Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral in Photos: The Biggest Moments

From the pews of Westminster Abbey, from crowds along the streets of London, from screens across the globe—millions of people watched the funeral proceedings for Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. It was the first time in history that cameras were allowed to record inside the funeral of a British monarch, capturing the impressive formalities and gravity of the day. Kings Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla, and Prince William and other members of the royal family stood alongside dozens of world leaders and representatives from across the more than 50 commonwealth countries to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Here are photographs capturing some of the grandeur of the day’s proceedings, including imagines of King Charles III and other royals, military traditions, political leaders, and the crowds of people gathered to witness it all. You can watch the funeral being live streamed on time.com. Peter Summers—Getty ImagesMembers of the public wait ahead of the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022 in London. Chip Somodevilla—Getty ImagesMourners gathered in Windsor, England, ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s arrival in the city, where she will be interred on Sept 19, 2022. Christophe Ena—Pool/ReutersSoldiers on horseback ride past Buckingham Palace. Emilio Morenatti—Pool/AFP/Getty ImagesKing Charles III follows a gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. Nariman El-Mofty—Pool/APThe coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is loaded onto a gun carriage, which was pulled by royal navy sailors on its journey from from Westminster Hall for the funeral service in Westminster Abbey. Phil Noble—Pool/AFP/Getty Images From left: Prince William, his children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrive for the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. Phil Noble—Pool/AFP/Getty ImagesU.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey in London on Sept. 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. Frank Augstein—Pool/AFP/Getty ImagesThe coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the imperial state crown resting on top is carried by the bearer party into Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Hannah McKay—Pool/ReutersThe coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried out of the Westminster Abbey. Gareth Cattermole—Getty ImagesU.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a reading during The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022 in London. Ben Stansall—Pool/AFP/Getty ImagesMembers of the royal family and guests sing as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the royal standard, lies by the altar during the state funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London. John Sibley—ReutersThe coffin of Queen Elizabeth II makes its way from Westminster Abbey following the funeral service. Oli Scarff—Pool/AFP/Getty ImagesFrom left: Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex; Camilla, Queen Consort; Prince George of Wales; Catherine, Princess of Wales; and Sophie, Countess of Wessex look on Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin leaves Westminster Abbey. Paul Childs—ReutersSpectators seen on the Long Walk with Windsor Castle in the background. John Sibley—ReutersThe coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth makes it way on the procession from Westminster Abbey following the funeral service. Kevin Coombs—ReutersMourners wait following two minutes of silence during the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in London on Sept. 19, 2022.