The service will be televised, and a national two minutes silencewill follow the Last Post being sounded at 11.55am. "@type": "ImageObject", 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. The actress - who famously starred as Big Suze in Peep Show -lives in London, has two children with Fredrick, Maud, nine, andIsabella, six. Mr McKenna, 61, said: 'We wanted to be part of something and also to say farewell to someone who has served this country with such distinction.'. Maureen, who knew both verses of the National Anthem, said: 'I learned it off by heart in the Girl Guides and it brought a lump to my throat. ' An emotional Mrs Birch said: 'It's strange to come down to London for something so sad, because normally we come to all the celebrations. 'This is history in the making and we'll probably never see someone like the Queen again. Compared to the hours before when people had been chatting happily as they waited for hours and even days to see the funeral, the atmosphere suddenly changed. The bearer party will lift the coffin from the hearse and it will be carried in procession up the steps into St George's Chapel before the committal service. Read more: King's goodbye message and Andrew's tears - key moments In pictures: the Queen's state funeral. 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Coverage of the funeral will also be available for free throughout the day on Sky News, the Sky News App, YouTube and on Freeview. Council Leader Andrew Johnson said: 'It will eclipse all that has gone before and rightly so. They hung two Union Flags from metal barriers in front of them and brought tents, inflatable mattresses, sleeping bags and winter coats to endure four cold nights on the streets. The central station of the town is experiencing disruption due to a fault with overhead wiring meaning there are no trains running between Paddington and Reading, affecting those travelling to Windsor from the west of the country. The Queen's Piper will then play Reveille, the national anthem and a lament to bring the service to a close at around 12pm. So we want to say goodbye.'. I will never buy my child their doll, Georgia journalist is one of few people in world who's completely immune to ALL known variants of COVID and his blood would still kill virus even if it was diluted by 90%, Inspecting the dreamhouse! Captured from the Church of the Twelve Apostles in Sevastopol in Crimea in 1856, it hangs in the Round Tower, and only tolls for the death of senior royals. 'She was the stalwart of our country and a reassuring presence. Passengers on a severely delayed Paddington-bound train were told by a member of staff on the public address system: 'My sincerest apologies for the delays on such an important day for the country.'. Published 19 September 2022. Maud, attended Thomas's Battersea, the same school as his distant cousins Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended. As the crowd of mourners stood 10 deep, hundreds of mobile phones were raised in the air to capture images as the procession went by. The service began with the choir singing Psalm 121, set to music by Sir Henry Walford Davies, who previously served as an organist of the chapel. Make sure you never miss a ROYAL story! The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Another couple told how they had travelled to London from Edinburgh to 'pay their respects' after they were unable to honour Her Majesty in Scotland. Your complete guide to the Queen's funeral. 'There will be a lot of veterans here and all of them very proud to have served in the military and to know they were serving the Queen.'. Another ex-miltary vet Ken Blaydon had travelled from his home in Salisbury. The M25, usually packed on a Monday morning , was eerily quiet with barely any vehicles. I'm not embarrassed to say that it brought me to tears seeing the coffin. King Charles was joined in the funeral procession by the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, the Princess Royal, the Earl of Wessex, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of Gloucester and the Earl of Snowdon. Once in Windsor later this afternoon, the funeral procession will travel up The Long Walk and through the Castle grounds to St George's Chapel, where Her Majesty will be buried alongside her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. Darren O'Brien, 53, part of the Met's parliamentary diplomatic and protection group, said it was 'surreal' to be at Westminster Hall between 1.30 and 2am on Monday. Many of those who had travelled to London insisted they believed it was their duty to be there to help the nation pay a fitting tribute to the Queen's remarkable 70-year reign. 