John Ellerton News Today

—By Amanda Patrick On September 19, the power of sacred music came into sharp focus as the eyes of the world turned to Westminster Abbey to observe the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. According to some news reports, over four billion people—approximately half of the world’s population—tuned in as the choir, led by James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the

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Viewers from around the globe tuned in for the late monarch’s funeral in London.

The Queen's funeral is taking place at Westminster Abbey today and mourners have travelled to London from all over the world

Viewers from around the globe tuned in for the late monarch’s funeral in London.

Her Majesty returned home to Windsor to be reunited for eternity with her husband, father and mother in the crypt at St Georges Chapel to the sound of a lone piper.

Viewers from around the globe tuned in for the late monarch’s funeral in London.

Viewers from around the globe tuned in for the late monarch’s funeral in London.

Buckingham Palace has now released the order of service in full with the official image for the Queens funeral, the list of hymns, readings and music.