george is now by the death of our late sovereign of happy memory become our only lawful and rightful lord, charles iii. [noise] ♪ ♪ ♪ [applause] ♪ ♪ ♪ >> hello everyone. a very good morning to you from buckingham palace. it is 6:00 on monday at 12 of september. her final journey, king charles prepares to lead a point precession alongside his mother's coffin, as new details are released about how he can see the queen lying in state.

the kings speech mps and laws will come together at what's westminster hall, to hear from the new monarch in a special ceremony. >> i am here at st. charles cathedral, where the king will be holding a vigil with other members of the royal family. >> good morning. i am live in i've been dane national park in kenya, where 70 years ago, young princess returned from here back to britain a queen. >> parts of the commonwealth morning accompanied by fresh questions about the role of the monarchy. >> the prime minister of antigua and barbuda, saying that he intends to hold referendum on that country becoming a republic in the next three years, and there are signs that jamaica and all the nations may well follow suit. >> also, in other news this

morning, the only light in the darkness. ukraine accuses retreating russian military of attacking a power station, causing a blackout in kharkiv. >> here before you all, with my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service. >> and a special report on how young queen reinvented monarchy, and built a family of nations from what was once an empire. hello everybody. a very good morning to you, and welcome to buckingham palace. as the sun rises, again, over one of the most famous palaces in the world, king charles iii will lead a precession alongside his mother's coffin later, as it is moved to st giles'cathedral in edinburgh. they think will also give a speech to mps in westminster hole this morning. new details have also been revealed of how people could see the queen lying in state,

both in scotland and also here in london. her majesty the queen lying in state at the palace of westminster, will begin on wednesday at 5 pm. it will be 24 hours a day until it closes at 6:30 am, a week today. visitors will go through airport staff security, and there are tight restrictions on what visitors should and should not do. laura knows more about that. hi, laura. so i suppose, the most important thing is to dress appropriately. >> yeah, so the dress code, to dress somberly for the occasion. specifically, it says no political statements. no rude logos, basically. so, the dress code is important. and let's not forget we're expecting a lot of people, huge, huge crowds, having to wait a long time. so, as well as dressing appropriately and for the weather, because it could drain. it could be hot, it could be cold. you might even be there overnight as well. people are being told to bring food and drink. there is gonna be limited places where you will be able

to about anything, so take food and drink with you as well. >> and the phone charger. and >> the phone charger. bring a block charger. because if you are waiting in the queue for a lot of hours, you need to let people know of plans change slightly, you need your phone charger. back in 2002, it wasn't an issue. take a phone charger. if you have any medicines, take medication with you. you need to get let security know when you get to the palace of westminster. but they're kind of things you need to be aware of. you can only be taken, you can only take one back. it can only be a small hand back. >> and laura, with mr. hole, of course was within the palace of westminster for obviously, not quite sure where it is. opposite westminster abby, where the funeral service will take place. but a lot of people live around that area. >> yeah, a lot of people lit their. a lot of people work there. there are roads. there are gas stations. all that kind of infrastructure is there. everyone in cues, has been asked, be aware of that, be

respectful of that, keep the noise levels down a bit. i think people in the area are being told as well, just take extra time, because the roads will be busy. there will be some sort of system for this queue, because we know it will be an expanded system for the queue. you need a wristband, once you win that q, that's the respect. you can't change places with anyone, you can't give it to anyone else. they will be a system, but it will have a knock on effect, because hundreds of thousands will be wanting to do that. >> absolutely, joined with thousands for the queen's mother, when she died, she was also lying at westminster hole. i expect her to potentially be fivefold more than that. so you can't drink and eat in the queue. you can take that in with you. >> none of that inside. and no selfies. in this day and age, no selfies, no filming of any sort. and it's gonna be a moving q. so, this queue will be constantly moving. so there won't be a time to sit down not just in the queue but it was mr. hole itself you will be filing past and they want to

keep the queue moving because clearly if that he was moving they will get more people through. >> and as we, so the pot escapes here, no flowers a tool. >> you can't take any flowers, no little tribute you might want to layer guards anything like that. no sleeping backs. i mean, people will be doing this through the night as a 24 hour operation. you won't be allowed to sleep on route, because that queue will be moving. you can take in the blankets, the sleeping backs, and he sort of fold up chair, or table you might have. i would expect to see when people perhaps want to stay here overnight, ahead of the funeral itself. >> there will be no queuing for other people. >> no, only a risk that. you may not give it to anyone else. and you have to give it after you leave westminster hole. >> that some of the guidance. and for what you need to do. and that opens -- >> that opens on wednesday at 5:00. it will be open right up until 6:30 am on the morning of the funeral last monday the 19. >> okay, laura, thanks very much. >> let's have a glow closer