'I think it's very important that the whole country has come together for this. Christine Birch, 61, her husband Stephen Birch, 58, and friend Margaret Frost, 68, left Bakewell, Derbyshire, in the early hours of Monday to pay their respects to the late monarch from Constitution Hill. Emotions were running high as the funeral got underway, with some mourners in Whitehall and Parliament Square moved to tears while others could be seen hugging and consoling each other at a time of national grief. Meanwhile, sisters Patty and Cindy caught a flight from Dulles, Virginia in the US on Friday especially to attend the funeral. ', A woman wipes away tears as crowds gathered to watch the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, A woman holding a bunch of flowers bowed her head as she commemorated the life of Queen Elizabeth II, People all over the UK to watch the State Funeral of the Queen and many were visibly upset, Emotional mourners were seen wiping away tears and consoling each other as Queen Elizabeth II's funeral got underway on Monday morning, Hyde Park was packed with members of the public who had gathered at the central London park to watch the Queen's state funeral from big TV screens set up there. Maureen, who knew both verses of the national anthem, said: 'I learned it off by heart in the Girl Guides and it brought a lump to my throat. One pearly king and queen said they would be heartbroken if they cannot watch the Queen's funeral after the public viewing areas in central London filled up. The committal service will begin at 4pm with the coffin taken to the catafalque in the quire. "uploadDate": "2022-09-13T16:58:13+01:00", The procession, which will have been joined by the King and other family members on the north side of the quadrangle as it passes into Engine Court, will arrive at the West Steps of the chapel in Horseshoe Cloister at 3.53pm. Ms King has laid flowers for the Queen, attended the vigil and went to Westminster Hall for the lying in state since Her Majesty's death. Two minute's silence followed across the country before Reveille was sounded by the trumpeters before the National Anthem was sung by the congregation. First our group was just from the UK, now we have the whole commonwealth around us. { "publisher": { By registering to HELLO! One passenger said they were stranded on a train which was stationary outside Paddington for 30 minutes. But while the ceremony itself was spectacular, the pomp and splendour remembering and celebrating her late Majesty continued outside of Westminster Abbey too. "description": "Explainer of what to expect from the Queen's funeral. The bearer party lifted the coffin from the state hearse, from where it was carried in procession up the West Steps. Fredrick, 43, is the son ofthe Queen's first cousin Prince Michael of Kentand is 52nd in line to the throne. 'You do see more when you watch it on the television from home, but I wanted the children to actually be part of it and feel the sadness and the grief that everyone is feeling. The royal hearse, covered in flowers thrown by well-wishers on the 90-minute journey from London, arrived at Windsor Castle just before 4pm as the procession swept up the Long Walk in a military procession, to tolling bells and ceremonial gunfire. The tiny King George VI Memorial Chapel houses the remains of the Queens father, George VI, her mother, the Queen Mother, and sister, Princess Margaret. Guardsmen from the Queen's Royal Hussars march past St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in July 2020. While many expressed their sadness at attending the state funeral, they also said they were privileged to be attending a once-in-a-lifetime event. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The royal couple opted for all-black attire as they entered the UK's most important church as they joined millions of people around the world paying tribute to Her Majesty, who died aged 96 last week. Prince William, who marched with his brother behind the coffin, was on the front row. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. We have a good view and we are here for the long run. Heidi said: 'We are prepared for the day with snacks and drinks and it looks like it will stay dry. John Ridley, 36, of South Shields travelled down for funeral last night and was pleased he came. The Queens state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September, Buckingham Palace has announced. What might the Queens funeral look like? People can pay their respects at St Georges Chapel from 29 September. She pretty much was queen of the world. This is causing GWR trains to be diverted, delaying journeys to the capital. 'I think all of us who served in the military and took an oath to serve the Queen will find it hard to say goodbye. Among those at the top of the Long Walk were Windsor Castle warden Shannon Carroll, 27, and her pals Samantha Geraghty, 24, and Heidi, 26, who declined to give her surname. ', He said: 'In the end it has been a very good trip. The second Elizabethan age was symbolically brought to a close when the highest-ranking official in the royal household broke his wand of office and the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre were placed on the high altar. Today, thousands will line the streets of London and millions which watch on through their television screen as the world mourns the death of theQueen. In a touching tribute to the late Queen, her beloved corgis, Sandy and Muick, made a special appearance outside the castle. The eventual figure will be covered by the state. There is capacity for 96,000 within the public viewing areas alongside The Long Walk, but the town is preparing for 150,000 visitors on Monday. Before the service, the tenor bell will toll every minute for 96 minutes, reflecting the years of the Queen's life. 