RTÉ to air funeral of the queen and present special programme

The funeral is due to be attended by heads of state and international leaders including President Michael D Higgins, and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Picture: Markus Schreiber/PA Wire
RTÉ will air live coverage on television and online of the funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, which is set to take place on Monday.
Beginning at 10.30am tomorrow on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, Ray Kennedy will present a special programme featuring coverage of the state funeral from Westminster Abbey, London. Kate Egan will provide commentary of the ceremony.