
Royal guard collapses next to Queen's coffin on first night lying in state
The guard was standing at the foot of the late monarch's casket when he suddenly fell to the floor overnight.
The guard was standing at the foot of the late monarch's casket when he suddenly fell to the floor overnight.
A number of Royals wore military uniform, including King Charles – who wore an RAF Marshal uniform.
The military played a key role in proceedings as the Queen's coffin was transported to Westminster Hall.
The military played a vital role in the sombre and solemn procession.
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Tweets were posted to praise the service, saying: "Well played RAF – you did Her Majesty proud."
A statement from the Duke of Sussex's team has asked that focus remain "on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II".
The Queen's casket is lined with lead and has other features that add to the weight.
An RAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft was used to transport the Queen's coffin to London, touching down at RAF Northolt.
Military personnel have been preparing for the Queen's coffin procession and state funeral.
Thousands have lined the route of the Queen's coffin as Her Majesty makes her final journey.
Maj Gen Christopher Ghika, of the Household Division, is responsible for organising the ceremonial aspects of the Queen's funeral.
The Queen's time as head of the Armed Forces "bred an extraordinary emotional connection between individual servicemen and women".
The Duke of Sussex and Duke of York will not wear military dress for the monarch's funeral.
The Queen's funeral will be the first state funeral in the UK since war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill's in 1965.