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The Queen’s funeral in pictures

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

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband after a day full of historic and personal significance.

A funeral service has taken place at Westminster Abbey with hundreds of thousands of people lining the streets to pay their respects.

Below are some of the pictures from the funeral: 

The Queen's coffin is placed into a hearse
The Queen's coffin is carried through Wellington Arch

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 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
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
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

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 have dressed in ceremonial uniforms, while others are wearing black mourning clothes.

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 US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron 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
Foreign royals and dignitaries attending the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, LondonIMAGE SOURCE,REUTERS

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

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