Abbey where the late queen was married in 1957. And crowned back in 1953. When she was just 25 years old. Her astounding 70 years on the throne saw a world transformed. From scientific breakthroughs, world war ii, to a changing monarchy. And to her own changing family. Yet, threw it all this remarkable woman endured. Through 14 american president s, 15 british Prime Ministers, through financial crisis and, of course, the troubles through the rise of the internet and the fall of the berlin wall. In a few minutes, the royal navy will begin a procession to transport the queen from Westminster Hall where she has been lying at rest. Queen elizabeth ii led her people for over seven decades on the throne. She was 96 years old. The longest reigning monarch in british history. Along with joe, willie and me, we have u. S. Special correspondent for bbc catty kay. Its wonderful to be with you early this morning as we cover history in the making. Lets set the scene. Last night i posted a picture of
abbey where the late queen was married in 1957. and crowned back in 1953. when she was just 25 years old. her astounding 70 years on the throne saw a world transformed. from scientific breakthroughs, world war ii, to a changing monarchy. and to her own changing family. yet, threw it all this remarkable woman endured. through 14 american presidents, 15 british prime ministers, through financial crisis and, of course, the troubles through the rise of the internet and the fall of the berlin wall. in a few minutes, the royal navy will begin a procession to transport the queen from westminster hall where she has been lying at rest. queen elizabeth ii led her people for over seven decades on the throne. she was 96 years old. the longest reigning monarch in british history. along with joe, willie and me, we have u.s. special correspondent for bbc catty kay. it s wonderful to be with you early this morning as we cover history in the making. let s set the scene. last night i posted a
and what an extraordinary legacy she leaves, willie. the soft power is really exhibited and the funeral, the number of guests from across the globe that are here and really summarized and the cue. and the queue. summarized by french president macron who said to you, she was your queen. to the rest of the world, she was the queen. yes. she was the queen. and we re seeing this outpouring here in london. for the last several days. the line to see and pass through at westminster hall, to see the queen s coffin, 12 hours, 14 hours, david beckham, the icon in this country, the soccer leng legend, he waited 12 hours, taking selfies all the while to see this extraordinary woman, to
was 1965 of winston churchill before i was born. i think in terms of sort of scale of royal pageantry, this compares with the ireland jubilee of queen victoria in 1897 and her funeral in 1901. i doubt we have seen this gathering of world leaders, let alone, world leaders coming by bus. again, certainly in london and in our lifetimes. it s an extraordinary moment, a spectacle, viewership around the world, 3, 4 billion haven t yet seen the numbers, but the largest event in history, but this is remarkable, there is nothing i ve quite seen like it. of course the actual service itself mostly to me, a very familiar anglican service, of course with all the trappings
london. it s been a joyful time. i was struck by how diverse the guests were. coming into the city were. and for those in america watching us, they really haven t followed queen elizabeth closely or the monarchy closely. and ask what is the fuss about? what did she really do? what did king charles iii do? she really answered that. 1957 in the first televised christmas day speech. when she said i cannot lead you into battle. i do not give you laws or administer justice but i can do something else. i can give you my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood and nation.