At 10.45 am, stand as the Foundation Procession leaves the Dean’s Aisle.
A Virger
Acolyte Crucifer Acolyte
The Choir
A Virger
Acolyte Crucifer Acolyte
The College of Minor Canons
A Virger
Visiting Ecumenical Representatives A Virger
Visiting Clergy
The Archbishop of York
A Virger
The College of Canons
At 10.45 am, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at the Cathedral and are received at the foot of the West Steps by the Lord Mayor, who accompanies them to the Great West Door, where Her Majesty and His Royal Highness are received by the Chapter, the Bishop of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury. Her Majesty is preceded by the Lord Mayor bearing the Mourning Sword.
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Remain standing as The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh process to their seats under the Dome.
A Virger
The Archbishop’s Chaplain
bearing the Cross of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Dean’s Virger
The Chapter
A Virger
The Chancellor of the Diocese of London
The Bishop of London
The Bishop’s Chaplain
The Lord Mayor
bearing the Mourning Sword
The Duke of Edinburgh THE QUEEN
Sit
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Stand as the Cathedral clock strikes the hour, and the Coffin is carried into the Cathedral and placed upon the Bier under the Dome.
A Virger
Acolyte Crucifer Acolyte
The Choir
A Virger
The Ceremoniarius
The Canon in Residence
The Bearers of the Insignia
The Pall Bearers
The Coffin
borne by the Bearer Party
Michael Thatcher and Amanda Thatcher, grandchildren of Baroness Thatcher, carry cushions bearing the Insignia of the Order of the Garter and the Order of Merit, which are laid on the Dome Altar.
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