look at the day ahead for king charles today, should we? 10:25, i think will address both houses of parliament in westminster hope, where members will meet to express their condolences for the queen's death. charles iii will then fly to edinburgh and to his late mother's coffin at palace of holyroodhous where service will be held. then, the king, the queen consort, and queen elizabeth's three other children will walk alongside the coffin in precession two st giles'cathedral. the service and pay a reflection will be held there. the queen's coffin will lie in state at st giles'cathedral 4:24 hours with the public allowed inside. this is all part of operation unicorn, called operation unicorn, of course, unicorn is the symbol of scotland. unicorn is later, the king will meet the scottish first minister, nicola sturgeon, and receive a motion of condolence from members of scotland's parliament. crowds lined the streets, as the queen's coffin traveled

through scotland yesterday, to holyroodhouse palace. it was expected by more supporters and mourners alike. here's focus. >> the king will start the first full week of his reign as the first weekend ended, morning and at work. in parliament and public, securing the political and public popular consent that his mother could take for granted. the state will begin with an address to the members of the laws of comments in westminster hall, before he travels to scotland to rejoin the queen on her final journey. it began near silence,

birdsongs, the only accompaniment, as the herd left balmoral on a slow road south. people lining the route to see the coffin even in rural aberdeen, along with the guard of tractors. and horses. they counted the queen a neighbor. >> to be honest, very proud to be here. and very proud to be so respectful to the queen and the royal family. >> i think it's the end of an era. you know, it seems a very somber moment. >> it's very important to come along and just to show some respect, and -- >> across the four nations there, were proclamations and pageantry. >> god save the king! ♪ ♪ ♪ >> three cheers and a gun salute for the monarch. >> [noise] [inaudible] >> and in cardiff, and belfast.

the king will visit them all in the coming days, but his first stop is edinburgh where the coffin arrived yesterday afternoon. today, king charles will lead a procession to st giles'cathedral, where the queen's body will lie in state for 24 hours. the start of a week of public display here and in london, after a final night among family. paul, at the palace of holyroodhous, sky news. -- -- my goodness to me how time flies. >> just to think liz truss became prime minister officially last wednesday with

a daunting week ahead, of how she help people with their energy bills, and a lot of other items in her in trey, this was not in any once in trey. and then, suddenly, of course, thursday morning, we now know that she knew from the early morning that the queen's passing may be imminent. of course, we've seen the terrible news that night. and she's now been plunged into a couple of weeks of ceremonial, of official mourning. parliament is not sitting for the whole of this week or doing anything because we are in this official mourning period. and as prime minister, as someone who is said to do her leadership campaign, i'm not the greatest speaker. i'm not the most slick orator. she is now having to channel the nations emotions at this time, and it's very difficult for her. >> some of those ceremonies, she must take part, and some she's joe zinc. she's joe zinc

-- and liz truss is going with a monarch. downing street have told us it's not a constitutional requirement that she attends all the services. but she thinks it's important to go with a significant time. this was written up asked the prime minister went on to with the king. downing street clarified last night that it is not at all. they will not be traveling together in any way. there were some eyebrows raised from a political moment for the new prime minister. so, they're not traveling together. she will make her own way, but she will be by the monarch's side at all those services because her aides say it's important to do so. >> and although the king will be traveling to all four nations with his prime minister, before that, he will be heading to westminster hall. >> that's right, so, this morning, the new king and the queen consort kamala will be at westminster hole to have an address from the speakers of

the lords and the comments. there were all the mps and peters back into westminster hole. it was all part of parliament. and they will hear those speeches and then prince charles will respond. so, he will address and peace and peers. not for the first time, of course, he stood in for the majesty her queen, at the last opening of parliament. but this will be his first address asking. asking. and he may reflect on the tributes that and be's fate to his late mother in the debate at the end of last week before moving congress pass. the end of last week before moving congress pass -- and about her significance significance of a rain. i'm sure we want to reflect on some of those speeches. it will be a short address to parliament, because, of course he needs to go to scotland to begin the travels of the coffin across all four nations. you will need to be in scotland by early afternoon. but he will make a significant address to mps this morning. and i'm sure it will be packed. >> just looking at that image

from the queen elizabeth center down to where big ben's up, a talent often cold big ben by people. >> there it is. >> beautiful image. flying at half staff there, and london i, of course, built for the turn of the century. but, and the shot in the middle as well. an image of the sun rising over the city of london this morning. but i think probably, it was just one image, really, featuring almost every front page. and let's start with the express. a striking photo of the queen's coffin with the headline, queens saddest journey begins, on the front of the express. the same vote took over as the front of the metro. their headline, our gracious queen, looking at the -- the final journey home released a front of their paper. the daily star has the same headline alongside a picture of her majesty.

