In pictures: Baroness Thatcher's ceremonial funeral

Lady Thatcher's coffin, draped in the Union flag, is carried into St Paul's Cathedral.
Baroness Thatcher's coffin is carried out of St Celement Danes church and onto a waiting gun carriage. Credit: Matt Crossick/Empics Entertainment
The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Portsmouth led the procession from St Clement Danes. Credit: David Jensen/EMPICS Entertainment
As the procession moved forward, a gun salute was fired at one-minute intervals. Credit: PA Wire
The carriage made its way at a pace of 70 steps per minute down The Strand, Temple Bar, Fleet Street and Ludgate Hill to St Paul's. Credit: Matt Dunham/PA Wire/Press Association Images
The route was lined by members of all three services in full ceremonial day dress. Credit: Joel Ryan/WPA Rota/Press Association Images
Lady Thatcher's coffin, draped in the Union flag, bore a large bouquet of white roses. Credit: Dave Thompson/PA Wire/Press Association Images
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh headed a list of dignitaries from around the world. Credit: Ben Stansall/PA Wire/Press Association Images
The cortege was met by a guard of honour from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at the West Steps of St Paul's. Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Former US vice-president Dick Cheney attended the funeral of Baroness Thatcher. Credit: Olivia Harris/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger attended in a personal capacity. Credit: Christopher Furlong/PA Wire/Press Association Images
The route from St Clement Danes to St Paul's was lined by members of all three services. Credit: PA Wire
Lady Thatcher's former press spokesman Sir Bernard Ingham. Credit: Chris Jackson/PA Wire/Press Association Images
David Cameron and his wife Samantha attend Baroness Thatcher's funeral. Credit: Christopher Furlong/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Eight pall-bearers carried the coffin into St Paul's Cathedral. Credit: PA Wire
Sir Geoffrey Howe, Lady Thatcher's ex-chancellor, arrives at St Paul's Cathedral. Credit: PA Wire
Former Prime Ministers Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and John Major sit alongside the serving Prime Minister David Cameron. Credit: Christopher Furlong/PA Wire/Press Association Images
A congregation of more than 2,300 guests gathered to pay their final respects. Credit: PA Wire
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and wife Cherie were among guests at the funeral. Credit: PA Wire
Former Cabinet Minister Lord Michael Heseltine leaves the ceremonial funeral. Credit: Chris Jackson/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Lady Thatcher's coffin, draped in the Union flag, is carried into St Paul's Cathedral. Credit: TEFAN WERMUTH/WPA Rota/Press Association Images
Margaret Thatcher's granddaughter Amanda delivers the first reading during the ceremony. Credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Baroness Thatcher was granted the honour of a ceremonial funeral at St Paul's Cathedral. Credit: PA Wire
George Osborne was moved to tears during the funeral service for Baroness Thatcher.
Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a reading during the ceremony. Credit: Christopher Furlong/PA Wire/Press Association Images
The Thatcher family watch as the coffin leaves St Paul's Cathedral. Credit: Doug Peters/Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment
Actress Joan Collins leaves St Paul's Cathedral after the service. Credit: Olivia Harris/WPA Rota/Press Association Images
Baroness Thatcher's coffin leaves St Paul's Cathedral. Credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/Press Association Images