On Thursday 8 September at 6.30pm, the sad news of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing was announced to the nation and the world. What followed next was a series of events to commemorate the life of Britain’s longest-serving monarch; King Charles was declared the new ruler as tradition dictated, a bank holiday was declared for the day of the Queen's funeral, and Her Majesty's coffin began the long journey from Balmoral to London.
Hundreds of thousands of people are currently queuing to see the Queen lying in state before Monday’s funeral, which will see a service take place at the Westminster Abbey before the Queen is transported to Windsor Castle for an intimate internment. The day will begin ahead of the 11am funeral service as the Queen's coffin is carried from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey at 10.35am.
Here's everything we know about watching in London and at home.
Where can I watch the Queen's funeral on television?
It is expected that every major television channel around the world will be screening the state funeral live throughout Monday 19 September. Accredited media companies have been listed as BBC, ITN, Sky and the Foreign Broadcaster Service – the company that manages broadcasting on behalf of foreign outlets. Other UK channels are expected to follow the lead of these global organisations, with coverage and commentary throughout the morning and afternoon.
BBC
BBC One and BBC Two will air coverage of the funeral from 8am – 5pm on Monday 19 September.
ITV
Every ITV channel will broadcast coverage from 9.30am – 6pm on Monday 19 September.
How to watch the Queen's funeral in America
PBS, BBC America, and CNN will all air coverage of the Queen's funeral starting from the early hours, with footage kicking off at 4am Eastern Time.
What is the Queen's funeral procession route in London?
Thousands of visitors are expected to line the streets of Westminster come Monday.
At 10.35am approximately, the Queen's coffin will be carried on gun carriage from Westminster Hall, where it has been lying in state, to Westminster Abbey, through Parliament Square and Broad Sanctuary.
The bigger procession will follow the funeral. At about 12.15pm, the gun carriage carrying Queen Elizabeth's coffin will process back through Broad Sanctuary and Parliament Square, along Whitehall, Horse Guards, down The Mall through Queen’s Gardens and along Constitution Hill. Once the procession – followed by senior members of the royal family – reaches Wellington Arch, the coffin will be transferred to a hearse to make the final leg of the journey to Windsor.
How can I watch the Queen's funeral procession?
Thousands of members of the public are expected to line the streets down which the procession will go. There are several official viewing points across London, including along The Mall (enter on the Green Park side of The Mall or on the St James's Park side of The Mall) and Whitehall – check the official map to find out all the entrance points for these viewing spaces.
How can I watch the Queen's funeral on a public screen?
Viewing screens will be put up in Hyde Park, although the public is warned that large crowds are expected. This viewing area is already open to the public. Recommended access is from the north side of Hyde Park, from Marlborough Gate to Marble Arch.
Many cinemas will be showing the funeral for free.
Monday 19 September has been declared a national holiday – although it is still up to the discretion of individual businesses as to whether they close their doors.
Following the template for regular UK bank holidays, it is expected that large retailers in particular will operate with reduced hours, while pubs and other licensed venues will remain open for those who wish to congregate away from the busy streets of the capital and raise a toast to the Queen’s 70 year reign.