her last great journey is the front of the daily telegraph. the eye goes with the queen's final journey begins. the saddest journey, now the longer by reach the front of the male. looking at the times, one of the few papers to go with a different image. the crowds who turned out in edinburgh to pay their respects to the queen. i'm sure we will see many more people lining the roots of her final journey in the next few days. and a striking image of a younger queen and her signature elizabeth are. the headline reads a live happy and gloria. and the financial times carries a photo of the queen's coffin. but they also make space on the front page for ukraine's offensive against russia, the front of the guardian also looks to ukraine. the headline, russia launches revenge attacks as ukraine defense gathers space. we are today, the queen's coffin will be taken from the palace of holyroodhous how,

it's a little bit longer route. it's in edinburgh. they will be heading to send a child's cathedral. adele is outside st giles'cathedral in edinburgh for us now. hello, adel. tell us what's going to happen? >> thanks. already, people have camped up here along the royal mel. an hour ago, there were about five people. there were more than 20 people arriving all the time, as it begins to get light. and it was 48 hours before that procession is due to begin. people want to catch a glimpse of the moment in history, if you like. thousands are expected here over the next few days. to catch a glimpse of the queen's coffin, and of that moment in history, as i've just said. the queen's coffin itself, lying interest in the throne room at the palace of holyroodhouse. they did pay their respects at balmoral castle. king charles iii will escort

the queen's coffin along the royal mile, which is at the foot of the hill where we are at the moment. and that's around 2:30 this afternoon, along with other members of the royal family. prince andrew, the earlier was six, they will walk on foot. the queen concert and members of the family are believed to be expected to follow along here to st giles'cathedral. they'll be a service of reflection, of thanksgiving for the queen's life. and the congregation will be drawn from all parts of scottish society. the full details are yet to be released, but there's also speculation that duke and duchess of sussex and then new prince and princess of whales will be in attendance, following their united appearance outside the windsor castle, a couple of days ago. the company itself, the crown of scotland will be placed upon it, and it will then be opened up in terms of it will be at st giles'cathedral here, as a

public viewing, for people to file past, and pay their respects their. that will be until 24 hours. the queen's children at some point will also take part in what has been known historically at that vigil of princes. that will be taking, prince andrew, the princess royal, the earl of wessex, will hold a vigil around the queen's coffin. there's some suggesting that the grandchildren will hold one later on as well. but if so, it will be the third such vigil held in history. the last one was in 2000 into, when the queen mother died, and she lay in state at with smith staff. and the first time it happened in 1936 after the death of king george v, and this began the beginning of that oil tradition. so, we'll have the vigil of princess, and the public will then be able to file past as well to view the queen's coffin, and pay their respect as i said for this moment in history. >> adele, thank you. the queen's coffin will finally arrive back here at buckingham

palace tomorrow evening. it will be greeted at the gates of buckingham palace by the king and the queen consort. and then, rest in the blue room, name because it has a big bow window onto the gardens here behind the palace. not often seen, actually, but if you ever been lucky enough to go into a garden party here, those are the doors that you would walk through into the garden. a favorite room for the queen, we're told that is where she will be dressing in buckingham palace overnight, until she sticking to westminster hole, where many hundreds of thousands of people are hoping to possess past the coffin as she lies in state. if you are planning to do that, be aware, so many people are doing exactly the same thing. if you check out our website and our social media channels, you'll be able to see top tips on what you need to do to try to make out as comfortable for you and all the people around you.

well, it's a name which certainly resonates with another era. i'm talking about treetops, if you remember that name. the hotel in kenya where princess elizabeth find out that she had become queen. alice is there for us in abendane national park in kenya. hello to you, alistair i wonder how the people there felt what they heard the news that the queen has passed. >> yeah, good morning, a. it was 17 years ago the young princess elizabeth only 25 came here with her husband the duke of edinburgh on a low royal visit. and on the morning of the 6th of february of 1950 to her father king george the sixth died unexpectedly. and her life changed forever. we spent the last few they're visiting the places that she visited back then. and speaking to people who have memories of law. ♪ ♪ ♪

>> on the 5th of february 1952, princess elizabeth attended the service at st. phillips church in the foothills of mount kenya. she didn't know it and then, of course, but within hours, her life would change completely. early the following morning, her father king george died, and she became the queen. >> as we continue to remember our queen, queen elizabeth ii -- >> it was a gift from her and the duke of edinburgh, and her coat of arms still hangs in the church today. after her coronation, the queen sent a section of carpet that late in westminster abby that take to the small rural church, which must have had a special memories for her. >> she is part of the congregation, in the records, she's here. >> she is part of your family? >> it's part of our family i can say. she is part of our family. she is part of us, and we also are more mourning her death. and we also are part of the family that is mourning.

