Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: Coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace from Edinburgh

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrived in London on September 13 evening for a final night at Buckingham Palace before its journey to Westminster Hall on September 14 ahead of the state funeral on September 19.

Pallbearers from the Queen's Colour Squadron (63 Squadron RAF Regiment) place the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in the royal hearse, having removed it from the C-17 at the Royal Air Force Northolt airbase. Credit: Reuters Photo

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II carried in the royal hearse is seen leaving RAF Northolt in London, before being taken to Buckingham Palace. Credit: Reuters Photo

Crowds of Londoners lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the royal hearse as it was driven from the Royal Air Force base in the city’s west to the queen’s official residence. Credit: Reuters Photo

Since early Tuesday, people had flocked to the Mall, the road leading to the front of Buckingham Palace, and by the evening, thousands were lining the streets of the route from the air force base, wearing rain jackets or holding umbrellas as the royal hearse drove by. Credit: Reuters Photo

Many held their phones in the air to capture a photo of the coffin, still draped in the royal standard of Scotland, in the illuminated hearse. Credit: Reuters Photo

A local holding a Union Jack flag and stands on a corner of Marble Arch as he waits to see the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in the royal hearse driving towards Buckingham Palace, in London. Credit: AFP Photo

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Buckingham Palace in London. Credit: AFP Photo

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was finally taken into Buckingham Palace, where it will remain overnight in the Bow Room. Credit: Reuters Photo