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An expensive tribute. Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral was an event unlike anything the United Kingdom has ever seen — and the cost reflected that fact.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has begun it's final journey to Windsor Castle. The coffin had been Lying-in-State in at Westminster Hall since last Thursday, but was taken in procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey on Monday morning, where Her Majesty's state funeral service took place.Following the funeral, the coffin traveled in procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch, and then to Windsor. Once there, the coffin was placed inside the State Hearse.

A global gathering. Queen Elizabeth II‘s state funeral was attended by leaders alike from around the globe, including President Joe Biden.

Prince Harry and Prince William are once again standing side-by-side to honor their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at her funeral.On Monday, the brothers walked behind their grandmother's coffin as it moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for her state funeral service. Harry wore his morning suit and military medals, while William was in his uniform.  Also in attendance was Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, and William's wife, Kate Middleton, who brought along their two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The 38-year-old Duke of Sussex and the 40-year-old Prince of Wales will walk in formation behind their father, King Charles III, for the processional of the queen's coffin from Westminster Abbey, where her state funeral took place on Monday, to Wellington Arch in London. They are to be joined by William's eldest children who are also participating in the procession to Wellington Arch. From there, the queen's coffin will travel via the State Hearse in procession to St.

Prince Harry and Prince William are once again standing side-by-side to honor their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at her funeral.On Monday, the brothers processed behind their grandmother's coffin as it moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for her state funeral service. Harry wore his mourning suit and military medals, while William was in his uniform.  Also in attendance was Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, and William's wife, Kate Middleton, who brought along their two oldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The 38-year-old Duke of Sussex and the 40-year-old Prince of Wales will be walking in formation behind their father, King Charles III, for the processional of the queen's coffin from Westminster Abbey, where her state funeral took place on Monday, to Wellington Arch in London. They are to be joined by William's eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who are also participating in the procession to Wellington Arch. From there, the queen's coffin will travel via the State Hearse in procession to St.

The world will be watching. Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, in St George’s Chapel during her funeral on Monday, September 19.

Paying tribute. Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, world leaders and diplomatic guests have started to arrive in London — including President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

By one estimate, as many as 4 billion people could be watching as the funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II takes place on Monday, September 19 beginning at 11 a.m. BST (3 a.m. PT). As many as 750,000 people are predicted to travel to London for the state funeral and pay their respects as the queen lies in state, per the UK’s Guardian. Among those waiting in line 12-plus hours to pay their respects was David Beckham. The service at Westminster Abbey is likely to be among the biggest single ceremonial events staged in the U.K. since World War II.

With the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral set to take place on Monday 19th September, many shops across London will be closed for the day, except for one gay sauna.Pleasuredrome, a popular bar spa in London that boasts as the “only gay venue in the UK that never closes” announced that it will not play music and show its regularly scheduled porn in the cinema. Instead, they will be live streaming the funeral in the cinema.“The staff and management of Pleasuredrome Spa join together in expressing their sense of deep sadness and loss at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II,” management wrote on their website.“In accordance with Government guidance and advice, Pleasuredrome Spa will remain open on Monday, 19th September.

Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren paid her a touching tribute on Saturday. Prince Harry and Prince William were decked out in their full military uniforms, at the request of their father, King Charles III, alongside their cousins, standing vigil at their grandmother's coffin in Westminster Hall for 15 minutes of silence.

Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96, and the royal family has now announced that the funeral service will be held Monday, Sept. 19 at 6 a.m.

The late Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrived in London on Tuesday, September 13, five days following her death at age 96.

The late Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrived in London on Tuesday, September 13, five days following her death at age 96.

Julie Andrews and Cheryl added to the outpouring of celebrity tributes to Queen Elizabeth. Actress and singer Julie, 86, hailed the British monarch for her “love, wisdom and grace” in a statement. Julie, who played a royal as the dowager Queen of Genovia in the original ‘The Princess Diaries’, said: “A page in history has turned today.

. Kate Middleton, who is also now the (a title passed down from the new ), was seen driving around during her time of mourning. Much like the rest of the royal family, the new princess was wearing all-black with large, circle sunglasses—probably in an attempt to give her a bit of privacy from the British press during the family's difficult time. The duchess, who did not see the former Queen before her death in Scotland, and instead stayed home with the children she shares with Prince William.

Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death, eldest son King Charles III has officially taken over royal duties as England’s sovereign.

A loss felt across the country. The U.K. is in mourning after the death of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96 — and the whole nation is coming together to pay tribute.

his concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sept. 8, following news of the monarch’s death.The British singer, 28, paid tribute to the Queen by asking his fans to commemorate her.“Please join me in a round of applause for 70 years of service,” Styles told the crowd.“Thank you, Madison Square Garden,” he added after.The “Don’t Worry Darling” star is currently performing his 15-night concert at MSG, which sparked a feather boa shortage in the Big Apple, and will conclude come Sept.

The Bank of England has reassured consumers that current bank notes featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II will continue to be legal tender. However, a further announcement regarding notes, most-likely featuring King Charles III, will be made once the period of mourning has been observed following the Queen's death.

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