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An entire nation paused to take the Long Walk on Monday — either in person, to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s final return to Windsor Castle, or in spirit, watching a tradition-steeped farewell that spanned from central London to the late queen’s main home.
Well-wishers gathered at barricades along the Long Walk, the famously rail-straight, tree-lined road that runs more than 2 1/2 miles up to Windsor Castle. By the time the glass-paneled Jaguar hearse reached its destination, its hood was decorated with roses, sunflowers and other blooms that people had tossed along the route.
When the procession entered the castle, it brought an end to a journey that began with Queen Elizabeth II’s death at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Sept. 8. Since then, the queen has lain at rest and in state, and the new sovereign, King Charles, has ascended to the throne.The committal service was private, but streamed online
The committal service at St. George’s Chapel Monday afternoon was kept private, reserved for the royal family and a small group that included leaders from around the commonwealth. As with other events Monday, it was streamed online.
After the service, Elizabeth’s coffin was to be lowered into the royal vault alongside her husband, Prince Philip, who died last year, according to the order of service.
