Queen Elizabeth updates: State funeral ends 11 days of ceremonies
Queen Elizabeth was buried with her husband, Prince Philip.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II "died peacefully" on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Balmoral Castle, the British royal family's estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. She was 96.
Elizabeth was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. She ascended to the throne in 1952 and, in June, celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as queen.
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- Coffin descends into royal vault
- Committal service begins at St. George’s Chapel
- Coffin arrives at St. George's Chapel for committal service
- Coffin departs London for final time
- Procession underway from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch
- Prince George, Princess Charlotte walk behind coffin with parents
World reacts to Queen Elizabeth II's death: Photos
Cities around the world joined in mourning Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday.
Prague
Berlin
Rome
See more photos of the global reaction here.
Who's who in the British royal family
Queen Elizabeth II is survived by three sons, a daughter, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Here's a guide to the most well-known living members of the House of Windsor.
A look back at Queen Elizabeth II's 7-decade marriage
Queen Elizabeth II was preceded in death by her husband, Prince Philip, who died in April 2021 at the age of 99.
Their deaths marked the end of a seven-decade love story that started before the queen ascended to the throne.
The two married on Nov. 20, 1947, at Westminster Abbey, despite some reported reservations from her father's courtiers.
Five years later, she became the queen, and he gave up his career in the Royal Navy to support his wife.
With Queen Elizabeth II's death, Camilla becomes queen consort
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son Charles becomes king and his wife Camilla becomes queen consort.
The queen made the request for the title in February, saying that "it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service."
The statement marked the first time the queen had publicly addressed her daughter-in-law's role in the future monarchy.