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Photos from Queen Elizabeth II’s Elaborate Final Farewell

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3 years ago

September 19, 2022

Queen's coffin

Queen Elizabeth II’s elaborate final farewell got underway today Monday as Britain and the world laid the beloved and longest-reigning monarch to rest.

The 96-year-old monarch made her final journey to Westminster Abbey where the she was married and crowned for her state funeral service Monday morning.

King Charles III and his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, were among those who marched solemnly behind her coffin in a brief procession from Westminster Hall to the Abbey where other members of the grieving royal family had already gathered.

More than 2,000 official guests, including President Joe Biden and other world leaders, gathered inside Westminster Abbey for the procession.

See photos below The Queen's final journey down the aisle of Westminster Abbey Princess Anne looks at her mother's coffin and the crown on the saddest of all days for Britain and the world

The view in Westminster Abbey above the Queen - where she married and was crowned more than 70 years ago King Charles III sheds tears for his mother as he arrives at Westminster Abbey after following her coffin from Westminster Hall King Charles looks tearful as his sister Princess Anne gives him a look of concern and care