Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral: Photos Of Royal Family, World Leaders, & More At Monarch’s Service

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October 3, 2022 5:55PM EDT

From the ceremony at Westminster Abbey to the journey to her final resting place at Windsor Castle, here are photos of Queen Elizabeth’s royal funeral on September 19th.

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The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II — A final goodbye for a legendary monarch. On September 19th, the world said farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, as the longest ruling monarch in the UK’s history was laid to rest. She passed away at age 96 on September 8 and is the culmination of 10 days of mourning for her people and her family. With hundreds sitting in Westminster Abbey and millions more watching from home around the global, the Queen’s life was celebrated in grand fashion, with all that she loved close at hand.

Among the mourners: King Charles with Queen Consort Camilla; Prince William and the new Princess of Wales, Kate; the Queen’s other three children, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, along with their families; and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have spent the week dutifully with the royal family.

Here, we look at the moments that defined a monumental moment, from photos inside the church, to shots from The Mall, where thousands of faithful subjects lined the street to pay respects – and more. Here, mourners line the route of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral procession on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle.

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Princess Catherine with her family

Princess Catherine with her family — A poised and dignified Princess Catherine ushers her children after the new Queen Consort as they watch the Queen’s coffin leave Westminster Abbey. They all wore black for mourning.

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King Charles II & Prince Harry

King Charles II & Prince Harry — King Charles II and Camilla Queen Consort stand with Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex at Wellington Roundabout as the Queen’s procession makes it’s way to Windsor. It was a historical moment.

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Princess Charlotte & Prince George

Princess Charlotte & Prince George — Catherine Princess of Wales need not worry as her children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George were exceptionally behaved standing next to their father Prince William at the Queen’s processional. What a touching moment.

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Prince William and Prince Harry

Prince William and Prince Harry — Prince William and Prince Harry reunite to follow a gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London. The brothers did not speak, but rather followed along in sorrowful silence over the passing of their grandmother.

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The Royal Family Leaves The Funeral

The Royal Family Leaves The Funeral — Members of the Royal family not marching in the proseccional, including Princess Charlotte, Catherine Princess of Wales, Prince George, and Camilla Queen Consort file into cars to make their way to Windsor. They got the attention of onlookers.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stand close together in sorrowful silence as they watch the Queen’s coffin make it’s final trip through London to Windsor. It was touching.

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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle — Prince Harry & Meghan Markle hold hands as they leave the service for his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, held at Westminster Abbey, following her death. They looked somber, of course.

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Prince George & Princess Charlotte

Prince George & Princess Charlotte — Prince George and his sibling, Princess Charlotte as they leave together from their great-grandmother’s funeral, all dressed in black out of respect. They looked straight ahead.

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Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte — The youngest royal to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, Princess Charlotte looks overwhelmed by the moment and is quickly comforted by her mother, the new Princess of Wales Catherine. It was a sweet and touching moment.

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Meghan Duchess of Sussex

Meghan Duchess of Sussex — Meghan Markle wipes a tear away from her cheek as she’s overcome with emotion leaving the funeral for her husband’s grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen. So touching.

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Princess Catherine & Her Children

Princess Catherine & Her Children — Princess Catherine walks quietly with her children, George and Charlotte, as they make their way to their seats to say a last good-bye to Prince William’s beloved grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, during her funeral service at Westminster Abbey. They stayed close throughout.

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Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte — All grown up – Princess Charlotte wears her first royal hat to the funeral service of her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.

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King Charles II

King Charles II — King Charles leads the processional alongside his siblings and his sons, as they make their way towards the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey. He looked focused during this moment.

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Meghan & Kate

Meghan & Kate — Standing in solemn silence, Meghan Markle waits with Princess Kate and her children Princess Charlotte and Prince George, and Camilla Queen Consort as they wait to leave the Queen’s funeral. They all looked somber.

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Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin & A Note From Her Son

Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin & A Note From Her Son — Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin was topped with note from King Charles. The message read: “In loving and devoted memory. Charles R”

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The Queen’s Coffin

The Queen’s Coffin — The Queen’s coffin is carried from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy as thousands line the street along the Mall to watch. It was quite a moment.

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Prince George and Princess Charlotte — Prince George and Princess Charlotte enter the Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen, their great-grandmother at Westminster Abbey. They were dressed up for the service.

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Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte — Dressed in black in an outfit much like her mothers, Princess Charlotte gracefully enters the funeral of her great-grandmother, Queen Elizaberth at Westminster Abbey. She was very well behaved.

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Catherine Princess of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Catherine Princess of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte — Catherine Princess of Wales, and her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, meet with clery at the funeral of Her Majesty The Queen in London. It was outside the location.

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King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort

King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort — Looking incredibly sad, King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, arrive at the Westminster Abbey together. They were ready to enter the service together for his mother, the Queen.

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Princess of Wales

Princess of Wales — The newly titled Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, honored Queen Elizabeth at her funeral by wearing two pieces that once belonged to her grandmother-in-law. Princess Kate arrived at Westminster Abbey in the the Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings and four strand pearl choker with center diamond clasp, both from the Queen’s personal collection. What a look.

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Reunited

Reunited — Prince William, Kate, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince George and Princess Charlotte all walk together out of the funeral service for Queen Elizabeth. They were surrounded by family members.

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Duchess of York

Duchess of York — Sarah, Duchess of York, stands with her daughter’s husbands Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank as they leave the state funeral and head towards the burial of Queen Elizabeth.

