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Photos show the royal family arriving at Queen Elizabeth's funeral

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The Duchess of Sussex arrives at Queen Elizabeth's funeral.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
  • Members of the royal family were photographed arriving for the Queen's funeral.

  • Queen Elizabeth's state funeral is taking place at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

  • The British monarch died on September 8 at the age of 96.

The first photos of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral show members of the royal family and other guests arriving at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

King Charles, Prince Harry, and Prince William were among the first to arrive at Westminster Hall ahead of the procession. Meanwhile, other members of the royal family and guests including President Joe Biden and Jill Biden have begun to arrive at Westminster Abbey.

King Charles III and Anne, Princess Royal arrive at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III and Anne, Princess Royal, arrive at Westminster Abbey.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The monarch died at the age of 96 on September 8 after having spent 70 years on the British throne.

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Upon her death, King Charles II automatically ascended the throne and his wife, Camilla, became the Queen Consort. The UK entered into a 10-day period of national mourning, during which time members of the public were invited to pay their respects at her coffin in Edinburgh and in London.

Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives with Prince George of Wales at Westminster Abbey.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrives with Prince George of Wales at Westminster Abbey.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

A procession will take place from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey, led by the king and the royal household, before the funeral service begins at 11 a.m. BST.

James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor arrive at Westminster Abbey.
James, Viscount Severn, and Lady Louise Windsor arrive at Westminster Abbey.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The coffin is draped with the royal standard, the imperial state crown, and the sovereign's orb and scepter, according to a Buckingham Palace press release sent to Insider.

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Guests include foreign royal families, heads of state, and overseas government representatives, as well as almost 200 people who were recognized in The Queen's birthday honors earlier this year, the press release states.

Princess Charlotte of Wales arrives for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Charlotte of Wales arrives for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth IISamir Hussein/WireImage

After the service, another procession will take place from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch, before the Queen's coffin is transported to St George's Chapel in Windsor. She will be buried there, alongside her late husband, Prince Philip.

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