thatcher funeral 2013

Margaret Thatcher funeral

The Big Ben, the clock of Westminster, remain in silence in honor of former British Prime Minister and is a historic decision, the first time since the funeral of Winston Churchill in 1965. The funeral, made ​​equally outstanding, will be the royal family, with Queen Elizabeth.Coffin begins its journey from the Palace of Westminster to St Paul’s as crowds line procession route. Follow rolling coverage of the funeral here. [photo ibnlive.in.com ]

 

“David Cameron is being interviewed by Dimbleby now. Cameron says that plans for the funeral were in place before he became Conservative leader.…”Coffin begins its journey from the Palace of Westminster to St Paul’s as crowds line procession route. The word of command for the slow march of the gun carriage has been given and it is now en route to St Paul’s, where the Lord Mayor of London has just arrived.

Crowds applaud the carriage as it departs the church.Also among the guests pictured arriving at St Paul’s this morning were Falklands veteran Simon Weston, who suffered 46% burns to his body when his ship RFA Sir Galahad was bombed by Argentine jets in 1982, said he hoped “beyond all hope” that it would remain a dignified day.he Queen and Prince Philip have arrived at St Paul’s to the sound of the national athem and cheers from the crowd, who are singing along.

They are greeted by the Lord Mayor of London and escorted into the cathedral to meet the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of London.

 

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, gives the blessing.
Support us, O Lord, all the day long of this troublous life, until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then, Lord, in your mercy grant us a safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at the last; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

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