Hero PC Keith Palmer to be honoured with cathedral funeral

Hero police officer Keith Palmer will be honoured with a cathedral funeral after he was murdered protecting the Houses of Parliament during the Westminster terror attack.

PC Palmer was stabbed to death as he tried to stop Khalid Masood after the terrorist crashed into the gates of the Palace of Westminster.

His funeral will take place at Southwark Cathedral at 2pm on Monday, April 10.

It will be a full police service funeral followed by a private cremation.

PC Palmer's family say they had been “overwhelmed” by the “outpouring of love” for the police officer following the attack.

In a statement, they said: “We want to thank everyone who has reached out to us over the past few days for their kindness and generosity.

“The police have been a constant, unwavering support and this very difficult time.

“It has made us realise what a caring, strong and supporting family Keith was part of during his career with the police. We can’t thank them enough.

“We miss him so much, but we are also incredibly proud of Keith.”

Meanwhile thousands of Met Police officers are set to join hands and march across Westminster Bridge on Wednesday, one week after PC Palmer and three others were killed.

In a show of defiance and solidarity, officers from across London will join hands and walk the length of the bridge.

As many as 3,000 officers are expected to join the march, organised by Westminster Police, which will be held at the exact time PC Palmer was fatally knifed.

Terrorist Khalid Masood ploughed a 4X4 into crowds on the bridge before crashing into the gates of the Palace of Westminster and stabbing PC Keith Palmer to death at 2.40pm last Wednesday.

Masood died after he was shot by police.