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Jim is in the UK reporting on the events leading up to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral You can follow Jim’s Journey on social media.
It will be the first state funeral in Britain in 50 years. Thousands of people are expected, including royalty and heads of state.
People are paying their respects to the queen.
The people standing in the line for nine hours say it’s worth it, and the mourners agree.
Emotions forQueen Elizabeth are very personal. The grief of a nation is measured by the number of people waiting in line to enter the hall.
Both John and Nathan have served in the British armed forces.
Nathan said that he felt like today was a chance to say thank you and goodbye.
John thinks it will hit home when he goes in.
Crowds enter the hall and the silence is filled with reverence and respect. The weight of the moment was etched on their faces as they emerged.
She was the heart and soul of the country.
She was the queen for those who served. It’s an oath for King and the country.
Even after the last salute, there is still a sense of duty.
The Queen and her late husband, Prince Philip, will be buried together at Windsor on Monday.
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