>> she spent her final evening as a princess at treetops lodge in the peace and quiet of abendare national park, surrounded by wildlife, and sleeping in a tree house on the edge of a watering hole. the tree house was burned down a few years later during the uprisings against british rule. but the hotel was rebuilt. >> and your father cook for her? >> my father quick lunch for her, and as he was telling us stories on how she was asking the questions very jovial. she was making fun. she said, the food was very nice, making a joke, because we just getting it from that job right now. she said, nice, i will come back again. [inaudible] >> yeah, sure. it was a privilege, anyway. >> a handwritten note lists the state, or truck, a boon, elephants, and rhinos fighting in the morning. the princess elizabeth sweet is

now the hotels jewel and the crown. members of her stay, part of the history of this place. >> i felt i've lost someone that had loved kenya, and treat up lodge as well. because this is the home of the royal family. many people say, this is her hotel. if you go outside and ask people, you say, that's the queens hotel. >> when princess elizabeth heard the news of her father step, she got their will visit short and rushed back to london. when she returned to treetops lodge in 18 1983 to see the animals and the staff and spent time in the place where she enjoyed the final hours before her life changed forever. alistair bunkall, sky news, in kenya. sky news, in kenya. >> of course, as i said, it was 1952. communications were not then what they are now, and she was on the continent 1000 miles away from home. so the news of her father's death took some time to reach

here, and eventually, it was an eight to prince philip who broke the news, and then, prince philip took his wife were awoken told her that her father had died. and it would've been a very difficult day for her. no doubt she was very fond of her father. as a family, they were very close in dude. the burden of the monarchy would have been passed on to her shoulders. but it was a burden that she took on as we know for 70 years. with great stoicism and great duty towards the role that she's been given in life. i should say a word really about the wider reception in kenya. and i mentioned the mama rebellion in the report there, and the effect it have on the tree tops resort. because of that rebellion, around 11,000 kenyans died. so, there is not a uniform opinion here of the queen. there is a mixed opinion, makes it is what most people tell us, because a lot of people look up on the monarchy is being responsible for the worst elements of british colonial history. having said that, i would say

that the vast majority of people that we've met and spoken to in kenya, not only have fond memories of the queen, have huge respect for her majesty. but because of that unique connection to this country, because of that moment in history back in 1952, they, too, are mourning her death here. >> okay, thank you, alistair. the treetops lodge was the cofounder of abendare suffering hotels. back in 1952, he was a student. i, james. thanks for joining us. how do you remember the queen? >> in 1952 i was one of the students who lined up when she was on her way to treetops. and we were very close to treetops but when i met her it was 1983, when she invested in

treetops. and i was the director of treetops at that time, the owner of treetops at that time. >> looking at images from back in 1952, as you reflect on 19 80s there, james, she was a big lover of game wild game, wasn't she? [inaudible] >> yeah, how will you remember her, though? you said you better in 1980. when you heard the news that she had sadly passed last thursday, how did it make you feel, james? >> i felt sad because i considered her to be a friend of ours, in treetops during the

years and i'm sad even today that she's not there. i have been keeping her teacher, and i feel very sorry that she is no longer with us. >> and are you looking forward to meeting the king, the new king? >> yes, i would be very happy to meet the new, guess i remember i met him when he featured and -- i would like to meet him. yes, very much. and what would you say to members of the royal family, as they start to come to terms with the loss of the queen? >> i would say, they have lost a great person. a great queen.

i would like to send my condolences to the new king charles. and the people, of great britain. >> it's very, very good for you to take the time to join us and share your stories with us this morning. thank you very much, indeed. thank you. >> thank you to. >> thank you. and laura is still with us. the queen best on her love of the african gotten into at least some of her grandchildren. >> she certainly did. both princes william and harry have long held africa very closely in her hearts. prince william proposed to get back in 2010 in kenya when he was there. his royal patron of the, a tragic close to his heart, and harry having spent time, as a very young man in lesotho. he set up his territory there helping vulnerable children's, particularly those with hiv and a.i.d.s.. particularly those with hiv an i think for a lot of our family

it's a very special place. it's such a connection i think with a family. >> i love this story about how harry used to take new girlfriends to sleep under canvas in botswana, to see whether they were made of tough stuff or not. i don't know if it's true or not, but i like it. >> it's a good story. >> i'm sure will be reminiscing on all those stories as the families get together over the course of the coming days. as there is shock, not surprise necessarily, as it turns to loving memories of the queen granny, as they would call her. and it's lovely to see the boys together with their wives, wasn't it? >> yeah, we've been told that the new prince and princess of whales are gonna be making that walk about, it was delayed by half an hour or so and we never knew quite why, and when the car arrived and all four got out and we know those brothers have a royal rift that is long but to see them standing but to see them standing

-- i think a real sense of how important this occasion was. but what a sight that was to say the four of them walking together, talking together, coming out to the same car. they haven't been seen in public since 2020. but there they are looking at all the flowers that have been laid at windsor. and then, meeting some of the people giving them flowers, and-ing them as well. and they seem to get a lot of comfort for making the crowds, meeting the crowds. they're of course a family grieving together and as i say, the differences, the problems at the difficulties the brothers have had in the past, very much to the site at the moment. at this incredible point.

