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Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was today lowered into the Royal Vault at the St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle after a day of matchless pagaentry that drew world leaders and thousands of well-wishers. In a tradition dating back to Queen Victoria's funeral in 1901, the state gun carriage bearing the coffin was hauled to the abbey by Royal Navy sailors, followed in a solemn procession by King Charles III and other senior royals.
Queen Elizabeth, who died on September 8, had been lying in state at the Westminster Hall since Wednesday evening. Huge crowds built in central London overnight and since early morning to secure a spot to watch the state funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Here are the Highlights on Queen Elizabeth's funeral:
Queen Elizabeth's Funeral: Princess Charlotte Instructs Brother To "Bow"It seems Princess Charlotte, the great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, is an expert on royal protocol.
Her eldest son and successor, King Charles III, placed The Queen's Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier of Guards on the coffin. As the coffin was lowered, a lone piper played a haunting lament.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lowered into Royal Vault
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been lowered into the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, bringing to an end public mourning for Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been lowered into the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, bringing to an end public mourning for Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
King Charles' Handwritten Note On Queen's Coffin - In Loving And Devoted MemoryBritain's King Charles paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on Monday with a handwritten note laid on top of her coffin reading: "In loving and devoted memory, Charles R.
Queen's Piper, Who Woke Her Up Every Morning, Closed Her FuneralQueen Elizabeth II's personal piper, who woke her up every morning with a skirl of the bagpiper, closed her state funeral with a rendition of the traditional piece 'Sleep, Dearie, Sleep'.
Queen Elizabeth's coffin reaches Windsor, her final resting place
Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, her final resting place, on Monday after a day of matchless pageantry that drew world leaders to her funeral and hundreds of thousands of well-wishers wanting to say farewell to a revered monarch.
Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, her final resting place, on Monday after a day of matchless pageantry that drew world leaders to her funeral and hundreds of thousands of well-wishers wanting to say farewell to a revered monarch.
Queen Elizabeth's funeral being beamed onto big screens
The funeral is being beamed onto big screens at civic buildings including at Belfast City Hall, and key locations including Edinburgh's Holyrood Park and London's Hyde Park.
The funeral is being beamed onto big screens at civic buildings including at Belfast City Hall, and key locations including Edinburgh's Holyrood Park and London's Hyde Park.
Queen's Wedding, Coronation, Now Funeral At Same Church, To Same PrayerQueen Elizabeth II was married and crowned in Westminster Abbey. In death, she entered and departed the thousand-year-old church to the same words of prayer: "May God grant to the living, grace; to the departed, rest."
Queen Elizabeth's coffin makes slow progress up Constitution hill
The procession carrying Queen's coffin continues on the Constitution bell, accompanied by the toll of the bell from the Elizabeth tower.
The procession carrying Queen's coffin continues on the Constitution bell, accompanied by the toll of the bell from the Elizabeth tower.
Queen Elizabeth's coffin starts journey to final resting place
King Charles, his sons William and Harry and other senior royals joined a solemn procession behind Queen Elizabeth's coffin through the silent streets of London on Monday, following a state funeral of matchless pageantry at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles, his sons William and Harry and other senior royals joined a solemn procession behind Queen Elizabeth's coffin through the silent streets of London on Monday, following a state funeral of matchless pageantry at Westminster Abbey.
As Queen's Coffin Moved, TV Close Ups Showed King Charles' GriefQueen Elizabeth's closest relatives were ashen-faced as they followed her coffin to Westminster Abbey for her funeral on Monday, in a meticulously choreographed procession that nevertheless betrayed the high emotions of the day.
Queen Elizabeth: Coffin heads to Wellington Arch
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was carried out of the Great West Door through Westminster Abbey; to be now placed back on to the State Gun Carriage ready for the procession from the abbey to Wellington Arch.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was carried out of the Great West Door through Westminster Abbey; to be now placed back on to the State Gun Carriage ready for the procession from the abbey to Wellington Arch.
Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Over 2,000, including world leaders, attend
More than 2,000 people, including heads of state from US President Joe Biden to Japan's reclusive Emperor Naruhito, packed Westminster Abbey, whose 1,000-year history has been tied to royal coronations, marriages and funerals.
More than 2,000 people, including heads of state from US President Joe Biden to Japan's reclusive Emperor Naruhito, packed Westminster Abbey, whose 1,000-year history has been tied to royal coronations, marriages and funerals.
Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: 'God Save the King' sung at state funeral
Mourners held a two minute silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II at the Westminster Abbey. This was followed by the recital of 'God save the king'.
Mourners held a two minute silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II at the Westminster Abbey. This was followed by the recital of 'God save the king'.
