01of 35Queen Elizabeth funeral.Victoria Jones/PA Wire via ZUMA PressOn Monday, Sept. 19, the life and reign ofQueen ElizabethIIwere celebrated in Londonwith a moving funeral and several processions through the English capital to her final resting place.
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Queen Elizabeth funeral.Victoria Jones/PA Wire via ZUMA Press
On Monday, Sept. 19, the life and reign ofQueen ElizabethIIwere celebrated in Londonwith a moving funeral and several processions through the English capital to her final resting place.
02of 35Paul Ellis/PA Wire via ZUMA PressPoliceprocessed along the mallahead of the day’s events.
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Policeprocessed along the mallahead of the day’s events.
03of 35BBC AmericaMembers of the Queen’s family were driven to Westminster Hall, where they received her coffin andfollowed it to Westminster Abbeyfor a funeral service.
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Members of the Queen’s family were driven to Westminster Hall, where they received her coffin andfollowed it to Westminster Abbeyfor a funeral service.
04of 35BBC AmericaKing Charles IIIand heirPrince Williamrode together, with other family members close behind.
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King Charles IIIand heirPrince Williamrode together, with other family members close behind.
05of 35PA Images/INSTARimages.comAs with every event following the Queen’s death this past week, countless mourners lined the streets to pay respects.
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As with every event following the Queen’s death this past week, countless mourners lined the streets to pay respects.
06of 35Joe Maher/Getty ImagesKing Charles IIIwaved to the crowds.
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King Charles IIIwaved to the crowds.
07of 35Anthony Devlin/GettyCamilla, Queen Consort, rode withCatherine, Princess of Walesand two of her three children,Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte.
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Camilla, Queen Consort, rode withCatherine, Princess of Walesand two of her three children,Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte.
08of 35King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via GettyThe Queen’s four children —King Charles III,Princess Anne,Prince AndrewandPrince Edward— marched behind her coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.
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King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty
The Queen’s four children —King Charles III,Princess Anne,Prince AndrewandPrince Edward— marched behind her coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.
09of 35Marco BERTORELLO / AFP/ GettyPrince William,Prince HarryandPeter Phillips— the Queen’s three eldest grandsons — did the same.
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Prince William,Prince HarryandPeter Phillips— the Queen’s three eldest grandsons — did the same.
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Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty
11of 35BBC AmericaBagpipes played as the coffin was moved from the Hall to the Abbey.
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Bagpipes played as the coffin was moved from the Hall to the Abbey.
12of 35BBC AmericaInside Westminster Abbey, the royal family followed the Queen’s coffin up the aisle.
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Inside Westminster Abbey, the royal family followed the Queen’s coffin up the aisle.
13of 35Gareth Cattermole/GettyA collection of world leaders— including President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden — were there to pay respects.
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A collection of world leaders— including President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden — were there to pay respects.
14of 35BBC AmericaMany of the former U.K. prime ministerswere also on hand; during her reign,Queen ElizabethIIworked with 14.
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Many of the former U.K. prime ministerswere also on hand; during her reign,Queen ElizabethIIworked with 14.
15of 35Gareth Cattermole/GettyAtop the coffin were items of note, including theImperial State Crown, the Orb and the Sceptre, plusflowers with a note from King Charles III.
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Atop the coffin were items of note, including theImperial State Crown, the Orb and the Sceptre, plusflowers with a note from King Charles III.
16of 35Phil Noble/GettyPrincess Charlotteworea touching tributeto her great-grandmother:a tiny brooch in the shape of a horseshoe, a gift from the Queen and a nod to her love of horses.
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Princess Charlotteworea touching tributeto her great-grandmother:a tiny brooch in the shape of a horseshoe, a gift from the Queen and a nod to her love of horses.
17of 35BBC AmericaThe flowers atop the coffin included myrtle,also used in the Queen’s wedding bouquetfor her nuptials toPrince Philip.
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The flowers atop the coffin included myrtle,also used in the Queen’s wedding bouquetfor her nuptials toPrince Philip.
18of 35BBC AmericaMuch of the funeral service touched on the Queen’s unfailing commitment to service and her country.
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Much of the funeral service touched on the Queen’s unfailing commitment to service and her country.
19of 35Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.Prince Edward was visibly moved during the service, taking a tissue from wife Sophie to wipe away tears.
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Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
Prince Edward was visibly moved during the service, taking a tissue from wife Sophie to wipe away tears.
20of 35From left: Sophie, Countess of Wessex with Prince George of Wales, plus Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales.Gareth Cattermole/GettyDuring the service, Sophie, Countess of Wessex gave a gentle hug toPrince George.
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From left: Sophie, Countess of Wessex with Prince George of Wales, plus Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales.Gareth Cattermole/Getty
During the service, Sophie, Countess of Wessex gave a gentle hug toPrince George.
21of 35The Duchess of Sussex, the Queen Consort, Prince George, the Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and the Countess of Wessex leaving the Queen’s state funeral.Peter Byrne/PA Images via GettyOutside, the women of the next generations of the royal family —Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,Camilla, Queen ConsortandCatherine, Princess of Wales— stood quietly withPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte.
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The Duchess of Sussex, the Queen Consort, Prince George, the Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and the Countess of Wessex leaving the Queen’s state funeral.Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty
Outside, the women of the next generations of the royal family —Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,Camilla, Queen ConsortandCatherine, Princess of Wales— stood quietly withPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte.
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23of 35BBC AmericaThat procession included members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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That procession included members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
24of 35Chris Jackson/GettyAnd, again of course, the Queen’s four children and three eldest grandsons.
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And, again of course, the Queen’s four children and three eldest grandsons.
25of 35BBC AmericaThe family marched through the streets of London one last time, as mourners watched and gave respectful applause.
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The family marched through the streets of London one last time, as mourners watched and gave respectful applause.
26of 35BBC AmericaThe procession melded the history and pageantry of the monarchy witih the backdrop of a modern London.
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The procession melded the history and pageantry of the monarchy witih the backdrop of a modern London.
27of 35BBC AmericaPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlottefollowed those on foot in a car with mom Kate and Queen Camilla.
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Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlottefollowed those on foot in a car with mom Kate and Queen Camilla.
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29of 35BBC AmericaCannons boomed throughout the procession, and Big Ben was set to chime 96 times to honor the Queen’s 96 years of life.
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Cannons boomed throughout the procession, and Big Ben was set to chime 96 times to honor the Queen’s 96 years of life.
30of 35BBC AmericaBy Wellington Arch in London’s Hyde Park, the Queen’s coffin was moved from the gun carriage as armed forces and the royal family watched.
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By Wellington Arch in London’s Hyde Park, the Queen’s coffin was moved from the gun carriage as armed forces and the royal family watched.
31of 35BBC AmericaThe family stood at attention as the procession arrived at Wellington Arch.
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The family stood at attention as the procession arrived at Wellington Arch.
32of 35BBC AmericaSoldiers carefully moved the coffin from the gun carriage into the hearse.
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Soldiers carefully moved the coffin from the gun carriage into the hearse.
33of 35BBC AmericaThe vehicle featured large windows, offering the public a final glimpse for its drive from London to Windsor. The Queen herselfhelped designthe vehicle.
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The vehicle featured large windows, offering the public a final glimpse for its drive from London to Windsor. The Queen herselfhelped designthe vehicle.
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35of 35BBC AmericaKing Charles III saluted as his mother’s coffin departed for Windsor.
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King Charles III saluted as his mother’s coffin departed for Windsor.
source: people.com
