Monday 19 September 2022 12:35 PM King Charles in sombre procession as Queen's coffin is marched from Westminster ... trends now

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Monday 19 September 2022 12:35 PM King Charles in sombre procession as Queen's coffin is marched from Westminster ... trends now

Monday 19 September 2022 12:35 PM King Charles in sombre procession as Queen's coffin is marched from Westminster ... trends now

The Queen's final journey through London has begun followed by her mourning family - whose grief was etched on their faces and those of the crowds who swamped the capital to bade farewell to the beloved monarch.

Hundreds of thousands of people have lined the route from Westminster Abbey after the state funeral, which left King Charles III in tears.

The Queen's coffin, followed by the King, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, Duke of York and the Princess Royal, began its procession towards Wellington Arch after it was placed back onto the State Gun Carriage at just after midday. Her Majesty's coffin will pass Buckingham Palace on its way to Wellington Arch before being taken by hearse to Windsor.

The route is being lined by the armed forces from Westminster Abbey to the top of Constitution Hill at the Commonwealth Memorial Gates.

Mounties of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police lead the procession followed immediately by representatives of the George Cross foundations from Malta, the former Royal Ulster Constabulary, and four representatives from the NHS.

The emotional King Charles III and his grief-stricken family had surrounded the Queen's coffin at her state funeral in Westminster Abbey in a moving and majestic farewell to the late monarch today in an extraordinary service followed by a national two minute's silence and the Last Post.

Her Majesty made her final and saddest journey from Westminster Hall to the church where she married and was crowned as Britain mourned its longest-serving monarch and the royals bade goodbye to a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Her coffin 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 card in the flowers on top of the coffin read simply: "In loving and devoted memory. Charles R."

The Archbishop of Canterbury hailed the Queen's 'abundant life and loving service' as he delivered the sermon at her state funeral, adding: 'She was joyful, present to so many, touching a multitude of lives.'

State trumpeters from the Household Cavalry sounded the Last Post following the Archbishop of Canterbury's commendation over the Queen's coffin and a blessing pronounced by the Dean of Westminster. Two minute's silence followed across the country before Reveille was sounded by the trumpeters before the National Anthem was sung by the congregation.

Prince Charles looked tearful at points of the service while his sister Princess Anne looked at him with concern and care before fixing her own stare on her mother's coffin and crown. Prince Andrew looked moved - having been fighting back tears as the family marched behind the Queen's coffin through Parliament Square.

King Charles III sat at the head of the family next to Princess Anne, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex behind him in the second row, after more than a week leading the monarchy and the nation in mourning his mother the Queen. 

Prince William, who marched with his brother behind the coffin, was on the front row next to Prince George, who was reading the order of service during the Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon, before singing hymns, while Princess Charlotte was seen whispering to her mother, who with William decided to bring them to say goodbye to their great-grandmother.

The King looked very emotional during the singing of the national anthem at Westminster Abbey. Charles remained silent during the song, while his siblings and members of the royal family sang along. Gripping his ceremonial sword, Charles looked downcast as he started straight ahead while a piper played Sleep, Dearie, Sleep.

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.

On an highly emotional occasion for Britain and the world, the Queen was carried in her oak coffin to the gun carriage used by her parents and was followed through Parliament Square by her son, the King, and her relatives including the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex. Andrew, the Duke of York, appeared to be crying. Outside the Abbey an estimated 2million people are in central London along procession routes and watching on big screens.

Prince Charles looks tearful while an emotional Prince Harry looked away from the Queen's coffin at the end of the funeral

Prince Charles looks tearful while an emotional Prince Harry looked away from the Queen's coffin at the end of the funeral

King Charles III stares ahead with emotion as he 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

King Charles III stares ahead with emotion as he 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

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 arrives during the State Funeral Service

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 arrives during the State Funeral Service

Britain's King Charles III, 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 William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall

Britain's King Charles III, 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 William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall

Prince of Wales (C) attends with Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales (R) and Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex

Prince of Wales (C) attends with Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales (R) and Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex

