As the Queen's coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault of St George's Chapel,the Dean of Windsor recited Psalm 103, which includes the traditional line: "Go forth upon thy journey from this world, O Christian soul". Queen Elizabeth IIs Funeral Updates: Queen Elizabeth IIs coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault at St Georges Chapel in Windsor Castle. In some places the crowds were 30 people deep. They had decided to get one of the first underground trains from Richmond to guarantee a front row position. The King and members of the royal family will depart from the Galilee Porch for Windsor Castle once the service concludes. 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. '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 Queen reigned for 70 years. "thumbnailUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/XuF6L2iq/poster.jpg?width=720", 'I guess we'll never see an event like this again.'. 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. After the service, the coffin will be taken in procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch and then travel to Windsor. Lying in state will end at 6:30pm. Andrew, the Duke of York, appeared to be crying. The King and the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the royal family will depart for Windsor by car. Published 19 September 2022. Queen Elizabeth II in St Georges Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, 17 April 2021. Its all so moving. Yan, a wholesaler, said: 'We got up early because we want to get a good spot so we can get a last look at the Queen and say goodbye. The New York Times facedbacklash for their coverage of the state funerals 'hefty price tag', with Brits unamused by the tone of the piece. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, 'Atmospheric river event' crashes into California spraying 'fire hose' of six inches of snow an hour and torrential rain down the West coast - as millions across Plains, Midwest and South brace for blizzards, tornadoes and severe storms, Wife of convicted killer arrested earlier this week for beating and stalking her with a knife says he is NOT responsible for nearby Idaho college student murders that online sleuths have pinned on him, What on earth does it take to get locked up for a sex attack in NYC? Meanwhile, by Windsor Castle, police spotters scanned the crowds from temporary towers set up along the Long Walk. The UK's most important church, packed with 2,000 VIPs including prime ministers, presidents and the Queen's family, was serene aside from the sound of hymns and prayers in a funeral service Her Majesty has curated herself before she died. Another person who travelled to Windsor to pay his respects to the Queen was Malcolm Caudren, who served for 22 years in the RF Regiment. In a touching tribute to the late Queen, her beloved corgis, Sandy and Muick, made a special appearance outside the castle. As the Queen's coffin in the state hearse made its way down the 2.64 mile-long avenue, some of the crowd erupted in cheers, while others threw floral tributes. Sophie Winkleman (left) was among the mourners at Westminster Abbey today, attending the Queen's funeral with her mother-in-law Princess Michael of Kent (centre) and her husband Lord Frederick Windsor (right) as the trio leave the Abbey, The actor looked sombre during today's funeral, as she sat with Princess Michael of Kent - who is married to the Queen's cousin Prince Michael - and Lord Frederick Windsor. ', 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. WINDSOR, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: US President Joe Biden and Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle on June 13, 2021 in Windsor, England. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Shops and businesses in Windsor were shut with the only ones open being newsagents, cafes and convenience stores but even these planned to close during the funeral. MORE:Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchildren attend funeral live updates and photos, MORE:Watch: Royals including Prince George and Princess Charlotte sing God Save the King for the first time at Queen's funeral. It is the end of one chapter but the start of a new one.'. "@context": "https://schema.org", 'The planning has been meticulous and we're very impressed so far. 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. A beefeater is seen walking past the crowds which have gathered outside Parliament Square in Westminster ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday, September 19. Ahead of the service, well-wishers lining the Mall clapped in support of King Charles, and his sons Princes William and Harry, as they made their way from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. I'm nearly in tears already.'. A large portion of that sum was in relation to policing, while the lying in state was also expensive. 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Prince Philips funeral was obviously fairly simple, due to covid, but the funeral of the Queen Mother in 2002 reportedly cost around 5.4m. 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). Hundreds of GWR passengers on five early morning trains into Paddington station had to be walked down the track to safety after the electric power lines went down. Shop these pre-loved luxury items at eBay. 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! UK state funerals explained. 