The Queen’s coffin was moved from Edinburgh’s Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the monarchy in Scotland.
The escort party, found by the King’s Body Guard for Scotland, and royal cars, was flanked by members of the royal family, walking in rear of the procession.
The Queen is being taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the cathedral where her family, and a congregation drawn from all areas of Scottish society, will attend a service of thanksgiving for her life.
The procession passed the Scottish Parliament which the Queen formally opened in 2004.
A wreath on her coffin consists of nine different flowers, including white spray roses, white freesias, white button chrysanthemums and dried white heather.
The wreath also contains thistles, foliage, rosemary, hebe and pittosporum.
The coffin is due to rest at the cathedral for 24 hours.
Mourners will be able to file past the coffin from around 5:30pm on Monday 12 September until 3pm on Tuesday 13 September.

. King Charles III and members of the royal family join the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin
King Charles III and members of the royal family join the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022. Photo: Andrew Milligan

. King Charles III and members of the royal family join the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral,
King Charles III and members of the royal family join the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh Photo: Andrew Milligan

. King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex
King Charles III (second left), the Princess Royal (centre), the Duke of York (second right) and the Earl of Wessex (right) watch as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is removed from the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the start of the procession to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Photo: Peter Byrne

. King Charles III, the Princess Royal and the Duke of York walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
(Left to right) King Charles III, the Princess Royal and the Duke of York walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Photo: Phil Noble

. Royal guards carry Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at the start of the procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral
RETRANSMITTING AMENDING BYLINE Royal guards carry Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at the start of the procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022. Photo: Peter Byrne

. King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex
King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022. Photo: Odd Andersen

. (left to right) King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
(left to right) King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022. Photo: Jon Super

21. King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022. Photo: Phil Noble

22. King Charles III and the Princess Royal
King Charles III and the Princess Royal walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Photo: Phil Noble

23. British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives for a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives for a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022. Photo: Russell Cheyne

24. Former prime minister Gordon Brown near Mercat Cross ahead of the procession of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
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. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell