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The gates to Westminster Abbey open for guests ahead of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The event is expected to be the biggest gathering of foreign dignitaries and officials and will be attended by leaders from around the world. IMAGES
Queen Elizabeth's cortege arrives at her final resting place in Windsor Castle. Slowly travelling the town's Long Walk, which is packed full with mourners, the late queen's flag-draped coffin makes its final journey to the tune of pipes and drums. Inside the castle, her crown, orb and sceptre will be removed and placed on the altar at a committal service. IMAGES
A hearse carries Queen Elizabeth II's flag-draped coffin up The Long Walk in Windsor, towards her resting place at Windsor Castle, west of London. The queen -- the longest-serving monarch in British history -- died at Balmoral, her Scottish Highland retreat, on September 8 after a year of declining health. IMAGES
Soldiers load Queen Elizabeth II's coffin into a hearse at Wellington Arch in London, after a service for the late monarch at Westminster Abbey. Members of the royal family watch as the hearse drives off to Windsor accompanied by the sound of God Save the Queen. IMAGES
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin processes past Buckingham Palace on its way to Wellington Arch. Members of the royal family walk behind the coffin as part of the procession. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.