King Charles III, Prince William, The Duke of Sussex and The Princess Royal follow the Queen's coffin. Credit: AP
The Queen will be laid to rest in a historic state funeral on Monday, as crowds of mourners flock to London, Windsor and other royal sites throughout the UK, with the service set to draw millions of TV viewers across the globe.
The royal family, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte, will be among the 2,000 people gathered at Westminster Abbey to remember the late monarch on Monday morning, before a committal service at Windsor Castle.
They will walk in procession behind the Queen’s coffin as it is carried through the Gothic church by the military bearer party.
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre. Credit: PAThe Ceremonial Procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth travels down the Long Walk as it arrives at Windsor Castle. Credit: APEmma, the monarch's fell pony, stands as the Ceremonial Procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Windsor Castle. Credit: PAThe Queen's two corgis, Muick and Sandy, during the Ceremonial Procession through Windsor Castle to a Committal Service. Credit: PAKing Charles III and the Queen Consort in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during her State Funeral at the Abbey in London. Credit: PAThe State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: PAThe royal family follow the State Gun Carriage carrying the coffin of the Queen in the Ceremonial Procession after her State Funeral. Credit: PAThe Imperial State Crown is seen on the high altar after being removed from the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the Committal Service. Credit: PARoyal family look on as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Wellington Arch following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey. Credit: PABuckingham Palace staff stand outside its gates ahead of the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: PAKing Charles III follows behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her State Funeral. Credit: PAThe State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in the Ceremonial Procession following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey. Credit: PAThe State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: PASoldiers from the Grenadier Guards at the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Credit: PA
Thousands of people have made the steady pilgrimage across central London to pay their respects to the late monarch over the past four days.
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage during her funeral service. Credit: PAThe Duke of Sussex and Prince of Wales, arrive at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey. Credit: PAPrince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. Credit: PA
Then, at 12.15pm, the coffin was taken in procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch and then onwards to Windsor.
A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past a bed of flowers at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Credit: APThe State Hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from the State Funeral at Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Credit: PAThe Royal Family's own period of mourning comes to an end on Tuesday. Credit: APQueen Elizabeth II coffin enters Westminster Abbey. Credit: APCrowds gather at Horse Guards Avenue ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: PAPrincess Charlotte, the Princess of Wales, Prince George, the Queen Consort and the Duchess of Sussex. Credit: PABritish Prime Minister Liz Truss takes her seat for the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: APKing Charles III has his gloves adjusted during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: PAPrince William and Prince George. Credit: PA
Foreign dignitaries have been greeted at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Queen’s state funeral on Monday.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden walked through the doors shortly after 10am.
French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte arriving for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: PAUS President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: PAFormer prime ministers Sir John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron arriving at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: PA
The King and members of the royal family then arrived at the Palace of Westminster after driving the short distance from Buckingham Palace.
King Charles waved at well-wishers from the back seat of his vehicle, which was one of four cars to arrive at Westminster Hall.
There were cheers from the crowds as the cars drove past, with the streets packed full of people trying to get a glimpse at the King.
The King arrived at the North Door of Westminster Hall at around 10.34am.
King Charles III arrives ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: PA
The State Gun Carriage carrying the Queen’s coffin begun its funeral procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey.
The coffin has been draped in the Royal Standard and carries the Imperial State Crown and a wreath of flowers containing plants from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove House.
Leading the procession are around 200 pipers and drummers of Scottish and Irish Regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas and RAF.
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives on a gun carriage at Westminster Abbey for her funeral in central London. Credit: APKing Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex followed by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex. Credit: PA
Walking behind the carriage was the King and his siblings, followed by the Prince of Wales, Duke of Sussex and Peter Phillips.
The State Gun Carriage had been previously used for the funerals of King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, Winston Churchill, and Lord Mountbatten.
The Queen’s final resting place will be the King George VI memorial chapel, an annex to the main chapel where her mother and father were buried, along with the ashes of her sister, Princess Margaret.
Philip’s coffin will move from the royal vault to the memorial chapel to join the Queen’s.
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