• 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

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Who are the coffin bearers for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?

Historic British Army regiment will escort the monarch on her final journey

Neil Murphy
Neil Murphy

September 19, 2022

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A senior infantry regiment of British Army soldiers, of which the late Queen Elizabeth II was company commander, will be given the major role of pallbearers during the monarch's funeral on Monday.

Soldiers from the Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, have been chosen to move the monarch to Westminster Abbey and then to St George's Chapel in Windsor, where she will be buried.

The company guarded the queen's coffin in Westminster Hall as she lay in state before the funeral. Twelve of their soldiers have been selected to provide the bearer party at the funeral.

The Grenadier Guards is the most senior of the Foot Guards regiments and has a proud association with the monarchy since its establishment in 1656.

Queen Elizabeth II was the colonel in chief of the company.

The Queen's Company will retain its name up until the monarch is laid to rest, and will later change to reflect the new king.

"They became the Queen's Company immediately after the death of George VI and the queen has been commander ever since," former British Army soldier Major Adrian Weale said. "It's their role to protect her body, both in life and in death, remaining the Queen's Company until King Charles decides otherwise.

"Their duties will then be transitioned to the next monarch."

  • People stand as 'God Save the King' plays during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in Manchester. EPA
    People stand as 'God Save the King' plays during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in Manchester. EPA
  • Crowds gather in Holyrood Park to watch the funeral on a large screen in Edinburgh. Getty Images
    Crowds gather in Holyrood Park to watch the funeral on a large screen in Edinburgh. Getty Images
  • Spectators watch a live broadcast of the state funeral in Windsor. Bloomberg
    Spectators watch a live broadcast of the state funeral in Windsor. Bloomberg
  • People stand as they watch the funeral in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. Getty Images
    People stand as they watch the funeral in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. Getty Images
  • Members of the public watch the funeral service inside Bath Abbey. Getty Images
    Members of the public watch the funeral service inside Bath Abbey. Getty Images
  • A young boy is comforted by his mother as crowds of people gather to watch the funeral on a screen near Belfast city hall. Getty Images
    A young boy is comforted by his mother as crowds of people gather to watch the funeral on a screen near Belfast city hall. Getty Images
  • Mourners watch the live stream of the funeral at Salisbury Cathedral. Getty Images
    Mourners watch the live stream of the funeral at Salisbury Cathedral. Getty Images
  • People watch the funeral in Centenary Square, Birmingham. PA
    People watch the funeral in Centenary Square, Birmingham. PA

Major Johnny Hathaway-White, 36, from Wiltshire, will lay the Camp Colour of the Captain of the Queen's Company at Windsor Castle after it is placed on to a catafalque — a raised platform.

It had been prepared at the regimental headquarters of the Grenadier Guards, London's Wellington Barraxks.

The colour was presented to the Grenadier Guards by the sovereign after the queen became the monarch. It was paraded only in her presence and has never been changed or replaced.

On the day the queen died, September 8, the unit was stationed in Iraq and was returned from operations.

Traditionally, soldiers of the Queen’s Company had to be more than six feet tall (almost 1.83m), and the Queen’s Company Stick was used as the minimum measurement applicants were expected to reach.

Famed for their red tunics and elongated bearskin hats, the Grenadier Guards are a well-known sight at Buckingham Palace and Windsor and play a ceremonial role in protecting the monarch.

They are also used as a light infantry in combat roles and are ready to be stationed anywhere in the world at short notice.

Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign - in pictures

  • Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her platinum jubilee in 2022, the first British monarch to reign for 70 years. Here 'The National' looks back at each of the years the queen has been on the throne. All photos: Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her platinum jubilee in 2022, the first British monarch to reign for 70 years. Here 'The National' looks back at each of the years the queen has been on the throne. All photos: Getty Images
  • 1952: A portrait of the queen and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
    1952: A portrait of the queen and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
  • 1953: The queen and the Duke of Edinburgh wave at the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after the queen's coronation, on June 2.
    1953: The queen and the Duke of Edinburgh wave at the crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after the queen's coronation, on June 2.
  • 1954: The queen talking to an injured ex-serviceman during a visit to Repatriation General Hospital in Hobart, Australia.
    1954: The queen talking to an injured ex-serviceman during a visit to Repatriation General Hospital in Hobart, Australia.
  • 1955: Gen Francisco Craveiro Lopes, President of Portugal, leaves Westminster Pier for Buckingham Palace by coach, with the queen.
    1955: Gen Francisco Craveiro Lopes, President of Portugal, leaves Westminster Pier for Buckingham Palace by coach, with the queen.
  • 1956: The queen inspects the Queen's Own Nigeria Regiment, at Kaduna Airport, Nigeria, during her Commonwealth tour.
    1956: The queen inspects the Queen's Own Nigeria Regiment, at Kaduna Airport, Nigeria, during her Commonwealth tour.
  • 1957: The queen presents the trophy to American tennis player Althea Gibson after she won the women's singles tennis title at Wimbledon.
    1957: The queen presents the trophy to American tennis player Althea Gibson after she won the women's singles tennis title at Wimbledon.
  • 1958: The queen shares a joke while watching Prince Philip during a cricket match at Highclere Castle, Hampshire.
    1958: The queen shares a joke while watching Prince Philip during a cricket match at Highclere Castle, Hampshire.
  • 1959: US president Dwight D Eisenhower with Prince Philip, Princess Anne, the queen, Prince Charles and John Eisenhower, at Balmoral Castle, Scotland.
    1959: US president Dwight D Eisenhower with Prince Philip, Princess Anne, the queen, Prince Charles and John Eisenhower, at Balmoral Castle, Scotland.
  • 1960: The queen and Prince Charles walk through Liverpool Street Station in London with their dogs, having returned by train from Sandringham after the Christmas holidays.
    1960: The queen and Prince Charles walk through Liverpool Street Station in London with their dogs, having returned by train from Sandringham after the Christmas holidays.
  • 1961: The queen and Prince Philip leave Manchester by train.
    1961: The queen and Prince Philip leave Manchester by train.
  • 1962: The queen attends the races at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey.
    1962: The queen attends the races at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey.
  • 1963: The queen waves to residents from the rear of an open top car in the town of Russell, during a Commonwealth visit to New Zealand.
    1963: The queen waves to residents from the rear of an open top car in the town of Russell, during a Commonwealth visit to New Zealand.
  • 1964: The queen during the State Opening of Parliament ceremony in the chamber of the House of Lords, at the Palace of Westminster in London.
    1964: The queen during the State Opening of Parliament ceremony in the chamber of the House of Lords, at the Palace of Westminster in London.
  • 1965: At the Tissisal Falls, where the Blue Nile begins, with Emperor Haile Selassie during a royal visit to Ethiopia.
    1965: At the Tissisal Falls, where the Blue Nile begins, with Emperor Haile Selassie during a royal visit to Ethiopia.
  • 1966: The queen smiling after presenting England captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy, following England's 4-2 victory over West Germany in the World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London.
    1966: The queen smiling after presenting England captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy, following England's 4-2 victory over West Germany in the World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London.
  • 1967: The queen meets actor Rex Harrison and his wife Rachel Roberts at the premiere of the film 'Dr Dolittle' at the Odeon Marble Arch, London.
    1967: The queen meets actor Rex Harrison and his wife Rachel Roberts at the premiere of the film 'Dr Dolittle' at the Odeon Marble Arch, London.
  • 1968: The queen, Princess Margaret, and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, riding at Ascot Racecourse.
    1968: The queen, Princess Margaret, and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, riding at Ascot Racecourse.
  • 1969: The royal family at Windsor: Prince Edward, the queen, Princess Anne, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew.
    1969: The royal family at Windsor: Prince Edward, the queen, Princess Anne, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew.
  • 1970: US president Richard Nixon and British prime minister Edward Heath meet the queen for lunch at Chequers.
    1970: US president Richard Nixon and British prime minister Edward Heath meet the queen for lunch at Chequers.
  • 1971: Prince Charles takes part in a polo match in Windsor Great Park, accompanied by the queen and Prince Edward.
    1971: Prince Charles takes part in a polo match in Windsor Great Park, accompanied by the queen and Prince Edward.
  • 1972: The queen and Prince Philip with the president of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta, during a visit to Kenya.
    1972: The queen and Prince Philip with the president of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta, during a visit to Kenya.
  • 1973: Anne, the Princess Royal and Mark Phillips with the queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London after their wedding.
    1973: Anne, the Princess Royal and Mark Phillips with the queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London after their wedding.
  • 1974: The queen with the Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in London.
