A royal family of 2,000 gathered at Westminster Abbey for the Queen’s funeral.

The congregation in London included heads of state, prime ministers and presidents, members of European royal families and key figures in public life.

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The Queen’s coffin, with the Imperial State Crown on top, is being moved to Westminster Abbey
A view of the marching band on the day of the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth outside Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Members of the Yeoman Guards march on the day of the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth outside Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
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Members of the Yeomen Guard on parade outside the Abbey
Royal Guards respond ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in central London Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The queen, who died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96, will be buried in Windsor alongside her late husband Prince Philip, who died last year. Emilio Morenatti/Pool via REUTERS
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: A Yeoman of the Guard arrives at Westminster Abbey during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London, on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI. . Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8.
US President Joe Biden (centre) and First Lady Jill Biden arrive for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London. Photo date: Monday, September 19, 2022.
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US President Joe Biden (center) and First Lady Jill Biden attended the service
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a carriage during her funeral at Westminster Abbey in central London, Monday, September 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on September 8, will be buried in Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died in last year. Emilio Morenatti/Pool via REUTERS
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Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is placed on a carriage for a military procession at Westminster Abbey
Pallbearers of Britain's Queen Elizabeth carry the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth into Westminster Abbey during the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in London, Britain September 19, 2022. REUTERS/John Sibley
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Pallbearers carry the coffin to Westminster Abbey
The coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is carried in procession to Westminster Abbey during the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in London, Britain, September 19, 2022. REUTERS/John Sibley
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After leaving the Palace of Westminster, the coffin is carried in a procession
The coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey during her state funeral in London, Britain September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Pool
A general view of the coffin placed near the altar at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London. Photo date: Monday, September 19, 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is carried into Westminster Abbey for her funeral in central London on Monday, September 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on September 8, will be buried in Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip. , who died last year. Frank Augstein/Pool via REUTERS
Britain's William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte attend the state funeral for Britain's Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Phil Noble/Pool
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The Prince and Princess of Wales with Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Westminster Abbey
Her Majesty The Queen's Funeral at Westminster Abbey - West Door - Pictured are Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Catherine. Princess of Wales September 19, 2022 Jeff Pugh/Poole via REUTERS
King Charles III, the Queen Consort and members of the Royal Family next to the Queen's coffin at Westminster Abbey for a state funeral
King Charles III, Camilla, the Queen Consort and members of the Royal Family follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey. Photo: AP
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King Charles and the Queen Consort follow the coffin from the Abbey with other members of the Royal Family. Photo: AP
The coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is carried in a funeral procession from Westminster Abbey after a funeral service on the day of the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in London, Britain, September 19. 2022 REUTERS/John Sibley
Britain's Queen Camilla, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince George and Princess Charlotte attend the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey, London, Britain September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
A member of the British military wears the Queen Elizabeth insignia during the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in London, Britain, September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis/Pool
A state carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and Sovereign Orb and Sceptre, in a ceremonial procession following her state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. Photo date: Monday, September 19, 2022.
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The Queen’s coffin, draped with a royal standard, is carried through the mall
Members of the Royal Navy attend the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in London, Britain September 19, 2022. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis/Pool
The state carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and Sovereign Orb and Scepter as it leaves Westminster Hall for a state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. Picture taken: Monday, September 19, 2022. Stefan Russo/Poole via REUTERS
A state carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and Sovereign Orb and Sceptre, in a ceremonial procession following her state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. Photo date: Monday, September 19, 2022.
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Hundreds of thousands of people are said to have taken to the streets for the funeral
Britain's King Charles, Anne, the Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Peter Phillips and Timothy Lawrence stand outside Westminster Abbey after the State Day service for the funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in London, Britain, 19 September 2022 REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Pool

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