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The state funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II is expected to be watched by billions of people around the world.

The State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II

The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II took place in London.

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The President and first lady were joined by several other high-profile world leaders.

The total number of people expected to attend the funeral service was around 2,000, with 500 foreign leaders expected to attend.

The funeral service began at 11.00 a.m. after the Queen's coffin arrived at the venue.

The coffin was carried on the Royal Navy's State Gun Carriage and was followed by a procession with other members of the royal family.

The main leader of the Church of England delivered the sermon while the new Prime Minister delivered a reading from the scriptures.

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Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal, and Britain's Prince William stand next to each other at the funeral service.

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There is a Bearer Party of The Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.

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The State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II

The funeral and burial of Queen Elizabeth II took place in London.

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The State Funeral Service for Britain's Queen was held in London.

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The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was held at the abbey.

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The mourners are at the State Funeral Service of Britain's Queen.

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After the funeral service is over, the queen's coffin will be taken to Wellington Arch and then to Windsor Castle in a hearse. Next to her husband, the Queen will be laid to rest.

Big Number

A total of 4.1 billion dollars. The total number of people who are expected to watch the funeral service is greater than that.

Key Background

Hours after being placed under medical supervision due to her worsening health, Queen Elizabeth II died at her home in Scotland. Thousands of people from around the world lined up for hours to pay their respects to the country's longest-reigning monarch as he was laid to rest in a state funeral. The Queen was praised by President Joe Biden who said she was all about service.

Queen Elizabeth was the longest-reigning monarch in the United Kingdom.

The world leaders pay respects to Queen Elizabeth.

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