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It was only last year that the late Queen Elizabeth II sat alone in St George's Chapel for the funeral of her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Heartbreaking photos were shared across the world showing the elderly monarch sitting alone, wearing a mask, mourning without the comfort of her family nearby due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Today, just 18 months later, Her Majesty's was buried at the same chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle - but unlike Prince Philip's funeral, more than 800 people filled the room.
Poignant photos from the Queen's committal service this afternoon showed grieving King Charles sitting in the exact same seat his bereaved mother had been sat in last year for his father's funeral.
The late monarch had been forced to sit alone to watch the funeral service of her husband of 73-years as Covid-19 restrictions meant a limited number of people could attend indoor ceremonies.
On April 17 2021, the late Queen Elizabeth II sat alone in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, for the funeral of her husband the Duke of Edinburgh. The heartbreaking photo was shared across the world as the elderly monarch grieved Prince Philip - who she was married to for 73 years. The Queen was forced to sit alone during the funeral service due to Covid-19 restrictions
Today, just 18 months later, King Charles sat in the same spot as his late mother had for the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral. In stark contrast, the King was surrounded by family for the committal service. Around 800 people attended the private service this afternoon, whereas for Prince Philip's funeral only 30 people could attend
This Queen's burial took place following the funeral at Westminster Abbey which saw the attendance of 2,000 people - a stark contrast to the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral where only 30 people attended.
Following the service, the Queen was then returned home to Windsor Castle where her coffin was placed in the royal crypt, bringing her 70-year reign to an end.
She will now be reunited for eternity with her husband, father, mother and sister.
Before being laid to rest her crown, orb and sceptre were removed from her coffin so she could descend into her grave 'as a simple Christian soul'.
Images from the private ceremony today were a stark contrast to Prince Philip's funeral, which took place on April 17 2021.
Prince Philip's funeral on April 17 2021 at St George's Chapel (left) compared with the Queen's committal service this afternoon (right). Around 800 people were in attendance today compared with the 30 people who attended the Duke of Edinburgh's service last year
The Queen stood alone during the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral in April 2021. Downing Street said it had offered to ease the Covid-19 restrictions for the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral but the Queen had refused saying it would not be fair to everyone else who had lost loved ones throughout the pandemic
Today, King Charles, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew and Princess Beatrice were seen sitting in the exact chapel pew where the late
