This was history – solemn, spectacular and intense
An era was ending right before our eyes, writes Sean Coughlan, who was inside Westminster Abbey. …
Heads of state, dignitaries and local community heroes, side by side on this once-in-a-lifetime guest list, suddenly stood up to attention together. The significance of the moment was almost audible. The chatter, the WhatsApps, texts and Tweets from the crowded pews stopped in its tracks. There was a sharp intake of breath.