Queen Elizabeth II's funeral took place today at Westminster Abbey, bringing together all of the royal family.
Those invited to the State Funeral arrived at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19, before the service's commencement at 11am. The order of service contained elements that paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's 'extraordinary reign and Her Majesty’s remarkable life of service as Head of State, Nation and Commonwealth,' as per the Royal Family's official website.
The occasion brought with it so many special moments, some of which you might have missed during the overwhelming series of events.
Two of the Prince and Princess of Wales' children, Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, seven, arrived for the funeral, accompanied by the princess and Camilla, Queen Consort.
Prince Edward and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, who sat up at the front of the service, were feeling moved early on in the ceremony. The Prince was seen wiping away his tears with a handkerchief.
Prince George was seen seemingly wiping away a tear as well, as the choir sang. This came after he and his sister Prince Charlotte joined their parents to walk behind the Queen’s coffin ahead of Her Majesty’s funeral ceremony.
Prior to the service, the Princess of Wales was also seen holding Princess Charlotte’s hand, and giving her a reassuring touch on the shoulder.
Meghan Markle was later seen very emotional and crying outside of Westminster Abbey following the funeral ceremony.
The Duchess of Sussex was pictured wiping away her tears.
The Archbishop of Canterbury gave the Sermon at the funeral, at which point he said of the Queen's dedication to serving the nation: 'Rarely has such a promise been so well kept.'
The two-minute silence at the state funeral was a poignant moment in itself, and set the tone for the end of the service at around noon.
The wreath, placed atop the Queen's coffin, bore an extremely special message from King Charles III, the Queen's son and heir:
'In loving and devoted memory, Charles R,' - with the 'R' standing for 'Rex' now that Charles is King.
Buckingham Palace household staff were also seen lining up to pay their respects to the Queen.
Following the funeral, video footage taken at Wellington Arch seemingly showed Princess Charlotte telling her brother Prince George to bow as their great-grandmother's coffin passed them.
They were seen having a conversation while waiting for Her Majesty's coffin to be placed onto the royal hearse, and Princess Charlotte can be seen saying: 'You need to bow,' to Prince George.
He appeared to be listening to his sister earnestly.
Prince William and Prince Harry walked together in the procession of the Queen's funeral, while the three eldest grandchildren of the Queen - Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward - walked behind King Charles.
In a special vigil on Saturday night, Prince William and Prince Harry stood at the head and foot of the Queen's coffin with all eight of the monarch's grandchildren.
The brothers, who were without their spouses, stood in quiet reflection around their grandmother for a quarter of an hour to pay their respects.
Prince William was beside Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, and Prince Harry stood next to Princesses Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise, and James, Viscount Severn.
Prior to this, the pair walked together during Wednesday's procession of the Queen's coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where she lay in state in advance of the funeral.
During a brief service honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall, Meghan Markle was seen paying her respects by doing a traditional curtsy - a moment shared by many of her well wishers via social media.
She and Prince Harry were later seen heartwarmingly holding hands as they departed the service.
During a trip to Norfolk, the Prince and Princess of Wales viewed floral tributes left outside Sandringham House, the country home owned by King Charles, at which point the prince opened up about finding Wednesday's procession walk 'challenging'.
This was due to it reminding him of Princess Diana's funeral.
In the same way that he and his younger brother Prince Harry walked behind the gun carriage in Wednesday's procession, they did so 25 years ago during the funeral of their late mother.
As per the BBC, the prince told one woman in the crowd at Sandringham: 'I mean the walk yesterday was challenging, it brought back a few memories...'
Receptionist Jane Wells from Long Sutton in Lincolnshire said she told Prince William how proud his mother would have been of him.
She recalled: 'He said how hard it was yesterday because it brought back memories of his mother's funeral.'
Caroline Barwick-Walters of Neath in Wales recalled telling Prince William: 'Thank you for sharing your grief with the nation', and that he replied: 'She was everybody's grandmother.'
At the time, he and Middleton had both been speaking to those who gathered outside Sandringham House to honour the Queen.
During King Charles' first televised address to the nation as the new monarch, which saw him refer to the 'deep sense of gratitude' he had for his mother, he also spoke fondly of his royal family members.
'This is also a time of change for my family,' he began.
Speaking of his wife, Camilla, Queen Consort, first, he said: 'I count on the loving help of my darling wife Camilla in recognition of her own loyal public service since our marriage 17 years ago.
'She becomes my Queen Consort. I know she will bring to the demands of her new role, the steadfast devotion to duty on which I have come to rely so much.'
He later addressed Prince William and Middleton, saying: 'As my heir, William assumes the Scottish titles which have meant so much to me, he succeeds me as Duke of Cornwall and takes on the responsibilities for the Duchy of Cornwall which I have undertaken for more than five decades. '
The King added: 'With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales I know will continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marshal to the centre ground where vital help can be given.'
King Charles also said of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: 'I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas.'
He concluded with a final tribute to his late mother, which included a final line from Shakespeare's Hamlet: 'And to my darling mama as you begin your last great journey to join my dear late papa, I want simply to say this: thank you. Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years. May flights of angels sing thee to to thy rest.'
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday, September 8, surrounded by her family.
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