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Royal Navy sailors take the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy to Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal Navy sailors take the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy to Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, who died aged 96 after 70 years on the throne, was honored with a state funeral on Monday morning at Westminster Abbey.

Leaders from around the world attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

We take a look at the funeral in these pictures.

The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy travels along The Mall on Monday.
The Queen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy travels along The Mall on Monday.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey.
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey.
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Leaders from around the world will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Leaders from around the world will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images
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.
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.
Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images
Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales (C) and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales arrive at Westminster Abbey.
Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales (C) and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales arrive at Westminster Abbey.
Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre is taken into Westminster Abbey.
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre is taken into Westminster Abbey.
Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain's Prince Harry (C), Duke of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey.
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain's Prince Harry (C), Duke of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey.
Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images
Camilla, the Queen Consort, sits in a car before attending the State Funeral Service of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
Camilla, the Queen Consort, sits in a car before attending the State Funeral Service of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
David Cliff/AFP/Getty Images
Members of the Royal family and guests sing as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, lies by the altar.
Members of the Royal family and guests sing as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, lies by the altar.
Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L), Britain's Prince George of Wales (C) and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L), Britain's Prince George of Wales (C) and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images
Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort (R), Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales (2nd L), Britain's Prince George of Wales (L) and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales (2nd R) travel down The Mall in London.
Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort (R), Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales (2nd L), Britain's Prince George of Wales (L) and Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales (2nd R) travel down The Mall in London.
Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
A guardsman takes his position ahead of the Queen Elizabeth II funeral.
A guardsman takes his position ahead of the Queen Elizabeth II funeral.
Vadim Ghirda/AP
Employees from Buckingham Palace line the procession route during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, in London on Monday.
Employees from Buckingham Palace line the procession route during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, in London on Monday.
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey in London.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey in London.
James Manning/POOL/AFP/Getty Images
Spain's former King Juan Carlos I (C, 2ndR) and his wife Sofia arrive with Netherlands' Princess Beatrix (2ndL) at Westminster Abbey in London.
Spain's former King Juan Carlos I (C, 2ndR) and his wife Sofia arrive with Netherlands' Princess Beatrix (2ndL) at Westminster Abbey in London.
Marco Bertorello/AFP/Getty Images
A Pearly King and Queen line the Procession Route in London.
A Pearly King and Queen line the Procession Route in London.
Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP/Getty Images
Well-wishers gather in Hyde Park where the State Funeral Service of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will be shown on a large screen in London.
Well-wishers gather in Hyde Park where the State Funeral Service of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will be shown on a large screen in London.
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A well-wisher waits in Hyde Park where the State Funeral Service of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will be shown on a large screen in London.
A well-wisher waits in Hyde Park where the State Funeral Service of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will be shown on a large screen in London.
Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images
Crowds of people gather to watch the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on a screen in the grounds of Belfast city hall on Monday.
Crowds of people gather to watch the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on a screen in the grounds of Belfast city hall on Monday.
Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May with her husband Philip May and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson with his wife Carrie Johnson and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown with his wife Sarah Jane Brown depart Westminster Abbey after the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May with her husband Philip May and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson with his wife Carrie Johnson and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Gordon Brown with his wife Sarah Jane Brown depart Westminster Abbey after the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.
Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives to take her seat at Westminster Abbey.
British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives to take her seat at Westminster Abbey.
Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images
The country's longest-serving monarch aged 96 after 70 years on the throne.
The country's longest-serving monarch aged 96 after 70 years on the throne.
Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, lies inside Westminster Abbey.
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, lies inside Westminster Abbey.
Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

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