Piers Morgan is among the presenters gathered outside Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey ahead of the Queen’s state funeral later this morning.
The world’s media has congregated in central London hours before the late monarch is due to be laid to rest in what is expected to become the most-watched live broadcast in history.
Her Majesty will be buried with the Duke of Edinburgh at King George VI Memorial Chapel after a momentous service, which will be attended by world leaders and other members of the royal family.
TV and radio crews have begun broadcasting to millions of people around the world, with Piers kicking off his live reportage for Fox News from Buckingham Palace.
‘Early start at the Palace,’ he posted just after 6am. ‘Going to be a long, historic and incredibly moving day as we say goodbye to our greatest ever Monarch.’
Elsewhere, BBC presenter Huw Edwards shared an image of Westminster Abbey as he geared up to lead the corporation’s coverage of the day.
Edwards is helming the special broadcast alongside colleagues Kirsty Young, Fergal Keane, David Dimbleby, and Sophie Raworth.
BBC Breakfast presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay looked sombre as they appeared outside the church for their coverage.
‘An absolute privilege to present #BBCBreakfast with @sallynugent and the whole team this morning,’ Kay said. ‘Thank you for joining us. Full coverage continues across the BBC.’
Good Morning Britain hosts Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid also stood poised at the historic site as they hosted the ITV show live, with roving co-star Kate Garraway at the scene.
Mourners were seen arriving at Westminster Abbey for the funeral this morning with all public viewing areas for the procession in the capital full shortly after 9pm.
The royal family will walk in procession behind the Queen’s coffin as it is carried through the Gothic church by the military bearer party, with King Charles and the Queen Consort immediately behind it.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte will also be among the 2,000 people gathered to remember the late monarch, before a committal service at Windsor Castle.
The day marks the climax of what is being regarded as the biggest security operation the UK has ever seen, surpassing the operation for the Platinum Jubilee weekend and the London 2012 Olympics, which saw up to 10,000 police officers on duty per day.
