Photos of the Queen's funeral show how the world bid farewell to the longest-serving monarch in British history

Samantha GrindellSep 19, 2022, 17:32 IST

The Queen's funeral was on September 19, 2022.WPA Pool / Pool / LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / Contributor / Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth's funeral was held on Monday at Westminster Abbey in London.
Around 2,000 people attended the historic event, including the royal family and world leaders.

Mourners lined the streets of London to watch the Queen's casket travel from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.

Mourners gather to watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession on September 19, 2022.Dan Kitwood / Staff / Getty Images

Thousands stood on the sides of the road after waiting for hours for the Queen's funeral.

Queen Elizabeth was the longest reigning monarch in British history, serving over 70 years. She was 96 at the time of her death.

Thousands stood on the sides of the road after waiting for hours for the Queen's funeral.

Queen Elizabeth was the longest reigning monarch in British history, serving over 70 years. She was 96 at the time of her death.

Some wore elaborate outfits to honor Queen Elizabeth.

Two of the Queen's mourners wore costumes in her honor.LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / Contributor / Getty Images

A photographer snapped a shot of two mourners wearing bedazzled outfits that seem to be made specifically to honor the Queen.

Many mourners stood near Westminster Abbey.

People queue to see Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state in Westminster Hall, London.Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

People stood for hours just to try to get a glimpse of the Queen's casket ahead of her funeral.

Some mourners carried signs made for her Majesty.

A mourner at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.LOUISA GOULIAMAKI / Contributor / Getty Images

Another mourner stood on the edge of the procession holding a photo of the Queen grinning.

She wrote "RIP my Queen" above the picture.

Others created art to express their grief.

Some mourners brought handmade art to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.Joe Maher / Stringer / Getty Images

One mourner left a painting of Paddington Bear with the caption "R.I.P. your Majesty" at Westminster Abbey on the day of the Queen's funeral.

The Queen filmed a skit with the beloved bear to mark her Platinum Jubilee before her death.

One mourner left a painting of Paddington Bear with the caption R.I.P. your Majesty at Westminster Abbey on the day of the Queen's funeral.

The Queen filmed a skit with the beloved bear to mark her Platinum Jubilee before her death.

World leaders gathered at the funeral.

President Joe Biden's motorcade approaches Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.WPA Pool / Pool / Getty Images

In this photo, President Joe Biden's motorcade makes its way to the funeral. He is just one of many world leaders to gather in the Queen's honor.

Members of the royal family processed behind the Queen's casket as it made its way into Westminster Abbey.

Prince William and Prince Harry process behind Queen Elizabeth II's casket.WPA Pool / Pool / Getty Images

Prince William and Prince Harry looked solemn as they walked behind their grandmother.

Princess Anne and King Charles III saluted their mother as she was carried into the abbey.

Princess Anne and King Charles III at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.Chris Jackson / Staff / Getty Images

The Queen's two eldest children both spent over 70 years at their mother's side.

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew stood at attention as the rest of the royal family saluted the Queen.

The royal family salutes the Queen's casket at her funeral at Westminster Abbey.WPA Pool / Pool / Getty Images

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are not working royals, so they were not permitted to wear their military attire to the funeral.

Attendees of the Queen's funeral rose to their feet as her casket was carried into Westminster Abbey.

Queen Elizabeth II's casket is carried into her funeral at Westminster Abbey.Gareth Cattermole / Staff / Getty Images

2,000 people attended the funeral.

Crowds gathered in Her Majesty's honor throughout the UK.

People gather on the long walk outside of Windsor Castle during Queen Elizabeth's funeral.Richard Heathcote / Staff / Getty Images

For instance, thousands watched the funeral outside of Windsor Castle on big screens.

I queued for 10 hours to see the Queen lying-in-state. It was cold, boring, and exhausting, but a deeply moving reminder of the power of the monarchy.

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