Queen Elizabeth II funeral live updates: Queen's coffin lowered into Royal Vault ahead of private burial

On Monday, public mourning for Britain's longest-reigning queen ended when her coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

In a symbolic act that marked the end of the "second Elizabethan period," the Imperial State Crown, orb, and sceptre were left on the high altar when Lord Chamberlain Andrew Parker broke his wand of office.

Queen Elizabeth's coffin is being lowered into a crypt in preparation for her private burial.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, who died last year at the age of 99, will be laid to rest in the same chapel as their parents and sister, Princess Margaret, in a private family funeral.

The public period of mourning for Britain's longest-reigning monarch has ended with the placement of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin in the Royal Vault under St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

On Monday, King Charles III of the United Kingdom laid a handwritten message on top of his mother Queen Elizabeth's coffin that said, "In loving and devoted memory, Charles R."

Queen Elizabeth's casket arrived at Windsor Castle, her last resting place, on Monday, after a day of unrivalled grandeur that brought global leaders to her burial and hundreds of thousands of well-wishers wishing to bid goodbye to a cherished queen.

Big screens in prominent areas such as Edinburgh's Holyrood Park and London's Hyde Park are broadcasting the queen's funeral.

At the conclusion of Queen Elizabeth's burial ceremony at Westminster Abbey, the audience sang "God Save the King" to the accompaniment of trumpets.

Westminster Abbey is especially important to the British people since it was where Queen Elizabeth II was crowned and where she was married. Even in death, she was greeted with the same prayer as she entered and left the church that had stood for a thousand years.

On Monday, after a state funeral of unequalled splendour at Westminster Abbey, the late Queen Elizabeth was carried in a sad procession through the quiet streets of London followed by King Charles, his sons William and Harry, and other senior royals.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession has departed Westminster Abbey. Now the funeral procession for the queen has begun from London to Windsor Castle.

In London's parks and along the path of Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession, tens of thousands of people came to say goodbye to the only British queen.

A two-minute moment of silence was observed at Westminster Abbey for the late Queen Elizabeth II. A recitation of "God save the king" then ensued.

The second reading is taken from John's Gospel, and it is read by British Prime Minister Liz Truss.

After her ceremonial burial, the Queen will be laid to rest next to her husband, Prince Philip, in a private ceremony in a modest chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle. St. George's Chapel was also the location of her parents' burial.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, delivered a eulogy for Queen Elizabeth today, praising her for her dedication to her country.

At London's Westminster Abbey, the formal burial ceremony for Queen Elizabeth has already begun. Several world leaders and members of the royal family are present.

The Queen's casket is brought into Westminster Abbey for the state funeral.

The casket of Queen Elizabeth has been removed from Westminster Hall. The coffin is being transported to London's Westminster Abbey for the funeral.

Emanuel Macron, the president of France, and his wife Brigitte travelled to London on Monday to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.

According to British media reports on Monday, the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch with the longest reign in the United Kingdom, is made of English oak, lined with lead, and was constructed decades ago.

Locals pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II outside the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.

British media shared photographs of the Royal guards who were standing guard to Queen Elizabeth's coffin taking a moment of rest. 

William Ruto, the president of Kenya, arrived in London, United Kingdom, to attend Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

The funeral guest list includes everday heros such as an 88-year-old London woman who records audiobooks for the blind and a man who spearheaded a campaign to save his local football club near Manchester will attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral in the solemn celebration at Westminster Abbey among royalty, heads of state, and prime ministers.

Here's a list of world leaders expected to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral:

Her casket is at Westminster Hall, where it is on a catafalque, a raised platform. A number of intriguing items and symbols will be placed on her closed coffin, including the Orb and Sceptre, which are both a part of the royal family's crown jewels, as well as her personal flag, the Royal Standard flag.

President Droupadi Murmu visited Westminster Hall in London and paid respects to the Queen.