Final picture of the Queen taken just days before her death aged 96

Meghan Markle was seen overcome with emotion as she joined members of the royal family at the State Funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Friday.The Duchess of Sussex was seen wiping a tear from her eye in emotional pictures as the procession left Westminster Abbey for Wellington Arch while members of the royal family watched on.The Queen Consort, the Duchess of Sussex, the Princess of Wales and the Countess of Wessex were seen looking sombre as the King and his siblings marched off. Prince George and Princess Charlotte stood in front of their mother, with George looking directly at the coffin as it passed.

Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her funeral Monday.In a new tweet, shared Sunday, the last official photo of the Head of State was made public. Taken in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the Queen flashed a happy grin, as she posed in a powder blue dress with an accompanying blue broach, for the monument-marking photo. The late monarch, who sported a bold lip for the occasion, accessorized the look with a multi strand pearl necklace and matching pearl earrings.«Ahead of Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral, a new photograph has been released.

Queen Elizabeth II was seen in rare photos from Balmoral Castle, ahead of her death. In pictures taken on the property, the monarch smiles as she sits in a chair wearing sunglasses. The royal was dressed in a green coat and a plaid skirt.

The King and Queen Consort are visiting Wales today, as the late Queen's lying in state continues at Westminster Hall. King Charles III has begun his first visit to Wales as monarch and will start his tour by attending a service of prayer and reflection for the life of the Queen at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff. Charles arrived by helicopter with the Queen Consort and travelled by state limousine in bright sunshine to the service, which is also being attended by Prime Minister Liz Truss and leading figures from Wales.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has opened up about how the late Queen Elizabeth II had been "absolutely on it" in their final meeting just two days before her death. The MP said she remained "actively focused" on both world and UK politics when he formally tendered his resignation as Prime Minister to her on Tuesday 6 September. Boris had his final audience with the Queen in Balmoral Castle in Scotland last week, before the late monarch then met with his successor and the UK's new Prime Minister, Liz Truss.The Conservative backbencher, who was the 14th Prime Minister of the Queen's 70-year reign, said he was moved by her "sense of duty" during their meeting.

Leaders and monarchs from across the globe have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death yesterday afternoon. Political leaders, kings and queens, as well as religious leaders have all shared heartfelt condolences on this day of mourning.

The Queen was described as “very happy” earlier this week when she met with new Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral according to the photographer who has shared the story of the last picture of the late monarch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on Thursday at her Scottish home of Balmoral but she was said to have been in good spirits just two days earlier when she greeted the new Prime Minister.

Kanye West is "releasing all grudges" following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The rapper has been using his Instagram account on and off throughout the year to start or escalate feuds with fellow celebrities such as his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, her now ex-boyfriend Pete Davidson, her mother Kris Jenner, rapper Kid Cudi and executives at Adidas. However, on Thursday, he declared he was letting all of his grudges go following the death of the British monarch, who passed away aged 96 at her Balmoral estate in Scotland.

King Charles has admitted to Liz Truss, the UK’s new Prime Minister, that the death of his mother was “the moment I have been dreading”. The monarch made the emotional confession during his first meeting with the PM, as he returned to Buckingham Palace from Balmoral on Friday, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

returned to London from Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Friday after his mother Queen Elizabeth on Thursday, September 8.The royals' return to Buckingham Palace marks the couple's first time in the country's capital in their new roles as monarch and royal consort. The pair landed at RAF Northolt in West London around 1:35 in the afternoon on Friday where they were greeted by over 100 people gathered to watch the new king's arrival, per .

The Queen will be commemorated by pomp and ceremony as the nation begins a period of mourning to mark the death of its former monarch. Gun salutes will ring out in the capital and bells will toll across the country, with churches, chapels and cathedrals encouraged by the Church of England to open for prayers or a special service for mourners.The Queen’s son and successor King Charles III spoke of his grief soon after Buckingham Palace announced the death of the 96 year old monarch, who died “peacefully” on Thursday 8 September afternoon at Balmoral.

West Dunbartonshire Council’s Provost Douglas McAllister paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96.

The Queen has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace confirmed last night.

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. The British monarch passed away at her Balmoral residence in Scotland with her family by her side on Thursday afternoon. "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

On the afternoon of Thursday 8 September, Buckingham Palace announced the sad news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's passing. But hours before her death, the Royal Family were informed of her "hours to live" condition, with many members rushing to get to her bedside.

Queen Elizabeth II made history on Tuesday, when she both accepted the resignation of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and appointed new Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Truss is England's third female prime minister and the 15th prime minister to serve during the queen's 70-year reign. Breaking tradition, the 96-year-old reigning monarch chose to relocate the symbolic events due to her ongoing health and mobility issues.

Queen Elizabeth made her last royal engagement just days before her sudden death.

Britain will enter a 10 day period of national mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The period of mourning will begin tomorrow (Friday) and end when her funeral is held, The Mirror reports.