Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: full order of service

We cover what to expect at the funeral service for the late monarch Queen Elizabeth II

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 hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images

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

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 ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA

The hearse travels to Windsor. 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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 by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty

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

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

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 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

The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images

US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. 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

A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP

People line the funeral procession route. Getty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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The full order of service has been released ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, which will take place at 11am at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

The service will be conducted by the Very Rev Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster.

Hymns will be sung by the choirs of Westminster Abbey and Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, of which Joseph McHardy is director of music.

They will be under the direction of James O’Donnell, organist and master of the choristers at Westminster Abbey.

The State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry will be led by trumpet major Julian Sandford.

The Fanfare Team of the Household Division Bands will be conducted by Lt Col David Barringer MBE, its commanding officer.

The organ will be played by Peter Holder, sub-organist of Westminster Abbey.

Before the service, the tenor bell will be tolled every minute for 96 minutes, reflecting the years of Queen Elizabeth II’s life.

Members of foreign royal families, heads of state and overseas government representatives will be received at the Great West Door by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, and conducted to their seats in the lantern. All will be remain seated.

Music before the service

Matthew Jorysz, assistant organist at Westminster Abbey, will play Fantasia of four parts by Orlando Gibbons; Romanza (Symphony No 5 in D) by Ralph Vaughan Williams, arranged by Robert Quinney; Reliqui domum meum by Peter Maxwell Davies; meditation, Brother James’s Air by Harold Darke; Prelude on Ecce jam noctis Op 157 No 3, Healey Willan; Psalm Prelude Set 1 No 2, Herbert Howells; In the Country Op 194 No 2, Charles Villiers Stanford; Fantasy on 'O Paradise', Malcolm Williamson; and Elegy Op 58 Edward Elgar (1857–1934) arranged by Matthew Jorysz.

Mr Holder will play Andante espressivo (Sonata in G Op 28) and Sospiri Op 70, bith by Edward Elgar, with the latter arranged by Peter Holder.

Religious representatives

The procession of religious representatives moves to places in the nave and sacrarium. All remain seated.

They will comprise Marie van der Zyl, president of the board of deputies of British Jews; Dr Shirin Fozdar-Faroudim, (Bahai); Mr Nemu Chandaria OBE (Jain); Mr Malcolm Deboo (Zoroastrian); Venerable Bogoda Seelawimala (Buddhist); Lord Singh of Wimbledon (Sikh); Rajnish Kashyap (Hindu); Aliya Azam MBE, Interfaith Co-ordinator at Al Khoei Foundation; Sheikh Dr Asim Yusuf, Muslim scholar; and UK chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.

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Representing the churches of Wales will be the Rev Simon Walkling, president of the Free Church Council of Wales; the Most Rev Andrew John, Archbishop of Wales; and the Most Rev Mark O’Toole, Archbishop of Cardiff.

Representing the churches of Scotland will be the Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland; the Most Rev Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh; and the Most Rev Mark Strange Primus; Scottish Episcopal Church.

Representing the churches of Northern Ireland will be the Rev David Nixon, president of the Methodist Church in Ireland; the Rev Ian Brown, lead minister of the Martyrs' Memorial Free Presbyterian Church; the Rt Rev Dr John Kirkpatrick, moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland; the Most Rev Dr Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland; and the Most Rev John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland and Metropolitan.

Representing the churches in England will be Pastor Agu Irukwu, senior pastor of Jesus House UK; Pastor Glyn Barrett, National Leader of Assemblies of God; The Rev Canon Helen Cameron, moderator of the Free Churches Group; Shermara Fletcher, principal officer for Pentecostal and Charismatic relations for Churches Together in England; the Rev Canon Graham Thompson, president of the Methodist Conference; His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos, of the Coptic Church in Great Britain; His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster; and His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas, Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain.

