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King Charles III arrives for a brief, private farewell to Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall before the State Funeral

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19th September 2022

The King has arrived at Westminster Hall for a few moments of final farewell before the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Charles III was accompanied from Clarence House to Westminster Hall by his heir, the Prince of Wales. Following in a second car were the Duke of Sussex and Peter Phillips.

The family had a few moments to say some private farewells before the coffin of Her Late Majesty was carried out to the State Gun carriage for the procession to Westminster Abbey.

On top, alongside the Imperial State Crown, was a wreath of pink and red flowers.

Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral will take place before over 2,000 invited guests at the Abbey.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.