'It is the end of the Elizabethan era. A respectful hush fell over the 20-deep crowds around Parliament Square from the moment Big Ben began its mournful tolling and the Queen's coffin was loaded onto the gun carriage. One Metropolitan Police officer came straight from a shift that included a duty at the Queen's lying in state to be on the funeral procession route with his family. Grandmothers Christine Whitby and Shirin Thorpe, both, 61, were the first mourners to arrive for the funeral - setting up camp in Westminster at 8am on Thursday morning. 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It was marvellous to see the procession and gear the bands 'It brought a lump in my throat. We will have a great view of the procession as it comes up the Long Walk and goes into the castle. Ms Jones, a former nurse, said: 'It was very moving, it made it real. The Dean of Windsor will conduct a burial service attended by the King and members of the royal family at 7.30pm. Speaking ahead of the Queen's funeral, the SES Group site manager said last week: 'Put it this way, you know all that green grass? We will have a great view but we will have to watch the funeral service itself on our phones as we can't see the big screens. The enormity of it all is finally hitting home. Crowds have gathered to say one final farewell to the late monarch, who died on September 8, aged 96, Crowds outside Parliament Square in Westminster ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday, September 19, Mourners have lined the Mall ahead of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey this morning, Mourners arrived early to line the funeral procession route of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday morning. Meanwhile, by Windsor Castle, police spotters scanned the crowds from temporary towers set up along the Long Walk. I used to be a girl guide. ', Samantha said: 'It was an early start but well worth it. Thousands of members of the publiclined the Long Walk in Windsor to say their goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years. Lord and Lady Fredrick Windsor joined mourners at Westminster Abbey to pay their respects to the Queen earlier today. 'We have all made a WhatsApp group and will meet again for the coronation. 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The hearse will process along Albert Road, Long Walk, Cambridge Gate, Cambridge Drive, George IV Gate, Quadrangle (south and west sides), Engine Court, Norman Arch, Chapel Hill and the Parade Ground. The Queen will be laid to rest under dry skies with no rain And then they were gonePresident Biden and Jill fly back camped out over night to watch the Queen's funeral. I don't think we will ever see anyone like her again.'. ', People have gathered in Hyde Park to watch Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday, A family watched television coverage on a mobile phone on Monday as they gathered in London to watch the Queen's funeral, A little girl being held up by her dad in Westminster ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday morning. Just after 10.35am, a bearer party from The Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, will lift the coffin from a wooden frame and carry it to the Royal Navy's State Gun Carriage by the North Door of Westminster Hall. Details of the Queens funeral plan announced. Senior members of the family are expected to follow behind just like they did for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh. A woman sheds a tear with her two children as the Queen's coffin is carried down the Long Walk at Windsor Castle on Monday afternoon, Many who had gathered to see the coffin pass were visibly upset during the State Funeral, A woman sat atop a fence at The Mall reacts on the day of the State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, A woman wearing a Union Jack hat appears emotional as the funeral procession makes it way up the Long Walk in Windsor, Off-duty FBI agent shoots man after a fight on the subway, Wild winter storm rattles chair lifts and closes CA ski fields, Roads closed by dangerous whiteout conditions as snowstorm hits CA, Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin De Leon assaults local organizer, Californian drivers battle heavy snow and high winds in winter storm, JLO and Ben Affleck walk in embrace while out in Santa Monica, Gisele takes daughter horseback riding amid split from Tom Brady, Jared and Ivanka spotted out walking with family near new home, Gisele Bundchen watches over daughter's horse-riding lesson in Miami, Dangerous conditions for drivers as snow blankets south Lake Tahoe, TJ Holmes returns home after running errands in New York City, Final Instagram posts from late US journalist Grant Wahl, Earlier in the day, the Long Walk was closed to visitors as authorities said it would not be safe to allow access to any more visitors, The Long Walk: Thousands line the route up to Windsor Castle to pay their final respects to the late monarch who died on September 8, Crowds gather to watch as the hearse carrying the Queen's coffin is escorted along the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle, Crowds at Windsor Castle after the Queen's coffin is driven by state hearse to her final resting place on Monday afternoon, Speaking at the Long Walk ahead of the late monarch's final arrival to Windsor Castle, he said: 'It's an honour to serve. 