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Moments from Queen Elizabeth’s funeral: World says farewell to UK’s longest-reigning monarch

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Sep 19, 2022

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Police officers stand guard as mourners gather ahead of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's State funeral in London on Sept. 19, 2022.
Police officers stand guard as mourners gather ahead of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II’s State funeral in London on Sept. 19, 2022.
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King Charles III is seen on The Mall ahead of The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England.
King Charles III is seen on The Mall ahead of The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England.
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Mourners wrapped in blankets gather ahead of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's State funeral in London on Sept. 19, 2022.
Mourners wrapped in blankets gather ahead of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II’s State funeral in London on Sept. 19, 2022.
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Metropolitan Police Officers are seen walking in formation down The Mall ahead of the State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 19, 2022 in London, England.
Metropolitan Police Officers are seen walking in formation down The Mall ahead of the State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 19, 2022 in London, England.
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Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden approach Parliament Square ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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U.S. President Joe Biden arrives on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain on Sept. 19, 2022.
U.S. President Joe Biden arrives on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain on Sept. 19, 2022.
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Soldiers in ceremonial uniform walk into Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, Sept. 19, 2022.
Soldiers in ceremonial uniform walk into Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain on Sept. 19, 2022.
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Former UK prime ministers David Cameron, Boris Johnson arrive.
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People wait along the route that the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will be pulled on a gun carriage following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London on Sept. 19, 2022.
People wait along the route that the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will be pulled on a gun carriage following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London on Sept. 19, 2022.
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A Bearer Party of The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards places the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, onto the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy outside Westminster Hall.
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Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022 in London, England.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022 in London, England.
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Queen’s coffin is led in procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Reuters

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Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden arriving for the State Funeral.
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Britain’s Prince Harry stands next to King Charles III, Princess Anne and Prince William as they salute during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Britain’s King Charles and Britain’s Anne, Princess Royal attend the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth.
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The Yeoman of the Guard during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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King Charles III the Princess Royal the Duke of York the Earl of Wessex and the Prince of Wales arriving at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey.
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The coffin is moved to Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth.
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Sarah, Duchess of York arrives at Westminster Abbey.
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Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort, right,, Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, second left, Britain’s Prince George of Wales , left, and Britain’s Princess Charlotte of Wales, second right, travel down The Mall before the State Funeral.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is carried into Westminster Abbey.
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Britain’s King Charles III (C) arrives with Britain’s Princess Anne (R), Princess Royal, and Britain’s Prince William (back L), Prince of Wales, and Britain’s Prince Harry (2nd L), Duke of Sussex in London on September 19, 2022.
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Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain’s Prince Harry (C), Duke of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey.
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King Charles III and William, Prince of Wales arrive.
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The coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is taken to Westminster Abbey.
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Britain’s King Charles III, Britain’s Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Britain’s Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Britain’s Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex arrive at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022.
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Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, King Charles III, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex walk behind The Queen’s funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy as it proceeds towards Westminster Abbey.
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A Bearer Party of The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, into Westminster Abbey.
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Princess Beatrice (L), Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and Lady Louise Windsor (R) attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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A general view inside Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London.
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The new monarch wrote a short message that was attached to the bouquet atop the Queen’s coffin, saying “In loving and devoted memory. Charles R.” The R stands “Rex” or “regent,” the Latin word for ruler or king.
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Members of the public listen to the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II in central London.
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Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Prince George and Princess Charlotte attend.
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The coffin is moved to Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth.
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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth’s coffin is carried, on the day of the state funeral.
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Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London.
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King Charles III becomes emotional during the funeral.
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Britain’s King Charles III (L), Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort, Britain’s Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Britain’s Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Britain’s Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Britain’s Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Britain’s Prince George of Wales, walk behind the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II as they leave Westminster Abbey .
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Britain’s King Charles III (L) walks beside The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre as it leaves the Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London.
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Britain’s Princess Charlotte of Wales (L) appears to cry next to her mother Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Camilla, Queen Consort, Prince George of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.
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Prince George of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy travels along The Mall in London.
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Britain’s Princess Charlotte of Wales, Britain’s Prince George of Wales Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort and Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales leave Westminster Abbey.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pulled past Buckingham Palace following her funeral service.
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Buckingham Palace household staff returning through the gates of Buckingham Palace after paying their respects during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II .
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Britain’s Catherine, the Princess of Wales and Prince George are seen through the car window as the Union Jack is reflected.
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Royal Navy Sailors walk ahead and behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, as it travels on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy followed by members of the Royal family, from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch.
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Royal Navy Sailors walk ahead and behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, as it travels on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reacts as she, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Queen Camilla and King Charles observe the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is transferred from the gun carriage to the hearse at Wellington Arch.
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The coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is carried through Wellington Arch.
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The State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort observe the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is transferred from the gun carriage to the hearse at Wellington Arch.
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King Charles III drives past Wellington Arch during the State Funeral.
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A person throws a flower towards Britain’s Queen Elizabeth’s coffin, as it is transported, on the day of her state funeral and burial.
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The hearse carrying the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is escorted along the Long Walk towards Windsor castle in the funeral procession, on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, in Windsor, Britain, September 19, 2022.
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Emma, the monarch’s fell pony, right, stands as the Ceremonial Procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Windsor Castle.
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The Procession following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, aboard the State Hearse, travels up The Long Walk in Windsor .
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The Committal Service For Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Grenadier Guards as the State Hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth II arrives at St. George’s Chapel
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Baron Parker, The Lord Chamberlain breaks his Wand of Office, marking the end of his service to the sovereign during a committal service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
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Queen’s coffin is lowered into St George’s Chapel vault. There she will lie beside her beloved Philip and her parents.
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King Charles looks teary eyed as he listens to the congregation sing God Save the King at the end of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.

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The congregation sing God Save the King at the end of the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.
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