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Queen Elizabeth Funeral: The Royal family will perform elaborate rituals as they bid goodbye to the longest-reigning monarch. Before the final step, the orb and the sceptre will be taken off the top of the coffin and placed on the altar by the crown jeweller before the last hymn is sung.

With world leaders and dignitaries flying from across the globe, and an expected crowd of over 2 million people, the Queen funeral will, in all likelihood, be

People looking to drive around central, West and South West London were advised to check before they travel, allow extra time and expect long delays throughout today.

The bank holiday has seen a host of businesses lock up for the day, while in London, road closures are in place and some Tube stations are shut due to the largest operation in the Met Polices history.

Many of the household and private estate staff who worked for the Queen will pay their last respects at the service in Windsor.

There were cheers and clapping as Prince William, the Princess of Wales and their children George and Charlotte were swept into Parliament Square.

Queen Letizia of Spain and King Felipe VI, who enjoyed a fond relationship with the late monarch, looked sombre as they arrived arm-in-arm at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest today next to her beloved husband following a day full of historic and personal significance.

Her Majesty returned home to Windsor to be reunited for eternity with her husband, father and mother in the crypt at St Georges Chapel to the sound of a lone piper.

PRINCES Andrew and Harry are wearing morning suits as they follow The Queen's coffin at her State Funeral.The pair had been banned from wearing milita