Tuesday 20 September 2022 06:35 AM Queen's funeral from space: Stunning images capture scale of crowds through the ... trends now
Stunning satellite images have captured the huge scale of the Queen's funeral procession through the streets of London with hundreds of thousands lining the roads to say their final farewells after spots filled up to see the solemn procession at 9am this morning.
Up to 2million people crowded into central London to see the coffin after the state funeral at Westminster Abbey attended by 2,000 royals, heads of state and 200 members of the public.
And these stunning moments from Westminster Abbey to the Mall, and through the Albert Memorial have been captured from above showing the sheer scale of the crowds who lined central London's streets to catch a glimpse of the casket and tens of thousands were squeezed into Hyde Park to watch the momentous event on screens along with 4billion people who watched the funeral on TV.
Mourners covered the royal hearse in flowers as it travelled to Windsor from Wellington Arch this afternoon after the Queen was carried past Buckingham Palace for a final time.
The crowd was so dense that those at the back could only view the procession through their phones held high on selfie sticks while children sat on their parents' shoulders and some clapped as the procession passed by.
Thousands of people also fell silent, held their phones aloft and waved flags as the Queen's coffin passed along the Long Walk towards St George's Chapel.
This morning the last of the 400,000 people to see the Queen lying in state paid their respects before she was carried on a gun carriage from Westminster Hall to the church where she married and was crowned as an estimated 4billion people watched on TV worldwide.
The Queen is tonight going to be laid to rest to be with her beloved Prince Philip after her crown, orb and sceptre were removed from her coffin so she could descend into her grave 'as a simple Christian soul'.
A satellite image shows the procession for late Queen Elizabeth and crowds at horse guards parade, in London earlier today as thousands of people fell silent, held their phones aloft and waved flags as the Queen's coffin passed by
Huge crowds are pictured gathering at Hyde Park, in London on Monday as they watched the Monarch's funeral from big screens in the park. It is also one of the other official areas to lay flowers for the Queen
A satellite image shows a closer view of the funeral procession for late Queen Elizabeth leaving Westminster Abbey
After being taken by gun carriage from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch, the State Hearse carried the Queen's coffin west along the south edge of Hyde Park in central London, before passing through Queens Gate and heading down Cromwell Road
Her Majesty returned home to Windsor to be reunited for eternity with her husband, father, mother and sister in the royal crypt at St George's Chapel as her 70-year reign came to an end this evening.
The Royal Family stood at the end of the short committal service as the Queen was slowly lowered while the Dean of Windsor said: 'Go forth upon thy journey from this world, O Christian soul.' He also offered the commendation - a prayer in which the deceased is entrusted to God's mercy.
Moments earlier the Dean had placed her crown and other crown jewels on the altar before the Lord Chamberlain snapped his staff of office - signifying the severing of the Queen from her public service in death.
The Garter King of Arms then pronounced the styles and titles of the Queen as all power moved to her son, the King, before the coffin was lowered to the lament of a lone piper and Britain and the world said a tender farewell to the late monarch following 70 years of service to the nation.
Charles looked deeply moved as the Queen's oak coffin descended to the crypt on a day where he appeared tearful on a number of occasions as he said goodbye to his 'Mama', the 12th British monarch to be buried at Windsor.
Her Majesty's long journey to her final resting place - and to be reunited with the Duke of Edinburgh - began in Balmoral on the day of her death 11 days ago and will end with her private interment next to her 'strength and stay' Philip this evening where the King will scatter earth on his mother's coffin at a private family service.
A satellite image shows an overview of the funeral procession for late Queen Elizabeth leaving Westminster Abbey
The crowds at the Mall to catch a glimpse of the Horse Guards Parade and Buckingham Palace as the coffin and royals make their journey from Westminster to Windsor for the Queen's final rest
The Victoria Memorial can be seen in the middle of this image as the crowds surround line up on the sides near Buckingham Palace
It is estimated that over a million people flocked to royal sites as thousands, pictured here, could be seen watching the funeral procession route, near Hyde Park
The funeral procession route then passes the Albert Memorial, in London as those lucky to get a spot, which was full by 9am, arrived to see the Queen make her last journey to Windsor
A satellite image shows a closer view of the funeral procession for late Queen Elizabeth leaving Westminster Abbey
That private service, which is due to start at 7.30pm, is believed to be taking place at the moment.
Britain's longest reigning monarch had been carried into the historic church followed by Charles III, her children and grandchildren including Prince Harry and Prince William. St George's was where the Queen had sat alone during the funeral of Prince Philip last year -
