King George VI's funeral cortege arrives at Westminster

The transcript describes a solemn funeral procession for a deceased king, starting with the coffin being placed on a gun carriage and moving slowly to the station. The public pays tribute despite adverse weather, honoring the king's memory. The narrative concludes with the king's symbolic return to Whitehall, a place of royal significance.

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Who transferred the coffin into the funeral coach?

What elements of nature are mentioned as part of the scene?

What tribute is mentioned that the people could pay?

What is the significance of Whitehall in the context of the text?