Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral is set to take place on Monday, September 19, 2022. The 96-year-old monarch’s death was announced on Thursday, 8 September, and a period of mourning has been declared by the British government. The queen’s body will lie in state at Westminster Hall until the funeral on Monday.
The service will be televised and streamed online. Viewers around the world will be able to watch the proceedings, which are expected to last around two hours. The funeral will begin at 11 a.m. BST (3 a.m. EDT) and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. The ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey in London.
Westminster Abbey is the traditional site of coronations and royal funerals in Britain. It is also where Queen Elizabeth II was married to Prince Philip in 1947. More than 2,000 guests are expected to attend the state funeral, including members of the royal family, heads of state from around the world, and representatives from religious groups.
Where to Watch Her Live Funeral Ceremony
As you can see, there are many channels that will broadcast the live coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral. It is available on BBC Television and all its channels in the UK; Sky News has this same privilege for Canadians with CBC News being one option among others to watch it online or through their cable provider.”