• King Charles III follows behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre on top, as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her state funeral. Reuters
    King Charles III follows behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre on top, as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after her state funeral. Reuters
  • The ceremonial procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth travels down the Long Walk as it arrives at Windsor Castle for the Committal Service at St George's Chapel. AP
    The ceremonial procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth travels down the Long Walk as it arrives at Windsor Castle for the Committal Service at St George's Chapel. AP
  • Pall bearers carry the coffin into St. George's Chapel, in Windsor. AP
    Pall bearers carry the coffin into St. George's Chapel, in Windsor. AP
  • A Royal Guard stands by floral tributes at Windsor Castle. AFP
    A Royal Guard stands by floral tributes at Windsor Castle. AFP
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is pulled on a gun carriage by Royal Navy sailors to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is pulled on a gun carriage by Royal Navy sailors to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
  • Prince William and Prince Harry follow the coffin of the queen after her state funeral in Westminster Abbey. AP
    Prince William and Prince Harry follow the coffin of the queen after her state funeral in Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Emma, the monarch's fell pony, stands as Queen Elizabeth's coffin passes at Windsor Castle. PA
    Emma, the monarch's fell pony, stands as Queen Elizabeth's coffin passes at Windsor Castle. PA
  • Members of the royal household stand with Queen Elizabeth's Corgis, Muick and Sandy, as they await the funeral cortege at St. George's Chapel, Windsor. AP
    Members of the royal household stand with Queen Elizabeth's Corgis, Muick and Sandy, as they await the funeral cortege at St. George's Chapel, Windsor. AP
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales, attends the state funeral service in London. AFP
    Catherine, Princess of Wales, attends the state funeral service in London. AFP
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is pulled along The Mall following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey. AP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is pulled along The Mall following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Flowers thrown by the public lie on the hearse carrying the coffin as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
    Flowers thrown by the public lie on the hearse carrying the coffin as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
  • King Charles at the state funeral in London. Reuters
    King Charles at the state funeral in London. Reuters
  • People sleep before the funeral service at Westminster Abbey. AFP
    People sleep before the funeral service at Westminster Abbey. AFP
  • A giant screen honouring the late queen at Piccadilly Circus in London. EPA
    A giant screen honouring the late queen at Piccadilly Circus in London. EPA
  • King Charles looks towards the coffin of his mother at Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
    King Charles looks towards the coffin of his mother at Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
  • Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, sitting in a car as a British flag is reflected in its window. AFP
    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, sitting in a car as a British flag is reflected in its window. AFP
  • Buckingham Palace household staff return through the gates of the palace after paying their respects. AFP
    Buckingham Palace household staff return through the gates of the palace after paying their respects. AFP
  • Staff Sergeant Yeoman Darren Fowler, right, and Captain Rebecca Cooper from the Royal Signals at the Elizabeth Tower, checking that Big Ben Chimes in time with gunfire during the state funeral procession. EPA
    Staff Sergeant Yeoman Darren Fowler, right, and Captain Rebecca Cooper from the Royal Signals at the Elizabeth Tower, checking that Big Ben Chimes in time with gunfire during the state funeral procession. EPA
  • King Charles salutes as he is driven past Wellington Arch in London. Getty Images
    King Charles salutes as he is driven past Wellington Arch in London. Getty Images
  • The London skyline is seen as the procession moves down The Mall. Getty Images
    The London skyline is seen as the procession moves down The Mall. Getty Images
  • The coffin of the queen is pulled on a gun carriage by Royal Navy sailors from Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
    The coffin of the queen is pulled on a gun carriage by Royal Navy sailors from Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
  • Princess Charlotte arrives by car ahead of the funeral in central London. AP
    Princess Charlotte arrives by car ahead of the funeral in central London. AP
  • The coffin is carried into St George's Chapel for the Committal Service, in Windsor Castle. AP
    The coffin is carried into St George's Chapel for the Committal Service, in Windsor Castle. AP
  • A woman cries in London's Hyde Park while watching the funeral service. AP
    A woman cries in London's Hyde Park while watching the funeral service. AP
  • Prince George looks towards his father Prince William during the Committal Service at St George's Chapel. Getty Images
    Prince George looks towards his father Prince William during the Committal Service at St George's Chapel. Getty Images
  • Queen Elizabeth's coffin is driven along the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle. Reuters
    Queen Elizabeth's coffin is driven along the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle. Reuters
  • People waiting along the route that the coffin will be pulled on a gun carriage in central London. AP
    People waiting along the route that the coffin will be pulled on a gun carriage in central London. AP
  • King Charles and the Queen Consort Camilla follow the coffin at St George's Chapel. AP
    King Charles and the Queen Consort Camilla follow the coffin at St George's Chapel. AP
  • The Royal State Hearse arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
    The Royal State Hearse arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
  • King Charles follows the State Gun Carriage as it carries the coffin at Westminster Abbey. PA
    King Charles follows the State Gun Carriage as it carries the coffin at Westminster Abbey. PA
  • Members of the public gather to see the coffin as it travels from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch in London. Getty Images
    Members of the public gather to see the coffin as it travels from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch in London. Getty Images
  • King Charles and members of the royal family follow behind the coffin as it is carried into Westminster Abbey. PA
    King Charles and members of the royal family follow behind the coffin as it is carried into Westminster Abbey. PA
  • The Imperial State Crown resting on the coffin. Getty Images
    The Imperial State Crown resting on the coffin. Getty Images
  • The hearse transporting the coffin is covered in flowers thrown by the public. AFP
    The hearse transporting the coffin is covered in flowers thrown by the public. AFP
  • The Bearer Party of The Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carries the coffin from Westminster Abbey. AFP
    The Bearer Party of The Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carries the coffin from Westminster Abbey. AFP

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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: extraordinary images from an extraordinary day

Spectacular London ceremony showcased the centuries-old traditions of the British monarchy

Neil Murphy
Neil Murphy

September 20, 2022

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Britain laid to rest its longest-serving monarch on Monday in a spectacular ceremony that was watched by millions of people around the world.

Thousands of mourners lined the streets of central London for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, the first such occasion for more than 50 years.

Images show the poignancy of the occasion, which was marked by careful military choreography and the centuries-old pageantry of Britain's royal family.

These traditions included the presence of the symbolic Imperial State Crown and orb and sceptre, which took centre stage on the queen's coffin during her funeral at Westminster Abbey.

The funeral procession also took in the awe-inspiring sights of the capital. These included the abbey, Buckingham Palace and The Mall, as the royal family and members of the armed forces accompanied the queen to her final resting place at Windsor Castle.

There was also some profound personal symbolism on display, including the appearance of the queen's beloved Fell pony Emma and her renowned corgis. The late monarch's beloved dogs waited for the funeral cortege to arrive at Windsor Castle.

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Updated: September 20, 2022, 11:57 AM
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