The Queen’s Funeral In Pictures

The Queen’s coffin is on its final journey to Windsor Castle, following a state funeral service at Westminster Abbey.
The coffin arrives at Windsor
The process of the Queen's coffin to Windsor Castle

The coffin was transferred to the State Hearse after a procession took it from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch.

The Queen's coffin is placed into a hearse
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy followed by members of the royal family proceeds past The Wellington Arch on September 19, 2022 in LondonIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES

Senior royals joined the procession through London, along with members of the armed services and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

King Charles III and Anne, Princess Royal follow behind The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy as it leaves Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in LondonIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES
The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, as it leaves Westminster Abbey after the State Funeral of the Queen.IMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy departs Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in LondonIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES
Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, take part in the Procession following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 19, 2022, to make its final journey to Windsor Castle after the State Funeral Service of Britain's Queen Elizabeth IIIMAGE SOURCE,AFP
Britain's Prince George and Princess Charlotte sit in a car on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, at Westminster Abbey, in London, Britain, September 19, 2022IMAGE SOURCE,AFP
Prince George of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England.IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES
Anne, Princess Royal follows behind The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy on September 19, 2022 in LondonIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES

The Royal Family were seated at the front of Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s state funeral, which was attended by about 2,000 guests.

(front row) King Charles III, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Countess of Wessex, (second row) the Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex, Princess Beatrice, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, and (third row) Samuel Chatto, Arthur Chatto, Lady Sarah Chatto, Daniel Chatto and the Duchess of Gloucester in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during her State Funeral at the Abbey in London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022IMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA
The Prince of Wales, Prince George, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during her State Funeral at the Abbey in London.IMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA
A Bearer Party of The Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, into Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, ahead of the State Funeral Service. - Leaders from around the world will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth IIIMAGE SOURCE,AFP
King Charles looks at the Queen's coffin during her funeral at Westminster AbbeyIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby delivered the sermon.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby gives a reading at the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022IMAGE SOURCE,AFP

Some of the royals were dressed in ceremonial uniforms, while others wore black mourning clothes. Catherine, the Princess of Wales, wore a pearl necklace that belonged to the Queen.

Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex arrive at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth IIIMAGE SOURCE,AFP
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, arrives at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth IIIMAGE SOURCE,AFP
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in LondonIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES
Catherine MiddletonIMAGE SOURCE,TOLGA AKMEN/EPA-EFE/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Camilla, Queen Consort, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Sophie, Countess of Wessex watch on as The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy as it departs Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in LondonIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES

World leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden attended the funeral.

Brigitte Macron and President of France, Emmanuel Macron arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September 2022 in LondonIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES
US President Joe Biden (centre) and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, LondonIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

The emperor and empress of Japan were among the foreign royals who travelled to London for the funeral.

Emperor of Japan Naruhito (centre) and wife Empress Masako arrive at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, LondonIMAGE SOURCE,PA MEDIA

European royals, including from the Netherlands, Sweden and Spain, were also there.

Sweden's Queen Silvia (L), Spain's King Felipe VI (2nd L), Sweden's King Carl Gustav XVI (C), Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander (centre right) and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands (2nd R) leave Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, after the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth IIIMAGE SOURCE,AFP

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss gave a reading at the service, where former prime ministers were seated together.

Liz TrussIMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS
Former UK Prime Ministers seated together for the Queen's State Funeral

Other guests included the Queen’s personal dresser Angela Kelly, and Lady Pamela Hicks, a relative of the Royal Family who served as the Queen’s lady-in-waiting.

Angela KellyIMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES
Lady Pamela Hicks arrives at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London
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