UK MIlitary personnel taking part in the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II 190922 CREDIT MOD
Military personnel played a central role in the Queen's funeral (Picture: MOD).
About 140 Royal Navy sailors towed the gun carriage carrying the Queen's coffin throughout proceedings
About 140 Royal Navy sailors towed the gun carriage carrying the Queen's coffin throughout proceedings (Picture: PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo).
Sailors pull the Queen's coffin
Sailors pull the Queen's coffin (Picture: MOD).
The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in the Ceremonial Procession during her State Funeral in London
Soldiers of the Queen's Company from 1st Battalion, the Grenadier Guards, acted as the bearer party because of their unique association with the monarch (Picture: PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo).
The State Crown, Orb and Sceptre were placed on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the funeral procession
The State Crown, Orb and Sceptre were placed on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the funeral procession (Picture: MOD).
Military musicians were also present throughout proceedings
Military musicians were also present throughout proceedings (Picture: MOD).
The Bearer Party formed of personnel from The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards, during the Queen's funeral
The Bearer Party formed of personnel from The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards, during the Queen's funeral (Picture: MOD).
Military personnel during the funeral procession in London
Military personnel during the funeral procession in London (Picture: MOD).
King Charles III (centre left) with other members of the Royal Family during the Queen's funeral
King Charles III with other members of the Royal Family during the Queen's funeral (Pictures: MOD).
The head of each military branch were also in attendance during the procession
The head of each military branch were also in attendance during the procession (Picture: MOD).
Personnel line the route towards Windsor Castle
Personnel line the route towards Windsor Castle (Pictures: MOD).
The Long Walk to the castle was lined with members of the Armed Forces on either side
The Long Walk to the castle was lined with members of the Armed Forces on either side (Pictures: MOD).
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is driven along the “long walk” in her State Hearse in Windsor during Her Majesty's state funeral
The funeral procession towards Windsor Castle (Pictures: MOD).
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is driven along the “long walk” in her State Hearse in Windsor during Her Majesty's state funeral
The Long Walk, Windsor (Picture: MOD).
The coffin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II then entered St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle
The coffin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II then entered St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle (Pictures: MOD).
The coffin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is seen here entering St George VI Chapel at Windsor Castle
The Queen's coffin is carried up the steps to St George's Chapel (Pictures: MOD).
UK MIlitary personnel taking part in the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II 190922 CREDIT MOD
About 140 Royal Navy sailors towed the gun carriage carrying the Queen's coffin throughout proceedings
Sailors pull the Queen's coffin
The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in the Ceremonial Procession during her State Funeral in London
The State Crown, Orb and Sceptre were placed on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the funeral procession
Military musicians were also present throughout proceedings
The Bearer Party formed of personnel from The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards, during the Queen's funeral
Military personnel during the funeral procession in London
King Charles III (centre left) with other members of the Royal Family during the Queen's funeral
The head of each military branch were also in attendance during the procession
Personnel line the route towards Windsor Castle
The Long Walk to the castle was lined with members of the Armed Forces on either side
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is driven along the “long walk” in her State Hearse in Windsor during Her Majesty's state funeral
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is driven along the “long walk” in her State Hearse in Windsor during Her Majesty's state funeral
The coffin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II then entered St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle
The coffin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is seen here entering St George VI Chapel at Windsor Castle
The Queen

In pictures: Military's farewell to their Queen

UK MIlitary personnel taking part in the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II 190922 CREDIT MOD
Military personnel played a central role in the Queen's funeral (Picture: MOD).
About 140 Royal Navy sailors towed the gun carriage carrying the Queen's coffin throughout proceedings
About 140 Royal Navy sailors towed the gun carriage carrying the Queen's coffin throughout proceedings (Picture: PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo).
Sailors pull the Queen's coffin
Sailors pull the Queen's coffin (Picture: MOD).
The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in the Ceremonial Procession during her State Funeral in London
Soldiers of the Queen's Company from 1st Battalion, the Grenadier Guards, acted as the bearer party because of their unique association with the monarch (Picture: PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo).
The State Crown, Orb and Sceptre were placed on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the funeral procession
The State Crown, Orb and Sceptre were placed on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the funeral procession (Picture: MOD).
Military musicians were also present throughout proceedings
Military musicians were also present throughout proceedings (Picture: MOD).
The Bearer Party formed of personnel from The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards, during the Queen's funeral
The Bearer Party formed of personnel from The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards, during the Queen's funeral (Picture: MOD).
Military personnel during the funeral procession in London
Military personnel during the funeral procession in London (Picture: MOD).
King Charles III (centre left) with other members of the Royal Family during the Queen's funeral
King Charles III with other members of the Royal Family during the Queen's funeral (Pictures: MOD).
The head of each military branch were also in attendance during the procession
The head of each military branch were also in attendance during the procession (Picture: MOD).
Personnel line the route towards Windsor Castle
Personnel line the route towards Windsor Castle (Pictures: MOD).
The Long Walk to the castle was lined with members of the Armed Forces on either side
The Long Walk to the castle was lined with members of the Armed Forces on either side (Pictures: MOD).
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is driven along the “long walk” in her State Hearse in Windsor during Her Majesty's state funeral
The funeral procession towards Windsor Castle (Pictures: MOD).
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is driven along the “long walk” in her State Hearse in Windsor during Her Majesty's state funeral
The Long Walk, Windsor (Picture: MOD).
The coffin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II then entered St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle
The coffin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II then entered St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle (Pictures: MOD).
The coffin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is seen here entering St George VI Chapel at Windsor Castle
The Queen's coffin is carried up the steps to St George's Chapel (Pictures: MOD).
UK MIlitary personnel taking part in the funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II 190922 CREDIT MOD
About 140 Royal Navy sailors towed the gun carriage carrying the Queen's coffin throughout proceedings
Sailors pull the Queen's coffin
The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in the Ceremonial Procession during her State Funeral in London
The State Crown, Orb and Sceptre were placed on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the funeral procession
Military musicians were also present throughout proceedings
The Bearer Party formed of personnel from The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion The Grenadier Guards, during the Queen's funeral
Military personnel during the funeral procession in London
King Charles III (centre left) with other members of the Royal Family during the Queen's funeral
The head of each military branch were also in attendance during the procession
Personnel line the route towards Windsor Castle
The Long Walk to the castle was lined with members of the Armed Forces on either side
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is driven along the “long walk” in her State Hearse in Windsor during Her Majesty's state funeral
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is driven along the “long walk” in her State Hearse in Windsor during Her Majesty's state funeral
The coffin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II then entered St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle
The coffin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is seen here entering St George VI Chapel at Windsor Castle

The UK Armed Forces have served Queen Elizabeth II one last time by playing a pivotal role in the funeral of their former Commander-in-Chief.

More than 3,000 members of the Armed Forces were involved in ceremonial duties in London, including lining the streets and taking part in the processions.

More than 1,000 personnel also took part in ceremonial duties in Windsor where the Queen's coffin has been lowered into the Royal Vault at St George's Chapel.

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