METROGRAB Queen Elizabeth's State Funeral
The Queen is carried into Westminster Abbey by the royal pallbearers (Picture: BBC)

The historic day is the finale of the national mourning period, and the climax of the biggest security operation the UK has ever seen, surpassing the Platinum Jubilee and 2012 London Olympics.

After the service, the royal family will walk behind the Queen’s coffin as it is carried by the military bearer party to Wellington Arch.

King Charles and the Queen Consort will walk immediately behind the coffin, followed by Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

George and Charlotte will walk with their parents side-by-side in formation, followed by Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and other royal family members.

The hearse will then travel to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle via the Long Walk, after which a televised committal service will take place in St George’s Chapel at 4pm.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: The 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 on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
The Imperial State Crown rests atop the Queen’s coffin (Picture: Getty)
Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain's Prince Harry (C), Duke of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. - Leaders from around the world will attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The country's longest-serving monarch, who died aged 96 after 70 years on the throne, will be honoured with a state funeral on Monday morning at Westminster Abbey. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)
Prince Harry bows his head as he arrives for the funeral beside his brother William (Picture: AFP)
Kate, Princess of Wales, Price George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in London Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (Gareth Cattermole/Pool Photo via AP)
Princess Charlotte and Prince George walk into Westminster Abbey with their mother Kate,
the Princess of Wales (Picture: AP)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Princess Charlotte of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Princess Charlotte walks into Westminster Abbey for the service (Picture: Getty)
METROGRAB Queen Elizabeth's State Funeral
Prince Harry was among the royals who walked behind the Queen’s coffin as it was taken to Westminster Abbey (Picture: BBC)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: King Charles III is seen on The Mall ahead of The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images)
King Charles is driven to Westminster Abbey for his mother’s funeral (Picture: Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson arrive for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson arrive for the state funeral (Picture: WireImage)
US President Joe Biden (centre) and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story FUNERAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden take their place in Westminster Abbey (Picture: PA)
Guests arrive at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story FUNERAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
Westminster Abbey is full up with officials, dignitaries, royals and world leaders (Picture: PA)
Lady Susan Hussey (right), the Queen's lady-in-waiting, arrives for during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story FUNERAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story FUNERAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
The Queen’s loyal lady-in-waiting, Lady Susan Hussey, arrives for the state funeral (Picture: PA)
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French President Emanuel Macron arrives at Westminster Abbey with his wife Brigitte (Picture: PA)

The Dean of Windsor will conduct the service, with prayers said by the Rector of Sandringham, the Minister of Crathie Kirk and the Chaplain of Windsor Great Park.

The chapel’s choir will sing and after the penultimate hymn, the imperial state crown, the orb and the sceptre will be moved from the Queen’s coffin to the altar.

After the final hymn, the King will place the Queen’s Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier Guards on the coffin, while the Lord Chamberlain breaks his Wand of Office and places it on the coffin.

The Dean of Windsor will say a psalm and the Commendation while the Queen’s coffin is lowered into the royal vault.

After this, the Sovereign’s Piper will play a lament and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will pronounce the blessing, before the congregation sings the national anthem.

The crowd near Horse Guards in London ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story FUNERAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire
Crowds gather to watch the procession of the Queen’s coffin after the funeral near Horse Guards Parade (Picture: PA)
Police officers stand guard along the Mall in London on September 19, 2022, ahead of the State Funeral Service of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. - Leaders from around the world attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The country's longest-serving monarch, who died aged 96 after 70 years on the throne, was honoured with a state funeral on Monday morning at Westminster Abbey. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)
Police officers stand guard along the Mall in London (Picture: AFP)
Members of the public in The Mall, central London ahead of Queen Elizabeth II state funeral on Monday. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story FUNERAL Queen. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire
Royal mourners get ready for the procession along The Mall (Picture: PA)

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