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Margaret Thatcher’s Funeral Held in London
The Queen of England attended the funeral of former British prime minister as did dignitaries from all over the globe.
The coffin of former British PM Thatcher is carried on a gun carriage during her funeral procession in London. (Photo: REUTERS/David Crump/Pool)
There was a big farewell Wednesday in London for Margaret Thatcher. The Queen attended the funeral of former British prime minister as did dignitaries from all over the globe.
New York Times reporter Sarah Lyall tweeted from London that “bells are pealing all over Westminster; crowds are applauding Thatcher’s coffin as it glides by.”
Anchor Aaron Schachter talks to Lyall to get more details.