Cheers for Charles and William, then silence as Queen’s coffin appeared
Queen Elizabeth's closest relatives were ashen-faced as they followed her coffin to Westminster Abbey for her funeral on Monday, in a meticulously choreographed procession that nevertheless betrayed the high emotions of the day.
Elizabeth's son King Charles and his three younger siblings, Anne, Andrew and Edward, made up the first line behind the gun carriage pulled by 142 Royal Navy sailors that bore the queen's coffin from nearby Westminster Hall to the abbey.
Queen Elizabeth's closest relatives were ashen-faced as they followed her coffin to Westminster Abbey for her funeral on Monday, in a meticulously choreographed procession that nevertheless betrayed the high emotions of the day.
Elizabeth's son King Charles and his three younger siblings, Anne, Andrew and Edward, made up the first line behind the gun carriage pulled by 142 Royal Navy sailors that bore the queen's coffin from nearby Westminster Hall to the abbey.
Queen Elizabeth II funeral: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss gives the second reading
#WATCH | London: British Prime Minister Liz Truss gives the second reading from the scripture of the Gospel of John. The passage concerns Jesus Christ's promise to his followers of a place in heaven.
- ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II has been borne at Westminster Abbey. pic.twitter.com/9R9BKFDoGl
Queen Elizabeth: Archbishop Of Canterbury Praises Queen's Service
Delivering the sermon at Queen Elizabeth's funeral, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby today praised her service to the nation.
"People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. Leaders of loving service are still rarer. But in all cases those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who cling to power and privileges are forgotten," he said in his funeral sermon.
Delivering the sermon at Queen Elizabeth's funeral, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby today praised her service to the nation.
"People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. Leaders of loving service are still rarer. But in all cases those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who cling to power and privileges are forgotten," he said in his funeral sermon.
Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Paris metro station honours Elizabeth II
A Paris metro station on the Champs-Elysees has been renamed Elizabeth II for the day as a tribute to the British queen during her funeral.
Signs in the George V metro station -- named after the queen's grandfather -- were replaced on Monday as a mark of respect for the British sovereign, who will be buried later after a service in London.
A Paris metro station on the Champs-Elysees has been renamed Elizabeth II for the day as a tribute to the British queen during her funeral.
Signs in the George V metro station -- named after the queen's grandfather -- were replaced on Monday as a mark of respect for the British sovereign, who will be buried later after a service in London.
Queen Elizabeth: State funeral service begins
The state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth has started at the Westminster Abbey in London. Members of the royal family and several world leaders are in attendance.
The state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth has started at the Westminster Abbey in London. Members of the royal family and several world leaders are in attendance.
Queen Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth Funeral: Queen Elizabeth's State Funeral Today, World Leaders To Attend: 10 PointsQueen Elizabeth's hour-long state funeral, the first in Britain since the death of her first prime minister Winston Churchill in 1965, took place today at Westminster Abbey in London.
Queen's great-grandchildren George and Charlotte follow coffin in Westminster Abbey
Queen's great-grandchildren George and Charlotte follow coffin in Westminster Abbey
Queen's great-grandchildren George and Charlotte follow coffin in Westminster Abbey
Queen Elizabeth: Sombre pageantry as funeral begins for Queen
King Charles and other senior British royals followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin into Westminster Abbey on Monday, joining world leaders and monarchs to bid farewell to a beloved figure who unified the nation through her 70-year reign.
In scenes of inimitable pageantry, pall bearers carried her flag-draped casket along the aisle in the country's first state funeral since 1965, when Winston Churchill was afforded the honour.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets as the queen's casket made the short journey from Westminster Hall where she had been lying-in-state, pulled along on a gun carriage by 142 sailors with arms linked. A bell tolled and bagpipes skirled.
King Charles and other senior British royals followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin into Westminster Abbey on Monday, joining world leaders and monarchs to bid farewell to a beloved figure who unified the nation through her 70-year reign.
In scenes of inimitable pageantry, pall bearers carried her flag-draped casket along the aisle in the country's first state funeral since 1965, when Winston Churchill was afforded the honour.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets as the queen's casket made the short journey from Westminster Hall where she had been lying-in-state, pulled along on a gun carriage by 142 sailors with arms linked. A bell tolled and bagpipes skirled.
Queen's coffin carried into Westminster Abbey for state funeral
Queen's coffin carried into Westminster Abbey for state funeral
Queen's coffin carried into Westminster Abbey for state funeral
Queen Elizabeth: 'Part of history', Crowds jam London for queen's funeral
Huge crowds packed central London on Monday to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as people from across the United Kingdom and beyond paid their final respects.
When dawn broke over the River Thames, well-wishers streamed out of Embankment underground station headed for the area around Westminster Abbey.
But many were already there, camping in sleeping bags behind the metal barriers along the Whitehall government district, where the funeral procession will pass.