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Serjeant of the Vestry

The Very Rev Prof David Fergusson OBE, Dean of the Thistle and of the Chapel Royal in Scotland; the Rev Canon Paul Wright, sub-dean of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal; the Rt Rev Dame Sarah Mullally DBE. Bishop of London and Dean of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal; The Rt Rev David Conner KCVO, Dean of Windsor; the Rt Rev James Newcome, Clerk of the Closet; and the Rt Rev Dr John Inge, Lord High Almoner.

Members of the Royal Family will be received at the Great West Door by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster and are conducted to their seats in the Lantern. All remain seated.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, proceed to places in the Nave and in Quire. All remain seated.

Order of service

All stand as the procession of the coffin enters the abbey.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey sings The Sentences, during which the procession of the coffin moves through the abbey.

I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. John 11: 25–26.

I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: and though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God; whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another. Job 19: 25–27

We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

William Croft, Timothy 6: 7; Job 1: 21

The Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, sing: Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears unto our prayer; but spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty, O holy and most merciful Saviour, thou most worthy Judge eternal, suffer us not, at our last hour, for any pains of death, to fall from thee. Amen. Henry Purcell, The Book of Common Prayer (1549)

Heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Write, From henceforth blessed are I the dead which die in the Lord: even so saith the Spirit; for they rest from their labours. Amen. William Croft. Revelation 14: 13

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The Choir of Westminster Abbey, Mr James O’Donnell, organist and master of the choristers.

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Pursuivants and Heralds of Arms of Scotland:

March, Falkland

Linlithgow, Unicorn

Ormond, Carrick

Rothesay, Marchmont

Pursuivants and Heralds of Arms of England:

Portcullis, Bluemantle

Rouge Dragon, Wales

Norfolk, Maltravers

Windsor, York

Richmond

Kings of Arms:

Norroy and Ulster King of Arms

Lord Lyon King of Arms

Clarenceux King of Arms

Lady Usher of the Black Rod

Garter Principal King of Arms

Household of Queen Elizabeth II:

Master of the Horse Lord Steward

Director of the Royal Collection

Comptroller, Lord Chamberlain’s Office

Master of the Household

Keeper of the Privy Purse, Private Secretary

The Queen’s Page, The Queen’s Page, Palace Steward

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The King’s Almsmen

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Primatial Cross of York, Primatial Cross of Canterbury; the Most Rev and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan; the Most Rev and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan; the Cross of Westminster and Lights; the Rev Robert Latham, Minor Canon and Sacrist; The Rev Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor; Paul Baumann CBE, Receiver General; and Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, High Bailiff of Westminster,

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The Venerable Tricia Hillas, Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster; the Rev Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian and Almoner; the Rt Rev Anthony Ball, Canon of Westminster and rector of St Margaret’s Church; and the Rev David Stanton, Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer.

Dean’s Verger

The Very Rev Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster.

Pall bearers:

Lord Chamberlain; Earl Marshal.

Her Majesty's coffin surmounted by the Imperial State Crown, the Orb and the Sceptre and borne by the Bearer Party

The Queen Consort, the King

Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Princess Royal

The Duke of York

The Countess of Wessex and Forfar, The Earl of Wessex and Forfar

The Princess of Wales, The Prince of Wales

Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales

The Duchess of Sussex, The Duke of Sussex

The Earl of Snowdon, Mr Peter Phillips

The Duke of Gloucester

Prince Michael of Kent, The Duke of Kent

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Household of the former Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall: private secretary, principal private secretary, equerry, master of the household.

Household of the Prince and Princess of Wales: equerry

All remain standing. The Very Rev Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster, gives:

The bidding:

In grief and also in profound thanksgiving we come to this House of God, to a place of prayer, to a church where remembrance and hope are sacred duties. Here, where Queen Elizabeth was married and crowned, we gather from across the nation, from the Commonwealth, and from the nations of the world, to mourn our loss, to remember her long life of selfless service, and in sure confidence to commit her to the mercy of God our maker and redeemer.