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A Final March

A Final March — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the Gun Carriage Procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. A historical moment.

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The Queen’s Hearse

The Queen’s Hearse — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is transferred from a the gun carriage to a hearse at Wellington Arch ahead of its journey to Windsor. Onlookers captured the moment.

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The Royal Family

The Royal Family — King Charles II, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince William lead the family behind the Queen’s coffin in the procession towards Westminster Abbey. They wore their uniforms.

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Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle — Sophie, Countess of Wessex, joins Meghan, Duchess of Sussex outside Westminster Abbey as they prepare to enter the Queen’s funeral. They both wore black dresses.

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Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau — Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, and his wife arrive to the Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen at Westminster Abbey. He wore a suit.

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Joe Biden and Jill Biden

Joe Biden and Jill Biden — The President and First Lady of the United States, Joe Biden and Jill Biden, arrive at the State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen at Westminster Abbey in London. They got there the day before.

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Dr. Jill Biden

Dr. Jill Biden — Looking deeply sad. Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States, exits her car to head into the Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen, Service at Westminster Abbey. She dressed nicely.

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Joe Biden and Jill Biden

Joe Biden and Jill Biden — President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden greet the clergy presiding over the Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen at Westminster Abbey in London. They chatted for a bit.

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Queen’s Grandchildren

Queen’s Grandchildren — Princess Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi arrive at the Westminster Abbey to say a final farewell to their grandmother, the Queen. It was sweet.

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Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle — Meghan Markle enters Westminster Abbey alone as Prince Harry attends the processional to bring his grandmother’s casket to Westminster Abbey for her funeral. She looked nice.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex — Meghan Markle stands near Kate Middleton and her children as they wait to enter the funeral for Queen Elizabeth. She had emotional moments at the funeral.

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Prince William & Princess Kate

Prince William & Princess Kate — Prince William & Princess Kate walk quietly together with their children, George & Charlotte, as they make their way to their seats to say a last good-bye to his beloved grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. It was during her funeral service at Westminster Abbey.

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The Royal Sons

The Royal Sons — The men of the royal family, includingPrince Harry, Prince William, Prince Edward, Prince George and Prince Andrew leave The Queen’s funeral service at Westminster Abbey. Three princes.

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The Funeral Begins

The Funeral Begins — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II enters Westminster Abbey with her loving family following behind her. It was a sad moment.

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King Charles III and Camilla Queen Consort

King Charles III and Camilla Queen Consort — King Charles III and Camilla Queen Consort lead the family and follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it enters Westminster Abbey. It was truly memorable.

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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie — Two of the queens 8 granchildren, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie leave their grandmother’s funeral at Westminster Abbey. They wore black dresses and coats.

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Prime Minister Liz Truss

Prime Minister Liz Truss — Prime Minister Liz Truss arrived at Westminster Abbey to attend the Queen’s funeral, having just met with the Queen two days before her death on September 8 at in Balmoral Castle. She looked grateful to be there.

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Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron

Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron — President of France Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron arrive at the State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen at Westminster Abbey in London. They held onto each other.

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Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson

Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson — Former Prime Minser Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson, arrive at the
Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen at Westminster Abbey. They stayed close.

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Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon — Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, arrives at The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen at Westminster Abbey. She wore a black blazer and skirt.

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Princess Alexandra

Princess Alexandra — Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, arrives at the funeral for Queen Elizabeth. She is a member of the British royal family, as she is the daughter of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark

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David Cameron

David Cameron — Former Prime Minster David Cameron arrives at the funeral of Her Majesty The Queen at Westminster Abbey. He was getting out of a car at this point.

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Michael and Carole Middleton

Michael and Carole Middleton — Michael and Carole Middleton arrive for the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. The mother of Kate, the now Princess of Wales, looked somber in a black dress, paired with a wide-brim hat.

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The Queen’s Children

The Queen’s Children — King Charles III, is joined by his siblings Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward as they leave the funeral of their mother, Queen Elizabeth. All eyes were on them throughout the service.

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Tom Parker-Bowles

Tom Parker-Bowles — Tom Parker-Bowles, son of the Queen Consort Camilla, arrives at the The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen at Westminster Abbey. He is among the 2000 guests invited to the service.

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Tom Parker-Bowles & Laura Lopes

Tom Parker-Bowles & Laura Lopes — Tom Parker-Bowles, Laura Lopes and family arrive at The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen. Laura is the daughter of Camilla, Queen Consort, and Andrew Parker Bowles, and the stepdaughter of Charles III

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Guests Arriving To The Funeral

Guests Arriving To The Funeral — Guests and officials begin to take their places prior to the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London. 2000 guests are expected to fill the hall during the service.

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Funeral Programs

Funeral Programs — Funeral programs are left on chairs, on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, at Westminster Abbey in London. It gave information about the service.

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Inside Westminster Abbey

Inside Westminster Abbey — Over 2000 guests filled Westminster Abbey ahead of The State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Septmeber 19th . The Queen, who died at age 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip.

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Mourners of the Queen

Mourners of the Queen — Thousands of mourners gather in the early morning near Trafalgar Square as they make their way towards Hyde Park with massive crowds expected for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II who will be laid to rest later in Windsor Castle. It was historical.

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Clergy At The Funeral

Clergy At The Funeral — Members of the Church entered Westminster Abbey looking somber at The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen. The clergy included.

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