    1974: The queen with the Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in London.
  • 1975: The queen greets the public while visiting Greenwich, London.
    1975: The queen greets the public while visiting Greenwich, London.
  • 1976: The queen looking relaxed standing next to her car.
    1976: The queen looking relaxed standing next to her car.
  • 1977: The crowd cheers the queen in her gilded state coach during her silver jubilee procession.
    1977: The crowd cheers the queen in her gilded state coach during her silver jubilee procession.
  • 1978: The queen and Prince Philip are greeted by Native Canadians as they arrive by train during a tour of Canada.
    1978: The queen and Prince Philip are greeted by Native Canadians as they arrive by train during a tour of Canada.
  • 1979: The queen is met by president Julius Nyerere at Dar es Salaam airport, at the start of a three-day state visit to Tanzania.
    1979: The queen is met by president Julius Nyerere at Dar es Salaam airport, at the start of a three-day state visit to Tanzania.
  • 1980: On a tour of the Chelsea Flower Show, London.
    1980: On a tour of the Chelsea Flower Show, London.
  • 1981: The Prince and Princess of Wales pose on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day, with the queen.
    1981: The Prince and Princess of Wales pose on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on their wedding day, with the queen.
  • 1982: US president Ronald Reagan and the queen at a gala dinner at Windsor Castle.
    1982: US president Ronald Reagan and the queen at a gala dinner at Windsor Castle.
  • 1983: The queen and Prince Philip are met by Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and president Zail Singh at Palam Airport, New Delhi, during a Commonwealth tour of India.
    1983: The queen and Prince Philip are met by Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and president Zail Singh at Palam Airport, New Delhi, during a Commonwealth tour of India.
  • 1984: Prince Charles is presented with an award by his mother, after a polo match at Smiths Lawn in Windsor.
    1984: Prince Charles is presented with an award by his mother, after a polo match at Smiths Lawn in Windsor.
  • 1985: The queen visits the University of Evora during a state visit to Portugal.
    1985: The queen visits the University of Evora during a state visit to Portugal.
  • 1986: The queen and Li Xiannian, president of China, outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during her visit to China.
    1986: The queen and Li Xiannian, president of China, outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during her visit to China.
  • 1987: The queen with Prince William and Prince Harry in the Royal Box at Guards Polo Club, Smiths Lawn, Windsor.
    1987: The queen with Prince William and Prince Harry in the Royal Box at Guards Polo Club, Smiths Lawn, Windsor.
  • 1988: US president Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan chatting with the queen at Buckingham Palace.
    1988: US president Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan chatting with the queen at Buckingham Palace.
  • 1989: The royal family gather on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Pictured are Princess Margaret, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Prince William, the queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
    1989: The royal family gather on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London for the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Pictured are Princess Margaret, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Prince William, the queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
  • 1990: The queen on a walkabout in Reykjavik, during a three-day state visit to Iceland.
    1990: The queen on a walkabout in Reykjavik, during a three-day state visit to Iceland.
  • 1991: England captain Will Carling introduces the queen to the England team before the Rugby World Cup Final against Australia at Twickenham.
    1991: England captain Will Carling introduces the queen to the England team before the Rugby World Cup Final against Australia at Twickenham.
  • 1992: The queen at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin during an official tour of Germany. She is seen with President Richard Von Weizsaecker.
    1992: The queen at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin during an official tour of Germany. She is seen with President Richard Von Weizsaecker.
  • 1993: The queen walking through the crowds at Royal Ascot.
    1993: The queen walking through the crowds at Royal Ascot.
  • 1994: The queen, Princess Anne, Prince Philip and Princess Diana greeting well-wishers as they attend the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
    1994: The queen, Princess Anne, Prince Philip and Princess Diana greeting well-wishers as they attend the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
  • 1995: The queen at a banquet in Cape Town, South Africa, with president Nelson Mandela.
    1995: The queen at a banquet in Cape Town, South Africa, with president Nelson Mandela.
  • 1996: Germany captain Jurgen Klinsmann lifts the trophy as the queen smiles, after the 1996 UEFA European Championships Final against Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium in London.
    1996: Germany captain Jurgen Klinsmann lifts the trophy as the queen smiles, after the 1996 UEFA European Championships Final against Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium in London.
  • 1997: The queen and Prince Philip view tributes from the public outside Buckingham Palace to Diana, Princess of Wales, after her funeral.
    1997: The queen and Prince Philip view tributes from the public outside Buckingham Palace to Diana, Princess of Wales, after her funeral.
  • 1998: The queen shopping at the trade stands at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
    1998: The queen shopping at the trade stands at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
  • 1999: With British prime minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair during the Millennium New Year celebrations in Greenwich, London.
    1999: With British prime minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie Blair during the Millennium New Year celebrations in Greenwich, London.
  • 2000: The queen and Italy's president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi walk past the honour guard at the Piazza Di Siena in Rome.
