Queen Elizabeth's funeral took place at Westminster Abbey and was attended by world leaders as well as former prime ministers and celebrities. More here:
Many arrived in buses, having been ferried there from a meeting point in Chelsea, with most waiting in Westminster Abbey for more than an hour before the Queen's coffin arrived, after it was conveyed there on a gun carriage from Westminster Hall.
China's Vice President Wang Qishan was also seen in the abbey, attending as the special representative of President Xi Jinping, despite concerns over China's treatment of the Uyghur people.Mr Biden didn't stay long. By 1.30pm, while the Queen's coffin was still working its way to Windsor, it was announced he had left London.2. Brigitte Macron, wife of Emmanuel Macron5. Charles Michel, EU Council president8.
As they got off and went into the abbey, a single bell tolled every minute to mark the 96 years of the Queen's life.
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