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

UK

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

Britain and the world say a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II as presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers attend state funeral

The National

September 19, 2022

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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:

How being social media savvy can improve your well being

Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.

As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.

Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.

Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.

Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.

However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are “modern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends”.

“It can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications” said Mrs Torrena.

People can also connect with each other and exchange “tips and notes, it’s extremely healthy and fun”.

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