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The car park at Windsor and Eton Riverside station has been closed and barriers put up to zig zag thousands of mourners back to trains after the funeral which are expected to be picked. The hearse will approach Shaw Farm Gate in Albert Road, Windsor, and join the procession, which will have been formed up and in position to step off at 3.10pm. As she spoke she burst into tears saying: 'I'm sorry. At 7.30pm, the Queen will be buried with the Duke of Edinburgh in King George VIs chapel at Windsor in a private service. National Rail has encouraged mourners to go to pubs and cafes after the state funeral to ease the pressure on the rail network. Mourners start to start on the Long Walk in Windsor ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral in London on Monday morning, Police officers patrolled the Long Walk in Windsor as mourners begin to line the procession route where Queen Elizabeth's II coffin will be led, Crowds begin to line the Long Walk at Windsor Castle. At the same time, the Lord Chamberlain, the most senior official in the royal household, will ceremonially break his wand of office, the white staff that is one of the symbols of his office, and place it on the coffin. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Windsor will be the final resting place of the Queen, in the George VI Memorial Chapel inside the grounds of Windsor Castle, said to be her favourite home, and where she will be buried alongside the Duke of Edinburgh. This article is kept updated with the latest information. Refreshment vans and dozens of portaloos have been installed along the Long Walk and flowers that were laid over the last few days by mourners at the Castle's Cambridge Gate entrance have been cleared away. Police officers taking part in ceremonial duties were applauded as they marched in file along Whitehall in the darkness towards the Abbey. Westminster Abbey filled up with world leaders, foreign royals and several hundred ordinary Britons chosen by the Queen, as the 2,000-strong congregation began arriving up to three hours before the service. Sean Hamer, 57, who was a gunner in the Royal Artillery attended on behalf of his regiment after travelling down from Cumbria. WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: US President Joe Biden and Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle on June 13, 2021 in Windsor, England. "embedUrl": "https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/video/217408/", King Charles III and his grief-stricken family surrounded the Queen's coffin at her state funeral in Westminster Abbey in a moving and majestic farewell to the late monarch today in an extraordinary service followed by a national two minute's silence and the Last Post. The King looked very emotional during the singing of the national anthem at Westminster Abbey. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 'It all feels very real now,' said one woman waiting in Great George Street, straining to see the procession above a forest of outheld arms with phones held aloft. People heading to the capital spoke of theirmixed emotions as they prepared to say a final farewell to the Queen. Great Western Railway (GWR) said all railway lines between Slough and Paddington were blocked due to damage to overhead electric wires. "@context": "https://schema.org", The Queens reign was punctuated by an unprecedented number of milestones. Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen had died peacefully at Balmoral on 8 September. "duration": "P0DT0H3M39S", Read more: King's goodbye message and Andrew's tears - key moments In pictures: the Queen's state funeral. The service will be conducted by the dean of Windsor, but prayers will be said by those from other churches that she regularly attended: the rector of Sandringham, the minister of Crathie Kirk, and the chaplain of Windsor Great Park.A private burial service will be conducted at 7.30pm attended only by the King and family members, before Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest together with her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, at the King George VI Memorial Chapel. Follow MailOnline's LIVEBLOG for updates as state funeral is held for Queen Elizabeth II in London today, The Queen's funeral: All the latest Royal Family news and coverage, Queen's funeral news LIVE: Latest from Westminster Abbey in London | Daily Mail Online. ', Mr Jukes, who was given an MBE for charity work by the Queen in 2015, added: 'We just wanted to pay our final respects to her. We also went to the Diamond Jubilee celebrations but were unable to get tickets for the most recent Platinum celebrations. The Accession Council and Principal Proclamation. Find out more.. Events following the death of The Queen. The mum-of-two said: 'The more I saw what was happening over the past 10 days the more I felt I wanted to go - and I couldn't leave my husband with both kids! TheQueens funeral procession will start at 10.35am,when her coffin will be lifted from the catafalque, where her body has been lying in state since Wednesday. Pictured: Paddington. At least 215,000 people watched