Her Majesty’s coffin was carried by hearse to Windsor after her funeral at Westminster Abbey, as millions in London, the UK and around the world bid their final farewell to the late monarch. A single toll from Big Ben marked the start of service at the abbey, where kings and queens have been crowned since 1066, and where the new monarch sat surrounded by the royal family he now leads. The Archbishop of Canterbury hailed the Queen’s “abundant life and love” as he delivered the homily, adding: “She was joyful, present to so many, touching many lives.” Her coffin was later carried in a procession from the abbey, past Buckingham Palace to Hyde Park Corner, from where the late monarch made her final journey to Windsor Castle, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. .
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King Charles III and his siblings – the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex – had earlier walked behind their mother’s coffin as it traveled a short distance from Westminster Hall, where the Queen lay in state for four days, to the ancient Abbey. World leaders including US President Joe Biden and France’s Emmanuel Macron and a host of other leaders are among the 2,000 people who gathered for the somber and historic service. Members of European royal families and key figures from public life are among the congregation. Huge crowds flocked to London, Windsor and royal locations across the UK on Bank Holiday, with the service attracting millions of viewers around the world. The Queen’s repose ended at 6.30am. with mourners queuing for hours to see the late monarch’s coffin pay their last respects.
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Khan: My ‘sincere thanks’ to those who came to London to pay tribute to Queen
The Mayor of London thanked those who came to London today for the Queen’s funeral and those who took part in its organisation. Sadiq Khan said: “I want to thank the hundreds of thousands who came to London today and last week to pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen. “Countless police, emergency personnel, transport workers, volunteers, administrators, military, civil servants, local government, businesses, charities and others have worked tirelessly to make this possible in our city. “My sincere thanks to everyone who participated.” 1663596725
The Queen’s coffin arrives at Windsor
The state hearse carrying the Queen’s coffin has arrived in Windsor in preparation for the procession to Windsor Castle. Many flowers, thrown by well-wishers along the route, remained on his hood and roof. After accompanying the hearse on the approximately 90-minute road journey, Anne, the Princess Royal and her husband Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence headed to the castle’s Home Park to proceed to the Quadrangle. Sky News1663596650
Prince George and Princess Charlotte bid farewell to their beloved ‘Gan Gan’
Prince George and Princess Charlotte, nine and seven, waved goodbye to their beloved ‘Gan Gun’ as the youngest members of the royal family to follow the Queen’s coffin through Westminster Abbey. The royal siblings, great-grandchildren of the Queen, were among 2,000 guests at her state funeral, along with their parents, world leaders and national figures from the United Kingdom. Getty ImagesREUTERS1663595994
The Royal Standard gathered at Windsor as the Long Walk was closed to additional mourners
The Royal Standard has been raised above Windsor Castle – a sign that King Charles arrived at the royal residence before the engagement for the Queen. Thousands of mourners tried to follow the famous Long Walk leading to the castle. But the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead said: “Windsor is very busy and The Long Walk is now closed as it would not be safe to allow other visitors access. “If you just arrived now, you will be redirected to the public display screen of Home Park.” Guards walk through Windsor Castle earlier on Monday / REUTERS1663595603
The Queen’s coffin leaves London for the last time
The hearse carrying the Queen’s coffin has left Greater London en route to Windsor. Throughout his journey to the edge of the capital, many of the spectators who watched the streets threw flowers. Members of the armed services joined the police in standing guard along the route. In Windsor, thousands have gathered to await the Queen’s arrival, where some sang the national anthem. 1663595293
Ukraine’s First Lady says it was a “great honor” to attend the funeral
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Pictured: Crowds gather in Windsor as they await the arrival of the Queen’s coffin
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Central London stations were closed to avoid overcrowding
Several underground stations in central London have been closed to prevent thousands of people from flocking to them this morning. Marble Arch near Hyde Park was closed after the funeral forcing crowds to walk down Oxford Street to Bond Street. Most shops in the world-famous shopping district were closed today to allow staff to attend the funeral. Green Park station will remain exit only from 10am. to 8 p.m., while many bus routes into central London have been diverted due to extensive road closures required for the funeral procession. 1663594519
Kate pays tribute to the Queen through her choice of jewelry
The Princess of Wales paid tribute to the Queen by wearing some of the late monarch’s jewelery at her funeral. Kate opted for the same necklace and earring combo she wore just over a year ago for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral. The jewels were also previously worn by her husband’s late mother, Diana, and are believed to have been loaned to Kate for the first time by the late monarch in 2017. Described as a Japanese choker with four rows of pearls and a curved central diamond clasp, it was accompanied by a pair of Bahraini pearl earrings. Pearls are often referred to as mourning jewelry, a tradition said to date back to Queen Victoria’s time. 1663594381
People line up for hours on South Carriage Drive to see the casket
People queued for hours on South Carriage Drive in a bid to catch a glimpse of the Queen’s coffin. Many had tried to follow the funeral procession route but were unable to gain access. Jonathan and Heidi Johnson, both 73, from Worthing, stood for four hours to have a look at the coffin. Ms Johnson said: “I felt it was our duty to come. We had one other monarch, but she was our queen out of our three. “I have plates with her picture and I have followed her. I thought she was great.” Mr Johnson added: “He did us proud.” Colette O’Hart, originally from County Sligo, Ireland, who lives in Pimlico, south London, stood for three hours to try and see the coffin. The 86-year-old said: “Everyone was very respectful. I wanted to come because she was a very good woman – always cheerful and hardworking, even at the end.”