and they're looking down at the flowers, reading that cards. and i think sharing their personal stories, kate is talking about how low it responded to one member in the crowd as well. and i think we are seeing here the family out and about, with very much in that supporting role as the boy's father king charles sticks over. it was certainly a sight, and one that the crowds got expect to see. >> final thoughts on that before we move on to other news. it was interesting quote from the future king, standing there. and talking about how the queen has been with him during the hardest of times, the toughest of times. i'm guessing too he's referring to the death of his mother. >> the boys were in balmoral when the queen died. she wanted to keep them their first longest possible because she knew what it would be like when they came back to london.

and so, very, very poignant those words, and reflecting on it in a statement, which would matter. it felt like it was a statement from his heart, and to his granny. it >> certainly did. laura, thanks so much indeed. for the information. now live in central london, her majesty not yet here. she is still in scotland. at this holyroodhous. there will be a series of services over the course of the next few days before just finally later us next to her beloved philippe windsor a week today. of course, we will take you through every step of the way here on sky news. reflecting on the somber occasion, but also, looking to some of the stories of her majesty and she was always known to have a fantastic sense of humor. so we'll be telling you some of those stories as well. but for now, to other news and ukraine is accusing russian

forces of attacking civilian infrastructure, including a power station, as they abandon positions in the east of the country. the city of kharkiv appeared to be under complete blackouts on sunday night, as cars drove through darkened streets. ukrainian officials say russia struck thermal power stations, causing a huge fire. responding by the telegram platform, ukrainian president volodymyr zelenskyy said, cold, hunger, darkness and i are not as terrible and deadly for us as your friendship and brotherhood. but history will put everything in its place and we will be with a gas, light, water, food, and without you. they green counteroffensive over the weekend has we taken a huge swaths of territory from russian forces in a short space of time. have a look at this map. ukrainian chief commander saying 1160 square miles, shown there in yellow, have been liberated since the start of the month. and that ukrainian troops are

within 13 miles of russia's border. britain's defense ministry says russia is likely withdrawing in from the kharkiv region. a fighting continues around the strategically important cities of kobe and scanned izyum. let's get more from our security defense editor deborah hayes. ukrainian forces are on a roll. russia's frontline, quite literally crumbling. the control of land they thought to capture, now, gone in ukraine's lightning advance. access to this area is still heavily obstructed. but the police have agreed to take us to a village that until three days ago, was under russian control. the residents in -- seemed quite dazed by what's happened. he lived through the second world war. and then six months of terror under the russians. >> [speaking non-english] >> across the street police are

finally able to investigate russia's suspected war crimes. they come to retrieve the bodies of two men. both have been shot dead in the semi detached house, were one of the victims lived. his next door neighbor found the men and had to bury them in the garden. >> [speaking non-english] maria showed us her end of the property. and where it had been hit by shrapnel during the occupation. >> that must of been really scary for you. >> [speaking non-english] there has been no power in this village for months. with winter coming, she is scared of the cold and the possibility of the russians returning.

>> [speaking non-english] >> there have been a lot of dark times. a local industrial site is also a crime scene. the police climb up to retrieve the body of the security guard shot dead in late february as the russians advanced. left to rot. now free, residents described russia's chaotic retreat. >> [speaking non-english] >> his neighbor's son sums up the mood. >> [speaking non-english] >> but there is also much trauma. russian soldiers shot this man 's brother,, dead. he doesn't know why.

>> the memory, too painful. [speaking non-english] >> his brother, laid to rest here. awaiting justice. debra haynes, sky news, in kharkiv region. >> and later on this morning, i will be asking the former army chief about russia's retreat in ukraine. and what it means for the war there. also, a historian and in a stealth and will be here with more context and analysis, as the nation mourns the queen. and a major in the program, speaking to the chair of community capsule, who met king charles last sunday. and the artist nikki phillips

who painted this portrait of queen elizabeth will be with us as well. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> before that, though, looking at some of today's other headlines for you. we can tell you about the u.s. president joe biden. he is formally accepted an invitation to attend next monday's state funeral for queen elizabeth. the white house says he'll be joined by the first lady, jill biden. across the commonwealth, people have been mourning the queen and reflecting on her legacy, but her death has also reignited conflicting emotions and some of britain's former colonies. across -- our reporter has the latest from kingston, japan. >> it's clear from being here, that there's affection and admiration for queen elizabeth ii. and the rule that she held here for so long. she visited jamaica six times as monarch. the first time in 1953, less than two years after she became going. our visit was in 2002, and it

