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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Charlotte Hawes

What's the significance of the orb and sceptre on the Queen's coffin?

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral was held at Westminster Abbey this morning, with the funeral procession currently taking place throughout the streets of the capital.

Millions of people have tuned in from across the world for the momentous occasion as they pay their respects to Britain's longest reigning monarch, who sadly passed away at Balmoral Castle on September 8 at the age of 96.

The Royal Standard flag has been draped over Her Majesty's coffin for the past 10 days and placed delicately on top of the casket is the Queen's orb and sceptre which has accompanied her throughout her 70 year reign.

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