• King Charles III in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. PA
    King Charles III in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the committal service. PA
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the committal service. PA
  • The hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images
    The hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images
  • Flowers are seen on the hearse as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
    Flowers are seen on the hearse as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
  • King Charles and Prince William join the procession in the Quadrangle inside Windsor Castle. AFP
    King Charles and Prince William join the procession in the Quadrangle inside Windsor Castle. AFP
  • The procession, led by the dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry, followed by massed Pipes and Drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Royal Air Force and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
    The procession, led by the dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry, followed by massed Pipes and Drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Royal Air Force and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
  • The hearse travels along the Long Walk as it makes its way to Windsor Castle. Reuters
    The hearse travels along the Long Walk as it makes its way to Windsor Castle. Reuters
  • The ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA
    The ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA
  • The hearse travels to Windsor. Reuters
    The hearse travels to Windsor. Reuters
  • The royal corgis await the cortege at Windsor Castle. Reuters
    The royal corgis await the cortege at Windsor Castle. Reuters
  • A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past flowers at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. AP
    A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past flowers at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. AP
  • A mourner throws a flower towards Queen Elizabeth's hearse as it is driven to Windsor from London. Reuters
    A mourner throws a flower towards Queen Elizabeth's hearse as it is driven to Windsor from London. Reuters
  • Members of the royal family pay their respects as the hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
    Members of the royal family pay their respects as the hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
  • The state gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Wellington Arch during the ceremonial procession following her state funeral. PA
    The state gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Wellington Arch during the ceremonial procession following her state funeral. PA
  • The funeral procession marches down The Mall following the service at Westminster Abbey. AP
    The funeral procession marches down The Mall following the service at Westminster Abbey. AP
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried from her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. PA
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried from her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. PA
  • King Charles walks with Princess Anne, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service. AP
    King Charles walks with Princess Anne, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service. AP
  • Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand outside Westminster Abbey after the funeral. PA
    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand outside Westminster Abbey after the funeral. PA
  • Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects. AFP
    Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects. AFP
  • Mourners pause for two minutes' silence during the funeral service in London. Reuters
    Mourners pause for two minutes' silence during the funeral service in London. Reuters
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, arrives in Westminster Abbey. AP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, arrives in Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey. AP
    Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Members of the public watch the funeral from Horse Guards Road in London. PA
    Members of the public watch the funeral from Horse Guards Road in London. PA
  • Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the funeral. PA
    Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the funeral. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for the state funeral in London. PA
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for the state funeral in London. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty
  • King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
    King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
  • Prince William and Prince Harry make their way to Westminster Abbey. PA
    Prince William and Prince Harry make their way to Westminster Abbey. PA
  • The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through central London. PA
    The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through central London. PA
  • Members of the public on the Mall become emotional during the funeral. PA
    Members of the public on the Mall become emotional during the funeral. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage for her state funeral service in central London. AP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage for her state funeral service in central London. AP
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth leaves Westminster Hall. AP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth leaves Westminster Hall. AP
  • The Yeoman of the Guard arrive in Westminster Abbey. AP
    The Yeoman of the Guard arrive in Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Guests take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
    Guests take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
  • The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
    The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
  • US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. PA
    US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. PA
  • French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte walk into Westminster Abbey. PA
    French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte walk into Westminster Abbey. PA
  • Metropolitan Police Officers walk in formation down The Mall in preparation for the state funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
    Metropolitan Police Officers walk in formation down The Mall in preparation for the state funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
  • A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP
    A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP
  • People line the funeral procession route. Getty
    People line the funeral procession route. Getty
  • Mourners take a moment to rest on The Mall in London. Reuters
    Mourners take a moment to rest on The Mall in London. Reuters
  • At 6.28am on the day of her funeral, the final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Westminster, London. PA
    At 6.28am on the day of her funeral, the final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Westminster, London. PA
  • London's Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    London's Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • Black Rod, the House of Lords' senior figure, walks through Westminster Hall at 6.30am after paying her respects on the final day of the lying in state at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in London. PA
    Black Rod, the House of Lords' senior figure, walks through Westminster Hall at 6.30am after paying her respects on the final day of the lying in state at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in London. PA
  • Police on patrol in Whitehall before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. EPA
    Police on patrol in Whitehall before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. EPA
  • People in London camp during the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    People in London camp during the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London. Getty Images
    Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London. Getty Images
  • US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London. PA
    US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London. PA
  • Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska (R) views the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London. Getty Images
    The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska (R) views the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London. Getty Images
  • Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
    Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
  • Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and his wife May sign a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
    Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and his wife May sign a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA

Arts & Culture

Why were Sandra Oh and Bear Grylls at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?