marked the start of her golden jubilee celebrations. she was accompanied on that visit, as she was so often in her travels around the world, by her husband that yoke of edinburgh. and i think the prime minister of jamaica and andrew wholeness perhaps and can encompass the feelings no glass here about the queen when he said her grace elegance and humility will be remembered throughout the ages. but the queen steps perhaps unsurprisingly has accelerated debates of being around for a long while now about the colonialist past point about the future role of the monarchy in certain commonwealth countries. seeing the spies of the complexities of that relationship in recent years, notably when the duke and duchess of cambridge you may remember, paid a visit to jamaica and the bahamas earlier this year. and that trip was marked by calls for reparation payments, for an apology for slavery. and prince william acknowledged

that. he said in the wake of that trip he wasn't sure how long the monarchy's days in the caribbean would last. and he acknowledged that they may very well be numbered. and there's been a hint of that, just in the last couple of days. the prime minister of antigua and barbuda, saying that he intends to hold a referendum on that country becoming or public in the next three years. and there are signs that jamaica and all the nations may will follow suit. suit >> queen elizabeth, whilst through much of a rain, one of the most photographed, and so they want to focus woman on her. it's not just a public want to see. or will leaders, including 14, the u.s. presidents were also among those who valued their time with her. international affairs edited dominic malcolm reports on the queens influence. >> her majesty went to shore, accompanied by the governor -- >> she invented monarchy, and took it to the world, from

young queen, to global megastar. >> she was incredibly popular. i, mean she was like this multi media star. >> the lifetime of travels with circle the planet 40 times over. as the world changed beyond recognition, queen elizabeth remained constant, confidant and confessor to presidents and prime ministers. >> which is quite extraordinary is the love and affection they had for her. >> a champion of a commonwealth of nations and it's two and a half billion people. >> typically to come to a level and tell you you're going a good work, it meant the world to me. >> as queen of canada for nearly six decades, my pride in this country remains on demand. >> we've become used to seeing the queen on the world stage, but it was a role she envisioned before being crowned. >> i can say before you all that my whole life, whether it be a long or short, shall be devoted to your service, and to

the service of our great imperial in which we all belong. >> it was a promise she would honor from the very first beginning, barely six months after her coronation, embarking on a tour of the commonwealth. the royal couple drew enormous crowds. >> welcome was the word foreign by some of the 17,000 children on melbourne cooking round. there was no doubt they loved it. >> it was clear this was gonna be a very different kind of monarch. >> the queen, when she came to the throne, she was very young. but she has very clear ideas of how she wants to shape her role, and definitively, travel and international collaboration, and building international community and particularly the commonwealth, it's so important to her. >> the queen and prince philip to the commonwealth for six months, taking in its vast size and diversity. by the end, the young queen was already becoming a global icon. >> it was on broadway that's a

blight about -- >> the status cemented a few years later, when she took new york by storm. and marathons came out in their thousands. >> inside the great assembly hall, all rise to meet the queen. >> when the queen went on her visits in the early days, no one had any idea she'd be so popular. we had no idea there will be thousands of people, the advisers were really quite surprised by the level of fascination, the level of, everyone seemed to be out there on the streets. i want to see a good glimpse of the queen. she was incredibly popular. i, mean she was like this multi media star. she was like the ultimate celebrity, bigger than a hollywood celebrity. >> on the maintenance of understanding between us, the future of the free world begins. >> she was already mastering the arts of soft power, her personal chemistry, with leader after leader, would prove one of our most effective assets. >> i saw her with the leaders

like president yeltsin, and i saw the level of conversation and confidence, ability to observe your descriptions and secrets. they're very high. and i think they got on well, because they respected the queen of having some enduring qualities, and not related to politics or state, politically. >> if you claim to be on equal footing with the queen. nelson mandela was one. >> she could speak very frankly with him, because it was a prince in his own tribes, and in that sense, he had an easy way of, with the queen. he's the only head of state i've ever heard all the queen, elizabeth. >> at home, the queen hosted world leaders. some of them less savory than others, but treated them all with the same decorum and royal welcome. it was far from just similar

ceremonial. she had a democratic importance for the global reach and depth politicians could only dream of. >> we, in britain, have often underestimated the immense impact that the queen had on the whole of the world, with america's, she met 14 u.s. presidents, nobody in the world, not even in america, has met 14 presidents. and then, take a place like ireland. she was pivotal in bringing about that -- between britain and ireland in 2011. so, a hugely understated but very significant influence globally. the monarchy continues. the monarchy will always continue. that's what it's designed to do. but will anybody coming in now have that same clout, that same footprint on world history? obviously, not. >> driving the queen's ambition above all was the passion for the commonwealth.

