Queen Elizabeth updates: State funeral ends 11 days of ceremonies
Queen Elizabeth was buried with her husband, Prince Philip.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II "died peacefully" on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Balmoral Castle, the British royal family's estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. She was 96.
Elizabeth was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. She ascended to the throne in 1952 and, in June, celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as queen.
Latest headlines:
- Coffin descends into royal vault
- Committal service begins at St. George’s Chapel
- Coffin arrives at St. George's Chapel for committal service
- Coffin departs London for final time
- Procession underway from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch
- Prince George, Princess Charlotte walk behind coffin with parents
The doors to Westminster Abbey have opened
Members of the congregation who will be attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II have begun arriving at Westminster Abbey, three hours before it begins at 6 a.m. ET.
An estimated 2,000 people will be in attendance, including a number of foreign leaders and dignitaries.
The Archbishop of Canterbury tweeted earlier this morning, saying: "Let us pray for the Royal Family as they gather today to commend Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II into the hands of our loving and faithful God. We come together to give thanks for a long life, lived in service to her people and her Saviour, Jesus Christ."
Royal family releases new photo of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of funeral
The royal family has released a new photo of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her funeral on Monday.
"The photo was taken to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee -- the first British Monarch to reach this milestone," the royal family wrote on Twitter. "Tomorrow, millions will come together to commemorate her remarkable life."
Prince George, Princess Charlotte to walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, attend funeral
The order of service has been released for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral Monday, including who will walk in the procession behind the queen's coffin.
According to the order, Prince George and Princess Charlotte are expected to walk behind their parents, William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, respectively.
King Charles thanks his people for their support
"Over the last ten days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world," King Charles said in the written message issued by Buckingham Palace on Sunday.
"In London, Edinburgh, Hillsborough and Cardiff we were moved beyond measure by everyone who took the trouble to come and pay their respects to the lifelong service of my dear mother, The late Queen," he said. "As we all prepare to say our last farewell, I wanted simply to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those countless people who have been such a support and comfort to my Family and myself in this time of grief."
-ABC News' Zoe Magee