Queen's funeral: 24 pictures as guests arrive at Westminster Abbey for funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Crowds of mourners have flocked to London, Windsor and royal sites throughout the UK on the national bank holiday, with the service set to draw millions of TV viewers across the globe.
All public viewing areas for the funeral procession in the capital were full by just after 9am.
The royal family, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte, will be among the 2,000 people gathered at Westminster Abbey to remember the late monarch on Monday morning, before a committal service at Windsor Castle.

1. Guests arrive for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Guests arrive for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022. Photo: Danny Lawson

2. King Charles III arrives ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
King Charles III arrives ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022. Photo: Tim Goode

3. Guests take their seats at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey
Guests take their seats at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022. Photo: Dominic Lipinski

4. The Princess of Wales arrives ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
The Princess of Wales arrives ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, London. Picture date: Monday September 19, 2022. Photo: Tim Goode