Camila pays tribute to Elizabeth II, “lonely woman” in a world ruled by men
Queen consort Camila paid tribute this Sunday to Elizabeth II, a “lonely woman” who had to “carve out her own role” in a world ruled by men, evoking the memory of the “big blue eyes” and the “unforgettable” smile of the late sovereign, with the BBC.
“It must have been very difficult for her to be a lonely woman. There were no women prime ministers or presidents. She was the only one, so I think she carved out her own role,” said the wife of King Charles III.
The new queen consort’s first speech since Elizabeth II’s death on September 8 at the age of 96 will be broadcast in its entirety by the BBC on Sunday, before a minute’s silence observed across the UK at 8. pm London time – 9 pm Paris time.
Foreign leaders arrive at the funeral of Elizabeth II
The popular parade is coming to an end and the official delegations are arriving: the state funeral is approaching in the presence of world leaders.
Arriving in London on Saturday night with his wife Jill, US President Joe Biden will join foreign heads of state, including Frenchman Emmanuel Macron, gathered by Charles III this Sunday at the end of the day, the first major diplomatic meeting of the 73-year-old new ruler.
They will gather on Monday morning among the 2,000 guests of Westminster Abbey, where Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953, for the culmination of the tributes paid in immense emotion since the death on September 8 of the monarch to the planetary popularity .
The public only has a few hours left to pay tribute to Elizabeth II
Hello everyone and welcome to this direct dedicated to tributes to Queen Elizabeth II. The public only have a few hours left this Sunday to pray at the coffin of the late sovereign: the doors will close this Monday at 6:30am London time – 7:30am Paris.
But given the considerable waiting time to parade in front of the casket – 12 hours announced this Sunday morning – the queue should close at the end of the day for new arrivals.
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Source: BFM TV
