Elizabeth was placed in the royal crypt at Windsor, next to Philip – Thousands of people accompanied her all the way from Westminster
Millions of Britons and with them, some by life, some mentally or through social media and live connection, people from every corner of the Earth, accompanied Queen Elizabeth to her final resting place, the royal tomb in Windsorwhere he was placed with King Philip.
Elizabeth passed away at the age of 96. In the last period she was clearly depressed, as her health had taken a significant toll. She stopped her public appearances and avoided tiring events, but she remained, until the last moment, faithful to her duties. Two days before she breathed her last, Queen Elizabeth welcomed the new British Prime Minister Liz Truss and anointed her to her new position.
“Lillibet”, however, was more than a queen. She was the symbol woman, the queen who kept the monarchy alive not only in Britain, but around the world. A queen who remained on her throne for 70 years, a mother of four children, a woman who sacrificed a huge part of her personal life from a very young age, a woman who taught ethics, dedication, self-sacrifice and devotion to the duty of her role, still and when circumstances were against her or situations could have bent anyone.
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What will the next day be for the monarchy in Britain and beyond? Already the debate has opened, as Elizabeth represented the old age. The new era redefines stereotypes and tests the endurance of old institutions.
The hearse that carried the queen’s body Elizabeth arrived at her final residence, Windsor Castle.
Thousands of people had gathered along the road and were throwing flowers or clapping as the hearse passed them on its way to Windsor. Some wore black suits or dresses. Others, just sweatshirts or even overalls. A woman with dyed green hair stood next to a costumed man as they waited for the procession to pass.
A service will follow in the Chapel of Saint George, in the presence of members of the royal family. The scepter, crown and orb, the royal emblems, will then be removed from the coffin and placed on the Holy Altar. The Courtier, the most senior official in the royal court, will break the staff of his office and place it on the coffin, symbolizing the end of his service to the monarch.
The coffin will then be placed in the royal crypt, along with that of Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip. Her parents and her sister, Princess Margaret, are also buried in the royal tomb.
“We are very happy that you are back with grandpa. Goodbye, our beloved grandmother, it was an honor to be your granddaughters and we are very proud of you,” said her granddaughters, Princess Beatrice and Eugenia.
The British say goodbye to Elizabeth
After the ritual of the funeral service and procession in London, attended by hundreds of dignitaries, Queen Elizabeth’s body began the journey to her final home in Windsor, where she will be laid to rest late tonight, next to her beloved husband, Prince Philip.
Thousands of people had gathered along the route to honor the Queen. A page in history turns with the final farewell to Elizabeth, who reigned for 70 years, seven months and two days, never speaking publicly, but fulfilling her duties with seriousness, devotion to the Crown and, at times, with irresistible humor.
When the procession arrived at Wellington Arch, very close to the Palace, the coffin was placed in the royal hearse, under the gaze of the black-clad members of the royal family – among them Elizabeth’s great-grandchildren, George, 9, and his sister Charlotte, 7 years old.
The new king, Charles III, gave a military salute, the national anthem was played and the vehicle slowly set off, with a police escort, for Windsor, about 40km west of the capital.
From Hong Kong to Sydney and Andalusia, thousands of people attended the funeral
In Hong Kong, hundreds of people watched Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on their phones. In Sydney, Australia, patrons packed pubs to watch the ceremony on television screens.
In Paris, bar owner Thibaut Dupont showed off a new tattoo of the queen on his arm.
“She was not our queen but she reigned for 70 years in Britain. The only other who reigned longer was Louis XIV. This is our shared history,” he told Reuters.
Around the world, crowds gathered outside British embassies and consulates, as well as cafes, bars and other public spaces, to watch the royal events unfolding thousands of kilometers from their homes.
Elizabeth “is literally omnipresent,” said Victor Lai, 30, outside the British consulate general in Hong Kong, where for the past 10 days many have been queuing to sign the book of condolences. “We have hospitals, schools, even this street still bears her name,” he explained.
Nearby, some had left flowers, handwritten notes, photographs, candles and other mementos.
Elizabeth was Hong Kong’s head of state for 45 years, during a period of rapid growth that some consider her “golden”. After the region returned to Chinese rule in 1997, the British government – if not the monarch – continued to play a role, sometimes angering Beijing when it criticized its governance.
In other countries, many tuned in to their televisions to watch the ceremony. Some had more personal or national ties to Elizabeth, her family and the institution of the monarchy in general.
In Bahrain, Britons living there attended a service at St Christopher’s Cathedral in the capital Manama. At the Lord Dudley Hotel in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Nina Whitfield watched with her customers. “It is a historic moment. He was the pillar of the monarchy and the glue that held them together and we will miss him. It meant a lot to me,” he explained.
In the southern Spanish town of Mijas on the Costa del Sol, British tourists and residents watched the ceremony in a nearby cafe and bar. “We have a great community in this area of ​​Andalusia and we are very proud that so many people have turned out to honor the Queen,” commented Mark Driver, who works in a bar.
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