Queen Elizabeth II Edinburgh: 19 poignant pictures as Liz Truss and Nicola Sturgeon join King Charles III for Queen’s thanksgiving service
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.
9. Gordon Brown
Former prime minister Gordon Brown near Mercat Cross 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: Jeff J Mitchell
10. The Countess of Wessex and The Duke of York
The Countess of Wessex and The Duke of York leaving a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Photo: Jacob King
11. Nicola Sturgeon
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during the Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Photo: Jane Barlow
12. The Lion Rampant and Saltire flags
The Lion Rampant and Saltire flags are carried into St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, following a Service of Prayer and Reflection for her life. Photo: Russell Cheyne