Queen Elizabeth laid to rest at Windsor Castle amid outpouring of grief in UK
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, was laid to rest at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Monday.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, has been laid to rest at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, bringing an end to days of public mourning. The Queen's coffin was lowered into the royal vault next to her husband, Prince Philip, on Monday.
The Queen's final resting place will be the King George VI memorial chapel, a small annex to the main chapel at Windsor. The Queen's parents and sister, Princess Margaret, also rest at this chapel in Windsor Castle.
The Instruments of State; the Imperial State Crown and the Orb and Sceptre have remained with Her Majesty’s coffin.At the Committal Service, they were placed on theHigh Altar at St George's Chapel. pic.twitter.com/fDFQLSSmP1
As of now, there are 25 members of the royal family who are resting in the chamber.
The burial service was an entirely private affair with only members of the Royal Family present at the Windsor Castle.