With gratitude we remember her unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. With admiration we recall her life-long sense of duty and dedication to her people. With thanksgiving we praise God for her constant example of Christian faith and devotion. With affection we recall her love for her family and her commitment to the causes she held dear.

Now, in silence, let us in our hearts and minds recall our many reasons for thanksgiving, pray for all members of her family, and commend Queen Elizabeth to the care and keeping of almighty God.

A brief silence is kept.

Merciful God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever believeth shall live, though he die; and whosoever liveth, and believeth in him, shall not die eternally; who hast taught us, by his holy Apostle Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as men without hope, for them that sleep in him: We meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness; that, when we shall depart this life, we may rest in him, as our hope is this our sister doth; and that, at the general resurrection in the last day, we may be found acceptable in thy sight; and receive that blessing, which thy well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying, Come, ye blessed children of my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world. Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ, our mediator and redeemer. Amen.

All sing

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The hymn

THE day thou gavest, Lord, is ended,

the darkness falls at thy behest;

to thee our morning hymns ascended,

thy praise shall sanctify our rest.

We thank thee that thy Church unsleeping,

while earth rolls onward into light,

through all the world her watch is keeping,

and rests not now by day or night.

As o’er each continent and island

the dawn leads on another day,

the voice of prayer is never silent,

nor dies the strain of praise away.

The sun that bids us rest is waking

our brethren ’neath the western sky,

and hour by hour fresh lips are making

thy wondrous doings heard on high.

So be it, Lord; thy throne shall never,

like earth’s proud empires, pass away;

thy kingdom stands, and grows for ever,

'til all thy creatures own thy sway.

St Clement John Ellerton; Clement Scholefield, arranged by James O’Donnell (b 1961)

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All sit. The Rt Hon the Baroness Scotland of Asthal KC, Secretary General of the Commonwealth: reads:

The first lesson:

Now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.

For he must reign, 'til he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15: 20–26, 53–end

Thanks be to God.

All remain seated. The choir sings

The psalm

Like as the hart desireth the water-brooks : so longeth my soul after thee, O God.

My soul is athirst for God, yea, even for the living God : when shall I come to appear before the presence of God?

My tears have been my meat day and night : while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God?

Now when I think thereupon, I pour out my heart by myself : for I went with the multitude, and brought them forth into the house of God;

In the voice of praise and thanksgiving : among such as keep holy-day.

Why art thou so full of heaviness, O my soul : and why art thou so disquieted within me?

Put thy trust in God : for I will yet give him thanks for the help of his countenance.

Judith Weir CBE, Psalm 42: 1–7, composed for this service

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UK Prime Minister Liz Truss reads:

The second lesson

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.

I go to prepare a place for you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.

Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.

John 14: 1–9a

Thanks be to God.

All stand to sing

The hymn

The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want

he makes me down to lie

in pastures green; he leadeth me

the quiet waters by.

My soul he doth restore again,

and me to walk doth make

within the paths of righteousness,

e’en for his own name’s sake.

The choir sings

Yea, though I walk through death’s dark vale,

yet will I fear none ill;

for thou art with me, and thy rod

and staff me comfort still.

All sing

My table thou hast furnishèd

in presence of my foes;

my head thou dost with oil anoint,

and my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life

shall surely follow me;

and in God’s house for evermore

my dwelling place shall be.

Crimond attributed to Jessie Seymour Irvine; harmony by David Grant; descant by William Baird Ross. Psalm 23 in Scottish Psalter 1650

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The sermon

The Most Rev and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan

All remain seated. The choir sings

The anthem

My soul, there is a country

Far beyond the stars,

Where stands a winged sentry

All skilful in the wars:

There above noise, and danger,

Sweet Peace sits crowned with smiles,

And One born in a manger

Commands the beauteous files.

He is thy gracious friend,

And (O my soul, awake!)

Did in pure love descend,

To die here for thy sake.