"It's part of history," said Bethany Beardmore, 26, an accountant whose brother is a Grenadier Guard and part of the ceremonies.
"Not in my lifetime is there going to be another queen."
Huge crowds packed central London on Monday to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as people from across the United Kingdom and beyond paid their final respects.
When dawn broke over the River Thames, well-wishers streamed out of Embankment underground station headed for the area around Westminster Abbey.
But many were already there, camping in sleeping bags behind the metal barriers along the Whitehall government district, where the funeral procession will pass.
"It's part of history," said Bethany Beardmore, 26, an accountant whose brother is a Grenadier Guard and part of the ceremonies.
"Not in my lifetime is there going to be another queen."
Queen Elizabeth Funeral: Queen's Coffin Moved Out Of Westminster Hall
Queen Elizabeth's coffin has been borne out of the Westminster Hall. It is being taken taken to the Westminster Abbey for funeral.
Queen Elizabeth's coffin has been borne out of the Westminster Hall. It is being taken taken to the Westminster Abbey for funeral.
Queen Elizabeth's Funeral: Guests Arrive At Westminster Abbey In London
Guests arrive to take their seats inside the Westminster Abbey in London for the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth Funeral: Horses Lining Up, Coffin To Be Moved To Westminster Abbey
#Queensfuneral | Horses lining up ahead of the funeral procession. The coffin will be moved to Westminster Abbey at 3.14pm IST. pic.twitter.com/tq2jIAsMrV
- NDTV (@ndtv) September 19, 2022
Queen Elizabeth: Royal Family Celebrates Queen's Life Through Photos
Remembering Our Queen.
- The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 19, 2022
Today people from across the UK, Commonwealth and around the world will pay tribute to the extraordinary life and reign of Her Majesty The Queen. pic.twitter.com/yuFxoo6Gdu
Queen Elizabeth's Rein: Trips To 100+ Countries, 15 PMs, 14 US Presidents
Queen Elizabeth visited well over 100 countries during her reign. In 2016, Buckingham Palace said she had travelled at least 1,032,513 miles to 117 nations. She paid the most visits to Canada.
She had 15 prime ministers, starting with Winston Churchill through to Liz Truss. During her reign there were 14 US presidents and seven popes.
Did You Know? Queen Elizabeth Gave Her Assent To Over 4,000 Acts Of Parliament
Queen Elizabeth II was the 40th monarch in England since Norman King William the Conqueror obtained the crown. Her reign of 70 years, 7 months and 2 days was the longest in the history of what became the United Kingdom. During that time she has given her assent to more than 4,000 Acts of Parliament. (Reuters)
Queen Elizabeth II was the 40th monarch in England since Norman King William the Conqueror obtained the crown. Her reign of 70 years, 7 months and 2 days was the longest in the history of what became the United Kingdom. During that time she has given her assent to more than 4,000 Acts of Parliament. (Reuters)
Huge Crowds In Central London To Bid Final Goodbye To Queen Elizabeth
Huge crowds built in central London overnight and from early morning on Monday to secure a spot to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. As dawn broke over the River Thames, a steady stream of well-wishers streamed out of Embankment underground station headed for Parliament Square. But many were already there, camping in sleeping bags behind the metal barriers along the Whitehall government district, where the funeral procession will pass.
All About Queen Elizabeth's Burial - Trivia
Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel, alongside her mother, father, sister and husband. The queen, however, will not be joining the host of other royals who are interred in the Royal Vault beneath the chapel. Construction of the memorial chapel, designed by George Pace, was completed in 1969. It was commissioned by Elizabeth as a permanent resting place for her father King George VI. The king died aged 56 in February 1952 but his death had been unexpected and as a result no specific resting place had been allocated. At the time, the king's remains were interred in the Royal Vault.
Queen Elizabeth's Lying-In-State Ceremony At Westminster Hall Formally Ends
The lying-in-state ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall formally ended and the doors closed to the public ahead of her state funeral on Monday. Over five days, tens of thousands of people had waited hours in line before filing past her coffin to pay their final respects. The funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey in front of some 2,000 guests.
Glimpse From London's Westminster On Eve Of Queen Elizabeth's Funeral
Members of the public observe a National Moment of reflection to show their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, on Westminster Bridge in London yesterday, the eve of her state funeral.
6,000 Troops - Soldiers, Sailors, Air Crew - To Take Part In Queen's Procession
Around 6,000 soldiers, sailors and air crew from the British armed forces will take part in the procession, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Tony Radakin told the BBC on Sunday. At several points along the route they will perform a royal salute, for example when they pass the Victoria Memorial commemorating the queen. "For all of us, this is our last duty for Her Majesty the Queen and it's our first prominent duty for His Majesty King Charles," he said.
