Queen Elizabeth II Edinburgh: 19 poignant pictures as Liz Truss and Nicola Sturgeon join King Charles III for Queen’s thanksgiving service
King Charles III led the royal family in a poignant procession behind the coffin of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, when it travelled to an Edinburgh cathedral to allow the public to pay their respects.
The Queen was taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to nearby St Giles’ Cathedral where her family, and a congregation drawn from all areas of Scottish society, attended a service of thanksgiving for her life.
After the hearse carrying the Queen’s coffin arrived at St Giles, a service of prayer and reflection took place.
The coffin was lifted out of the hearse and brought into the place of worship, with the King, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, and the Earl and the Countess of Wessex walking behind.
As the coffin made its way through the cathedral, the choir sang Thou Wilt Keep Him In Perfect Peace, Whose Mind Is Stayed On Thee.
In attendance at the ceremony were Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Prime Minister Liz Truss and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, among others.
Take a look through our picture gallery below.
The coffin was lifted out of the hearse and brought into the place of worship, with the King, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, and the Earl and the Countess of Wessex walking behind.
5. Gordon Brown
Former prime minister Gordon Brown ahead of the procession of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, following her death on Thursday. Photo: Lesley Martin
6. King Charles III and the Duke of York
King Charles III and the Duke of York join the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh for a Service of Prayer and Reflection for her life. Photo: PA
7. King Charles III
King Charles III speaks to Lord Provost of Edinburgh Robert Aldridge at the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. Photo: Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman
8. Alex Salmond
Former First Minister Alex Salmond (right) arrives at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh for a Service of Prayer and Reflection for Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Euan Cherry/Daily Mail