Queen Elizabeth's coffin has arrived at Buckingham Palace, to be obtained by King Charles III and different members of the royal household.
The royal hearse was applauded by crowds that had lined the roads regardless of the looming rain.
It will likely be a uncommon probability for personal grief amid the very public farewell course of to the long-serving monarch, with solely Palace workers and the Queen's household available.
The journey south
The Queen's coffin left Edinburgh, Scotland, in a single day aboard a C-17 Globemaster Royal Air Pressure aircraft.
It was accompanied by the Queen's eldest daughter, Anne, the Princess Royal.
Anne has issued an announcement saying it was an "honour and a privilege" to accompany Her Majesty on her ultimate journey.
The aircraft landed at RAF Northolt, in western Higher London.
The coffin was disembarked by a army guard and saluted, earlier than being loaded into the hearse.
The 24km drive to the Palace took the higher a part of an hour, with crowds lining the roads the place potential.
Site visitors on unclosed roads halted because the royal convoy handed, vehicles and vehicles beeping their horns as individuals threw flowers.
Within the palace
Former Palace press secretary Dickie Arbiter stated it was a "very emotional second" to see the Queen arrive at Buckingham Palace for the final time.
"It was marvellous, it simply reveals you and confirms the stature and the recognition and the love," he stated of the applause that rang out.
The queen's coffin will likely be specified by the Bow Room, the place household and Palace workers will be capable of mourn and pay their respects.
Arbiter stated the second could be a troublesome one for among the workers, particularly those that had labored within the Palace for many years.
"(Queen Elizabeth II) is aware of everyone works there, not essentially by title. However she is aware of everyone and what they do," he stated.
All 4 of Her Majesty's kids, together with King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, are anticipated to be available.
Princes William and Harry are additionally anticipated to be current, together with their wives Duchesses Kate and Meghan.
Queen returns to London after leaving beloved Scotland
What occurs subsequent
The coffin will stay on the Palace till 2.22pm tomorrow afternoon native time (11.22pm tonight AEST) when it is going to depart for Westminster, the place the Queen will lie in state for an additional public farewell.
The exact leaving time is supposedly orchestrated so Her Majesty will arrive at Westminster on the stroke of 3pm (midnight AEST).