Queen Elizabeth, who was the longest-serving British monarch, died at the age of 96 on Thursday, September 9, 2021.
On Monday, September 19, the late Queen’s state funeral takes place at Westminster Abbey, with King Charles and members of the Royal Family leading a procession of her coffin through London – and now onto Windsor.
The coffin arrived on Monday for the funeral, which is being attended by by 2,000 guests, including leaders from around the world.
The state gun carriage bearing the coffin was hauled to the abbey by Royal Navy sailors, according to the tradition that dates back to Queen Victoria’s funeral in 1901.
Before the funeral, the guests including King Charles and other members of the Royal Family observed a two-minute silence before singing the national anthem.
King Charles, the Royal Family and world leaders gathered in London for the funeral of the Queen.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) September 19, 2022
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King Charles III saluted the Queen's coffin as it was driven away by the Royal hearse. The convoy will now travel to Windsor Castlehttps://t.co/j5KT4znPyq pic.twitter.com/yq7UGHxkpy
— ITV News (@itvnews) September 19, 2022
Over 100 Buckingham Palace employees stand outside the royal residence as Queen Elizabeth II passes by for the final time. pic.twitter.com/TSp03XJGvA
— Royal Central (@RoyalCentral) September 19, 2022
Members of the Royal Family walk behind the Queen’s coffin on a procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch.
— The Royal Family Channel (@RoyalFamilyITNP) September 19, 2022
From there, Queen Elizabeth will be driven by hearse to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/24nhxxzEJh
A funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II has been held at Westminster Abbey.
— The Royal Family Channel (@RoyalFamilyITNP) September 19, 2022
Around 2,000 guests - including King Charles and other members of the Royal Family - observe a two-minute silence before singing the national anthem. pic.twitter.com/TsUkD15kle
The National Anthem, God Save the King, has been sung at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/xozw8sIhYh
— The Royal Family Channel (@RoyalFamilyITNP) September 19, 2022
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