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The doors to Westminster Hall were officially closed at half past six on Monday morning to prepare for the funeral Isabel II. At 10:41 p.m. the last people had arrived to pay their respects before the coffin of the sovereign before the authorities officially closed access to the queue.
British singer James Blunt was one of the last to parade in front of Elizabeth II’s coffin after waiting for several hours with other members of the public throughout Sunday. last day 16 the House of Commons announced that taking turns or sneaking in would not be toleratedregardless of whether they were the deputies themselves or well-known celebrities.
The musician did his thing even on such a solemn occasion resorting to Twitteryour favorite social network, to make fun of your haters and of himself. “I offered to sing, and now they’ve made me go to the front of the line,” he assured all of his followers.
While it was his turn to see off the monarch with his wife Sophia, James was posing for selfie with the people who recognized him and made the day of the volunteers of the Scout Corps, who have shared the photos they took together.
Before succeeding in the world of music, The singer known for the song “You’re beautiful” served as a reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army and more than twenty years ago he had the honor of being chosen to stand guard over the coffin of The Queen Motherso for him it was a very emotional moment.
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