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Prince Harry, Prince Andrew not allowed to salute the Queen's coffin

By Olivia Land

Prince Harry and his disgraced uncle Prince Andrew were not allowed to salute as the Queen's coffin arrived at Westminster Hall Wednesday afternoon.

Princes Harry and Andrew were not seen saluting.
Princes Harry and Andrew were not permitted to salute. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

While other senior members of the royal family saluted the war memorial to the dead, Harry and Andrew were forced to simply bow their heads.

Despite both having seen active service, the controversial princes were previously stripped of their military titles as they are no longer working royals.

Biden offers King Charles belated condolences

By Olivia Land

As the royal family concluded a brief service in honor of Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Hall, the White House released a statement saying President Biden had officially reached out to the new King Charles III.

"President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with King Charles III to offer his condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II," the statement read.

"The President recalled fondly the Queen's kindness and hospitality, including when she hosted him and the First Lady at Windsor Castle last June.

"He also conveyed the great admiration of the American people for the Queen, whose dignity and constancy deepened the enduring friendship and special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.

"President Biden conveyed his wish to continue a close relationship with the King."

Royal family departs Westminster Hall

By Olivia Land

Following a brief service by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, members of the royal family departed Westminster Hall bound for Buckingham Palace.

King Charles III's vehicle was quickly met by cries of "God save the king" as thousands of mourners remained lining the London streets.

Westminster Abbey, Royal Chapel choir greets Queen's coffin

By Olivia Land

Queen Elizabeth's coffin was welcomed to Westminster Hall, where she will lie in state for four days, by the Westminster Abbey choir and the choir of the King's Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace.

Featuring both adult male and young boy singers, the choir opened the service with Psalm 139.

Kate, Meghan separated at Westminster Hall service

By Olivia Land

While their husbands may be trying to patch things up, it appears there is no love lost between Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, and Meghan Markle.

Kate and Meghan joined their husbands during the service.
Kate and Meghan joined their husbands during the service. Reuters

After traveling to Westminster Hall in different cars, the sisters-in-law were separated in line as the Queen's coffin entered by Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

Once the coffin had entered the space, the sisters-in-law joined their husbands down the center aisle.

Queen's coffin placed in Westminster Hall

By Olivia Land

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was placed in Westminster Hall shortly after 3 p.m. GMT (10 a.m. EST).

Queen Elizabeth's coffin in Westminster Hall.
Queen Elizabeth's coffin in Westminster Hall.

The late monarch was accompanied on her final journey from Buckingham Palace by her children and three of her grandsons, including Prince William and Prince Harry.

The Royal Family in Westminster Hall.
The royal family in Westminster Hall. Reuters

The Queen's coffin entered the hall where she will lie in state for four days to solemn choral music. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby led the mourners in a series of readings, followed by the Lord's Prayer.

Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives at Westminster Hall

By Olivia Land

After a 30-minute procession from Buckingham Palace, the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II has arrived at Westminster Hall.

The monarch will lie in state at Westminster for four days leading up to her state funeral on Monday, Sept. 19.

Camilla, Kate, Meghan and Sophie depart Buckingham Palace

By Olivia Land

The ladies are on their way.

Camilla, Queen Consort, and the Princess of Wales.
Camilla, the queen consort, and the Princess of Wales. AFP via Getty Images

Camilla, the queen consort, Kate Middleton, now Princess of Wales, Meghan Markle, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, have departed Buckingham Palace by car. They are en route to Westminster Hall, where the ongoing street procession will conclude.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. AFP via Getty Images

Sophie and Meghan traveled together, while Camilla and Kate followed in another car.

Thousands of mourners wipe away tears watching Queen's procession

By Olivia Land

Thousands of mourners were spotted wiping away tears as they lined the streets to watch Queen Elizabeth II's coffin leave Buckingham Palace.

Mourners express their national grief at the Queen's coffin passes by.
Mourners express their national grief as the Queen's coffin passes by.

The procession, which began at 2:22 p.m. GMT, will conclude at Westminster Hall, where the Queen will lie in state for four days.

Prince William, Prince Harry walk side by side behind 'Granny' the Queen's coffin

By Olivia Land

Prince William, now Prince of Wales, and his brother, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, are walking side by side as they follow their grandmother Queen Elizabeth's coffin this afternoon.

Prince William and Prince Harry spotted walking together behind their grandmother's coffin.
Prince William and Prince Harry walking together behind their grandmother's coffin. via REUTERS

The brothers' united front is a notable change from Prince Philip's funeral procession last year, when the warring princes had to be separated in line by their older cousin, Peter Phillips.

Prince William and Prince Harry in Princess Diana's 1997 funeral procession.
Prince William and Prince Harry in Princess Diana's 1997 funeral procession.

Today's procession is also reminiscent of their mother Princess Diana's funeral procession in 1997. The princes, then just 15 and 12 years old, walked behind their mother's coffin with their father, grandfather and uncle.

Photos: Queen Elizabeth II's magisterial mourning procession

By Stephen Ehringer

Queen Elizabeth II departed Buckingham Palace for the final time on Wednesday afternoon. Her casket is heading to Westminster Hall, where she will lie in state for four days.

Queen's family behind her casket.
The Queen's family behind her casket. Reuters
The procession leaving Buckingham Palace.
The procession leaving Buckingham Palace. Reuters
The procession rounding the Victoria monument.
The procession rounding the Victoria monument. Reuters
The casket processes down the Mall.
The casket heads down the Mall.

Crown spotted on top of Queen Elizabeth's coffin

By Olivia Land

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin left Buckingham Palace adorned with the Imperial State Crown, the same one she wore at her 1953 coronation, when she was just 26 years old.

Imperial State Crown on Queen's coffin.
Imperial State Crown on Queen's coffin.

When not in use, the gem-encrusted crown is on display at the Tower of London.

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