Queen Elizabeth updates: State funeral ends 11 days of ceremonies

Queen Elizabeth was buried with her husband, Prince Philip.

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Last Updated: September 19, 2022, 3:52 PM EDT

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.

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Sep 13, 2022, 2:38 PM EDT

Hearse carrying queen’s coffin en route to Buckingham Palace

After the plane carrying Queen Elizabeth’s coffin landed at Royal Air Force Northolt in England, the coffin was moved to a state hearse.

People watch the hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, following her death, after leaving RAF Northolt, in London, Sept. 13, 2022.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II leaves RAF Northolt, from where it will be taken to Buckingham Palace, to lie at rest overnight in the Bow Room on Sept. 13, 2022, in London.
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The hearse is headed to Buckingham Palace where the coffin will be greeted by King Charles and his family.

The state hearse was designed by The Royal Household and Jaguar Land Rover, and Queen Elizabeth was consulted on the plans, according to a palace spokesperson. The hearse was designed to allow members of the public to have a clear view of the coffin, the spokesperson said.

Sep 13, 2022, 2:15 PM EDT

Canada announces national day of mourning

Canada will mark the death of Queen Elizabeth with a national day of mourning on the day of the funeral, Monday, Sept. 19.

"There are still a few details to be worked out, but declaring an opportunity for Canadians to mourn on Monday is going to be important," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a news conference in New Brunswick Tuesday. "For our part, we will be letting federal employees know that Monday will be a day of mourning."

Sep 13, 2022, 2:12 PM EDT

Princess Anne releases statement on queen’s death

Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter, said in a statement Tuesday, "I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life."

PHOTO: Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence are greeted by Station Commander Group Captain McPhaden, having disembarked from the C-17 carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Air Force Northolt airbase on Sept. 13, 2022.
Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence are greeted by Station Commander Group Captain McPhaden, having disembarked from the C-17 carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Air Force Northolt airbase on Sept. 13, 2022, before it is taken to Buckingham Palace, to rest in the Bow Room.
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Anne, who has been accompanying her mother’s casket from Scotland to England said, "The love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting."

King Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew, Duke of York, follow the hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. 12, 2022.
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She added, "I am also so grateful for the support and understanding offered to my dear brother Charles as he accepts the added responsibilities of The Monarch. To my mother, The Queen, thank you."

Sep 13, 2022, 12:43 PM EDT

Plane carrying queen’s coffin departs from Edinburgh Airport

The plane carrying Queen Elizabeth’s coffin has departed from Edinburgh Airport to head to London.

People take photos with their mobile phones as the Queens cortege with the hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth's coffin departs from St Giles Cathedral en route to Edinburgh Airport in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. 13, 2022.
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The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, leaves from from St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. 13, 2022.
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Princess Anne is traveling to London alongside the coffin.

Princess Anne said in a statement, "It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys."

PHOTO: Princess Anne watches as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is taken to a hearse as it departs St Giles' Cathedral, in Edinburgh, Sept. 13, 2022.
Princess Anne watches as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is taken to a hearse as it departs St Giles' Cathedral, in Edinburgh, Sept. 13, 2022.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried to the RAF aircraft at Edinburgh Airport, Scotland, Sept. 13, 2022, for the final journey from Scotland in a Royal Air Force plane to London.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried to the RAF aircraft at Edinburgh Airport, Scotland, Sept. 13, 2022, for the final journey from Scotland in a Royal Air Force plane to London.
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Meanwhile, King Charles has left Northern Ireland to return to London.

Charles and his family will greet the coffin at Buckingham Palace.

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