Margaret Thatcher body moved to Westminster ahead of funeral at St Paul's Cathedral
MARGARET Thatcher's body has been moved to a chapel in Westminster today ahead of her ceremonial funeral at St Paul's Cathedral tomorrow.
A hearse carrying the coffin of Lady Thatcher was brought to the Houses of Parliament where her body will rest at the chapel of St Mary Undercroft.
A short private service to receive the body into the chapel was being led by the Dean of Westminster and attended by members of the Thatcher family.
On her death certificate, it describes Baroness Thatcher as a 'retired stateswoman' and the 'widow of Denis Thatcher'.
Her coffin, topped by a large bouquet of white flowers, was lifted from the hearse and carried into Parliament by four pall-bearers in black ties.
The road immediately outside Parliament was closed to traffic and pedestrians for the arrival of the hearse.
Lady Thatcher herself had asked for her final farewell to Westminster to be a private affair.
After former colleagues and staff have paid their respects this evening, the Speaker's Chaplain will keep vigil in the chapel through the night.