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Millions watched as the funeral for Queen Elizabeth came to a close in central London.
About 2,000 people attended the service held in Westminster Abbey where the Queen was married in 1947 and crowned in 1953. Among them, are members of the Royal Family and leaders from around the world.
“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.” Dean of Westminster Doctor David Hoyle said as he opened the service.
The Queen died on September 8 at age 96 at her beloved Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
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Following the service, a procession led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will bring the Queen’s coffin to Wellington Arch where it will be transferred to the state hearse.
The hearse will leave London for the final journey to Windsor.
A committal service will take place at St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle at noon Atlantic/11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central time with a smaller congregation of about 800 guests.
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A private burial service for the family will be held in the evening and the Queen will be interred with her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.
Ahead of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral, a new photograph has been released.
The photo was taken to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee – the first British Monarch to reach this milestone.
Tomorrow, millions will come together to commemorate her remarkable life. pic.twitter.com/UyVfjVvJgw
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 18, 2022
With files from Allan Dearing, Steve MacArthur and Tara Clow
