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A whole people is ready to say a last farewell to its sovereign, Monday, September 19, in a ceremony of exceptional magnitude. Some subjects of His Majesty have been camping in front of the abbey since Friday so as not to miss a crumb of this moment in history.
In British memory, never had an event brought together so much. The first campers have already appeared in front of Westminster Abbey, installed since Friday, 72 hours before the funeral on Monday, September 19. Even regulars at royal events got to it earlier than usual. “I’ve never seen so many people, even for royal weddings, normally it’s quieter“, observes a faithful of the british monarchy.
The crowd sometimes takes on the appearance of a pilgrimage. A two-hour queue has formed to gain access to Buckingham Palace. To Green Parkthe millions of flowers placed in homage to the queen now draw labyrinths. The affluence extends into the shopping streets and souvenir shops. Obligatory passage for French people who came especially for the day to commune with the British. More than a million people are expected in London on Monday to say a final farewell to Elizabeth II.