What you need to know about Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth the second is set to commence today.

The event will be attended by more than 2000 official guests, including many heads of state from around the world.  

The eyes of the commonwealth will be fixed on a historic moment as the longest-serving monarch in British history is laid to rest.  

Today, NZ Herald lifestyle writer Beth Reitsma joins Damien to discuss what to expect from this once-in-a-century event.

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