Queen's funeral marked by people across Leicestershire and Rutland

The funeral took place at Westminster Abbey in London

People from across Leicestershire and Rutland have been marking the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

The service started at 11:00 BST at Westminster Abbey in London and was attended by around 2,000 people.

Some travelled from the East Midlands to the capital to be a part of the event while others paid their respects locally.

The funeral marked the end of 10 days of mourning across the UK since the Queen's death.

'Love and care'

Among those attending the funeral was Barbara Crellin from Greetham, near Oakham.

Mrs Crellin was recently awarded an MBE for services to the community and said the invite was an honour and a privilege.

Barbara Crellin said she was feeling "rather emotional" ahead of the funeral service

She said: "I just bursts into tears.

"I cried and cried, I went to tell my husband - he thought I was hurt because I was so upset.

"It has been an absolute rollercoaster since then."

Ahead of the service she said she was feeling "rather emotional" as it was also the anniversary of her own mother's death.

In addition to invited guests, thousands of people lined the streets to watch the funeral procession.

The friends arrived on The Mall at 03:00 BST after travelling from Leicestershire

Sarah Barnes, Judith Nix and Carol Barnes, from Leicestershire, told BBC Radio Leicester they had arrived on The Mall early.

Ms Barnes said: "We wanted to be right by the road so we actually feel part of it.

"I don't want people standing in front of us."

For those not able to travel to London, the funeral was also marked in Leicestershire.

Leicester Cathedral rang a single bell between 10:00 and 11:00.

East Midlands Airport, in Leicestershire, marked the national two-minute silence just before midday.

Those using the airport were invited to take part.

In Coalville, veterans gathered at the clock tower to honour the Queen.

They then watched the funeral service together at Snibston New Inn, along with other members of the local community.

Gurkha veterans joined the memorial service to the Queen in Coalville

Naren Rai, 55, a former Gurkha from Nepal, was one of those who attended.

"I'm an ex-serviceman so we served the Queen," he said.

"The Queen has given us so many things - love and care."

Naren Rai is a former Gurkha from Nepal

Alexander Pickering, a trooper in the Royal Yeomanry army reserves, joined the veterans to watch the service.

The 25-year-old said it was an emotional day.

"When we did the parade, over at the clock town at Memorial Square, I was trying hard not to shed a tear.

"When you take your oath it's not just to the Queen and country - to me it's proud to be British.

"I'm quite patriotic. I love my country and I love my Queen, now King."

'She's gone'

In Leicester, Hogarths opened for anyone wanting to watch the funeral with others.

Kevin Cassidy, 58, from Braunstone, was among those at the city centre pub.

He said: "I just find it very sad really. Even though she lived until she was 96, which is brilliant isn't it?"

Paul Fisher watched the Queen's funeral at Hogarths in Leicester

Paul Fisher, 58, from Oadby, said it was important not to miss the moment.

"It doesn't matter where you're watching it, as long as you are watching it because this is all what we know, the Queen, and bless her she's gone," he said.

"I'd like to think I'll still be alive when the King passes away but who knows."

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