the Queen's funeral in central London's ceremonial viewing areas, according to City Hall figures. The former chief medic on the aircraft carrier Ark Royal said he had met the Queen on several occasions during his military career, including a reception at St James's Palace. Copy link. Yan Lung, 36, and Lulu Lee, 30, had brought fold up chairs, a blanket, food and drink to sustain them through their wait. It is the ending an era. Laura Rand had previously been to other Royal events before having kids and felt she couldn't miss this 'moment in history' - even if it meant bringing a baby along. London's highways were near-deserted after a slew of road closures, while those looking to drive around the capital being advised to check before they travel. The service will mark the end of public ceremonial arrangements, and will begin at 4pm. The Orb, Sceptre and Crown was then placed upon the altar by the Dean of Windsor. Share page. The lines between Reading and Newbury were also closed due to a person being hit by a train. 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Three processions have already taken place today, and ended with the late Queen's coffin arriving at Windsor Castle. The coffin will then be carried back to the state gun carriage. I think we have the best spot to see history in the making. The problem at Hayes and Harlington station was reported at around 6.45am. King Charles looked tearful at points of the service while his sister Princess Anne looked at him with concern and care before fixing her own stare on her mother's coffin and crown. Amanda added: 'It was very emotional and I'm glad we all came - she was our Queen all my life and more and I really wanted to be here. When the time came for the two-minute silence, not a sound could be heard the length of Whitehall as many in the crowd bowed their head or closed their eyes for a period of silent reflection. There was a hush from the crowd in Whitehall, as the funeral procession moved past the Cabinet War Rooms, the Cenotaph and Downing Street on its final journey to Windsor Catle. Since Thursday, hundreds of thousands of members of the public filed past the coffin until, early on Monday morning, the final people who had queued through the night left the cavernous medieval hall. The problem is affecting journeys for passengers travelling from Reading and Heathrow Airport. Having attended the state funeral in London, the Prince and Princess of Wales's eldest children, Prince George, nine,and Princess Charlotte, seven, also accompanied their parents at the Windsor service. Prince Andrew looked moved - having been fighting back tears as the family marched behind the Queen's coffin through Parliament Square. 'It is incredibly sad, but to see all the pomp and ceremony that has been going on in the last 10 days has been so inspiring.'. But they didn't mind. Ruben, 11, said: 'We wanted to come here. 'We've been doing this since the age of 10. Many roads and bridges have been shut to traffic and 23-miles of barriers put up to control crowds and keep key areas secure, with police with sniffer dogs on duty to check people passing by. There is particularly heavy security around theRoyal Hospital Chelsea, with anouter cordon of concrete blocks set up by police at 6am, blocking off all roads up to 600 yards away. At 3.06 pm, the state hearse, having driven from London, will approach Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road, Windsor, and join the procession. Window salesman David, 72, said after the Westminster Abbey service: 'That was so emotional, so touching and so well done. ', Michelle Thorpe, 55, pearly queen of Southwark, said: 'Considering the queen loved the pearlies, it's especially tough. 'I would not have missed this for the world, said David Wood, 51, who had travelled from his home in Bournemouth in Hampshire to meet with friends at Waterloo station. I will never buy my child their doll, Georgia journalist is one of few people in world who's completely immune to ALL known variants of COVID and his blood would still kill virus even if it was diluted by 90%, Inspecting the dreamhouse! The lying in state ended at 6.30am today, before the Queen's coffin is taken to Westminster Abbey for the funeral service. Please report any comments that break our rules. Upon arrival at St George's Chapel, the bearer party lifted thecoffin from the hearse and carried it in procession up the steps before the committal service. RELATED: Best photos from the Queen's Windsor funeral service New pictures reveal that the King has landed in Scotland after flying from RAF Northolt in west London on Tuesday afternoon with his wife. Jane added: 'it was really good. MORE:Who is buried in the Royal Vault? 'The Queen was a great employer and an inspirational leader. Throughout the duration of the procession,Minute Guns were fired in Hyde Park by The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, as Big Ben tolled. ', Princess Michael of Kent (left) was pictured holding onto the arm of her son Lord Frederick Windsor (right) as they attended the service for Her Majesty. 