Around 6,000 soldiers, sailors and air crew from the British armed forces will take part in the procession, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Tony Radakin told the BBC on Sunday. At several points along the route they will perform a royal salute, for example when they pass the Victoria Memorial commemorating the queen. "For all of us, this is our last duty for Her Majesty the Queen and it's our first prominent duty for His Majesty King Charles," he said.
Pallbearers In Bearskins To Carry Queen's Coffin From Westminster Hall To Carriage
Eight soldiers from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards will have the task of carrying the queen's coffin from Westminster Hall to the gun carriage outside, and then into Westminster Abbey. One of the most ancient in the British army, the regiment is among five infantry regiments that make up the Queen's (now King's) Life Guard. The regiment's soldiers normally wear tall bearskin hats, a uniform they copied from the grenadiers of Napoleon's Imperial Guard, defeated at Waterloo in 1815. The soldiers will be accompanied by Service Equerries to the Queen, attendants who assist the royals in carrying out public duties.
Trivia - Royal Navy Sailors To Pull Carriage With Queen's Coffin Till Westminster Abbey
Royal Navy sailors will use ropes to pull Queen Elizabeth's lead-lined coffin mounted on a gun carriage from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Their comrades in a team of 142 sailors will walk alongside to act as a brake if necessary. This tradition dates back to Queen Victoria's funeral in February 1901. The horses meant to haul the gun carriage weighing more than two tons panicked and began kicking, threatening to drop the coffin. One of the queen's relatives, Prince Louis of Battenberg, a Royal Navy captain, suggested to the new king, Edward VII, that this problem could be avoided by replacing horses with sailors. Nine years later when Edward VII himself died, this idea was put into practice again and it has since become an unchanging tradition at state funerals.
Royal Family Releases New Photograph Of Queen Ahead Of Her Funeral
Ahead of Her Majesty The Queen's State Funeral, a new photograph has been released.
- The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 18, 2022
The photo was taken to mark Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee - the first British Monarch to reach this milestone.
Tomorrow, millions will come together to commemorate her remarkable life. pic.twitter.com/UyVfjVvJgw
Queen Elizabeth's Coffin Lying In State In Westminster Abbey
Queen Elizabeth's coffin has been lying in state in London's historic Westminster Hall since Wednesday evening. The ceremony formally ends at 11 am (IST) today ahead of her funeral around midnight.
Queen Elizabeth's Funeral Schedule (In IST)
11 am - The lying-in-state ceremony formally ends at Westminster Hall and the doors close to the public, ready for the transfer of her coffin to nearby Westminster Abbey.
12:30 pm - Doors open at Westminster Abbey for some 2,000 guests, including world leaders such as US President Joe Biden to Japan's reclusive Emperor Naruhito.
3:05 pm (approx) - Bearers lift the coffin and carry it to the state gun carriage waiting outside the North Door of Westminster Hall.
3:14 pm - The state gun carriage sets off on a short procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, drawn by 142 junior enlisted sailors in the Royal Navy.
3:22 pm - The gun carriage arrives at the West Gate of Westminster Abbey, followed on foot by King Charles and other royals. Bearers lift off the coffin and carry it into the abbey.
3:30 pm - State funeral starts, conducted by the Dean of Westminster, David Hoyle, with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby giving the sermon.
4:25 pm (approx) - The Last Post bugle call sounds, followed by a national two-minute silence.
4:30 pm (approx) - The service closes with the national anthem "God Save the King" and a Lament, a musical expression of grief.
4:45 pm - The coffin is drawn on the gun carriage towards Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner near Buckingham Palace. It is followed by the king, senior royals and a procession including detachments from the armed forces of the Commonwealth grouping of 56 nations that the queen headed. The "Big Ben" bell at the UK parliament and gun salutes fire at one-minute intervals throughout.
5:30 pm (approx) - The coffin arrives at Wellington Arch, is moved to the royal hearse and sets off for Windsor Castle, west of London.
7:36 pm - The hearse arrives at Windsor and make its way to the castle via the sweeping Long Walk avenue to the castle.
8:10 pm (approx) - The king and senior royals join the procession on foot from the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle before the cortege halts at St George's Chapel at 3:53 pm.
8:30 pm - The televised committal service starts with royals, prime ministers and former and current members of the queen's household attending. After about 45 mins, the coffin is lowered into the royal vault to a lone piper's lament.
12:00 am - A private burial service is held at the King George VI Memorial Chapel, with the queen laid to rest alongside the remains of her father King George VI, her mother, also called Queen Elizabeth, and the ashes of her younger sister, Princess Margaret. Her late husband Prince Philip's coffin will also be interred there at the same time.
