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Members of the clergy wait for the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II to arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the state funeral on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

02of 30Gareth Cattermole/GettyThe Queen’s coffin was draped with the Royal Standard — a flag representing the Sovereign of the United Kingdom — plus theImperial State Crown, hersceptre and orb.

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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

The Queen’s coffin was draped with the Royal Standard — a flag representing the Sovereign of the United Kingdom — plus theImperial State Crown, hersceptre and orb.

03of 30Gareth Cattermole/GettyPallbearers carefully carried the coffin up the aisle.

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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top followed by members of the Royal Family is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

Pallbearers carefully carried the coffin up the aisle.

04of 30Ben Stansall - WPA Pool/GettyNewly minted Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss waited in the wings ahead of her reading. She was one of thecountless politicians and royalsat the funeral.

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British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives to take her seat at Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

Newly minted Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss waited in the wings ahead of her reading. She was one of thecountless politicians and royalsat the funeral.

05of 30Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/GettyKing Charles IIIlooked on at his mother’s coffin, visibly moved during several portions of the service.

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King Charles III during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

King Charles IIIlooked on at his mother’s coffin, visibly moved during several portions of the service.

06of 30Samir Hussein/WireImageOutside following the funeral,Meghan, Duches of Sussex, stood withCamilla, Queen Consort,Catherine, Princess of WalesandPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Camilla, Queen Consort, Prince George of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

Outside following the funeral,Meghan, Duches of Sussex, stood withCamilla, Queen Consort,Catherine, Princess of WalesandPrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotte.

07of 30From left: Sophie, Countess of Wessex with Prince George of Wales, plus Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales.Gareth Cattermole/GettyOn the walk out of Westminster Abbey, Prince Edward’s wifeSophie, Countess of Wessex, comfortedPrince George.

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From left: Sophie, Countess of Wessex with Prince George of Wales, plus Princess Charlotte of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales.Gareth Cattermole/Getty

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On the walk out of Westminster Abbey, Prince Edward’s wifeSophie, Countess of Wessex, comfortedPrince George.

08of 30Meghan Markle.Tim Rooke/ShutterstockMeghan shed a tear outside of the church.

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Meghan shed a tear outside of the church.

09of 30David Ramos/GettyOn the second of the day’s processions, this one through London, King Charles III saluted from his car.

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King Charles III drives past Wellington Arch during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

On the second of the day’s processions, this one through London, King Charles III saluted from his car.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Camilla, Queen Consort and Prince George of Wales are seen on The Mall ahead of The State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

11of 30Peter Summers/GettyPrincess Charlottetook a moment of reflection on her car ride.

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince George of Wales leaving Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

Princess Charlottetook a moment of reflection on her car ride.

12of 30Westminster Abbey.Chris Jackson/GettyThe sky was bright over Westminster Abbey.

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A general view of Westminster Abbey as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II departs on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

The sky was bright over Westminster Abbey.

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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top proceeds towards Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

14of 30STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via GettyBig Ben towered — and chimed 96 times to signifyQueen Elizabeth’s 96 years of life — as the procession drew near.

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The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, in the Ceremonial Procession following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, in London on September 19, 2022.

Big Ben towered — and chimed 96 times to signifyQueen Elizabeth’s 96 years of life — as the procession drew near.

15of 30Zac Goodwin - WPA Pool/GettyVarious troops marched together along the mile-and-a-quarter route.

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The procession heads down the Mall towards Wellington Arch following the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II held at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

Various troops marched together along the mile-and-a-quarter route.

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The Queen’s funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy travels along The Mall on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

17of 30Christopher Furlong/GettyKing Charles III,Prince WilliamandPrince Harrycould be seen behind the Queen’s coffin, marching alongsidePrincess Anne,Prince AndrewandPrince Edward.

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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy departs Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

King Charles III,Prince WilliamandPrince Harrycould be seen behind the Queen’s coffin, marching alongsidePrincess Anne,Prince AndrewandPrince Edward.

18of 30Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral.Carl Court/GettyThe procession continued pastBuckingham Palace.

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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy followed by members of the royal family proceeds past Buckingham Palace on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

The procession continued pastBuckingham Palace.

