Queen Elizabeth II's funeral — follow the latest news as the world mourns
The queen's coffin is being carried from London's Wellington Arch to Windsor on a specially designed hearse which she personally approved.
As the hearse departed, the funeral procession saluted and the national anthem was played. Mourners began throwing flowers in front of the hearse in tribute. Crowds began cheering as the hearse passed by. Single red roses and other bouquets could be seen landing on the road, in echoes of the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, when flowers mounted on the windscreen of the hearse as it was taken from London to her childhood home of Althorp.
King Charles, who had walked behind his mother's coffin from Westminster Abbey, followed by car to Windsor along with Queen Consort Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the royal family, where two more services will take place.
The route to Windsor will include:
• Apsley Way
• South Carriage Drive
• Queens Gate
• Cromwell Road
• Talgarth Road (via Hammersmith Flyover)
• Great West Road (A4)
• Great South West Road (A30)
• London Road (A30) (via under Chiswick Flyover)
• Staines Road (A30)
• Windsor Road (A308)
• Albert Road (A308) to Shaw Farm Gate.
At Windsor a fresh procession will take place before the coffin enters St Giles's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
She will be laid to rest alongside her husband , Prince Philip, in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel. She will also join her mother, father, sister and husband.
Jaguar Land Rover collaborated with the royal household and consulted the late monarch on the plans for the vehicle, Buckingham Palace said.
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
The vehicle was used for the first time on Tuesday to take the queen’s coffin to Buckingham Palace after arriving from Edinburgh.
Mourners lining the route had a clear view of the queen’s coffin, thanks to its glass roof and wide side windows.
The vehicle’s three interior spotlights shone brightly in the London gloom as they illuminated the coffin draped in a royal standard with a wreath of Balmoral blooms.
The new state hearse is finished in royal claret, the same colour as other official royal and state vehicles.
A hearse carrying the coffin of Princess Diana in 1997. PA
The choice of a 'Land Rover hearse' echoes the funeral of the queen's late husband Prince Philip.
The coffin carrying Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99, was driven to St George’s Chapel in a modified Land Rover, after he said he did not want a fuss made over his funeral.
"Just stick me in the back of a Land Rover and drive me to Windsor," he had reportedly said.
The vehicle was designed with the input of the Duke of Edinburgh.
A tribute altar for Queen Elizabeth II in Green Park in London. AFP
Ann Doran, 6, looks at floral tributes left in Green Park. Reuters
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, look at floral tributes on the Sandringham Estate. AFP
A drawing of the queen and her husband Prince Philip among flowers outside Windsor Castle. AFP
Members of the public view floral tributes in Green Park, near Buckingham Palace. PA
People queue on a bridge over the river Thames to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
A member of the public lights a candle at Windsor Parish Church. AFP
Residents of the Lawn care home in Alton, Hampshire, decorate an area with photographs of Queen Elizabeth, bunting and their own flower arrangements. PA
Lloyd's of London chief John Neal delivers remarks honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth during a remembrance ceremony in the atrium of the company's offices in London. Getty Images
Joyce Buckley, a sponge decorator at Emma Bridgewater pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, paints a commemorative mug. PA
A royalist standing in front of Buckingham Palace. AFP
Tributes to Queen Elizabeth are viewed at St James's Park in London. Reuters
Crowds gather outside St. Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile as the queen's coffin passes in Edinburgh. Bloomberg
Chelsea Pensioners attend a Drumhead service of remembrance, with readings and prayers, in London. Getty Images
An image of Queen Elizabeth at Green Park Tube station. Reuters
Vanessa, Anne and Grace, from left to right, wait opposite the Palace of Westminster to be first in line bidding farewell to Queen Elizabeth in London. AP
A young girl holds Paddington Bear and Corgi stuffed toys while waiting to watch the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Reuters
Well-wishers outside Windsor Castle. Getty Images
Lloyd Smith paints a portrait of Queen Elizabeth in London. AFP
A child lays flowers outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. AP
A family leaves flowers outside Buckingham Palace. EPA
Flowers and tributes, including sunflowers and a Paddington Bear, are left for Queen Elizabeth at the Green Park memorial in London. AP
People start to camp on The Mall ahead of Queen Elizabeth's coffin being taken from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon by procession on a Gun Carriage to the Palace of Westminster. PA
Flowers left in St James's Park, London. PA
A man with his dog arrive early as they wait to view the cortege carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in Edinburgh. Getty Images
Members of the public gather on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to watch the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. PA
Crowds watch as the hearse continues its journey to the Palace of Holyroodhouse from Balmoral. PA
The hearse passing over Queensferry Crossing on its way to Edinburgh. PA
Flowers left at the Sandringham Estate, one of the queen's residences. EPA
A Paddington Bear teapot at the Sandringham Estate. EPA
Flowers left at the gates of the Sandringham Estate. EPA
Flowers, cards and messages left in St James's Park in London. EPA
People lay flowers at Buckingham Palace in London. Reuters
Modifications he made included an open top rear section to rest the coffin in and the military green colour.
He began working on the design with Land Rover in 2003, 16 years before his death.
The duke served in the Royal Navy in the Second World War and requested that the original Belize Green bodywork be switched to Dark Bronze Green, which was used for many military Land Rovers.
The open top rear section where the coffin rested was also made to his specifications. They included rubber grips on silver metal pins to prevent the coffin from moving.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Updated: September 19, 2022, 12:37 PM