British Queen's 'Funeral of the Century' Attended by 500 Top Dignitaries

Funeral Procession Marches Through London Streets, Laid to Rest Beside Husband at Windsor Castle

On the 18th, Bishop David Walsh opened the memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II held at the Seoul Anglican Cathedral in Jung-gu, Seoul, with a prayer. Photo by Joint Press Corps

On the 18th, Bishop David Walsh is reading a prayer during the memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II held at the Seoul Anglican Cathedral in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Joint Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] The funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II was held on the 19th (local time) at Westminster Abbey in London, UK, attended by about 500 world leaders and royals including President Yoon Suk-yeol, and over 2,000 others.

Held as a state funeral for the first time in 57 years since the death of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, this "funeral of the century" drew millions of people in London who gathered to witness the funeral procession in person.

Before the funeral, a bell tolled once every minute at Westminster Abbey to honor the Queen's 96 years of life. Westminster Abbey is the place where the young 25-year-old Queen was crowned just over a year after her accession in 1953, and where she married Prince Philip in 1947.

On the 18th, a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was prepared at the memorial service held at the Seoul Anglican Cathedral in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Joint Press Corps

On the 18th, during the memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II held at the Seoul Anglican Cathedral in Jung-gu, Seoul, a student from Seoul Foreign School lit a candle next to the queen's portrait. Photo by Joint Press Corps

The funeral began promptly at 11 a.m. that day. David Hoyle, priest of Westminster Abbey who officiated the funeral, said, "Here, where Elizabeth II was married and crowned, we have gathered from around the world to mourn her death, commemorate her long life and dedication, and send her into the merciful embrace of the Lord."

The Queen's coffin is expected to leave Westminster Abbey with the funeral procession, march to Wellington Arch, and then be interred in the underground chapel of St. George's Church at Windsor Castle in the afternoon.

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