The Queen

In pictures: Military continue preparations for Queen's coffin procession and funeral

13th September 2022 at 5:25pm

British Army personnel pacesticking as part of preperations for The Queen's funeral — Military personnel are preparing for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London (Picture: Vuk Valcic/Alamy Stock Photo).

Senior Guards Warrant Officers measure out the area, with pace sticks, in advance of the State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth — This has included Warrant Officers measuring out the area with pace sticking (Picture: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News).

The coffin passes Elizabeth Tower 'Big Ben' as part of military preperations for the Queen's funeral — It has also seen the Armed Forces practise carrying the coffin past Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben (Picture: Amanda Rose/Alamy Stock Photo).

Royal Navy and The British Army form up as a part of a dress rehearsal during Operation London Bridge — Royal Navy and the British Army form up as a part of a dress rehearsal during Operation London Bridge (Picture: MOD).

Grenadier Guards form up at Wellington Barracks ahead of a final full dress rehearsal as a part of Operation London Bridge — Grenadier Guards form up at Wellington Barracks ahead of a final full dress rehearsal as a part of Operation London Bridge (Picture: MOD).

Household Division make final adjustments to uniform prior to a final dress rehearsal as a part of Operation London Bridge — Household Division make final adjustments to uniform prior to a final dress rehearsal as a part of Operation London Bridge (Pictures: MOD).

British Army personnel pacesticking as part of preperations for The Queen's funeral

Senior Guards Warrant Officers measure out the area, with pace sticks, in advance of the State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth

The coffin passes Elizabeth Tower 'Big Ben' as part of military preperations for the Queen's funeral

Royal Navy and The British Army form up as a part of a dress rehearsal during Operation London Bridge

Grenadier Guards form up at Wellington Barracks ahead of a final full dress rehearsal as a part of Operation London Bridge

Household Division make final adjustments to uniform prior to a final dress rehearsal as a part of Operation London Bridge

Military personnel have begun final preparations for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London.

Warrant Officers have been measuring out the area with pace sticks ahead of the funeral on Monday 19 September.

Alongside pace sticking, personnel have also been carrying out rehearsals for the coffin procession on Wednesday.

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