathedral.
From 3 p.m. this afternoon, hundreds of people formed a line outside St. Paul’s, which extended past the nearby Tube station.
