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Queen's funeral Highlights: Monarch laid to rest alongside husband Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth II Funeral Highlights: The service witnessed 2,000 mourners come together, including many world leaders. British Prime Minister Liz Truss and her husband Hugh O'Leary were also present.
Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral was held at London's Westminster Abbey on Monday. World leaders, including US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, were present at the service. Britain's new monarch King Charles III along with his siblings led the procession to Abbey, with all of them wearing a sombre expression. Her funeral was the UK's first in over half a century after British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was the last head of state to be accorded with this honour in 1965....Read More
The UK's longest-serving monarch died last week on Thursday after reigning for 70 years.
The monarch was lying-in-state in the oldest building on the parliamentary grounds since Wednesday as several people filed past her coffin to pay their respects. Long queues were seen along the banks of River Thames as people waited to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.
Meanwhile, Indian President Droupadi Murmu met King Charles III at the reception hosted by the Britain's new monarch at Buckingham Palace - and offered condolences.
Queen buried next to husband Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth II buried alongside her late husband Prince Philip in the King George VI Memorial Chapel within the St George’s Chapel.
Prince and Princess of Wales post goodbye to Queen
Goodbye to a Queen, a mother, a grandmother and a great grandmother: William and Catherine, Prince and Princess of Wales
Queen to be laid to rest alongside her husband, Prince Philip, later
At 7.30pm British time, Queen Elizabeth II will be lifted from the Royal Vault along with her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and they both will be laid to rest in the St George VI Memorial Chapel within the St George Chapel, for eternity.
King Charles III appears teary-eyed as his mother's coffin lowered into the Royal vault
Britain's new monarch King Charles III was caught fighting back tears as his mother, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. The royal family members will come back to the chapel later for a private ceremony for the Queen to be laid to rest for eternity alongside her husband Prince Philip, her sister Princess Margaret, and parents King George VI and Queen Mother.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin descended into the Royal vault
Queen's coffin was descended into the Royal vault at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle amid all royal family members. They will return to the place later (7.30pm British time to be precise) for a private ceremony as the late monarch will be laid to rest beside her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Crown jewels removed from Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
Ahead of the final hymn, the Crown Jeweller removed the Imperial State Crown and the Orb and Sceptre from the Queen’s coffin.
Prayer service at St George's Chapel
Prayers and song were led by the Dean of Windsor, David Conner at the St George's Chapel. Songs were sung by the Chapel’s own choir.
At Windsor, Queen's corgis patiently/ impatiently await their master's coffin
Two of the Queen's beloved corgis awaited the arrival of Elizabeth II's coffin at the Windsor castle. The monarch’s love for corgis dated back to her childhood, when she fell in love with her father King George VI’s dog, Dookie.
Queen given final salute as royal members walk with her inside St George's Chapel
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin enters St George's Chapel as she receives a final salute from everyone, including royal members. She will lay there alongside her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, for eternity.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin reaches Windsor Castle
The late monarch's coffin has reached Windsor Castle. Thousands line up the streets to pay their respects to their Queen for 70 years.
Thousands await Queen's coffin's arrival in Windsor
Thousands await Queen Elizabeth II's coffin's arrival at Windsor Castle where she will be buried alongside her husband Prince Philip.
Loud cheers fill London streets as people thank the Queen
People around London filled the city's streets with loud cheers, and even threw flowers as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin made the final journey from Wellington Church to Windsor Castle where she will be buried beside her husband Prince Philip.
Queen's coffin placed in state hearse for final ride to Windsor
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has reached Wellington Arch on a gun carriage from where it was placed in state hearse for the late monarch's final journey to Windsor Castle where she will be laid to rest.
75 steps per minute for the final procession
The procession of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to her resting place featured 75 steps a minute taken to the sounds of drummers beating 75 beats per minute.
Final journey for Queen Elizabeth II
After the state funeral service at Westminster Abbey, Queen Elizabeth II begins her final journey to Wellington Arch from where she will be carried to Windor Castle for burial beside her husband Prince Phillip. Her son and new monarch King Charles III and his siblings, and other royal members walk behind the coffin.
A lament, played by the Queen's piper, brings service to end
A lament, played by Queen Elizabeth II's piper, brings the state funeral service to end.
‘God Save the King’ sung inside Westminster Abbey
‘God Save the King’ sung inside Westminster Abbey at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Two-minute silence observed across the UK
A two-minute silence was observed at the state funeral and across the UK in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
Archbishop of Canterbury says Queen was ‘joyful’
In his address for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Archbishop of Canterbury remembered her as “joyful, present, touching multitude of lives”. He also commended the late monarch for her optimistic speech to the people of the UK during Covid-19 pandemic.
Service begins at Westminster; King Charles III, his siblings in front row
Service at the Westminster Abbey for the Queen's funeral has begun. The late monarch's son and current ruler - King Charles III, his sons and siblings are in the front row and also walked behind the Queen's coffin. Now, prayer songs are being sung.
Queen's coffin reaches Westminster Abbey
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin reaches Westminster Abbey as guests, including world leaders and royal family, present there stand out of respect to the late monarch of Great Britain. The coffin is adorned with flowers picked from the gardens of the late monarch on the special request of her son and current ruler of the UK - King Charles III.
Queen's coffin carried by Grenadier Guards en route to state funeral
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II carried by by Grenadier Guards are on the way to the Westminster Abbey.
Former British PMs arrive at Abbey
Several former ministers of the UK, including David Cameron and Boris Johnson, arrive at Westminster Abbey along with their better halves.
Joe Biden and First Lady Jill arrive at Westminster Abbey
US President Joe Biden, and his wife - First Lady Jill Biden, arrive at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at Westminster Abbey
French President Emmanuel Macron along with his wife Brigitte Macron arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of Queen's funeral. Ireland's President and Brazil's President were also seen.