The celebrities joined mourners at the state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday

David Tusing

September 19, 2022

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As Britain and the world bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, more than 2,000 VIPs, presidents and royal families from around the world attended her funeral service at Westminster Abbey on Monday. Among mourners inside the historic chapel were a few celebrities including Golden Globe-winning actress Sandra Oh, British adventurer Bear Grylls and English actress Sophie Winkleman.

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Fans of Oh posted clips of her walking into the abbey as part of the Canadian delegation, alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire. Oh is a recipient of the member of the Order of Canada and attended the funeral with fellow recipients, musician Gregory Charles and Olympic gold medallist swimmer Mark Tewksbury.

Grylls was spotted waving to the crowds outside Westminster Abbey on Monday. The adventurer and TV personality has met the queen on a number of occasions as Chief Scout for Scouts in the UK. Queen Elizabeth was a patron of the voluntary organisation throughout her reign.

"We will remember her and give thanks for her kindness, her service, and the unwavering support she showed our movement over many decades. She was truly a friend to Scouts everywhere," Grylls wrote as tribute soon after the queen's death.

"I will miss her quiet leadership, her values and integrity, and her wonderful sense of humour. While she was our monarch and Patron, she always made time to listen to our Scouts and recognise their achievements. Her smile would light up the room."

Mourners from the scouts react as they file past the coffin as they attend the lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth II at the Palace of Westminster in London. EPA
Mourners from the scouts react as they file past the coffin as they attend the lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth II at the Palace of Westminster in London. EPA

Grylls was also made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by the queen during her 2019 birthday honours, for his services to young people, the media and charity.

"As our patron, the queen leaves the brightest of legacies — one of hope and promise for future generations. Together, we honour her heart and service, and on behalf of every Scout, we stand united in love and grief. We will never forget you, Your Majesty," Grylls wrote on Instagram.

British actress and singer Winkleman was also spotted at the funeral service on Monday along with her husband Frederick Windsor and mother-in-law, Princess Michael of Kent. The Peep Show star is married to Windsor, who is the son of Prince Michael of Kent, a paternal cousin of the queen.

From left, Sophie Winkleman, Princess Michael of Kent and Frederick Windsor at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
From left, Sophie Winkleman, Princess Michael of Kent and Frederick Windsor at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. Getty Images

While she did not attend the funeral service, British TV personality and former model Penny Lancaster was also spotted in the streets of central London as part of the force policing the queen’s funeral procession.

Lancaster, who is married to Sir Rod Stewart, completed her training to become a special police constable for City of London Police in April last year. She was pictured on Monday making her way through busy crowds in the area surrounding Westminster and Buckingham Palace while wearing the red and white chequered sleeve and cap bands of the force.

A video showed her alongside another member of the City of London Police, moving between members of the public waiting to see the procession pass by. Lancaster began volunteering with the force after appearing in the Channel 4 show Famous and Fighting Crime, in which celebrities swapped their day jobs with those of emergency service professionals.

She has met the queen before, during a reception for the Royal National Institute of Blind People at St James Palace in 2013, which she attended with her husband.

Queen Elizabeth II greets Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart during a reception for the Royal National Institute of Blind People, at St James Palace on June 3, 2013, in London. Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth II greets Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart during a reception for the Royal National Institute of Blind People, at St James Palace on June 3, 2013, in London. Getty Images

At the funeral service, the Archbishop of Canterbury hailed Queen Elizabeth's “abundant life and loving service” as he delivered the sermon at her state funeral.

“She was joyful, present to so many, touching a multitude of lives," the most Rev Justin Welby said at Westminster Abbey.

— Additional reporting by PA News

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