16 Sep 2022

London gears up for Queen's funeral

From Lately, 10:27 pm on 16 September 2022

The streets around Westminister continue to fill with mourners but the focus in London is starting to turn towards Monday's funeral for her majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second.

Apparently there will be some personal touches from the Queen herself - one of the things she requested is the playing of a lament by her piper.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to meet Prince William, the new Prince of Wales tomorrow. 

Karyn spoke to RNZ's Corin Dann for an update from London.

Police Officers work on The Mall in central London on September 14, 2022, ahead of the ceremonial procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. - As preparations build for next week's state funeral, the royal family on Wednesday will walk behind the queen's coffin in a procession through central London, after which thousands of members of the public are expected to come to pay their final respects at her lying in state. (Photo by Victoria Jones / POOL / AFP)

Photo: VICTORIA JONES