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Saying A Heartfelt Goodbye To Her Majesty

ROBET HARDMAN: Beneath the balcony upon which she greeted us at all the happiest moments of her long life, she set out on this saddest of days.

THOUSANDS of people queued for miles and through the night to pay their final respects to the Queen at Westminster Hall.

You know, take the most in from the moment. and it was very sad. we view her like a beacon of hope. so i do believe thati with king charles, it has to be the same. stability has to continue. so we are really indebted to the monarchy. - there was no mistaking the solemnity of this moment — that strong summoning sound of the bass drum, and such powerful, vivid imagery. its made a mark on everyone here that ive spoken to. and yet its clear some people are processing, trying to understand the emot...

Although they are not as ancient as the monarchy itself, the Yeomen of the Guard (above), Royal Company of Archers and Gentlemen at Arms all have illustrious pasts that stretch back centuries.

Princess Elizabeth began her long period of public service during the dark days of World War Two.

At the palace of westminster, it was grenadier guards, who carried her majesty, to a place she came so often for state openings, for queens speeches, as the seal of approval for the laws of the land. and now to lie in rest in this ancient place — such a focus of our national life. the queue was already stretching for many miles. and its getting longer all the time. its hard to imagine the world without her. and i think i found so many people have said, "i didnt know how upset i was going to be...

Twenty-five years after capturing the hearts of the world, when they walked behind their mother's coffin, princes William and Harry again helped lead a most poignant procession.

Service at St George’s Chapel will be full of highly symbolic moments, but more personal than state funeral

The funeral service, which will be attended by 2,000 people including heads of state and foreign royalty, will take place at Westminster Abbey.