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Thousands of military personnel took part in an early morning rehearsal in London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. (Reuters)
According to reports, the parade from Westminster Hall to Wellington Arch, which is to take place on Monday, September 19, will be the biggest of its kind. (Reuters)
During the rehearsal, Yeoman of the Guard walked alonside the gun carriage carrying the stand-in coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. (Reuters)
Royal Navy sailors were seen linking arms as they pulled the gun carriage carrying the stand-in coffin of the Queen. (Reuters)
The Queen’s coffin will lie in state in Westminster Hall, where mourners will be allowed to pay their last respects, till September 19. (Reuters)
With several world leaders set to attend the funeral, the UK government has made certain requests for those attending. According to news outlet Politico, world leaders have been urged to travel by commercial flights, not their government planes, if they are flying to Heathrow International Airport. (Reuters)
World leaders have also been requested to only bring their spouses or partners for the state funeral, the report said. (Reuters)
President Droupadi Murmu will also visit London from September 17 to 19 to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. (Reuters)
