Media across the world has praised the state funeral ofQueen Elizabeth II, with some even referring to it as the “greatest funeral ever.”
Taking place on 19 September and broadcasted all over the globe, it’s estimated that thesend off for Britain’s longest reigning monarchwas seen by around 4 billion people.
If these estimates are proved correct, it will smash records as the most-watched TV event ever, overtaking a huge number of other royal events, including the funeral ofDiana, Princess of Wales.
This previous record for this was achieved in 1996, when 3.5 billion people tuned in to watch Muhammad Ali open the Atlanta Olympics.
The gallantry of the funeral has been praised both domestically and worldwide, with The Telegraph writing that it was“greatest diplomatic triumph in modern history.”
And Carolina Beltramo, TV analyst at WatchTVAbroad.com, said: “Such is the love and admiration for Queen Elizabeth II around the world that her funeral is destined to be the biggest live TV event in history.
“Generations of people across the globe won't have been alive the last time pomp and pageantry were seen on this scale.
“While it's a sad occasion, they can be forgiven for being enthralled by a spectacle that echoes throughout history. For that reason alone they'll be drawn to witness the dawn of this new age in their billions.”
Those watching the funeral on their TV screens were quick to heap praise on broadcaster Huw Edwards, who hosted much of the BBC’s coverage of the event.
“Huw Edwards is an absolute master of his craft”, tweeted one viewer.
While another added: “The brilliance of @thehuwedwards as a master broadcaster is not just his calm, reassuring, understated commentary but his understanding of when to say nothing at all.”
While the final viewing figures are yet to be fully confirmed it’s clear that so many people all over the world tuned in to watch the ceremony unfold.
The adored sovereign is believed to have been given the biggest send-off in British history, with people lining the streets of London to witness the processions.
People could also be seen crowding the route from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle, with many wanting to pay their respects even just by glimpsing the hearse carrying her coffin.
The funeral ceremony followed a four-day lying-in-state period, which is believed to haveseen over 250,000 people queue for hoursto pay their respects to the late monarch in Westminster Hall.
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