In pictures: Baroness Thatcher's funeral

An overhead view of the service

The funeral of Baroness Thatcher, Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 until 1990, has taken place in London. Lady Thatcher died on 8 April following a stroke, at the age of 87.

The coffin is transferred to the hearse

Lady Thatcher's coffin was carried from the Palace of Westminster to the church of St Clement Danes by hearse before being transferred to a gun carriage for the journey to St Paul's Cathedral.

A hearse carrying the coffin of Baroness Thatcher passes the gates of Downing Street

The hearse passed the gates of Downing Street, Lady Thatcher's home address for many years.

A Union flag draped coffin is carried on a gun carriage drawn by the King's Troop Royal Artillery

Once transferred to a gun carriage drawn by the King's Troop Royal Artillery, the coffin passed through streets lined with well-wishers.

The coffin of British former prime minister Margaret Thatcher is carried on a gun carriage

Crowds watched in respectful silence as the procession made its way through the streets.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive at St Paul's

The Queen attended the service with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's son Mark arrives with his wife Sarah

Lady Thatcher's son, Mark, arrived with his wife, Sarah.

Simon Weston attends the Ceremonial funeral of former British Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher

One of those attending the funeral, Falklands War veteran Simon Weston, earlier paid tribute to Baroness Thatcher, saying she was a "decisive" leader who gave Britain something to be proud of.

the Honourable Artillery Company fire Processional Minute Guns from in front of Tower Bridge

On the banks of the River Thames, the Honourable Artillery Company fired processional minute guns in front of Tower Bridge.

The coffin bearing the body of Baroness Thatcher is carried into St Paul's Cathedral

In his welcoming remarks, dean of St Paul's, David Ison, paid tribute to Baroness Thatcher's life and work. Walking in front of the coffin are her grandchildren, Michael and Amanda.

Former Prime Ministers Tony Blair, Sir John Major and Prime Minister David Cameron attend the funeral service

Prime Minister David Cameron sat with former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Sir John Major.

Mark Thatcher and his wife Sarah watch as the coffin of his mother is carried by military personnel outside St Paul's Cathedral after the funeral service

Following the service, the coffin was taken to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, where it will remain before a private cremation later on Wednesday.

Members of Margaret Thatcher's family (left-right) Daughter Carol Thatcher and partner Marco Grass, Sarah Thatcher, wife of son Mark Thatcher, and grandchildren Michael and Amanda Thatcher

Members of Lady Thatcher's family watched it depart.

Spectators gather on the route to watch the funeral procession of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher

Earlier in the morning spectators began to gather to watch the funeral procession. The ceremonial funeral with military honours is one step down from a state funeral.

John Loughrey waits outside St Paul's Cathedral, in central London, to watch the funeral of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

Some, including John Loughrey, arrived a day early to ensure a good view of events outside St Paul's Cathedral.

Gloria Martin, a supporter of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher

Some of those on the route, including Gloria Martin, were clearly supporters.

A member of the crowd holds up a sign

Others do not remember the former prime minister's rule so kindly.

The funeral procession for Baroness Thatcher passes along Ludgate Hill (Multiple exposure)

Four thousand police officers were on duty in central London.