UK Highlights: Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lowered into Royal Vault

"In loving and devoted memory, Charles R." This handwritten card from King Charles III placed among the colourful flowers lying over rich green foliage gave personal touch to BritishQueenElizabethII's coffin during the late monarch's final journey on Monday.

. QueenElizabethII's coffin was on Monday lowered into the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, bringing to an end public mourning for Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

The "second Elizabethan age" was symbolically brought to a close when the highest-ranking official in the royal household, Lord Chamberlain Andrew Parker, broke his wand of office and the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre were placed on the high altar.

. Tens of thousands of people gathered Monday in Hyde Park to watchQueenElizabethII’sfuneral, video of which was displayed on large screens. They sat on camping chairs, blankets, ladders and stools, brought their own breakfast or bought sausage and fish and chips from the several food trucks installed for the occasion.

The initial festival-like atmosphere became somber when the service at Westminster Abbey started, with the huge crowd watching in silence. They also recited the prayers along with the congregation.

. QueenElizabethII's coffin arrived past hushed crowds at Windsor Castle on Monday, for a final committal service at St George's Chapel before burial.

The royal hearse, covered in flowers from well-wishers on the journey from London, swept sedately up the Long Walk avenue in a military procession, to tolling bells and ceremonial gunfire.

. The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin ofQueenElizabethII, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, in the Ceremonial Procession following her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, in London.

. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrives in Windsor.

. A candles burns in front of a portrait ofQueenElizabethII, installed at the chapel of the Petrikirche, Lutheran Church of Saint Peter in Saint Petersburg.

. TheQueen's funeral cortege borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy travels along The Mall and around theQueenVictoria Memorial.

. Tens of thousands of people watched quietly asQueenElizabethII’scoffin began its grand procession through the streets of London on Monday, flanked by honor guards and accompanied by King Charles III and other members of the royal family, following a solemn funeral service at Westminster Abbey.

. A hearse carryingQueenElizabethII's coffin sets off from London's Wellington Arch on its way to Windsor Castle, reports AP.

. QueenElizabethIIwas married and crowned in Westminster Abbey. In death, she entered and departed the thousand-year-old church to the same words of prayer: "May God grant to the living, grace; to the departed, rest."

The words are engraved on a stone slab next to the Great West Door through whichElizabeth's coffin was borne for Monday's Anglican funeral service, attended by leaders of all faiths from around the world.

. Tens of thousands of people watched quietly asQueenElizabethII’scoffin began its grand procession through the streets of London on Monday, flanked by honor guards and accompanied by King Charles III and other members of the royal family, following a solemn funeral service at Westminster Abbey.

. Royal Navy Sailors walk ahead and behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, as it travels on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch in London.

. A Bearer Party of TheQueen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carry the coffin of Britain'sQueenElizabethIIas they leave Westminster Abbey in London on September 19, 2022, after the State Funeral Service for Britain'sQueenElizabethII.

. Borne on an army-green gun carriage and escorted by pipers from the Scottish and Irish regiments, the coffin ofQueenElizabethIIwas carried into Westminster Abbey on Monday morning for her state funeral.

. QueenElizabethII's coffin is being taken on a gun carriage from Westminster Abbey for a last procession through the heart of London.

The coffin is being transported to Windsor, outside the British capital, where the former monarch will be laid to rest later Monday.

King Charles III and other senior royals are marching behind the coffin to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. Tens of thousands of people are lining the route.

Gun salutes are being fired in nearby Hyde Park, and Big Ben is tolling at one-minute intervals during the procession.

The coffin is to be taken by hearse to Windsor, where thequeenwill be interred alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.

. Queen’s coffin raised on to State Gun Carriage, drawn by 142 members of Navy.

. The Queen’s coffin is raised on to the State Gun Carriage, drawn by 142 members of the Navy.

. Britain said farewell toQueenElizabethIIon Monday at a state funeral attended by world leaders, before a historic last ceremonial journey through the streets of London packed with sorrowful mourners.

. Queen's coffin leaves the Abbey.

. Crowds jam London as Britain say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.

. Borne on an army-green gun carriage and escorted by pipers from the Scottish and Irish regiments, the coffin ofQueenElizabethIIwas carried into Westminster Abbey on Monday morning for her state funeral.

. Mourners at Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral ofQueenElizabethII.

. Two-minute silence observed across the United Kingdom in honor ofQueenElizabethII.

. Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby speaks during the State Funeral ofQueenElizabethII, held at Westminster Abbey, in London on September 19, 2022.

. The coffin is placed near the altar at the State Funeral ofQueenElizabethII.

. Choir sings music composed for Queen's coronation.