to see something good dries out of the end of empire. i secretary general says, the queen played a unique role for all of its latest. >> you could tell or anything, and should never talk about. and she had the with some and the generosity to listen and then to get really advice. and so, i think if you had the privileges, a number of us had of seeing her interact with them, what is quite extraordinary in the love and affection they had for her. >> i commend the queen's young leader of 2018 -- >> the queen's love for people extended far beyond leaders and politicians. she had a passion for the use of the commonwealth, like derek mini nair derick omari who set up a charity for disabled children and ghana in the 19. singled out one of her majesty for the queens youth old. >> it was a dream that nobody ever jumped up.

i knew what i grew up i would never ever leave gone to the uk, and then, come to buckingham palace, and be honored. and one of the things that's really left, but got stuck with me was the chance to meet her and basin, having a conversation with her. human isn't her ability to come to a level and tell you you're doing good work at doing it. it's going. brought to you. and almost done -- >> recognize for setting up dimensions charted queen was a personal inspiration. >> she was in person taking on this leadership role, and she had to going to find yourself in a quite quickly, you know. a lot of formalities. a lot of rules. a lot to taken, and it was something that was sudden. so i think she's relate-able in that regard, by taking on a stance at a young age. >> a woman who took on so much

in the 20s have gone on to inspire so many other young people like her for faking decade -- carrying, the queen transform the company, turning it into a multi media phenomenon. years out of our time. letting britain punch above its weight in the world and leading a commonwealth of nations. and athletes avoid and she is mourned by hundreds of millions for me on the show dominick black or, sky news dominic black or, sky news images from central london this morning, from admiral arch along the mile to buckingham palace, where the queen will come for the final time, tomorrow evening. we did at the, gate just behind the victoria memorial there. and, then taken to the bow room here, at buckingham palace

where she will rest, surrounded by some of her most loyal subjects and servants before making the journey back up the mile and to westminster hall. for days lying into state, four full days, tomorrow. >> yes, that is right. members of the public will be able to pay their respect during those four days as she lies in state in parliament. and we will also see her lying in state across all of scotland today. and people across all four nations will beginning to pay tribute at the memorial services. the king charles and the queen consult will attend. after his address to both houses of parliament, this, morning at 10:00 -- >> we got that. >> so he will be leaving the house, where he spent the night. he will then be traveling to parliament, to westminster hall which is the oldest part of parliament, it's very -- it has many history, it's where charles was condemned to death, a place with an enormous haul

-- >> -- >> it, was mps and peers will be packed into that chamber. you have the speaker of the comments within the -- the speaker of the lords. they will both address the new king. you'll remember, there have been two days of tribute paid a parliament. there's hundreds of their -- paying tribute. and i'm sure that they will be reflecting some of that and talking about how parliamentarians passed was called a humble address, basically, a direct call to the monarch where they pledged their loyalty to the king. , and i'm sure king charles will reflect on some of those really moving tributes. he and his -- will fly to edinburg and the services, which is at 3:00. , so it's not expected to be a long ceremony in parliament. king charles, of, course stood in for his late mother when -- >> oh, i love that image. >> there's this beautiful image of the sun rising over westminster. and you could, see it's just

hinting there off of big ben. and, the london i just to the left of the screen. so, there's this beautiful screen of westminster working charles the third will be traveling a short distance, this morning, from clients house. >> well, let's talk about what we are looking. and we're looking at the palace of westminster and often called the house of commons. but it is the house of commons to the left, the house of lords to the right. where big ben, is that what originally, since stephen, towers sorting out -- that was stephen starr, it was renamed elizabeth tower. and the one to the, right the victoria tower, of course. we are we now rushing to the forefront, and maybe laura will come in and talk to us for just the moment to. is that westminster abbey at the front there? i think it probably is. i think it probably is! and as i, say to the left, there it is the london i marking the turn of the century. >> yes, and there to the right of the screen, where, of course -- >> oh, i see. it >> that is where it will be

held on monday attended by worthy of all over the world. it will be a huge diplomatic event. and we are also going to welcome liz truss, she will be traveling -- downing street are very key to stress that this is not to become a political tour, but she doesn't have to be there, we -- >> just tell me what's going to happen at westminster hall. we were talking about -- >> i think they almost doubled. actually what they're expecting is an enormous crowd. i, mean low estimates,, a couple of hundred thousand. i think that it could push 1 million easily. it's going to be a tense crowd, a 24 hour crowd. people are going to be waiting through the night for their chance to file past the queen's coffin when it is lying in

state in westminster hall. and the crowds are being asked to dressed appropriately. an appropriately for the weather. because they'll be outside for a very long time. so, that is hot weather, cold weather, wet weather. but, also in terms of what they are wearing inside. so no political or offensive slogans on clothes. people are told to bring their whole drink for the queue because they're going to be caring for a very long time and on their feet for a very long time. but no food or drink inside. bring a charger for the mobile phone. obviously, you're allowed to take medicines in if you need. them but this is going to be a cue that moves. and it will be moving the whole time. so,, they'll be no places to sit down. people with small children are being told to think very carefully who you bring to the queue. because so many people want the chance to pay their respects. >> yes, no flowers as well, that is what we are being told. and no flowers either at the front of buckingham palace. so those who do come along to pay their respects are