'I knew I had to be here and it is going to be very emotional,' he said. 'But I will never forget being here today. 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. All railway lines between Slough and Paddington are blocked due to damage to overhead electric wires. Details of the Queens funeral plan announced. Minute guns will be fired by the Kings Troop, Royal Horse Artillery from the Castle throughout the procession to the steps of St Georges Chapel. The coffin will then be carried back to the state gun carriage. Up to two million people are thought to have lined the funeral procession route on the national Bank Holiday,created especially for the public to be able to say a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, aged 96. Luke, a student, said: 'We've always followed the Royal family and it was great to be here today. The Orb, Sceptre and Crown was then placed upon the altar by the Dean of Windsor. 'We were here in Windsor for when Prince Philip and we took flowers to Althorp for Diana. Sophie was educated at the private City of London School for Girls before completing an English degree at the University of Cambridge. 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Jared and Ivanka take a family stroll to check the progress of their $24 MILLION 'Billionaire Bunker' mansion in Indian Creek, Hunter Biden plots DEFAMATION suits against Fox News, Eric Trump and Rudy Giuliani - and probes repairman who shared his infamous laptop, Case closed! 'Sophia has slept all the way here and is chilled so hopefully that will last. National Rail has encouraged mourners to go to pubs and cafes after the state funeral to ease the pressure on the rail network. Meanwhile, Lady Windsor, 42, also known as Sophie Winkleman, is the half sister of TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. The eventual figure will be covered by the state. The procession will be led by a dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry Regiment followed by a mounted Division of the Sovereigns Escort, and massed pipes and drums. 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. Jane added: 'it was really good. At 11.55am, the Last Post, a short fanfare associated with military funerals, will sound followed by a two-minute silence. 'She gave 70 years of service to our country and I don't think there is a single person who was in the military past and present who does not admire her. Prince George and Princess Charlotte also attended the Windsor service. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to ', A woman dressed in black with a rose headdress and holding a tea cup was moved to tears during the funeral, which was shown at Hyde Park in central London, Crowds watch as the state gun carriage carries the Queen's coffin along Whitehall following her funeral at Westminster Abbey, Crowds on The Mall stand for a two minutes silence during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, People react as the State Gun Carriage carrying the Queen's coffin pass by during the Ceremonial Procession, Spectators comfort each other as they stand to watch the State Funeral of the Queen, Members of the public in the crowd at The Mall get tearful ahead of the funeral. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Mourners stood silently as a BBC radio commentary was played over the loudspeakers as the bearer party carried the Queen's coffin to the gun carriage. 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. 'It sounds really stupid but it feels like she is part of the family. 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. Share. 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. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. "Although it is impossible to say exactly what the Queens funeral will cost, it will certainly be at least that sum and probably a fair bit more., { Heres everything you need to know about how to watch. contact the editor here. The Queens funeral will mark a major moment in history as the nation thanks Her late Majesty for 70 years of public service. 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. A Gannett Company. They told me I wouldn't even make one night but that made me even more determined to see it through. Services run by GWR, Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line are affected. They will be placed on the ground lining the edge of the road as the hearse makes its way to St George's Chapel while cellophane on flowers has been removed for recycling and the thousands of cards gathered up ready to be presented to the Royal Family. 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. Upon arriving, the state hearse was led along the Long Walk by theDismounted Detachment of the Household Cavalry Regiment, the 1st Division of the Sovereign's Escort and massed pipes and drums. She pretty much was queen of the world. The issues come during one of the UK's biggest transport operations as mourners descend on London and Windsor. Read more: King's goodbye message and Andrew's tears - key moments In pictures: the Queen's state funeral. Not far away, tears streamed down the faces of mourners among the crowds on Constitution Hill as the service drew to a close, ending with two minutes of silence, the Last Post and the national anthem. I know King Charles will be a resounding success and he will have the support of the nation.'. