Queen Elizabeth II funeral: the nation bids final farewell 

Queen Elizabeth II was buried today in the King George VI Memorial Chapel in St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, alongside her late husband, Prince Philip. 

The day started with a solemn precession featuring members of the armed forces and their bands, during which the queen’s coffin was taken to Wellington Arch. Her coffin was moved on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy, drawn by 142 sailors. 

How incredible have these men been all day carrying and caring for Her Majesty, Thank you for keeping her safe. You are all incredibe, the country is so proud of you...at ease lads #queensfuneral #Queen #QueenElizabethIl #QueenElizabeth pic.twitter.com/6UF3G3SDci

— HRH Prince William, Prince Of Wales ➐ (parody) (@HRH_William_) September 19, 2022

The Queen's family, including King Charles III and his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry followed behind the coffin as it made its way to the funeral. 

While the burial was a small private ceremony, thousands were able to bid their final farewell during her funeral. On Monday, around 2,000 guests gathered in Westminster Abbey for her funeral. 

Four days of the Platinum Jubilee , Commonwealth Games , Queens beautiful funeral everyone coming together, spectacular parades .Nobody does it better than the UK pic.twitter.com/6CYBFq3uAN

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Among the guests were around 100 presidents and heads of state, including U.S. President Joe Biden and his wife, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, and Chinese Vice-President Wang Qishan. 

Several foreign royal families attended the service, including the kings and queens of Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Norway, and The Netherlands. Additionally, the Emperor and Empress of Japan, the King and Queen of Malaysia, and Queen Rania of Jordan were also at the event. 

After the funeral, the Queen’s coffin was taken by gun Carriage to Wellington arch, driving around 28 miles to allow as many as possible to pay their final respects. Hundreds of people lined through the streets of London to watch the procession move down the streets.

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Even the Queen’s famous corgis were also among those paying their respects as the coffin made its way to the queen’s final resting place.  

Once at Windsor Castle, a service of committal was held at St. George’s Chapel, after which, the Queen’s coffin was lowered into the royal vault and her instruments of rule were placed on the altar, according to The Guardian. 

The bearer party perform their final duty as they place The Queen’s coffin in St George’s Chapel. #queensfuneral #QueenElizabethII #QueenElizabeth
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— HRH Prince William, Prince Of Wales ➐ (parody) (@HRH_William_) September 19, 2022