Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, has been laid to rest at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, bringing an end to days of public mourning.<br />''<br />''The Queen's coffin was lowered into the royal vault next to her husband, Prince Philip, yesterday. The burial service was an entirely private affair with only members of the Royal Family present at the Windsor Castle.<br />''<br />''The crown jeweller removed the instruments of state – the imperial state crown, the orb and sceptre – from the coffin before they were put on the altar, symbolising the end of the Queen's reign.<br />''<br />''Earlier in the day, the late Queen was honoured with a full state funeral at Westminster Abbey – the building in which she was married, and crowned Queen. During his sermon, the Archbishop of Canterbury said the late Queen touched a multitude of lives during her 70-year reign.<br />''<br />''The service witnessed 2,000 mourners coming together, including many world leaders like US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron. President Droupadi Murmu also attended the funeral of Queen and offered tributes on behalf of the people of India.<br />''<br />''Earlier, President Murmu attended the reception hosted by King Charles III of the United Kingdom at Buckingham Palace.<br />''<br />''President Murmu met with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and her sister, Sheikh Rehana just before the commencement of the State Funeral in London.<br />
News On AIR | September 20, 2022 8:33 AM
Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle