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Queen’s Coffin is heading to Windsor Castle

Queen’s Coffin is heading to Windsor Castle

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The Queen’s coffin is making its final journey to Windsor Castle, following the historic funeral service at Westminster Abbey.

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pulled past Horse Guards Avenue following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (David Davies/Pool Photo via AP)

A procession, including senior royals, made its way from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch, at London’s Hyde Park Corner, as crowds lined the streets.

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pulled on a gun carriage down the Mall after her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II has competed a procession at walking pace through central London and is bound in a hearse for her final resting place at Windsor Castle.

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pulled on a gun carriage down the Mall after her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

After being pulled more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) from Westminster Abbey on a gun carriage by 142 Royal Navy sailors, the coffin was transferred to a hearse at Wellington Arch, near Buckingham Palace.

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pulled past Horse Guards Avenue following her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (David Davies/Pool Photo via AP)

Dozens of Buckingham Place staff stood in a neat line in the palace courtyard, and many bowed or curtseyed as the procession passed by.

Spain King Felipe and Queen Letizia leave Westminster Abbey after the funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II, in central London, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, Pool)

The monarch’s coffin will go by car the 20 miles (32 kilometers) to Windsor Castle, where she will be interred later Monday alongside her husband Prince Philip, who died last year.

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service at Westminster Abbey in central London Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Scott Garfitt, Pool)

Dense crowds packed the route through the heart of ceremonial London – and thousands more people are lining the more workaday suburban roads the hearse will take on its journey to Windsor.

The Queen's coffin is carried through Wellington Arch
Wellington Arch
King Charles III and Anne, Princess Royal follow behind The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy as it leaves Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy departs Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London
Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, take part in the Procession following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 19, 2022, to make its final journey to Windsor Castle after the State Funeral Service of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
Anne, Princess Royal follows behind The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy on September 19, 2022 in London
Britain's Prince George and Princess Charlotte sit in a car on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, at Westminster Abbey, in London, Britain, September 19, 2022

The Royal Family were seated at the front of the abbey for the Queen’s funeral service, which was attended by about 2,000 guests.

(front row) King Charles III, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Countess of Wessex, (second row) the Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex, Princess Beatrice, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, and (third row) Samuel Chatto, Arthur Chatto, Lady Sarah Chatto, Daniel Chatto and the Duchess of Gloucester in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during her State Funeral at the Abbey in London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022
The Prince of Wales, Prince George, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during her State Funeral at the Abbey in London.
A Bearer Party of The Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, into Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, ahead of the State Funeral Service. - Leaders from around the world will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Foreign royals and dignitaries attending the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London
King Charles looks at the Queen's coffin during her funeral at Westminster Abbey

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby delivered the sermon.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby gives a reading at the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022

Some of the royals have dressed in ceremonial uniforms, while others are wearing black mourning clothes.

Britain's King Charles III, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex arrive at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, arrives at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London
Catherine Middleton
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Camilla, Queen Consort, Princess Charlotte of Wales and Sophie, Countess of Wessex watch on as The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy as it departs Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London

French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden were among the world leaders who attended the funeral.

Brigitte Macron and President of France, Emmanuel Macron arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September 2022 in London
US President Joe Biden (centre) and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attending the Queen’s State Funeral-London

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss gave a reading at the service, where former prime ministers were seated together.

Liz Truss
Former UK Prime Ministers seated together for the Queen's State Funeral
The mass pipes and drums parade during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, in London, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. ( James Manning/Pool Photo via AP)
Mourners take photos as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service at Westminster Abbey, Monday Sept. 19, 2022.The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung,Pool)

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