Hundreds of millions across the globe tuned in today to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Prime ministers, presidents and royals from around the world arrived in London to pay their respects, roads were brought to a standstill and the day was declared a national bank holiday in the UK, with many shops, venues and businesses closing.
Members of the royal family – including King Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Edward – followed her coffin as it was carried from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for the funeral service.After the service, a second procession took place, carrying the Queen’s coffin to Wellington Arch before it sets off on the final leg of the journey to Windsor Castle, where her body will be buried this evening.
From crowds of soldiers in the first funeral procession to the coffin departing the service, here is the historic day in pictures.
Photograph: Sarah Meyssonnier / WPA Pool / Getty ImagesMembers of the public gather at Parliament SquarePhotograph: Christopher Furlong / Getty ImagesThe coffin of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by members of the Royal NavyPhotograph: Jeff Spicer / Getty ImagesThe coffin of Queen Elizabeth II proceeds towards Westminster AbbeyPhotograph: WPA Pool / Getty ImagesThe Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal NavyPhotograph: Dan Kitwood / Getty ImagesArmed Forces march along The Mall after the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth IIPhotograph: Tristan Fewings / Getty ImagesPrince William and Prince Harry walk behind The Queen's funeral cortegePhotograph: WPA Pool / Danny Lawson / Getty ImagesMembers of the clergy wait for the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II to arrive at Westminster AbbeyPhotograph: Christopher Furlong / Getty ImagesCatherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales arrive at Westminster AbbeyPhotograph: Dan Kitwood / Getty ImagesA member of the Coldstream Guards proceeds down The Mall
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