MORE than 200 Hampshire Police officers were on duty for her Her Majesty the Queen's funeral as she made her final journey from Westminster to Windsor on Monday. 

In what was described as a 'proud' day for the county, the coffin, topped with the Royal Standard and Imperial State Crown, was carried to Westminster Abbey on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy, drawn by 142 sailors.

King Charles III and other senior members of the Royal Family followed behind on foot.

The streets around Westminster were packed with people who had travelled to pay their respects and catch a glimpse of Britain's longest serving monarch as the procession travelled from Westminster Hall to the Abbey, where the funeral service was held.

Some 2,000 guests were inside the Abbey for the funeral service, including wider members of the Royal Family and dozens of world leaders, politicians and dignitaries from across the globe.

Big Ben tolled at one-minute intervals as the procession made its way through the capital, while gun salutes were also fired every minute from Hyde Park.

There was a final ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest beside Prince Philip.

The Imperial State Crown and the Orb and Sceptre were removed from the coffin by the Crown Jeweller. They will eventually be returned to the Tower of London.

Reflecting on the day, Donna Jones, Police & Crime Commissioner for Hampshire & Isle of Wight, said: "Thank you Your Majesty for all you did. Your service was extraordinary in every way.

"A proud day for Hampshire having over 200 Hampshire Police officers on duty and Royal Navy sailors pulling HM Queen Elizabeth's coffin. RIP."