The Queen's funeral in pictures

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Queen Elizabeth's coffin has been lowered into the royal vault in St George's Chapel, in the grounds of Windsor Castle, following a committal service.

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Crowds threw flowers on the state hearse as it made its way to the castle.

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The Queen's beloved corgis Muick and Sandy were waiting at the castle, while her pony Emma stood next to the Long Walk as the coffin passed.

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The coffin was brought to Windsor following a procession through London, accompanied by senior royals, members of the armed services and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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The Queen's state funeral was held at Westminster Abbey and was attended by about 2,000 guests.

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A wreath on top of the coffin included a handwritten note from King Charles, reading: "In loving and devoted memory".

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby delivered the sermon.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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