The inter-denominational state funeral is part of a week-long national mourning programme to pay tribute to the fallen ministers, government officials, and military crew.
He added that even if a formal state funeral is not granted, the national outpouring of grief ... “But the truth is that whether he is granted state funeral or not, it is going to be a state funeral.
Petitions have been launched calling for the Prince of Darkness to be given the formal send-off. Some fans are also proposing that Birmingham, his birthplace, should rename its airport ... .