• 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

Queen's funeral as it happened: UK says goodbye to longest-serving monarch


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Britain and the world laid Queen Elizabeth II to rest on Monday at a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers - and up to a million people lined the streets of London to say a final goodbye to a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.

The Archbishop of Canterbury hailed Queen Elizabeth II'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.

The procession marched through central London to Wellington Arch, near Hyde Park. The queen's coffin was transferred on to a specially designed hearse to Windsor for a committal service prior to her lowering into the royal vault at St George's Chapel.

Crowds of mourners flocked to London, Windsor and royal sites throughout the UK, and the service drew millions of TV viewers across the globe.

Here's how the day unfolded:

Game Changer

Director: Shankar 

Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram

Rating: 2/5

Profile

Company: Libra Project

Based: Masdar City, ADGM, London and Delaware

Launch year: 2017

Size: A team of 12 with six employed full-time

Sector: Renewable energy

Funding: $500,000 in Series A funding from family and friends in 2018. A Series B round looking to raise $1.5m is now live.

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

Keep it fun and engaging

Stuart Ritchie, director of wealth advice at AES International, says children cannot learn something overnight, so it helps to have a fun routine that keeps them engaged and interested.

“I explain to my daughter that the money I draw from an ATM or the money on my bank card doesn’t just magically appear – it’s money I have earned from my job. I show her how this works by giving her little chores around the house so she can earn pocket money,” says Mr Ritchie.

His daughter is allowed to spend half of her pocket money, while the other half goes into a bank account. When this money hits a certain milestone, Mr Ritchie rewards his daughter with a small lump sum.

He also recommends books that teach the importance of money management for children, such as The Squirrel Manifesto by Ric Edelman and Jean Edelman.

The Sand Castle

Director: Matty Brown

Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea

Rating: 2.5/5

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Updated: August 08, 2024, 8:44 AM