The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II: What happens now and what we know about final resting place

After greater than 70 years of service, Queen Elizabeth II has been farwelled in a public funeral live-streamed internationally and watched by billions.
Tons of of world leaders and the mourning public paid tribute to Britain's longest reigning monarch alongside the Royal Household in an hour-long funeral service that passed off at Westminster Abbey.
Hymns and prayers had been sung in honour of Her Majesty as her coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel; the resting place of previous monarchs similar to King George III, IV and V, William IV and others.

All the details on Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
All the main points on the Queen's funeral.(9News/Tara Blancato)

The day the world stood nonetheless: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Whereas that second marked the top of the Queen's public funeral, it was not the top of her journey.
Queen Elizabeth II was then taken to her closing resting place - the George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor Fort - for a televised committal service and personal burial.

Pall bearers carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top into St. George's Chapel, in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, for the committal service for Queen Elizabeth II. (Jeff J Mitchell/Pool Photo via AP)
Pall bearers carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on prime into St. George's Chapel, in Windsor, England, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, for the committal service for Queen Elizabeth II. (Jeff J Mitchell/Pool Photograph by way of AP)(AP)

The George VI Memorial Chapel in St George's Chapel, Windsor, where Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother was intered, after her funeral in Westminster Abbey. She was laid to rest alongside her husband, King George VI, who died in 1952. * The casket that contains the ashes of Princess Margaret, who died in February, is also being placed in the vault. (Photo by Tim Ockenden - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
The George VI Memorial Chapel in St George's Chapel, Windsor, the place Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mom was intered, after her funeral in Westminster Abbey. She was laid to relaxation alongside her husband, King George VI, who died in 1952. * The casket that comprises the ashes of Princess Margaret, who died in February, can be being positioned within the vault. (Photograph by Tim Ockenden - PA Pictures/PA Pictures by way of Getty Pictures)(PA Pictures by way of Getty Pictures)

The non-public service was performed by David Conner, the Dean of Windsor, and attended by members of the quick Royal Household.
This contains King Charles III and his spouse Camila, Queen Consort, in addition to the Queen's different kids Prince Andrew, Anne the Princess Royal, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

The committal service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, took place following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A private burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel followed.
The committal service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Fort, passed off following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey. A personal burial in The King George VI Memorial Chapel adopted.(Getty)

The newly-appointed Prince and Princess of Wales - William and Katherine - additionally confirmed they might be on the non-public service.
The Queen's different grandson Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his spouse Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are additionally anticipated to attend.

What we learn about Queen's closing resting place

At Windsor citadel, Queen Elizabeth II might be laid to relaxation alongside her mother and father, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mom.
The coffin of Prince Philip will even be relocated from the Royal Vault, in order that the Queen may be laid to relaxation alongside her beloved husband of 73 years.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeeting on October 29, 2011 in Perth, Australia. Queen Elizabeth II opened the 54-nation summit following a 9-day tour of Australia. The three-day biennial gathering is chaired by Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and concludes on October 30.
The Queen might be buried alongside her husband Prince Philip at at George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor Fort. (Getty)

Though it's closed for Monday's non-public ceremony, ordinarily the Chapel is open to the general public.
This implies Britons can go to the Queen's closing resting place to pay their respects within the weeks, months and years to come back.
Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral Fort in Scotland on September 8, 2022.
She is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
- WITH CNN

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