The Queen has been laid in her ultimate resting place beside her husband following a non-public service at Windsor Fortress.
She was buried beneath the King George VI Memorial Chapel on Monday night after members of the royal household stated their final goodbyes.
Its partitions had been lit up by dazzling orange rays because the solar set in live performance with the closing levels of what Charles referred to as his mom’s ‘final, nice journey’.
A small crowd had gathered exterior the citadel gates to pay respects because the service, performed by the Dean of Windsor, received underway at 7.30pm.
The intimate ceremony stood in stark distinction to the monarch’s state funeral, believed to be probably the most extensively watched ceremony of its form in historical past.
The monarch’s coffin was final seen by the world earlier on Monday on the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel, of which the King George VI Chapel is an annexe.
It was then lowered into the Royal Vault, the place Prince Philip was laid to relaxation final 12 months, becoming a member of previous monarchs together with King George III, IV, and V in addition to William IV.
However Elizabeth II was then relocated to the annexe which she commissioned after her father’s demise and the place he was relocated upon its completion seven years later..
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Additionally it is the burial place of her mom Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and sister Princess Margaret, who each died in 2002.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin was moved along with her so she may relaxation beside her husband of 73 years, whom she described as ‘my energy and keep’.
Palace officers shared a poignant image of the 5 late royals posing collectively earlier than George VI’s demise.
A younger Elizabeth – but to turn out to be Queen – smiled on the digicam sat moreover her mum as Philip gazed over her shoulder.
Her coffin was interred with the Grenadier Guards’ Queen’s Firm Camp Color, which was positioned on high by her son on the finish of the committal service.
The Color is a smaller model of the Royal Normal of the Regiment, which served because the Queen’s Firm Color all through her reign.
Monday’s service marked the tip of a momentous 10-day interval of processions throughout the nation which King Charles III described as his mom’s ‘final nice journey’.
Timeline of Queen Elizabeth II’s life and reign
April 21, 1926the queen is born
Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born at 2.40 am at her dad or mum’s residence in 17 Bruton Avenue, Mayfair, London. She was the primary little one of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later grew to become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
1930Schildhood
Elizabeth’s early years had been spent between Piccadilly in London and at White Lodge in Richmond Park.
1933first corgi
When Her Majesty was seven years outdated, her father King George VI introduced residence Dookie, a Pembrokeshire Welsh corgi.
She instantly fell in love with the breed, and is believed to have owned not less than 30 corgis since then.
December 11, 1936Heiress presumptive
Elizabeth’s father turns into king when his older brother, King Edward VIII steps down. Princess Elizabeth turns into heiress presumptive.
april 21, 1942first public engagement
Elizabeth made her first public engagement on her sixteenth birthday by inspecting the troopers of the Grenadier Guards.
November 14, 1948first little one
Elizabeth gave start to her first little one, Prince Charles, at Buckingham Palace. Prince Charles is first in line to the throne.
August 15, 1950second little one
Princess Anne was born in Clarence Home.
June 2, 1953coronation
Following the demise of her father the earlier 12 months, Elizabeth’s coronation befell in Westminster Abbey. She was topped Queen Elizabeth II, at age 27.
February 19, 1960third little one
Prince Andrew was born at Buckingham Palace.
March 10, 1964fourth little one
On the age of 37, Queen Elizabeth gave start to her fourth and ultimate little one, Prince Edward, at Buckingham Palace.
Might 18, 1965First State Go to to West Germany
The Queen’s 10-day go to to the Federal Republic of Germany (or West Germany) was the primary official go to there by a British royal since 1913. Her go to marked the 20-year anniversary of the tip of World Warfare II, serving to to symbolise the reconciliation between the 2 international locations.
1970first ‘walkabout’
Throughout a royal tour of Australia and New Zealand, Queen Elizabeth rebelled in opposition to centuries of royal custom when she took an off-the-cuff stroll to greet crowds of individuals in particular person, slightly than wave to them from a protected distance.
A ‘walkabout’ is now an everyday observe for British royals.
June 2, 1977The Queen’s silver jubilee
The Queen’s 25 years on the throne was celebrated with Commonwealth visits and a public vacation.
June 21, 1982prince william is born
Prince William was born to Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales. Though William is the Queen’s third grandchild, the road of succession means that he’s second in line to the throne after his father.
20 November, 1992windsor citadel fireplace
A fireplace wrecks a part of the Queen’s residence at Windsor Fortress. It destroyed 115 rooms, together with 9 State Rooms. The citadel was not restored till 1997.
August 31, 1997The demise of princess diana
The Queen’s daughter-in-law, Diana, Princess of Wales, died on August 31 from the accidents she sustained in a automotive crash in Paris.
Tensions between the Royal Household and Diana had been already tense following her controversial interview with Martin Bashir, and so the Queen was underneath shut scrutiny following he demise.