The Prince of Wales and Prince George sat alongside one another at the funeral

The Prince of Wales and Prince George sat alongside one another at the funeral

Meghan and Harry were sat directly behind the King and the Queen Consort

Meghan and Harry were sat directly behind the King and the Queen Consort

Prince George of Wales, his mother and sister and aunt Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, enter the church

Prince George of Wales, his mother and sister and aunt Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, enter the church

George, Kate and Charlotte sing hymns in the Queen's memory

George, Kate and Charlotte sing hymns in the Queen's memory

The Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Countess of Wessex James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor

The Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Countess of Wessex James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor

Mike Tindall and Zara Tindall, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank , Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

Mike Tindall and Zara Tindall, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank , Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, arriving at the State Funeral

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, arriving at the State Funeral

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, being carried inside Westminster Abbey to its altar

The coffin is placed near the altar inside Westminster Abbey, next to her grieving family

The coffin is placed near the altar inside Westminster Abbey, next to her grieving family

Princess Anne looks at her mother's coffin and the crown on the saddest of all days for Britain and the world

Princess Anne looks at her mother's coffin and the crown on the saddest of all days for Britain and the world

The Imperial State Crown resting on top of the coffin

The Imperial State Crown resting on top of the coffin

The wreath which adorns the Queen's coffin includes flowers requested by King Charles. Cut from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove House, the flowers and foliage have been chosen for their symbolism

The Queen's final journey down the aisle of Westminster Abbey

The Queen's final journey down the aisle of Westminster Abbey

The view in Westminster Abbey above the Queen -  where she married and was crowned more than 70 years ago

The view in Westminster Abbey above the Queen -  where she married and was crowned more than 70 years ago

Senior royals including King Charles, Prince William and his son Prince George are seen seated at the front of one half of the congregation inside Westminster Abbey

Senior royals including King Charles, Prince William and his son Prince George are seen seated at the front of one half of the congregation inside Westminster Abbey

King Charles III and members of the royal family follow behind the coffin

King Charles III and members of the royal family follow behind the coffin

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, is carried inside Westminster Abbey

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, is carried inside Westminster Abbey

King Charles III, Camilla, the Queen Consort, Princess Anne, and her husband Vice Admiral Tim Laurence, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Prince William, and Kate, Princess of Wales with their children Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, David Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowden, Peter Phillips, The Duke of Gloucester, Prince Michael of Kent and the Duke of Kent follow the coffin

King Charles III, Camilla, the Queen Consort, Princess Anne, and her husband Vice Admiral Tim Laurence, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Prince William, and Kate, Princess of Wales with their children Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry, and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, David Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowden, Peter Phillips, The Duke of Gloucester, Prince Michael of Kent and the Duke of Kent follow the coffin

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey past the grave of the Unknown Soldier

The coffin arrives at the State Funeral

The coffin arrives at the State Funeral

A piper plays a lament for the Queen at the end of the service

A piper plays a lament for the Queen at the end of the service

The Queen's funeral drew to a close with a lament played by The Sovereign's piper and her coffin has been carried from Westminster Abbey to be placed on the State Gun Carriage.

The strains of the lament, 'Sleep, dearie, sleep', could still be heard echoing through the abbey as the piper walked off.

Shortly after, as the organist played Bach's Fantasia in C minor, soldiers of the bearer party entered from the South Quire Aisle.

As the bearers moved slowly through the abbey to place the coffin once more on the gun carriage, they were followed in procession to the Great West Door by The King and Queen Consort along with other members of the Royal Family.

The State Gun Carriage carrying the Queen's coffin began its funeral procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey at around 10.45am, arriving just before 11am. A single toll from Big Ben signalled the start of the service at Westminster Abbey, where kings and queens have been crowned and buried since 1066. Her Majesty will be laid to rest at Windsor next to her beloved husband Prince Philip and her parents, George VI and the Queen Mother.

Despite the huge crowds, there was absolute silence as around 200 pipers and drummers of Scottish and Irish Regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas and RAF played as the procession went through Parliament Square. The Queen's own piper played a lament that echoed through the heart of London.