    2000: The queen and Italy's president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi walk past the honour guard at the Piazza Di Siena in Rome.
  • 2001: The queen and other members of the royal family appear with the Queen Mother during celebrations to mark her 101st birthday in London.
    2001: The queen and other members of the royal family appear with the Queen Mother during celebrations to mark her 101st birthday in London.
  • 2002: The queen and Prince Philip leave after a party for close friends and family at The Ritz hotel in London. The monarch was thanking them for making her golden jubilee year a success.
    2002: The queen and Prince Philip leave after a party for close friends and family at The Ritz hotel in London. The monarch was thanking them for making her golden jubilee year a success.
  • 2003: Russian President Vladimir Putin is accompanied by the queen during a procession at the start of his state visit in London.
    2003: Russian President Vladimir Putin is accompanied by the queen during a procession at the start of his state visit in London.
  • 2004: The queen arrives in her horsedrawn carriage to attend Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.
    2004: The queen arrives in her horsedrawn carriage to attend Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.
  • 2005: Prince Charles and his bride, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, pose with their families and the queen at Windsor Castle after their wedding ceremony.
    2005: Prince Charles and his bride, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, pose with their families and the queen at Windsor Castle after their wedding ceremony.
  • 2006: The queen smiles at the crowds in Windsor, during a walk in the town to celebrate her 80th Birthday.
    2006: The queen smiles at the crowds in Windsor, during a walk in the town to celebrate her 80th Birthday.
  • 2007: A less-than-impressed queen raises her hand during a downpour as she stands with Prince Philip and Prince Charles on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
    2007: A less-than-impressed queen raises her hand during a downpour as she stands with Prince Philip and Prince Charles on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
  • 2008: The queen stands in the music room at Buckingham Palace after recording her Christmas day message to the Commonwealth.
    2008: The queen stands in the music room at Buckingham Palace after recording her Christmas day message to the Commonwealth.
  • 2009: US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama with the queen and Prince Philip during an audience at Buckingham Palace.
    2009: US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama with the queen and Prince Philip during an audience at Buckingham Palace.
  • 2010: The queen and Prince Philip wear 3D glasses to watch a demonstration, during a visit to the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.
    2010: The queen and Prince Philip wear 3D glasses to watch a demonstration, during a visit to the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.
  • 2011: The queen and Prince Philip arrive to open the Sainsbury Laboratory for Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge Botanic Garden.
    2011: The queen and Prince Philip arrive to open the Sainsbury Laboratory for Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge Botanic Garden.
  • 2012: The queen makes a speech at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in London.
    2012: The queen makes a speech at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in London.
  • 2013: The queen and other members of the royal family leave Westminster Abbey in London, after the service to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of the queen there.
    2013: The queen and other members of the royal family leave Westminster Abbey in London, after the service to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of the queen there.
  • 2014: A smiling queen arrives for the opening of the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden at Wellington Barracks in London.
    2014: A smiling queen arrives for the opening of the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden at Wellington Barracks in London.
  • 2015: The queen signs a book during a visit to the headquarters of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force's 603 Squadron in Edinburgh, Scotland.
    2015: The queen signs a book during a visit to the headquarters of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force's 603 Squadron in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • 2016: Prince Charles, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince William, Prince Harry, the queen, and Prince Philip stand on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall.
    2016: Prince Charles, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Prince William, Prince Harry, the queen, and Prince Philip stand on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour, this year marking the Queen's 90th birthday at The Mall.
  • 2017: The queen and Prince Charles attend the State Opening Of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster, London.
    2017: The queen and Prince Charles attend the State Opening Of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster, London.
  • 2018: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the queen at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
    2018: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and the queen at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
  • 2019: The queen and US president Donald Trump arrive for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
    2019: The queen and US president Donald Trump arrive for a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.
  • 2020: Riding at Windsor. The queen has been in residence at Windsor Castle during the coronavirus pandemic.
    2020: Riding at Windsor. The queen has been in residence at Windsor Castle during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • 2021: The queen takes her seat at the funeral of Prince Philip, in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
    2021: The queen takes her seat at the funeral of Prince Philip, in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Updated: September 21, 2022, 9:35 AM
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