A final burial tradition for a monarch never seen by the public before will take place today, at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The 'breaking of the Wand' will signal the end of the Queen's reign and be placed on her coffin as it is lowered into the Royal Vault.
It takes place during the committal service, which is happening at St George's Chapel in Windsor today, September 19. The wand belongs to the Lord Chamberlain, who oversees departments in the royal household and organises weddings, funerals and other big royal events.
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