The ultimate public service for Queen Elizabeth II before she is laid to rest has now taken place at St George's Chapel in Windsor - with several 'poignant' moments signifying the end of her lengthy 70-year reign leaving viewers in tears.
Following the state service at Westminster Abbey this morning, a congregation of some 800 people - including the King, the royal family, realm prime ministers, governors-generals and mourners from the Queen's household past an present - gathered at the gothic church west of London.
At the closing of the service itself, the Imperial State Crown, the orb and the sceptre were lifted from the Queen's coffin by the Crown Jeweller, who separated Her Majesty from her crown one final time. With the assistance of the Bargemaster and Serjeants-at-Arms, the priceless Crown Jewels were passed onto the Dean - who will place them on the High Altar.