'The most important thing is just to be here. In a moving gesture, staff from Buckingham Palace stood outside the gates of the royal residence and watched as the late monarch was taken past for the last time on its way to Wellington Arch, where her hearse to Windsor was waiting. A spokesperson for National Rail advised passengers heading from London to Windsor to travel from Waterloo instead of Paddington at this time. WindsorThe Queens coffin will be driven to Windsor, around 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of the capital. 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Her casket was placed close to the altar with her crown, orb and sceptre on its top surrounded by flowers chosen by the King from gardens she loved. Following a procession towards Windsor Castle, a committal service attended by some 800 people, including members of the Queens Household and Windsor estate staff will be held. "width": 400, Shirin, a retired vintage clothing seller, said: 'There's going to be millions of people here and we didn't want to miss out. You're not going to see a blade of it on Monday'. Mr Caudren added that this was a 'special' occasion to be reunited with other service personnel and that it was an important day for his family as his eldest son was working on security in London and his son's girlfriend was part of those parading during the event at Windsor. Service at St Georges Chapel will be full of highly symbolic moments, but more personal than state funeral. "@type": "ImageObject", It was brought in on the back of a low loader before being hauled into position by a team of waiting Royal Navy ratings. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council said they have no idea how many will turn up. 'As far as I'm concerned the Queen put the Great in Britain and I'm not sure what life will be without her. 'This is a big international event and we want to be there. No British monarch has died for 70 years and the monarchs funeral always tends to be on a considerably larger scale than funerals for other members of the royal family. 'We had a bit of a journey and had an early start this morning. During the ceremony, the Sebastopol bell will toll. 2,000 attendees are expected to enter Westminster Abbey on the day to pay tribute to the monarch, who died peacefully aged 96 at her residence in Balmoral, Scotland on September 8.On the guest list are members of the royal family including King Ms King said: 'We've been here since Saturday evening at 9pm to find the spot and for the atmosphere. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Retired bar worker Maureen said: 'We came down on Saturday and stayed with friends in London and had a look at all the flowers in Hyde Park and they were wonderful. A special programme will be on air from 8am to 5pm on BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer, followed by a news bulletin and then a special episode of The One Show called Our Queen Remembered. Suzanne Dinnadge , 52, and Amanda Johnson, 48, from Eltham, south-east London, had camped out in Whitehall last night with a group of five other family members. Following are some of the details of the order of service for the service: The committal service will take place at St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, at 4 p.m. (1500 GMT). Who is buried in the Royal Vault? Dismounted Detachment of the Household Cavalry Regiment, the 1st Division of the Sovereign's Escort and massed pipes and drums. In Windsor, crowds along the Long Walk fell silent to observe the two minutes' silence in respect of the Queen. Prince Philip died 17 months ago with his funeral taking place in Windsor in April 2021. Queen Elizabeth II in St Georges Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, 17 April 2021. They will later be transferred back to the safe keeping of the Tower of London. 'When you look at what has been going on in the last week and you cannot help but be proud,' he said. Alternatively, you can watch on the is live stream throughout the day. At 3.06pm, the state hearse approached Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road, Windsor, and joined the procession which was in position. Tens of thousands of well-wishers line the path to pay their respects to the late monarch, as the Queen's coffin was led down the Long Walk at Windsor Castle, A woman holding a Union Jack flag wipes away tears as the royal hearse carrying the Queen's coffin passes along the Long Walk at Windsor Castle on Monday afternoon, A woman wiped away a tear as she watched the royal funeral procession to the Queen's final resting place at Windsor Castle, A woman appears upset as she stood to watch the Queen's coffin travelling to her final rest place at Windsor Castle, The royal hearse was covered in flowers which had been thrown by well-wishers on the 90-minute journey from central London, An aerial picture of the Long Walk shows the large crowds that had lined the funeral procession route as the Queen's coffin made the last leg of the journey towards Her Majesty's final resting place, The hearse carrying the Queen's coffin is escorted along the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle as tens of thousands of well-wishers line the path to pay their respects to the late monarch, In a touching gesture the late Queen's two corgis, Muick and Sandy, were part of the day and made an appearance at Windsor Castle. 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