The Queen: Elizabeth II's funeral in pictures
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In the morning, guests started to arrive at Westminster Abbey for the funeral service. The building is more than 700 years old - it dates back to the 13th century.
World leaders were invited to the service, including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and royal families from all over the world.
Guests wore black as a mark of respect for the Queen, or special uniform if they were involved in the military.
The Queen's coffin was taken through Westminster Abbey. On top of the coffin was her royal crown, and her special orb (the gold sphere with a cross on top) and sceptre (the golden staff next to it), which are hundreds of years old.
The funeral was broadcast across the world from Westminster Abbey, with billions of people estimated to have watched coverage of the service.
Brothers Prince William and Prince Harry followed behind the King into Westminster Abbey. The Queen was their Grandmother - and their dad King Charles made William the Prince of Wales when he became King.
Prime Minister Liz Truss gave a special reading for the Queen. After the service, people sang "God Save the King", welcoming Charles in to his new role. He was made King when Queen Elizabeth died, on September 8th.
Members of the public watched the service from outside, where it was shown on a large screen.
Thousands of people waited on the streets in London to watch the procession go past after the funeral. After the service, the Queen's coffin was moved across London to Windsor Castle.
The procession was lead by the army, the police, and the special royal guards. The guards have been watching the Queen's coffin during the lying-in-state in Westminster Hall, 24 hours a day.
The Royal Family was in the procession, following in a car behind the hearse. A hearse is a special car which carries a coffin - it's taking the Queen to Windsor Castle.
People lined the streets to wait for the procession to go past - some people waited overnight to get their spot.
A special service, called a committal service, was held later in the day in St George's chapel in Windsor Castle. This is where the Queen is going to be buried, and her husband Prince Philip was buried here last year.
Guests from the service in Westminster Abbey were taken to Windsor Castle in large coaches. Windsor Castle is nearly 1000 years old - it dates back to 1070.
King Charles saluted as he entered Windsor Castle. He became King when Queen Elizabeth died on 8 September.
The Queen's corgis - Muick and Sandy - were walked into the special service in St George's chapel. They were looked after by royal staff.
After the service in Windsor Castle, the ceremony continued at a special service for Queen Elizabeth's close family, where she was buried.
- Published19 September 2022
- Published19 September 2022
