Here Are the Moving Images From the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

by Allyson Payer

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Queen Elizabeth II in 2019

Queen Elizabeth II is being laid to rest today as the world watches on, and the moving images from the day are likely to be ingrained in our memories for years to come. It was a somber occasion but also a celebration of the beloved queen's life and legacy. Queen Elizabeth II served 70 years on the throne, so for many of us, she's the only head of the British monarchy we've known. Needless to say, today, September 19, 2022, will go down in history as one of the United Kingdom's most significant days.

This morning's state funeral service began with a procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, where the queen was also married and coronated. The procession will continue to Windsor Castle, where the queen will be laid to rest at St. George's Chapel alongside her late husband, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

The state funeral was attended by the royal family, numerous world leaders (including President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden), and royalty from around the world. But of course, many eyes were on King Charles III, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle.

Below, we've gathered some of the most important and moving images from the day.

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Mourners gather for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.

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The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II's father, King George VI, in 1952

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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession

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Prince William and Prince Harry observe the queen's funeral procession.

The royal family at Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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Camilla, the queen consort; Meghan Markle; Countess Sophie; Kate Middleton and two of her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, walk outside of Westminster Abbey.

King Charles III and Princess Anne at Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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King Charles III and Princess Anne

The royal family at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth's funearl

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Members of the royal family enter Westminster Abbey.

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Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle attend the queen's funeral service.

Joe Biden and Jill Biden at Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey.

Countess Sophie and Meghan Markle at Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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Countess Sophie and Meghan Markle walk outside of Westminster Abbey.

Prince William and Prince Charles during the Queen's funeral procession

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Prince William and Prince Harry walk in the queen's funeral procession.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla at Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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King Charles and Camilla walk in the queen's funeral procession outside of Westminster Abbey.

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Queen Elizabeth II's coffin

Kate, Meghan, George, and Charlotte at Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte stand with with Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, who are both wearing jewelry that's believed to have been gifted or loaned to them by the queen.

Princess Charlotte at Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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Princess Charlotte wears a horseshoe brooch that's believed to be a gift from Queen Elizabeth II.

Camilla, Meghan Markle, and Prince George in car after the Queen's funearl

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Camilla, Kate Middleton, and George sit together during the queen's funeral procession.

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