Walking behind the carriage were the King and his siblings, followed by the Prince of Wales, Duke of Sussex and Peter Phillips. The State Gun Carriage has also been previously used for the funerals of King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, Winston Churchill, and Lord Mountbatten.

There was complete silence from the crowd close to Parliament Square, as the State Gun Carriage carrying the Queen's coffin slowly moved past. The crowd, momentarily still and with phones held aloft to capture the moment, was around 10-people thick in places, as tens of thousands thronged the streets to say goodbye to the monarch and witness a moment of history.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte travelled to Westminster Abbey in the same car as the Queen Consort, with the Princess of Wales arriving with them. They arrived at the church shortly after some of the Queen's grandchildren including Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

World leaders including Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron arrived at Westminster Abbey around an hour before the service began. The congregation of 2,000 sat in solemn silence as Her Majesty arrived. 

An emotion King Charles arrives in the Abbey after the Queen is placed by the altar

An emotion King Charles arrives in the Abbey after the Queen is placed by the altar

Prince George, 9, looks nervous as he makes his way to his seat inside Westminster Abbey with his mother and sister

Prince George, 9, looks nervous as he makes his way to his seat inside Westminster Abbey with his mother and sister

Britain's Queen Elizabeth's coffin is carried past the mourning congregation

Britain's Queen Elizabeth's coffin is carried past the mourning congregation

A packed Westminster Abbey are seen as the Queen's coffin rests on its catafalque during her funeral service today

A packed Westminster Abbey are seen as the Queen's coffin rests on its catafalque during her funeral service today

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 is taken into Westminster Abbey

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 is taken into Westminster Abbey

King Charles III sheds tears for his mother as he arrives at Westminster Abbey after following her coffin from Westminster Hall

King Charles III sheds tears for his mother as he arrives at Westminster Abbey after following her coffin from Westminster Hall

Prince Albert II and Charlene, Princess of Monaco

Prince Albert II and Charlene, Princess of Monaco 

King Charles III arrives for his mother's funeral. Westminster Abbey is packed with world leaders and European royals

King Charles III arrives for his mother's funeral. Westminster Abbey is packed with world leaders and European royals

Her Majesty is carried into her funeral watched by her mourning family. Harry and Andrew were not allowed to salute

Her Majesty is carried into her funeral watched by her mourning family. Harry and Andrew were not allowed to salute

King Charles looks tearful as his sister Princess Anne gives him a look of concern and care

King Charles looks tearful as his sister Princess Anne gives him a look of concern and care

Prince George and his sister Princess Charlotte are shepherded to their seats by their mother the Princess of Wales

Prince George and his sister Princess Charlotte are shepherded to their seats by their mother the Princess of Wales

King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Peter Phillips arrive at Westminster Abbey

King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Peter Phillips arrive at Westminster Abbey

King Charles is followed by his eldest son Prince William as they arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's funeral

King Charles is followed by his eldest son Prince William as they arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's funeral

Kate, Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's state funeral. Alongside her are Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Kate, Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's state funeral. Alongside her are Prince George and Princess Charlotte

King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex followed by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II leaves Westminster Hall for the state funeral at Westminster Abbey

King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex followed by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II leaves Westminster Hall for the state funeral at Westminster Abbey

King Charles is flanked by his sister Princess Anne and brothers Prince Andrew and Edward as they make their way into Westminster Abbey in front of Prince William, Prince Harrry and Peter Phillips

King Charles is flanked by his sister Princess Anne and brothers Prince Andrew and Edward as they make their way into Westminster Abbey in front of Prince William, Prince Harrry and Peter Phillips

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top

The Queen is carried to Westminster Abbey - the scene of her coronation and wedding - for her state funeral today

The Queen is carried to Westminster Abbey - the scene of her coronation and wedding - for her state funeral today 

Royal Navy sailors take the coffin to Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral Service

Royal Navy sailors take the coffin to Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral Service

Members of the armed forces march during the funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth II

Members of the armed forces march during the funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth II

A man wrapped in the Union Flag clutches Paddington Bear and sobs for the Queen on The Mall

A man wrapped in the Union Flag clutches Paddington Bear and sobs for the Queen on The Mall

State trumpeters from the Household Cavalry have sounded the Last Post following the Archbishop of Canterbury's commendation over the Queen's coffin and a blessing pronounced by the Dean.

