THE Queen has finally been reunited with her beloved Prince Philip after an emotional last journey from London to Windsor Castle.
Her Majesty's coffin was today lowered into the royal vault 16ft beneath St George's Chapel following a committal service.
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The King places the Queen’s Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier Guards on the coffin Credit: PA 99
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The coffin of the Queen followed by her grieving family through St George's Chapel Credit: PA 99
The Lord Chamberlain Baron Parker breaks his Wand of Office, marking the end of his service to the sovereign Credit: AP 99
Pall bearers carry the Queen's coffin into St. George’s Chapel, followed by the Royal Family Credit: Getty 99
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex at the committal service Credit: PA 99
Princess Beatrice, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Sarah Ferguson, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank stand during the committal service Credit: AP Her son, King Charles, stood shoulder to shoulder with his grieving relatives during the hour-long goodbye.
And the world watched as the woman, who was never meant to be sovereign but dedicated her life to her service, was given a historic send-off .
It came to a poignant finish as the her casket was lowered to lie beside her "strength and stay", the Duke of Edinburgh , who died last year aged 99.
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Some 800 mourners filed into the gothic chapel - where the Queen stood little more than a year ago to bury her husband.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took their seats beside Prince William and Princess Kate , as well as their children George, nine, and seven-year-old Charlotte.
The service was conducted by the Dean of Windsor, with prayers said by the Rector of Sandringham, the Minister of Crathie Kirk and the Chaplain of Windsor Great Park.
Following the penultimate hymn , the imperial State Crown, Orb and Sceptre were moved from the Queen's coffin to the altar.
READ MORE ON THE QUEEN'S DEATH The King then draped the Queen's Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier Guards on the coffin before the Lord Chamberlain broke his Wand of Office , marking the end of his service to the sovereign.
The Dean said a psalm and the Commendation while the casket disappeared from public view for the last time.
A lament was played by the Sovereign's Piper and the Archbishop of Canterbury pronounced the blessing, before the congregation sang the national anthem.
It brought the long day of mourning, which began at Westminster Hall, to a touching close.
The Queen's coffin arrived at the Castle after being taken in a hearse scattered with flowers thrown by her beloved subjects on a final procession.
Bouquets tossed by well-wishers along the route remained on its bonnet and roof after it slowly inched down The Long Walk.
Silence fell among huge crowds of mourners that had gathered for the once-in-a-lifetime occasion as the drummers, members of the armed forces and hearse passed.
Children were lifted on their parents' shoulders and phones were raised in the air as people struggled to catch a glimpse of the sombre scene.
The Queen's family walked behind her coffin throughout the day and the emotion was clear to see on their faces.
The King looked close to tears during the earlier Westminster Abbey state funeral service, while other royals also appeared to be deeply moved.
Thousands of mourners packed pavements across the capital and through Berkshire as Her Majesty was driven first to Westminster Abbey and then to Windsor.
Charles gave a sombre salute as his mother's coffin left Wellington Arch, joined by siblings Andrew , Edward and Anne , and sons William and Harry, who appeared solemn in reflection.
The bearer party lifted the Queen’s coffin from the State Gun Carriage into the glass-backed State Hearse, which Her Majesty helped design.
Bands of the Scots and Grenadier Guards then played a medley of her favourites, including Jerusalem and I Vow To Thee My Country.
As the hearse left the monument for Windsor, the parade gave a Royal Salute, and God Save The King played out.
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Prince Harry makes his way to the committal service Credit: Getty 99
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The Queen's coffin leaves London for Windsor for the last time Credit: Reuters 99
King Charles salutes as his mother's coffin is driven in the state hearse Credit: SkyNews 99
Thousands lined the streets as the procession made its way along the Mall Credit: AP 99
The Bearer Party transfer the coffin into the State Hearse at Wellington Arch Credit: AFP 99
The Royal Party leave their cars at Wellington Arch in London Credit: AFP 99
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King Charles, pictured with his wife, the Queen Consort, and two sons William and Harry as they watch Her Majesty's coffin go by Credit: AP 99
Princess Charlotte and Prince George watching the state funeral unfold Credit: AFP 99
The hearse transporting the coffin, covered in flowers thrown by mourners Credit: Reuters 99
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King Charles and son Harry follow the Queen's coffin draped in the Royal Standard Credit: AFP 99
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Prince William and his father the King at the Queen's state funeral Credit: Reuters 99
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The Duke of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Princess of Wales, Prince George and Charlotte Credit: Reuters 99
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The King and his son, the heir to the throne, salute Credit: Reuters 99
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Brothers William and Harry follow the Queen's coffin, draped in a Royal Standard Credit: AFP 99
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An emotional looking Prince Harry with his eyes closed as the world pays homage to his grandmother Credit: AP 99
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King Charles and his siblings at the funeral of the Queen Credit: Reuters 99
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Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a reading during the state funeral Credit: Getty 99
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Prince George and and the Princess of Wales arrive at the state funeral Credit: PA 99
The King and Queen Consort Camilla arrive to take their seats Credit: AFP 99
The coffin, draped in the Royal Standard, with the Imperial State Crown resting on top Credit: Getty 99
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage Credit: AP 99
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Anne, Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence arrive by car Credit: Getty 99
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey Credit: PA 99
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron walking into the Abbey Credit: AFP 99
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A previously unseen portrait of the Queen released the day before the funeral, taken in May Credit: PA 99
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The final mourners pay their respects at the Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall Credit: PA 99
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Members of the public queue through the night to see Her Majesty lying in state Credit: PA 99
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Mourners line up on The Long Walk in Windsor Credit: EPA 99
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