appointed by signage to nearby gruene park. -- is there for. us and those floral tributes for the queen get the ring they by day. >> as you can see it's a pretty unbelievable sight. there must be tens if not hundreds of thousands of bunches of flowers that have been left here. , and even though it's early, people are indeed already coming again this morning to leave their tributes and to pay their respects. and just to soak up the atmosphere. it is a very kind of pensive atmosphere. it's quite quiet, and people are just taking it all in, taking their respects, being a part of the cystic moment. and the smell is also quite amazing here. it's almost quite empowering. the floral scent that is filling the air by virtue of all of these flowers that have been left here. as i, said people are already starting to come here to pay their respects, this morning. on their way to work, also on the way to do a school run. and we could speak to one

family who have come from south london to leave their flowers this morning. that is the kings. hi guys, thank you for speaking to us. so, we've got the whole family here and the dog, molly, down here. hope that show behave herself. and one of your children is also still in their pajamas because it is still early. first of, all let me ask, you that first, what do you make of it all seeing all of this, all of these flowers? >> it's amazing. it really. is you can see, i mean 1000 people. we came yesterday in fact flowers, but there were so many people we just couldn't get there. so, we live by close, we just went home, and we got up early and king this morning. so the, pictures the paintings that people have taken to draw and right in time, it's lovely. >> and mom, why do you feel the need to actually go and lay flowers in the first place? >> oh, gosh, to pay our respects. it's just so incredibly fond of

her majesty. a massive part of our lives. we just had to. it was, you know, the right thing to do. and, it is something that we, really really want to do the moment we heard the news. >> and also, the children. tell me your names. >> race. >> eddie. >> max. >> and what did the queen mean to you, grace? >> well, she was obviously a very important role model. and we respect her a lot. and she did a lot a very good things for the country, so -- >> and eddie? >> she is just amazing. and, the way that she ran for 70 years is amazing. she is just an amazing role model. >> are you talking about our school? >> yes, we are. we're just taking our time away from matt, which is quite good actually. >> i'm sure that is. >> just to pay our respects. >> thank you very much. so, as you can see, a lot of people from all over london and

around the country are coming here to pay the respects and be part of this historic moment. >> okay, thank you. >> you are still with me. and i was just talking with the guys that this will be a state funeral. and, the first one we've had since -- >> yes, state funerals are usually for a monarch only but they are in rare circumstances, extended to others. sir winston churchill died in 1965, as a state funeral, and the last one before that was george the sixth, the queen's father in 1952. but prince philip did not have a state funeral. it was known as a prince of royal ceremonial funeral. >> yes, in 2002. so, there was a lying in state there, then. but of course, the state funeral, most normally reserved for the monarch. but winston churchill in 65 was an obvious exception there. lying in state is something that we have seen. 2002, with the queen's mother, that will give us a real sense

of, perhaps, what we can expect. but given this as the queen who was queen for 70 years, i could imagine the crowd will be, much much bigger this time. >> yes, i'm sure we would've seen one. perhaps, certainly in line instate they haven't been in the middle of covid for regulation. just remind this one the line states starts? >> 5:00. >> anyone can go. >> any one can go. it's an event 5:00, on wednesday, right through half past six in the morning of monday the 19th. the morning of the funeral. anyone can turn. up it will be a risk benefit. i think, at the start of the, q you'll be given a wrist ban. and that is your place in the, cute. there and you will have to wear that wrist band. you will not be able to transferred to anybody. else you're asked to dress appropriately for the weather, dress up with somber clothes to reflect the mood, yeah. >> yes, okay. and the majesty returning to the police behind us, tomorrow evening having service in

scotland early on today. >> that's right, st. charles's cathedral. and the coffin is a hollywood. house official residence of scotland will be -- where prince charles, the prime minister, and others will go to the service. he will then attend a vigil tonight. and then travel to belfast tomorrow for more events to mark the plastic. >> visuals of the -- where the queen's coffin is guarded by all four of her children. we will tell you more about that in the coming hours. but, for a moment, let's just leave you with these images. these images. obviously, it's like saying goodbye to a family member. it's really upsetting. >> [inaudible] ♪ ♪ ♪ prince charles philippe arthur

george, is now, but the death of our lead sovereign of happy memory, become our only lawful and rightful lead lowered, charles the third. [applause] [noise] good morning from buckingham palace. it is 7:00 on monday, the 12th of september. her final journey, at the queens children will walk along sign her mother's coffin as it is taken to the long aisles edinburgh to st. charles cathedral. no photos and a warning of long queues advised to members of the public. we want to see the queen while she lies in state.