Biden called Queen Elizabeth II “decent” and “honorable” and “all about service” as he signed the condolence book, saying his heart went out to the royal family. “Queen Elizabeth lived her life for the people,” Jill Biden wrote in a book for spouses and ambassadors. (Susan Walsh / Associated Press)As the dignitaries poured in, the clock was ticking down for those seeking a place in the longest queue many have ever seen to file past the queen’s coffin. Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, was also among mourners paying respects to the queen’s coffin. After the service Monday at the abbey, the late queen’s coffin will be transported through the historic heart of London on the state gun carriage.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 19, 2022 03:31 UTC