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Monday, September 19, marks the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey. Here is an hour by hour guide of timings for services to be held.

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.

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.

Viewers from around the globe tuned in for the late monarch’s funeral in London.

All the key timings for the Queen’s state funeral and procession at Westminster Abbey on Monday September 19.

Monday, September 19, marks the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey. Here is an hour by hour guide of timings for services to be held.

The service for the late Queen's state funeral has begun after her coffin was carried into Westminster Abbey following a short procession.