If thou canst get but thither,

There grows the flower of Peace,

The Rose that cannot wither,

Thy fortress, and thy ease.

Leave then thy foolish ranges,

For none can thee secure,

But One who never changes,

Thy God, thy Life, thy Cure.

from Songs of Farewell Hubert Parry, Henry Vaughan

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The prayers

The Rev Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor, leads:

In confidence and trust, let us pray to the Father.

All kneel or remain seated.

The Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, says:

Let us give thanks to God for Queen Elizabeth’s long life and reign, recalling with gratitude her gifts of wisdom, diligence, and service.

O God, from whom cometh everything that is upright and true: accept our thanks for the gifts of heart and mind that thou didst bestow upon thy daughter Elizabeth, and which she showed forth among us in her words and deeds; and grant that we may have grace to live our lives in accordance with thy will, to seek the good of others, and to remain faithful servants unto our lives’ end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Shermara Fletcher, Principal Officer for Pentecostal and Charismatic Relations, Churches Together in England, says:

Confident in God’s love and compassion, let us pray for all those whose hearts are heavy with grief and sorrow.

Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort: deal graciously, we pray thee, with those who mourn, that casting every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Rt Rev and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, Bishop of London and Dean of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal, says:

Let us pray for His Majesty The King and all the Royal Family; that they may know the sustaining power of God’s love and the prayerful fellowship of God’s people.

Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech thee to bless our most gracious Sovereign Lord King Charles, Camilla The Queen Consort, William Prince of Wales, and all the Royal Family: endue them with thy Holy Spirit, enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness; and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Rev Canon Helen Cameron, Moderator of the Free Churches Group, says

In recognition of Queen Elizabeth’s service to this United Kingdom, let us rejoice in her unstinting devotion to duty, her compassion for her subjects, and her counsel to her ministers; and we pray for the continued health and prosperity of this Nation.

Almighty God, whose will it is that all thy children should serve thee in serving one another: look with love, we pray thee, on this nation.

Grant to its citizens grace to work together with honest and faithful hearts, each caring for the good of all; that, seeking first thy kingdom and its righteousness, they may possess all things needful for their daily sustenance and the common good; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, says

Let us give thanks for Queen Elizabeth’s commitment to the Commonwealth throughout her reign, for her service and dedication to its peoples, and for the rich bonds of unity and mutual support she sustained.

Almighty and everlasting God, hear our prayer for the Commonwealth, and grant it the guidance of thy wisdom. Inspire those in authority, that they may promote justice and the common good; give to all its citizens the spirit of mutual honour and respect; and grant to us all grace to strive for the establishment of righteousness and peace; for the honour of thy name. Amen.

The Most Rev and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan, says:

We give thanks to God for Queen Elizabeth’s loyalty to the faith she inherited through her baptism and confirmation, and affirmed at her coronation; for her unswerving devotion to the Gospel; and for her steadfast service as Supreme Governor of the Church of England.

Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection she may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in all good works, to the glory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Precentor says

Let us pray that we may be given grace to live as those who believe in the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection to eternal life.

Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening into the house and gate of heaven, to enter into that gate and dwell in that house, where there shall be no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light; no noise nor silence, but one equal music; no fears nor hopes, but one equal possession; no ends nor beginnings, but one equal eternity; in the habitation of thy glory and dominion, world without end. Amen. John Donne

The choir sings

Taste and see how gracious the Lord is : blest is the man that trusteth in him. Ralph Vaughan composed for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Williams Psalm 34: 8

The Precentor concludes

In confidence and hope, let us pray to the Father in the words our Saviour taught us,

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

All stand to sing

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The hymn

Love divine, all loves excelling,

joy of heaven, to earth come down,

fix in us thy humble dwelling,

all thy faithful mercies crown.

Jesu, thou art all compassion,

pure unbounded love thou art;

visit us with thy salvation,

enter every trembling heart.

