Unseen Images of the Queen’s Funeral
1. Brothers unite in grief
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There may have been ups and downs in their relationship over the last few years, but here we see William and Harry reunite to grieve their grandmother. Despite everything that has happened, they will always be bonded by their family and support each other.
2. The new Queen Consort
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Now Charles has become the new King, that makes his wife Camilla the Queen Consort of the United Kingdom. Here we see her arriving by car to the funeral ceremony with wearing all black in mourning of the late Queen, with a netted veil across her face in royal tradition.
3. Kate with a tear in her eye
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This image of Kate Middleton makes us emotional just looking at it. Although she seems composed on the day of the Queen’s funeral, you can see the grief behind her eyes as she holds back her tears. It really was an emotional day for the royal family.
4. The new King and his sister mourn
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Here we see a striking image of the new King of the United Kingdom and his sister, Princess Anne, as they stand together in union on the day of their mothers funeral. Anne looks solemnly over at her brother with concern, as Charles holds down his head in mourning.
5. The royal coffin
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This is one of the most emotional images from the funeral, where we can see the Queen’s coffin being escorted to Westminster Abbey. Members of the Royal Navy fulfil their duty and march hand in hand through the streets of London, paying homage to the late monarch.
6. The committal ceremony
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This image was taken at the committal ceremony which took place after the state funeral at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in the afternoon. The grounds are lined by guardsmen in red tunics as they pay their respects to their Queen before her burial.
7. The Queen's corgis
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Two very important members of the royal family were also present at the Queen’s funeral, her two corgis Muick and Sandy. These adorable pair have kept the Queen company over the years, especially since her dear husband Prince Philip passed away last year.
8. People climb high to catch a glimpse
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On the day of the Queen’s funeral the streets of London were lined with members of the public desperate to get a glimpse of the historical event and paying their respects to the late monarch. Here we see people climbing up on walls just to get a better view.
9. David Cameron followed by Theresa May
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There were plenty of famous faces spotted at the Queen’s funeral, but here we have an ironic image of David Cameron walking into Westminster Abbey followed by Theresa May. They both served the Queen as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during her reign.
10. Army veterans waiting patiently
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This heart-warming image shows two army war veterans sat patiently on a wall in central London, waiting to catch a glimpse of the Queen’s funeral. They are both dressed smartly with their badges on show, paying respect to the Queen they served back in the day.
11. Tributes to the late Queen
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Here we see the beautiful floral tributes laid out for the late Queen, a sign of the love and respect the British public had for their monarch. We will never see 70 years of royal commitment and service again in our lifetimes, she truly was an inspiration.
12. Harry with grief in his eyes
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She may have been the Queen of the United Kingdom, but to Harry she was his grandmother. Here we can see the sadness and grief in his eyes and they lay her to rest, a day he will never forget. He may have left his royal duties and moved overseas, but their bond was never broken.
13. People watching online as they wait
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This image shows the dedicated British public who waited for hours on the streets of London to be part of such a momentous occasion in British history. They all gather round someones phone to watch the ceremony, before waiting to see the coffin being brought out.
14. The American President walking in
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Here we see the President of the United States, Joe Biden, being escorted into Westminster Abbey as he attends to Queen’s funeral. He is accompanied by his wife, Doctor Jill Biden, as they make they way alongside other world leaders at this historical event.
15. Princess Charlotte shaking hands
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The two people who caught the most attention at the Queen’s funeral were her two great-grandchildren, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Here we can see them smartly dressed shaking hands with members of the clergy, accompanied by their mother Kate.
16. The coffin leaving Westminster Abbey
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This was the emotional moment the Queen’s coffin left Westminster Abbey after the funeral ceremony, closely protected by serving officers and guardsmen. The streets are lined with members of the public who are there to pay their respects to the late Queen.
17. A little girl watches from her window
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This capturing image shows a young girl looking out of the window of her home in Westminster as the funeral procession embarks through the streets of London. Her face is in awe of the event, not knowing what a significant historical moment she is witnessing.
18. The new Prime Minister taking the stand
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Liz Truss was only appointed as Prime Minster one day before the Queen sadly passed away, but despite this short time in office she was given the honour to read at her funeral. I don’t think many other Prime Ministers have experienced such a turn of events.
19. Meghan Markle arriving at the ceremony
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Despite the controversy Meghan Markle has caused since joining the royal family, she is ultimately the wife of the Queen’s beloved grandson and so her presence was a sign of respect to the late monarch. She looked exceptional on the day, wearing all black as a sign of mourning.
20. The Metropolitan Police paying their respects
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This was the emotional moment members of the Metropolitan Police marched through the streets on London on the day of the Queen’s funeral. Thousands of police officers were deployed in the capital for the biggest ever police operation the country has ever seen.
21. The crowds desperate for a photo
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It was truly amazing to see so many members of the British public in attendance the Queen’s funeral. They queued for hours and braced the crowds just to catch a glimpse of the coffin as it was escorted through the streets, desperate to capture a photograph of the iconic moment.
22. The procession into the chapel
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This striking image shows the Queen’s coffin being carried through St. Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle, followed by members of the royal family. The pews are lined with members of the choir all wearing white robes, with small lampshades lighting up the chapel.
23. Sergeant Bugler Andrew Carlisle
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People weren’t just remembering the Queen on her funeral in London, this is Sergeant Bugler Andrew Carlisle with the Hillsborough Fort Guard during a remembrance service for the Queen at Hillsborough Fort on Monday. He was a former solder in the Royal Irish Regiment Home Service.
24. A soldier standing for duty
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This image of a soldier carrying out his final duty in service of the Queen is an emotional moment for all. It was truly over-whelming to see the amount of people taking part in the day which made it such a momentous occasion we will never forget.
25. Sophie and Meghan making their way in
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Here we can see Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Forfar, alongside Meghan Markle as they walk in to Westminster Abbey to pay their respects to the Queen at her funeral. Sophie is married to Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, the youngest son of the late Queen.
26. A woman crying as she watches the procession
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This image captures the emotion of the British public as they were bystanders on the day of the Queen’s funeral. After serving her country for 70 years, being the longest reigning monarch in British history, the people have grown to love and care for her.
27. A walking Union Jack
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Although the Queen’s funeral was a day of mourning for the beloved monarch, it was also a chance for the British people to come together and celebrate her life. This man is dressed head to toe in Union Jacks, paying homage to the late Queen of the United Kingdom.
28. Prince William and Prince George sitting side by side
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Here we see a heart-warming image of Prince William sitting next to his eldest son, Prince George. This can’t have been an easy day for any of the Queen’s family, especially for the young children. But at least Prince George had his father next to him for support.
29. A window tribute to the Queen
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How beautiful is this window tribute to the Queen spotted outside a house in Windsor? The image captured at the most perfect time as soldiers marched through the streets on the day of the funeral, leading to St. Georges chapel at Windsor Castle where the committal ceremony took place.
30. A gift of thanks
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Everything down to the snacks people brought to get through the day paid tribute to the Queen. Everyone wanted to show their respect and pay thanks to the late monarch who served the British people for a lifetime. She really was an inspirational figure.