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Food vans started setting up last week in preparation for the influx of mourners, while portaloos have been installed for those watching from the park. Comments have been closed on this article. Meanwhile people are being allowed into St James's Park and are forming a line along the Mall but a handful became frustrated that they could not get out. One passenger said they were stranded on a train which was stationary outside Paddington for 30 minutes. 'I think it's very important that the whole country has come together for this. Outside the Abbey an estimated 2million people are in central London along procession routes and watching on big screens. Prince William, Prince of Wales, King Charles III, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, A full display of military and Royal family members gave the late monarch a final farewell, Harry and Meghans documentary puts Royal family at risk, warns ex-head of security, Watch: Harry and Meghan reminisce about first wedding dance in new Netflix trailer, MPs laud Princess of Wales's 'crucial' early years campaigning, Ngozi Fulani's charity Sistah Space halts work over safety concerns in wake of Palace racism row, The real reasons Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship fell apart. Members of the largely black-clad crowd could be seen bowing their heads. Not us! MORE:Who is buried in the Royal Vault? At 3.06pm, the state hearse approached Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road, Windsor, and joined the procession which was in position. They will later be transferred back to the safe keeping of the Tower of London. "thumbnailUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/ZKIWvuez/poster.jpg?width=720", The bells of the Curfew Tower at the Windsor Castle will also toll. We won't be moving from this spot until it's all over. The problem is affecting journeys for passengers travelling from Reading and Heathrow Airport. I have great admiration for the Queen. Dismounted Detachment of the Household Cavalry Regiment, the 1st Division of the Sovereign's Escort and massed pipes and drums. 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. "contentUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/XuF6L2iq.m3u8", Share page. ', When asked whether it was particularly poignant being present for the final leg of the procession, she said: 'I really, really felt that. Friends Victoria Ingram and Jenna Anderson said they were attending their third royal event together. All eight of the Queen's grandchildren were present at the service, includingPrincess Beatriceand her husband,Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, andPrincess Eugenieand her husband,Jack Brooksbank. The state funeral will begin at 11am at Westminster Abbey. Published 10 September 2022. ': SNL cast take swipe at Kanye in cold open ditty, She's not done yet! He said he was proud to be representing British business at the service. 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. Authorities in the capital have already warned mourners that central London is extremely busy, with Transport for London (TfL) expecting 'one of the busiest days [it] has ever faced'. I'm not embarrassed to say that it brought me to tears seeing the coffin. She has done so much for Britain and now that she's gone everything is going to change. '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.'. Windsor procession: who walked behind the coffin? I wanted to pay my respects and until the day I die, along with the births of my son and grandson, this will be my everlasting memory.'. Queen Elizabeth II will be buried inside the King George VI Memorial Chapel within St George's Chapel alongside her late husband the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last April, Mourners are gathering in Windsor ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral in London on Monday morning. In 2002, the funeral of the Queens mother reportedly cost 5.4m, with the funeral of Her late Majesty expected to be more expensive. So we want to say goodbye.'. Police officers taking part in ceremonial duties were applauded as they marched in file along Whitehall in the darkness towards the Abbey. Fredrick, 43, is the son ofthe Queen's first cousin Prince Michael of Kentand is 52nd in line to the throne. Thousands of mourners fell silent before claps and applause rippled through the crowds as the Queen's coffin made its way along the Long Walk at Windsor Castle as it reached her final resting place. ', Patty, who lives in Ashburn in Loudoun County, said: 'Where I live, it's like a mini version of London. One member of the crowd said: 'We came overnight and slept on the pavement but we still weren't able to get anywhere near the front. I was a really spectacular performance. The spokesman added: 'There will be no services in and out of Paddington station for the rest of the day.'. Guardsmen from the Queen's Royal Hussars march past St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in July 2020. The Military Knights of Windsor, the honorary bodyguards, will be on duty. 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. Find out more.. Events following the death of The Queen. But during the service, the screens went down for roughly three minutes in an apparent technical glitch. The pair from Sevenoaks, Kent, were moved three times by police before finding a spot on the edge of Parliament Square. 'The most important thing is just to be here. 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