19of 30Daniel Leal - WPA Pool/GettyThe Bearer Party transferred the coffin into the state hearse at Wellington Arch in London’s Hyde Park.

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The Bearer Party transfer the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, into the State Hearse at Wellington Arch following the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

The Bearer Party transferred the coffin into the state hearse at Wellington Arch in London’s Hyde Park.

20of 30Christopher Furlong/GettyGentlemen at Arms stood at attention.

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Gentlemen at Arms ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

Gentlemen at Arms stood at attention.

21of 30King Charles III and Prince William.Hannah McKay/WPA Pool/GettyAt the arch,Prince Williamsaluted behind his father, King Charles III.

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King Charles III and Prince William, Prince of Wales salute after the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England.

At the arch,Prince Williamsaluted behind his father, King Charles III.

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Royal Naval ratings pay their respects by bowing their heads during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

23of 30Ryan Pierse/GettyAt Windsor, the final stop of the day, a guard walked amongst the thousands of flowers left in memory of the Queen.

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A member of the Coldstream Guards is seen walking past a bed of flowers during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

At Windsor, the final stop of the day, a guard walked amongst the thousands of flowers left in memory of the Queen.

24of 30Richard Heathcote/GettyMourners lined the streets in the countryside to get a glimpse atthe procession.

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Mourners watch the State Hearse of Queen Elizabeth II as it drives along the Long Walk ahead of the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, took place following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A private burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel followed. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

Mourners lined the streets in the countryside to get a glimpse atthe procession.

25of 30BBC AmericaWindsor Castle staff — plus theQueen’s beloved horse, Emma— stood at attention along the route.

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Windsor Castle staff — plus theQueen’s beloved horse, Emma— stood at attention along the route.

26of 30Ryan Pierse/GettyThe line of soldiers seemed almost endless at the entrance to Windsor.

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The Royal State Hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Windsor Castle for the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, took place following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A private burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel followed. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

The line of soldiers seemed almost endless at the entrance to Windsor.

27of 30Jeff J Mitchell/GettyThe Bearer Party carefully carried the Queen’s coffin up the steps of St. George’s Chapel as the Queen’s four children and three eldest grandsons walked behind.

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Pall bearers carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top into St. George’s Chapel on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, took place following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A private burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel followed. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

The Bearer Party carefully carried the Queen’s coffin up the steps of St. George’s Chapel as the Queen’s four children and three eldest grandsons walked behind.

28of 30Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/GettyInside St. George’s Chapel, 800 guests gathered for the Queen’scommittal service.

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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, took place following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A private burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel followed. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

Inside St. George’s Chapel, 800 guests gathered for the Queen’scommittal service.

29of 30Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/GettyPrince Harryclosed his eyes in thought, withPrincess Charlotte, Kate,Prince Georgeand William to his left and Meghan (not pictured)to his right. St. George’s is where the pair wed in 2018.

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Princess Charlotte, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George, and Prince William, Prince of Wales, watch as the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre are removed from the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, during the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, took place following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A private burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel followed. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

Prince Harryclosed his eyes in thought, withPrincess Charlotte, Kate,Prince Georgeand William to his left and Meghan (not pictured)to his right. St. George’s is where the pair wed in 2018.

30of 30Jonathan Brady-WPA Pool/GettyAfter the Imperial State Crown, sceptre and orb were removed from her coffin, the Lord Chamberlain — Lord Parker of Minsmere, who once served as head of MI5 —took part in the ceremonial breaking of the wandto signify the end of his service to the Queen as sovereign. The wand was then placed above the Queen’s coffin and will be buried with the monarch.

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The Lord Chamberlain ceremonially breaks his Wand of Office on the coffin at the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II, held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, took place following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A private burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel followed. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

After the Imperial State Crown, sceptre and orb were removed from her coffin, the Lord Chamberlain — Lord Parker of Minsmere, who once served as head of MI5 —took part in the ceremonial breaking of the wandto signify the end of his service to the Queen as sovereign. The wand was then placed above the Queen’s coffin and will be buried with the monarch.

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