The Queen’s speech about Diana’s passing was broadcast stay on September 5: ‘We’ve got all felt these feelings in these previous couple of days. So what I say to you now as your Queen and as a grandmother, I say from the guts.
‘I wish to pay tribute to Diana, myself. She was an distinctive and gifted human being. In good instances and dangerous, she by no means misplaced her capability to smile and chuckle, to encourage others along with her heat and kindness.
‘I admired and revered her for her vitality and dedication to others, particularly for her devotion to her two boys.’
Prince Harry lately opened up in regards to the demise of his mom and the toll it took on his psychological well being within the Apple TV+ documentary The Me You Can’t See.
November 20, 1997Golden Wedding ceremony anniversary
The Queen and Prince Philip celebrated their Golden Wedding ceremony anniversary with a particular backyard occasion at Buckingham Palace for {couples} additionally celebrating their Golden Wedding ceremony.
February – march 2002tragic deaths
The Queen’s youthful sister, Margaret, died from issues of a stroke on February 9, 2002. The Queen Mom additionally handed simply over a month later, on March 30, aged 101.
June 24, 2002gOLDEN JUBILEE
To rejoice her Golden Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth traveled greater than 40,000 miles in 2002, together with visits to the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. She additionally visited 70 cities and cities in 50 counties in the UK.
April 21, 2007oldest ever monarch
Queen Elizabeth II turns into the oldest-ever reigning British monarch, overtaking a report set by her nice nice grandmother, Queen Victoria.
might 17, 2007Go to to the Republic of Eire
Queen Elizabeth II visits Dublin within the first state go to to the Republic of Eire by a reigning British monarch.
Elizabeth’s go to, throughout which she expressed her ‘honest ideas and deep sympathy’ for the victims of the troubled Anglo-Irish previous, was extensively celebrated as the start of a brand new period of friendship.
July 27, 2012The title’s elizabeth, queen elizabeth.
The Queen made a cameo alongside Daniel Craig as James Bond for the opening of the London 2012 Olympics.
In a brief parody movie, Bond actor Daniel Craig entered Buckingham Palace carrying his trademark tuxedo.
After a pause, Her Majesty turns from her writing desk and says merely: ‘Good night, Mr. Bond.’
July 22, 2013Prince george is born
The Queen’s nice grandson Prince George was born to Prince William and Kate Middleton. George is third in line to the throne.
His start marked the primary time since Victoria’s reign that three generations of direct heirs to the British throne had been alive on the similar time.
September 9, 2015File-breaking reign
The Queen grew to become the longest-reigning monarch in British historical past (greater than 63 years), surpassing her great-grandmother Queen Victoria.
On the time the report was damaged, Queen Elizabeth had reigned for 23,226 days, 16 hours, and half-hour.
April 21, 2016ninetieth birthday
Queen Elizabeth celebrated her ninetieth birthday. The milestone was marked by a nationwide service of thanksgiving, and a road occasion of 10,000 individuals alongside the Mall hosted by the Queen herself.
april 5, 2020televised coronavirus speech
Queen Elizabeth delivered a particular broadcast in relation to the coronavirus outbreak.
In a uncommon speech, she acknowledged the grief and monetary hardships Britons confronted through the coronavirus pandemic.
Echoing the phrases of the Vera Lynn wartime track, she stated that ‘we’ll meet once more’.
March 7, 2021harry and meghan bombshell oprah interview
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey aired on March 7 in the USA, and the next day within the UK.
The couple didn’t maintain again as they lifted the lid on life contained in the Royal Household.
The Royals confronted allegations of racism after Harry and Meghan claimed an unnamed member of the household made a remark about how darkish their son Archie’s pores and skin tone can be.
A supply informed The Solar that the Queen was ‘unhappy, not indignant’ in regards to the interview.
April 9, 2021Prince philip dies
The Queen’s loving husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died aged 99.
A press release from Buckingham Palace learn: ‘It’s with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has introduced the demise of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
‘His Royal Highness handed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Fortress.’
Philip’s demise certificates declared the reason for his passing as outdated age.
April 17, 2021prince philip’s funeral
30 company together with the Queen attended Prince Philip’s funeral in St George’s Chapel, in keeping with coronavirus tips.
The Queen sat alone as Covid-19 restrictions dictated that attendees needed to socially distance from these exterior their family.
The nation held a minute’s silence at 3pm to recollect the late Duke of Edinburgh.
The Royal Household had been reunited with Prince Harry for the primary time since his interview with Oprah.
Harry and William had been initially anticipated to stroll shoulder-to-shoulder, however they had been separated by their cousin Peter Phillips.
June 6, 2021child lilibet
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle title their child daughter after Queen Elizabeth.
Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor shall be often known as Lili for brief, after the royals’ household nickname for the Queen.
Lili’s center title, Diana, was chosen to honour her late grandmother.
october 19, 2021golden oldie
The Queen politely turned down the ‘Oldie of the Yr’ award, organised by chairman Gyles Brandreth for The Oldie journal.
