Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie: Watch As Thousands Flood The Manhyia Palace

There is a mammoth crowd at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi as Asanteman observes the final rites for the burial of the late Queen, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

The Presidency, Former Presidents, Former Vice Presidents, Diplomatic Corps and the General Public will have the opportunity to pay their last respects in the morning.

They will then participate in a burial service at the forecourts of the Manhyia Palace, which will take place after the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has performed the final rites for the Queen to be laid in her royal casket.

The final day of the burial rites will witness the laying to rest of the late Asantehemaa, with her ancestors at the royal mausoleum at Breman Abusuakruwa.

Today, Queen will remain in repose until 11 am to make way for a burial service at 3 pm.

The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who is the chief mourner, will lead a procession that will move the remains of the Queen to the Dwabrem grounds of the Manhyia Palace for the burial service.

The rites commenced on Monday, September 15.

Event has been joined by various dignitaries, either as groups or individuals, from across the country and beyond to commiserate with Asanteman and the King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

A key point to note is the institution of the restriction on outdoor movement effective 7 pm on September 18 to make way for the burial of Her Majesty.

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Story by Hajara Fuseini