Nine touching moments from the Queen's funeral - including moving tributes and corgi's goodbyes
20.09.2022 - 13:01
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
The Queen has finally been laid to rest after an emotional funeral procession, which saw thousands of mourners pay their final respects.
It was a sombre event filled with poignant moments as a nation came together to bid a final goodbye to the UK's longest serving ruler.
Following a 70 year reign and historic legacy, the late monarch's coffin was laid into the Royal Vault on Monday. A heartbreaking moment, this signalled the last time the public would see Her Majesty and brought an end to a memorable day.
Around 2,000 mourners - which included world dignitaries, royal staff and NHS workers - arrived to Westminster Abbey for the state funeral.
The Queen's coffin was then marched by gun carriage from Westminster and past Buckingham Palace before departing London on her last journey.
A tearful King Charles, still publicly grieving the loss of his beloved mother, as well as other royals including young Prince George and Princess Charlotte, then paid their respects in a smaller ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
The monarch's coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault and away from the public's gaze for the final time before a private burial ceremony takes place later this evening.
As cries of God Save The King echoed around the Chapel, it was a solemn reminder of what the nation has lost while also looking ahead to the future and the reign of Charles who struggled to keep his tears at bay.
When Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne at the age of 25, she made a promise: regardless of whether her life was long or short, it would be devoted to our service.
Her life was undoubtedly one of unwavering devotion - and thousands turned out today to say their thanks for a promise well kept.
Here are nine emotional moments