A Royal Goodbye: Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral in Pictures
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, was laid to rest surrounded by her family, world leaders and millions of people lining the streets of London to say a last goodbye to Britain's Queen of 70 years. Her state funeral was held at Westminster Abbey – the same church she was coronated at, and later married in.
Buckingham Palace first announced her death at Balmoral Castle, her Scotland residence, following months of health concerns that limited public appearances, including limited time at her own Platinum Jubilee. She was 96.
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The Ceremonial Procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II travels down the Long Walk as it arrives at Windsor Castle for the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel, in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.
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Flowers on the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it arrives at Windsor Castle for the Committal Service in St George’s Chapel, in Windsor, England, Sept. 19, 2022.
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Flowers cover the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it arrives on the Albert Road outside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.
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Princess Charlotte sits in a car during the State Funeral Service of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II on the Mall in London, Sept. 19, 2022.
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King Charles III and Prince William attend the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, in London, Sept. 19, 2022.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried by the Bearer Party as it departs Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Sept. 19, 2022, in London.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is carried by the Bearer Party as it departs Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Sept. 19, 2022, in London.
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Horse Guards Parade after the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II along The Mall on Sept. 19, 2022, in London, England.
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King Charles III, Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Prince William, Prince of Wales and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon and Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester walk behind the the Queen’s funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy as it departs Westminster Abbey, Sept. 19, 2022, in London.
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The Queen’s funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy travels along The Mall Sept. 19, 2022, in London.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Camilla, Queen Consort, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Sophie, Countess of Wessex watch as the Queen’s funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy departs Westminster Abbey, Sept. 19, 2022, in London.
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Royal Navy Sailors walk ahead and behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, as it travels on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch in London on Sept. 19, 2022, after the State Funeral Service of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
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Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Sept. 19, 2022, in London.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II departs Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Sept. 19, 2022, in London.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II departs Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 19, 2022, in London, England.
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Members of the media at work as the funeral procession arrives at Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
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The coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is carried inside Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022, in London.
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The funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.
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Members of the Royal family and guests sing as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, lies by the altar during the State Funeral Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022.
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Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Prince George of Wales attend the State Funeral Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022.
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British Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks during the State Funeral Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Abbey in London on Sept. 19, 2022. Truss was the last Prime Minister ever appointed by the late queen.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 19, 2022 in London.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, is carried into Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022, in London, England.
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President Joe Biden takes his seats with other heads of state and dignitaries at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, Sept. 19, 2022 in London.
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Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Prince George arrive for the State Funeral Service of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London on Sept. 19, 2022.
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Former British Prime Ministers and spouses, from left: back pew –Carrie Johnson, Boris Johnson, Philip May, Theresa May and David Cameron; front pew – Sarah Brown, Gordon Brown, Cherie Blair, Tony Blair, Norma Major and John Major attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, Sept. 19, 2022 in London, England.
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Guests arrive to take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
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King Charles III, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex arrive at Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
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King Charles III, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Prince William, Prince of Wales, take part in the state funeral and burial of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022 in London.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrives at Westminster Abbey for The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 19, 2022, in London.
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Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, King Charles III, and Anne, Princess Royal walk alongside Yeoman of the Guards at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 19, 2022, in London.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, arrives at Westminster Abbey in London on Sept. 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy, proceeds towards Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022, in London, England.
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Inside Westminster Abbey ahead of The State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II, Sept. 19, 2022, in London, England.
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People wait along the route that the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will pass by during her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022.
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Early crowds gather in anticipation of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in Whitehall, Sept. 19, 2022 in London.
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Members of the public camp behind barriers lining the procession route, ahead of the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Sept. 18, 2022.
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Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Princess Eugenie of York, Princess Beatrice of York, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Lady Louise Windsor, James, Viscount Severn arrive to hold a vigil in honor of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall on Sept. 17, 2022, in London.
