Camilla hails Queen Elizabeth, 'solitary woman' in a world dominated by men

Britain's new Queen Consort Camilla paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, saying the monarch carved a unique role for herself as a 'solitary woman' in a world dominated by men

Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world. 

Here are some figures that have swirled around London and the rest of the UK in the aftermath of death on September 8:

• 2,000 dignitaries and guests in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral
• 1 mn people London transport authorities expect to visit the capital on Monday
• 800 guests at a committal service later in the day at St George’s Chapel
• 5,949 military personnel deployed throughout