Viewers spot a stowaway on the Queen’s flowers as coffin arrives at Westminster Abbey for funeral

EAGLE-eyed viewers of the Queen's funeral spotted a stowaway on the Monarch's flowers.

The wreath which adorns the Queen’s coffin includes an array of blooms requested by King Charles.

But mourners watching at home were distracted today by a creature which had made them its home.

Viewers rushed to social media to point out that a spider had been crawling around on a note left on the Queen's coffin.

One Twitter user posted a picture of the critter, saying: "God save the royal spider."

It comes as...

• Solemn King Charles leads the Royal Family in an emotional procession behind the Queen's coffin
• Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince George, 9, arrived at Westminster Abbey with mum Kate Middleton
• Meghan Markle bowed her head as she joined the Royals
• Prince Andrew wore a suit after being banned from his military uniform
• Two thousand mourners including world leaders gathered for the funeral

Another added: "Did anyone else spot the spider catching a ride on Queen Elizabeth II coffin?"

A third said: "Anyone seen the Queen's spider, lately? Is it still on the coffin? Or running across the floor of Westminster Abbey?"

It was seen on top of a note left among the flowers by King Charles for his mother.

It read: “In loving and devoted memory. Charles R.”

Cut from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove House, the flowers and foliage had been chosen for their symbolism.

They include rosemary, for remembrance, and myrtle cut from a plant which was grown from a sprig of myrtle in the Queen’s wedding bouquet. Myrtle is an ancient symbol of a happy marriage.

Also included are English oak to symbolise the strength of love, pelargoniums, garden roses, autumnal hydrangea, sedum, dahlias and scabious.

These are in shades of gold, pink and deep burgundy, with touches of white, to reflect the Royal Standard.

It comes as the King led the Royal Family as they walked in solemn procession behind the Queen's coffin at her historic state funeral.

Charles, 73, appeared to wipe away a tear as he followed his late mother being carried into Westminster Abbey.

Her Majesty's casket was draped in the Royal Standard flag, and topped with her Crown, Orb and Sceptre.

Her children - Charles, Andrew, Anne and Edward - marched slowly behind, followed by Princes William and Harry.

Hundreds of thousands of mourners lined the streets ahead of today's emotional service - the climax of what has been described as the biggest security operation the UK has ever seen.