Double rainbow appears over Buckingham Palace and Westminster on eve of Queen's funeral
dailystar.co.ukQueen Elizabeth’s funeral.Numerous Brits in the capital were left in awe at the sight as dozens of images were posted across social media.
Journalist Annelise Nielsen captured the amazing sight on camera, saying “A rainbow has just appeared in the Sky next to Buckingham Palace while the diplomatic reception is underway.
Sensing a bit of a theme here”. READ MORE: Queen's coffin being lowered into Royal Vault to be 'historic first ever moment' The BBC’s Sophie Raworth caught an even wider perspective on the phenomenon. “As the sun set over Westminster tonight,” she wrote on Twitter, “the crowd gasped”.And improving on the professionals’ efforts by capturing two images of the rainbow, Twitter user Leanne wrote: “Now this is a rainbow.“What a special treat for Buckingham [Palace] tonight”.It’s a remarkable sight, as the nation gears up for what may well be the most watched funeral in history.Up to a million people are expected line the streets of London tomorrow (September 19) as Her Majesty's coffin is transported from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey amid scenes of solemn pomp not seen since the funeral of the late Queen Victoria.King Charles III will be joined by political leaders and members of other royal families from around the world as he lays his mother to rest.
And alongside the internationally famous dignitaries will be some 2,000 Armed Forces veterans, NHS staff and charity workers.The ceremony will begin at 11am tomorrow morning, and will last around an hour.
