Queen makes final journey to Buckingham Palace before state funeral

Coffin received by her family in a private ceremony ahead of official lying in state at Westminster Hall

Queen Elizabeth II made a final journey home to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday night as her coffin was received by her family in a small private ceremony ahead of being handed back to the nation for her official lying in state.

Led by the King, her children, grandchildren, and their spouses, gathered inside the palace's grand entrance as her cortege arrived. Those present included the Queen Consort, Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.