. Pipers from the Scots Guards march outside Westminster Abbey in London.

. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on Monday praisedQueenElizabethII's life of duty and service to the UK and Commonwealth at the state funeral for Britain's longest-serving monarch.

"People of loving service are rare in any walk of life. Leaders of loving service are still rarer. But in all cases those who serve will be loved and remembered when those who cling to power and privileges are forgotten," he said in his funeral sermon.

. QueenElizabethIIwill be laid to rest on Monday, after a state funeral attended by leaders from around the world and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London.

. A hymn from the Queen's wedding is sung at the service

. The chimes of the Big Ben fell silent and hymns rang out as the coffin ofQueenElizabethIIwas carried into Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Britain’s longest-serving monarch on Monday.

Her son and heir King Charles III followed the coffin in solemn procession, accompanied by his sons Princes William and Harry and siblings Princess Anne and Princes Andrew and Edward.

. Funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II begins at Westminster Abbey.

. International heads of state and dignitaries seated at the State Funeral ofQueenElizabethII.

. The coffin ofQueenElizabethIIis loaded on to a gun carriage pulled by Royal Navy soldiers to go from Westminster Hall for her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London, Monday Sept. 19, 2022.

. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrives at Westminster Abbey

. The coffin ofQueenElizabethIIis placed on a gun carriage during her funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London Monday Sept. 19, 2022.

. Members of Royal families arrive for the State Funeral ofQueenElizabethIIat Westminster Abbey in central London, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. TheQueen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year.

. President Droupadi Murmu met with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina here on Monday before the commencement of the state funeral ofQueenElizabethII.President Murmu, who is in London on a three-day visit to attend the state funeral ofQueenElizabethIIscheduled at Westminster Abbey on Monday, visited Westminster Hall here on Sunday and offered tributes to the late British monarch on behalf of the Indian government and the people of India.

. King Charles III follows Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as funeral procession leaves for Westminster Abbey

. Canadian Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau joins a growing list of world leaders in attendance for the Queen's state funeral.

. UK PM Liz Truss arrives at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral. (Credit: Reuters Photo)

. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson arrive at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral. (Credit: Reuters Photo)

. Israel President Isaac Herzog and wife Michal Herzog arrive at Westminster Abbey to attend the Queen's state funeral. (Credit: Reuters Photo)

. China's Vice President Wang Qishan arrives at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral. (Credit: Reuters Photo)

. French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte arrive at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. (Credit: Reuters Photo)

. USPresident Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey, on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. (Credit: Reuters Photo)

. Members of the armed forces march through Parliament Square before the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. (Credit: Reuters Photo)

. People gather to watch the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, at Parliament Square in London.The country's longest-serving monarch, who died aged 96 after 70 years on the throne, will be honoured with a state funeral on Monday morning at Westminster Abbey. (Credit: AFP Photo)

. Trains travelling from London to Windsor, where Queen Elizabeth will be buried later on Monday were badly disrupted by technical problems, straining the public transport system as tens of thousands travel around the capital to watch her funeral.

Great Western Railway (GWR) said that all lines between Paddington and key connection point Reading, were blocked, advising passengers to take an alternative route to Windsor, the town that is home to the Windsor Castle royal residence.

Later, the Queen's coffin is due to be driven to Windsor, where she will be buried alongside her late husband Prince Philip in a small chapel in a private ceremony after the funeral. Large crowds are expected throughout the town.

. All the viewing areas from where members of the public can witness the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth have reached capacity, London's governing body said on Monday.

City Hall said on Twitter that new arrivals would no longer be allowed entry. Tens of thousands of people have come to the capital to see the queen's coffin over the past few days, with her funeral due to begin at 11 am local time(1000 GMT).

. Guests and officials begin to take their places prior to the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in central London, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (Credit: AP/PTI Photo)

. The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, is made of English oak, lined with lead and it was built decades ago, according to British media reports on Monday.

The coffin is made of oak from the Royal Family's Sandringham Estate according to royal tradition, Sky News reported.

According to the Telegraph , it was originally built by the specialist firm Henry Smith over three decades ago. The records of the exact date that the casket was made were lost when Henry Smith was taken over by another firm in 2005.

Since its manufacture, it has been in storage under the care of two different firms who have been responsible for royal funerals.

The coffin is two-in-one, with the internal portion lead poured over a simple inner wood coffin. That is then placed inside the outer casket made of English oak.

. Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world. Those are just a few of the staggering array of numbers generated by the death of the 96-year-old monarch after a 70-year-reign.

Here are some figures that have swirled around London and the rest of the United Kingdom in the aftermath of death on September 8 at her summer retreat in Scotland of the only monarch most Britons have ever known.

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