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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is her 'final act as head of state': What to expect from the 'formal ceremony'
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Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will happen Monday, Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey in London. Fox News Digital spoke to royal experts about what to expect from the "formal ceremony."
Lauryn Overhultz is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.
The queen began lying in state at Westminster Hall on Wednesday after lying in state in Scotland first. Mourners were able to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II through the early morning hours of Sept. 19.
On the day of the funeral, the queen's coffin will be transferred to Westminster Abbey in a formal procession. King Charles III, along with other members of the royal family, will follow on foot. The funeral ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey and will be attended by approximately 2,000 guests, including heads of state and other foreign dignitaries.
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