Photos: World leaders mourn at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

LONDON — Britain and the world mentioned a ultimate goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed alongside the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign outlined an age.

In a rustic recognized for pomp and pageantry, the primary state funeral since Winston Churchill’s was stuffed with spectacle: Forward of the service, a bell tolled 96 instances — as soon as a minute for annually of Elizabeth’s life. Then, 142 Royal Navy sailors used ropes to attract the gun carriage carrying her flag-draped coffin to Westminster Abbey earlier than pallbearers bore it contained in the church, the place round 2,000 folks starting from world leaders to well being care employees gathered to mourn her.

The trappings of state and monarchy abounded: The coffin was draped with the Royal Normal and atop it sat the Imperial State Crown, glowing with nearly 3,000 diamonds, and the sovereign’s orb and scepter.

However the private was additionally current: The coffin was adopted into the church by generations of Elizabeth’s descendants, together with King Charles III, inheritor to the throne Prince William and 9-year-old George, who's second in line. On a wreath atop the coffin, a handwritten word learn, “In loving and devoted reminiscence,” and was signed Charles R — for Rex, or king.

The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped within the Royal Normal with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, within the Ceremonial Procession following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, in London on September 19, 2022. (Photograph by Zac Goodwin/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

Individuals watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at The Queen Vic pub in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2022. (Photograph by Stefani Reynolds/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

The Procession following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, aboard the State Hearse, arrives at The Lengthy Stroll in Windsor on September 19, 2022, to make its ultimate journey to Windsor Fortress after the State Funeral Service of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. (Photograph by Aaron Chown/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

King Charles III and members of the Royal household comply with behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped within the Royal Normal with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, as it's carried out of Westminster Abbey after her State Funeral, in London, Monday Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will probably be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died final 12 months. (Danny Lawson/Pool Photograph by way of AP) 

French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and his spouse Brigitte Macron arrive at Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, for the State Funeral Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. (Photograph by Marco Bertorello/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

The royal corgis await the cortege on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, at Windsor Fortress, Monday Sept. 19, 2022. (Peter Nicholls/Pool Photograph by way of AP) 

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into the Westminster Abbey on the day of her state funeral and burial, on September 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photograph by Hannah McKay/Getty Pictures) 

King Charles III and Anne, Princess Royal stroll behind the State Hearse forward of the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Fortress on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Fortress, came about following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A non-public burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel adopted. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Fortress in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photograph by Leon Neal/Getty Pictures) 

Camilla, Queen Consort, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive at Windsor Fortress for The Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Fortress, came about following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A non-public burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel adopted. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Fortress in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photograph by Ryan Pierse/Getty Pictures) 

A lady reacts in Hyde Park whereas watching the State Funeral Service of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II on large screens, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 in London. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will probably be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died final 12 months. (AP Photograph/Lewis Joly) 

Britain’s King Charles III, left, and Camilla, the Queen Consort comply with the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it's carried out of Westminster Abbey throughout her funeral in central London, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will probably be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died final 12 months. (AP Photograph/Frank Augstein, Pool) 

Individuals react because the State Gun Carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II go by throughout the Ceremonial Procession following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, London, Monday Sept. 19, 2022. (Mike Egerton/Pool Photograph by way of AP) 

Buckingham Palace family employees return by the gates of Buckingham Palace after paying their respects throughout the State Funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in London on September 19, 2022. (Photograph by Chip Somodevilla/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

The coffin is positioned close to the altar on the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, in London on September 19, 2022. (Photograph by Gareth Fuller/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

A Bearer Celebration of The Queen’s Firm, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped within the Royal Normal, from the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy into Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, throughout of the State Funeral Service. (Photograph by Danny Lawson/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R) attend the State Funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in London on September 19, 2022. (Photograph by Hannah McKayAFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

(From Left) Britain’s King Charles III, Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Britain’s Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales be a part of the Procession following the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, aboard the State Hearse, within the Quadrangle inside Windsor Fortress on September 19, 2022, forward of the Committal Service for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. (Photograph by Glyn Kirk/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex sits in a automobile as she attends Britain’s Queen Elizabeth state funeral and burial, in London, Britain, September 19, 2022. (Photograph by Marko Djurica/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

The Queen’s funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy travels alongside The Mall with the Gents at Arms on September 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photograph by Chip Somodevilla/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

(L) Princess Haya bint Hussein and company arrive at Windsor Fortress for The Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Fortress, came about following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A non-public burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel adopted. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Fortress in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photograph by Leon Neal/Getty Pictures) 

Princess Charlotte of Wales arrives at Windsor Fortress for The Committal Service For Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Fortress, came about following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A non-public burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel adopted. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Fortress in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photograph by Leon Neal/Getty Pictures) 

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried in The state hearse because it proceeds in direction of St. George’s Chapel on September 19, 2022 in Windsor, England. The committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Fortress, came about following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A non-public burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel adopted. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Fortress in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photograph by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Pictures) 

A member of the Coldstream Guards is seen strolling previous a mattress of flowers throughout the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photograph by Ryan Pierse/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) 

A picture of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is positioned amongst flower tributes as folks collect outdoors the British Consulate in Hong Kong on September 19, 2022, whereas her funeral was happening in London. (Photograph by Peter Parks/AFP by way of Getty Pictures)