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Queen Elizabeth farewelled at Westminster; London crowds collect; mendacity in state interval ends; Anthony Albanese meets King Charles


And that’s the finish of our stay protection of the Queen’s state funeral, forward of her personal burial at Windsor Fort on Monday evening, native time.

Tens of thousands of mourners gather at Windsor.

Tens of hundreds of mourners collect at Windsor.Credit score:Getty

The funeral might be described as nothing apart from an entire success, with the proceedings – years within the making – going to plan and not using a hitch.

The Queen’s funeral cortege on the state gun carriage of the Royal Navy travels along the Mall.

The Queen’s funeral cortege on the state gun carriage of the Royal Navy travels alongside the Mall.Credit score:Getty Pictures

Dignitaries from all around the world clamoured for a VIP invite and those that scored one couldn’t have been dissatisfied.

First lady Jill Biden with her husband US President Joe Biden at Westminster Abbey.

First girl Jill Biden together with her husband US President Joe Biden at Westminster Abbey.Credit score:PA

Tens of millions turned out in London, lined the motorways to Windsor and swamped the Lengthy Stroll to Windsor Fort the place Elizabeth II will now relaxation, bringing to a detailed her 70-year-reign and the second Elizabethan period so lauded that not even Australia’s most fervent republicans thought it attainable to open the dialog whereas she breathed.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with his partner Jodie Haydon are pictured behind Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese together with his companion Jodie Haydon are pictured behind Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth.Credit score:Getty

However they could discover that job simply as laborious with King Charles III on the throne.

King Charles III.

King Charles III.Credit score:Getty

The local weather King has already established a connection together with his folks and he was cheered as he adopted his mom’s cortege over the past 10 days of mourning.

Princess of Wales, Charlotte, with her brother, Prince George of Wales, second-in-line to the throne, debuted at their first solemn event at the Queen’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Princess of Wales, Charlotte, together with her brother, Prince George of Wales, second-in-line to the throne, debuted at their first solemn occasion on the Queen’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey.Credit score:Getty

And Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, debuted their youngsters at their first solemn occasion and that too was a hit.

The imperial state crown on top of the coffin.

The imperial state crown on prime of the coffin.Credit score:Getty

The baton has been handed and the Queen bequeaths her inheritor a monarchy in robust form, with the Archbishop of Canterbury lauding her selfless management for instance to all.

A marching band walks past Big Ben following Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.

A marching band walks previous Huge Ben following Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.Credit score:Reuters

Britain’s means to stage such a mammoth funeral occasion and co-ordinate tons of of hundreds of individuals over 4 days in a continous 24-hour queue for the lying-in-state has additionally put the nation again beneath a beneficial highlight.

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, lying at Westminster Abbey.

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped within the Royal Commonplace, mendacity at Westminster Abbey.Credit score:Getty

The gorgeous photographs broadcast from inside Westminster Abbey and St George’s Chapel, the place personal pictures are banned, will enchant thousands and thousands abroad with the nation’s wealthy royal historical past.

King Charles III and members of the royal family follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is carried into St George’s Chapel for her committal service.

King Charles III and members of the royal household comply with the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it’s carried into St George’s Chapel for her committal service.Credit score:AP

As much as 4 billion folks could have watched the funeral. We’ll doubtless get clearer figures in coming days however for now, her nation has given her a farewell becoming of the reign for which they love her so.

The Queen’s two remaining corgis, Sandy and Muick, wait for the coffin to arrive.

The Queen’s two remaining corgis, Sandy and Muick, anticipate the coffin to reach.Credit score:AP

Thanks for becoming a member of us for our rolling protection.

There’s a lot extra so that you can atone for and bask in, because of our splendidly hard-working workforce in London, led by Europe correspondent Rob Harris and writers Tony Wright and Julia Naughton.

You possibly can learn extra right here:

Report: ‘We are going to meet once more’: Tens of millions bid last farewell to Queen they’ll always remember

Evaluation: We will by no means see her like once more: An period of grace, humanity and fortitude

Evaluation: A mom grieved, a Queen farewelled, and a King’s handwritten notice

The main points: The Queen’s funeral: The music, the jewels, the uniforms

Who caught the bus, or not: Biden in ‘the beast’, Albanese and Macron on the bus: who attended the funeral

Report: Australians farewell Queen Elizabeth in Sydney and Melbourne

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