In Pictures: A final and poignant day of farewell to the Queen

Thousands lined the route as the late monarch’s coffin was taken by gun carriage and hearse to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Monday 19 September 2022 17:59 BST

The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of the Queen (Ian West/PA) (PA Wire)

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The nation has paid its respects to the Queen, on a solemn day that saw the royal family unite with dignitaries, community figures and the general public at the state funeral at Westminster.

Millions watched as images from the funeral processions were broadcast around the world, before the Queen’s coffin was carried to Windsor for a committal service at St George’s Chapel at her Windsor Castle home.

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In Pictures: A final and poignant day of farewell to the Queen

Thousands lined the route as the late monarch’s coffin was taken by gun carriage and hearse to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

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