Come, almighty to deliver,

let us all thy life receive;

suddenly return, and never,

never more thy temples leave.

Thee we would be always blessing,

serve thee as thy hosts above,

pray, and praise thee, without ceasing,

glory in thy perfect love.

Finish then thy new creation,

pure and spotless let us be;

let us see thy great salvation,

perfectly restored in thee,

changed from glory into glory

till in heaven we take our place,

till we cast our crowns before thee,

lost in wonder, love, and praise!

Blaenwern Charles Wesley (1707–88)

William Rowlands (1860–1937)

arranged by James O’Donnell

All remain standing for

The commendation

The Archbishop of Canterbury says

Let us commend to the mercy of God, our maker and redeemer, the soul of Elizabeth, our late queen.

Heavenly Father, King of kings, Lord and giver of life, who of thy grace in creation didst form mankind in thine own image, and in thy great love offerest us life eternal in Christ Jesus; claiming the promises of thy most blessed Son, we entrust the soul of Elizabeth, our sister here departed, to thy merciful keeping, in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life, when Christ shall be all in all; who died and rose again to save us, and now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, in glory for ever. Amen.

O forth, O Christian soul, from this world, in the name of God the Father almighty, who created thee; in the name of Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who suffered for thee; in the name of the Holy Spirit, who was poured out upon thee and anointed thee. In communion with all the blessed saints, and aided by the angels and archangels and all the armies of the heavenly host, may thy portion this day be in peace, and thy dwelling in the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen.

All remain standing. The choir sings:

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The anthem

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Alleluia! Amen.

Sir James MacMillan CBE composed for this service. Romans 8: 35a, 38b–end

The Dean pronounces

The blessing:

God grant to the living grace; to the departed rest; to the Church, The King, the Commonwealth, and all people, peace and concord, and to us sinners, life everlasting; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

All remain standing for

The last post

Silence is kept.

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All sing

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The national anthem

God save our gracious King,

long live our noble King,

God save The King.

Send him victorious,

happy and glorious,

long to reign over us:

God save The King.

Thy choicest gifts in store

on him be pleased to pour,

long may he reign.

May he defend our laws,

and ever give us cause

to sing with heart and voice:

God save The King!

arranged by Gordon Jacob (1895–1984)

All remain standing. The Queen’s Piper, Warrant Officer Class 1 (Pipe Major) Paul Burns, plays

Sleep, dearie, sleep traditional

All remain standing as the Coffin and Processions leave the church.

The Sub-Organist plays

Fantasia in C minor BWV 562, Johann Sebastian Bach,

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The procession of the queen

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Primatial Cross of York Primatial Cross of Canterbury; the Most Rev and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan; and the Most Rev and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of All England and Metropolitan.

The Cross of Westminster and Lights

The Rev Robert Latham, Minor Canon and Sacrist; The Rev Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor; Mr Paul Baumann CBE, Receiver General; and Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, High Bailiff of Westminster.

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The Venerable Tricia Hillas, Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster; the Rev Dr James Hawkey. Canon Theologian and Almoner; the Rt Rev Anthony Ball, Canon of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret’s Church; and the Rev David Stanton, Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer

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The Very Rev Dr David Hoyle MBE, Dean of Westminster

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Her Majesty's coffin

The Queen Consort, the king

Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Princess Royal

The Duke of York

The Countess of Wessex and Forfar, The Earl of Wessex and Forfar

The Princess of Wales, The Prince of Wales

Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales

The Duchess of Sussex, The Duke of Sussex

The Earl of Snowdon, Mr Peter Phillips

The Duke of Gloucester

Prince Michael of Kent, The Duke of Kent

Music after the service

Allegro maestoso (Sonata in G Op 28) by Edward Elgar

Members of the congregation are requested to remain in their places until invited to move by the Honorary Stewards.

Later in the afternoon, the bells of the Abbey are rung fully muffled by the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers in a peal of Stedman Caters, comprising 5,096 changes.