Well, helloes ᵔᴥᵔ

Queen Elizabeth II's eight grandchildren mount a family vigil over her coffin lying in state in Westminster Hall. Sep. 17. 2022.

The place she considered home.

Where her darling beau proposed;

Where she and her husband spent the second part of their honeymoon — deer stalking in army boots, she felt like she was a Russian commando leader followed by her faithful cut-throats.

Where she got to enjoy the last summer holiday with her ailing father;

And where she could be away from prying eyes after becoming the UK’s new leader.

Where she saw her family steadily growing;

There she first allowed the cameras to catch a glimpse how their daily lives were going.

Not only did it witness the smoky barbecue sessions and where running after the dogs took place;

It was also where she found refuge when her family was put to the test.

After 70 years of being steadfast, there she spent her final earthly days.

Giving her all for what she thought was best;

Until the end, she put first her duty.

To the place where she dreamed of living as a normal countrywoman;

She will be taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday, where the coffin will be rested on a raised platform, known as a catafalque.

Her coffin will be draped in the Royal Standard flag and once in Westminster Hall it will be topped with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre.

Members of the public will then be able to file past and pay their respects.

The grand hall is the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, at the heart of the British government.

WHEREAS it hath pleased Almighty God to call to His Mercy our late Sovereign Lord King George the Sixth of Blessed and Glorious memory, by whose Decease the Crown is solely and rightfully come to the High and Mighty Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary:

WE, therefore, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of this Realm, being here assisted with these His late Majesty’s Privy Council, with representatives of other Members of the Commonwealth, with other Principal Gentlemen of Quality, with the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of London, do now hereby with one voice and Consent of Tongue and Heart publish and proclaim that the High and Mighty Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary is now, by the death of our late Sovereign of happy memory, become Queen Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of this Realm and of all Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, to whom Her lieges do acknowledge all Faith and constant Obedience with hearty and humble Affection, beseeching God by whom Kings and Queens do reign, to bless the Royal Princess Elizabeth the Second with long and happy Years to reign over us. Given at St. James’s Palace this Sixth Day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two.

Queen Elizabeth II has removed Prince Andrew’s military titles and patronages.