THE Queen was buried alongside her beloved husband Prince Philip tonight as the royals came together for a private service. Her Majesty was laid to rest beside the Duke of Edinburgh at the King Geo…
Outside, thousands of mourners waited at Westminster to be a part of the historical event that saw King Charles holding back tears.after being pulled by some 98 sailors while another 40 followed behind.was then carried to Wellington Arch from the church via a procession of seven groups, each with a military band, travelling via Parliament Square, Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade, The Mall, past Buckingham Palace and Constitution Hill to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner.
One thousand armed forces from the UK and Commonwealth lined the mile-long route, British Legion standard bearers flanked the Cenotaph and King’s Life Guards turned out on Horse Guards Parade. Once the Royal Family arrived at Wellington Arch, the bearer party lifted the Queen’s coffin from the State Gun Carriage into the glass-backed State Hearse, which Her Majesty helped design.was seen wiping her eyes and being comforted by her mum the Princess of Wales after saying goodbye to her beloved great-grandmother.
She had remained composed throughout the ceremony in Westminster Hall, and was only seen crying when Her Majesty's coffin wasBands of the Scots and Grenadier Guards played a medley of the Queen’s favourites, including Jerusalem and I Vow To Thee My Country.The King, the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with other Royal Family members, also made their way to Windsor car, travelling along the M4.
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