The Queen was laid to rest on Monday, September 19 after a moving funeral at Westminster Abbey and a committal service at St George's Chapel in Windsor. Over 2,000 people attended the funeral, while mourners lined the streets of London and millions tuned in from home to say a final farewell to Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Her Majesty died at Balmoral on Thursday, September 8. At the time, Buckingham Palace released a statement that read: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
The Queen reigned for 70 years and her death marked a pivotal moment in history. Following the news, the UK went into a period of national mourning. It has seen Government announcements and press statements paused, television schedules changed and adverts removed from major stations.
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The day of the Queen's state funeral, Monday, September 19, marked a bank holiday in the UK. It also signalled the end of the national mourning period.
The Gov.uk website officially states: "Following Buckingham Palace’s announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a period of National Mourning has started. This will continue until the end of the day of the State Funeral."
However, the Royal Family's mourning period will go on for longer. As it was His Majesty The King's wish that a period of Royal Mourning would be observed until seven days after The Queen's Funeral.
A statement reads: "Royal Mourning will be observed by Members of the Royal Family, Royal Household staff and Representatives of the Royal Household on official duties, together with troops committed to Ceremonial Duties."
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