The Queen did not want a "boring" funeral service, former archbishop of York Lord Sentamu has said.
The Crossbench peer told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme: "So what you're going to expect is the best of funeral services, the prayer book service, the words which were an inspiration to Shakespeare. So you're going to hear this wonderful English at its best, also you're going to hear angelic voices of the choir of the Abbey plus the Chapels Royal, you really hear voices that are singing to the glory of God.
"The Queen does not and did not want what you call long, boring services, you're not going to find boredom, but you're going to be lifted to glory as you hear the service. The hearts and people's cockles will be warmed and at the same time, there will be a moment of saying this is a funeral service that is glorious in its setting."
The Queen's coffin will lie in state for a final day today, with people able to file past it until early on Monday morning, before the state funeral takes place.
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