In the early overnight hours of country and a kingdom in morning, this is

London. Across the Thames behind me, the House of Parliament inside in Westminster

Hall, Elizabeth II lies in state as one by one or devoted subjects to what

they have been doing for hours now and will continue to do around the clock

until Monday morning. They're making the way toward the flag-draped coffin and

quietly paying their respects to the only monarch most have ever known. As we

watch, it hard not to notice how well the calmness of this late hour fits the

moment. This is after all a bustling world capital and looks and sounds that

way during most daylight hours. Except earlier today when even some flight to

Heathrow were suspended and the city felt quiet for the procession from Buckingham

Palace.

Flanked by Grenadier Guards and cavalry and led by her four children, the

carriage for the Queen, was coughing down the mall toward Westminster. It was a

remarkable display of ceremony and ritual history and family. Each piece of it

every gesture planned to the heartbeat and done with precision.

Inside Westminster Hall the only spoken words were prayers led by the

Archbishop of Canterbury and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and

the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen. The King staying

tonight at his private residence, Hybroth House West of the city where he's

expected spent some time on the phone with world leaders. Spoken President Biden

today for one. CNN's Clears Award has been talking with mourners as they make

their way toward Westminster Hall. She joins us now.

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