Mourners have lined the streets of Ditchling, applauding as the funeral procession for Dame Vera Lynn continues. Live updates:
The cortege is moving again and is now en route to the crematorium in Brighton, where the family funeral will take placeTwo Second World War planes are now approaching for a flypastTributes from around the worldShe said:"She told me you don't need to ask permission to sing these songs because when these songs are sung we are acknowledging and remembering the lives of so many men and women that sacrificed so much so the songs must be kept going because it keeps those memories alive.
"She was a wonderful, wonderful lady and I am so pleased that so many people want to come to pay tribute to her."Villagers have gathered to pay their respects to Dame Vera ahead of the cortege leaving the family homeA portrait of the adored singer has been projected on to the White Cliffs of Dover in remembrance.
Before midday, two Spitfires will fly over the village of Ditchling to pay respect to Dame Vera ahead of the official funeral proceedings later in the afternoon. The procession will later leave the singer's home and will stop in the village to allow others to pay their respects. As she arrives at the crematorium in Brighton, she will be met by a tri-service party lining the route at the chapel along with a military bearer party.
Inside, a private family funeral will take place. A Royal Marines bugler will be in attendance and will play a musical tribute.Dame Vera - a life in picturesThe singer, best known for boosting morale of wartime troops with her voice, died last month aged 103.The White Cliffs Of Dover" and giving hope to soldiers as they prepared to head into battle.A memorial has been erected in a cafe in the singer's home village of Ditchling, Sussex, where the cortege will pass through this afternoon.
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