Two minute's silence followed across the country before Reveille was sounded by the trumpeters. The National Anthem is now being sung by the congregation.

In his sermon at the state funeral of the Queen, the Archbishop of Canterbury has told mourners the 'grief' felt around the world over her death 'arises from her abundant life and loving service', adding: 'She was joyful, present to so many, touching a multitude of lives.'

The Most Rev Justin Welby said: 'People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. Leaders of loving service are still rarer. But in all cases those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who cling to power and privileges are forgotten. The grief of this day - felt not only by the late Queen's family but all round the nation, Commonwealth and world - arises from her abundant life and loving service, now gone from us.'

He added: 'We will all face the merciful judgement of God: we can all share the Queen's hope which in life and death inspired her servant leadership. Service in life, hope in death. All who follow the Queen's example, and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say: 'We will meet again.''

The Dean of Windsor gave the bidding, ahead of the first hymn, 'The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended', written by John Ellerton, and which evokes the image of one day, one era, leading into another.

He told the congregation: 'Here, where Queen Elizabeth was married and crowned, we gather from across the nation, from the Commonwealth, and from the nations of the world, to mourn our loss, to remember her long life of selfless service, and in sure confidence to commit her to the mercy of God our maker and redeemer.'

The Bidding will be followed by Baroness Scotland, Secretary General of the Commonwealth, delivering the First Lesson in tribute to The Queen's lifetime of dedication and service to the family of nations.

The Lesson is taken from Corinthians 15, and includes the line, 'O death, where is thy sting?'.

The wreath which adorns the Queen's coffin includes flowers requested by King Charles.

Cut from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove House, the flowers and foliage have been chosen for their symbolism.

They include rosemary, for remembrance, and myrtle cut from a plant which was grown from a sprig of myrtle in the Queen's wedding bouquet. Myrtle is an ancient symbol of a happy marriage.

Also included are English oak to symbolise the strength of love, pelargoniums, garden roses, autumnal hydrangea, sedum, dahlias and scabious.

These are in shades of gold, pink and deep burgundy, with touches of white, to reflect the Royal Standard.

Members of the clergy wait for the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II to arrive at Westminster Abbey

Members of the clergy wait for the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II to arrive at Westminster Abbey

King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and other senior royals are seen motionless as the Queen's coffin makes its way into Westminster Abbey

King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and other senior royals are seen motionless as the Queen's coffin makes its way into Westminster Abbey

Prince Harry is seen wearing a morning suit as he walks to his seat behind his brother Prince William whilst displaying his medals

Prince Harry is seen wearing a morning suit as he walks to his seat behind his brother Prince William whilst displaying his medals 

Edward, the Earl of Wessex, walks to his seat next to his wife Sophie, as Prince William follows with his eldest son Prince George

Edward, the Earl of Wessex, walks to his seat next to his wife Sophie, as Prince William follows with his eldest son Prince George

US President Joe Biden is seen standing next to his seat as French President Emmanuel Macron looks pensive in a nearby aisle

US President Joe Biden is seen standing next to his seat as French President Emmanuel Macron looks pensive in a nearby aisle

The Queen begins her final journey from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey

The Queen begins her final journey from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey

Pallbearers gently carried the late monarch's oak coffin, carrying her crown, orb and sceptre

Pallbearers gently carried the late monarch's oak coffin, carrying her crown, orb and sceptre

The King, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward walk to the abbey behind their mother

The King, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward walk to the abbey behind their mother

Prince Andrew was fighting tears as the Duke of Sussex followed him

Prince Andrew was fighting tears as the Duke of Sussex followed him

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, stands next to King Charles, Anne, Princess Royal, and William, Prince of Wales, as they salute during the state funeral

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, stands next to King Charles, Anne, Princess Royal, and William, Prince of Wales, as they salute during the state funeral

In an scene of extraodinary mourning and majesty, the Queen moves through Parliament Square

In an scene of extraodinary mourning and

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