The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is held at London’s historic Westminster Abbey. Her body has been lying in state since Wednesday at Westminster Hall, where thousands of mourners have filed past her coffin to pay their respects. Heads of state and dignitaries from around the world attend Elizabeth’s funeral which is certain to be full of British pomp and circumstance. The queen will be buried privately later at St. George's Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle, next to her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, her parents and her sister.
In Photos: Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
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The funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in central London, Sept. 19, 2022.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, is placed in Westminster Abbey in central London, for the funeral service, Sept. 19, 2022.
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The coffin is placed near the altar at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth, held at Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022.
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King Charles, the Queen Consort and senior royal family members are seen in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth during her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey in London, Sept. 19, 2022.
