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As the U.K says goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, the country is also welcoming its new sovereign, CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
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As the U.K says goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, the country is also welcoming its new sovereign, CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
It follows a similar vigil with the queen's four children, led by King Charles, CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Queen Elizabeth II lies in state at Westminster Hall for a second night Friday. Many people are waiting in lines for up to 24 hours just for a few seconds to honor the queen. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports from London.
They say experiencing this togetherness with the residents of London has made the city feel even more like home.
"The Phantom of the Opera" composer met the queen on several occasions, and she was even a guest in his home.
There is a live "queue tracker" streaming on YouTube that provides updates, and it now warns of a 24-hour waiting time.
It's hard to imagine standing in line for 24 hours, like some are doing to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, but it speaks volumes about the way the people feel about the queen. CBS2's Ali Bauman talked to some former New Yorkers who have been living in London for eight years.
As the world remembers Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber recalls how she always put others at ease. They met on several occasions, and the queen was even a guest in his home. CBS2's Dave Carlin sat down with the composer, who talked about the queen and the future of the monarchy.
Security for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is tight, but the man in charge of keeping London's transit system running is a familiar face to New Yorkers.
Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son Charles is stepping in as king, but this monarchy has always been a family affair. CBS2's Kristine Johnson has a profile on the queen's only daughter and the new king's sister, Princess Anne.
There was quite a surprise for people in line to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin when David Beckham queued up Friday. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports from London.
The line of mourners to visit Queen Elizabeth II's coffin hit capacity Friday, forcing the government to pause entry for part of the day. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports from London.
"Everybody wants to be here, to be part of this experience, to celebrate what her majesty has done for us," the soccer star said.
Thousands of mourners are waiting to see the queen lying in state after officials had to put a hold on new people joining the line. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest from London.
CBS2's Kristine Johnson walks us through what it takes to get to the live shot location in London. Watch your step!
Here's a look behind the scenes at what our crews have been up to covering the queen's death and remembrance ceremonies in London.
People have been lining up for miles to pay their respects ahead of her majesty's funeral Monday. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest from London.
Plans for the monarch's state funeral have been crafted for years, but kept largely secret. Now, the invitations have gone out.
One week after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain continues to mourn and honor its longest serving monarch. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports from London.
As we continue to remember Queen Elizabeth II, we're taking a look at those closest to the new monarch, King Charles III. What is still murky is where Prince Harry fits in. CBS2's Kristine Johnson has some insight.
The United Kingdom continues to pay their respects to their longest-serving monarch. The line to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin in London grew to over four miles Thursday as mourners waited hours for their chance to witness history. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Thousands of people are lining up to pay their respects as her majesty's body lies in state. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest from London.
It's the first full day of her majesty lying in state in London, where CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke with some mourners in line.
Thousands of mourners were lined up early Thursday morning in London, waiting patiently for their turn to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Many came prepared for a 20-hour wait, but in the first few hours, the line moved fairly quickly.