In keeping with an aide, the monarch believes ‘you might be as outdated as you’re feeling’ and thinks she doesn’t meet the ‘related standards’ for the trophy.
Her Majesty despatched a message again to the organisers of the prizes along with her ‘warmest finest needs’, saying she ‘hopes you will see that a extra worthy recipient.’
october 20, 2021physician’s orders
Queen Elizabeth needed to cancel a visit to Northern Eire on the final minute following recommendation from her docs, who informed her to ‘relaxation for a couple of days.’
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson stated: ‘Her Majesty is in good spirits and is dissatisfied that she is going to now not have the ability to go to Northern Eire, the place she had been on account of undertake a collection of engagements at this time and tomorrow.
‘The Queen sends her warmest good needs to the individuals of Northern Eire, and appears ahead to visiting sooner or later.’
Her Majesty stayed in a single day in London’s non-public King Edward VII Hospital.
The Queen was stated to be ‘in good spirits’ when she left on the morning of October 21.
25 Decemeber 2021Queen offers emotional christmas speech
The Queen spoke warmly about Prince Philip on her first Christmas with out him in seven a long time, saying there was ‘one acquainted chuckle lacking’ in her residence.
6 February 2022Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II
6 February, 2022 marked 70 years since Princess Elizabeth ascended to the throne, changing into Queen Elizabeth II.
Plans to rejoice Her Majesty’s historic reign – which is tipped to be even larger than the celebrations for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and could possibly be watched by over a billion individuals worldwide – embody a four-day financial institution vacation in the summertime.
5 february 2022Her majesty says that camilla shall be queen
On the eve of her historic Jubilee, the Queen launched a message to the general public, thanking them and likewise stating her intentions for the way forward for the Crown.
She stated within the written message: ‘I want to categorical my because of you all in your help. I stay eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you just proceed to provide me.
‘And when, within the fullness of time, my son Charles turns into King, I do know you’ll give him and his spouse Camilla the identical help that you’ve got given me; and it’s my honest want that, when that point comes, Camilla shall be often known as Queen Consort as she continues her personal loyal service.’
6 March 2022the Queen leaves buckingham palace for good
Bucking years of custom, Her Majesty determined to depart Buckingham Palace for good and make a everlasting transfer to Windsor Fortress.
Sources say the Queen loved life with Prince Philip there through the pandemic and the couple ‘rediscovered the happiness of their early years collectively’ throughout this time.
It’s believed Her Majesty got here to desire life in Windsor.
29 march 2022Queen stands by prince andrew at prince philip memorial
On the memorial for Prince Philip, the Queen confirmed public help for disgraced son, Prince Andrew.
It’s the first time the Duke of York has appeared alongside the Queen since he settled his US intercourse abuse case, paying accuser Virginia Roberts a reported £12million.
A part of the plea deal was the settlement that no formal admission of legal responsibility or an apology was owed by the Duke of York.
21 APRIL 2022Queen Celebrates 96th birthday
Her Majesty marked her 96th birthday at Wooden Farm, the farmhouse the place Prince Philip lived after his retirement on the Sandringham Property.
She celebrated her birthday privately, within the wake of her well being points over the last few months.
JUNE 2 2022PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN
1000’s of individuals descended onto the Mall as 4 days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations kicked off with the Trooping the Color.
Royal superfans dressed up in purple, white and blue to observe the Queen’s historic birthday parade, which resulted in a spectacular flypast over Buckingham Palace, watched by the Queen and royals from the balcony.
June 2 2022BEAcons lit throughout the UK in honour of platinum jubilee
Greater than 3,500 beacons had been lit across the UK and Commonwealth in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The 96-year-old monarch began the method when she pressed an orb-like button – The Commonwealth of Nations Globe – positioned on a cushion within the grounds of Windsor Fortress.
June 27 2022Queen travels to Scotland for first public engagement since Jubilee
The Queen travelled to Scotland with different members of the Royal Household forward per week of conventional occasions.
Her look north of the border had been unconfirmed on account of issues about her well being.
The 96-year-old had reduce on public engagements, together with Platinum Jubilee celebrations, on account of mobility points.
July 15, 2022Queen visits hospice with Princess Anne throughout heatwave to open new constructing
The Queen braved the heatwave solar to make a shock go to to a hospice with the Princess Royal to open its new centre
September 6, 2022the queen appoints liz truss as new PM
Liz Truss formally grew to become the UK’s new prime minister after being invited to type a brand new authorities by the Queen.
Her Majesty was pictured shaking arms with the brand new Tory chief at Balmoral in Scotland.
September 8, 2022Royal Household rushes to Queen’s facet after docs increase issues for her well being
The Queen was positioned underneath medical supervision at Balmoral after docs grew to become involved for her well being, Buckingham Palace stated.
september 8. 2022queen Elizabeth ii dies aged 96
Her Majesty died with the now King Charles and Princess Anne by her facet, bringing an finish to her 70 years on the throne.
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