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It was a difficult day for Prince Charles, he is considered the most sensitive of Elizabeth's four children.
The 73-year-old could see the sadness and the effect of the powerful ceremony again and again.
He fought back tears.
Next to him is his sister Princess Anne.
Anne has been one of the most popular royals for decades.
She hates revealing private matters, she has even renounced aristocratic titles for her children – the British appreciate this reserve.
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And so this woman is simply called Zara Tindall.
She is the daughter of Princess Anne and an internationally successful rider.
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Woman titled: Duchess Catherine leaves Westminster Abbey in a carriage.
The funeral service for the Queen took place in the church.
Around 2000 invited guests took part.
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He was given special attention that day: Prince George, nine years old.
One day he too will probably be King of England.
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George's little sister, Princess Charlotte, also attended the funeral service.
Here she is sitting next to her mother in the car.
The youngest brother Louis stayed at home.
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There is a story to tell for every high guest, and a particularly complex one for these two: Harry and Meghan.
They gave up their royal duties two years ago and live in the United States.
Their relationship with the family is strained: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have repeatedly complained about inhumane pressure and racism in the palace.
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Prince Andrew (left) next to his brother Edward.
Andrew is persona non grata in the royal family.
Virginia Giuffre accused Queen Elizabeth II's second son of repeatedly sexually abusing her when she was a minor.
He was stripped of all military ranks in the wake of the scandal.
This explains why, unlike his brother, he appeared in civilian clothes.
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The guests included a number of dignitaries and heads of state - including former ones, such as ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who attended the memorial service with his wife Carrie.
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Of all the prominent state guests, they are probably the most prominent: US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill.
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Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss will be able to speak to world leaders without boarding a plane because of the ceremony.
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For example with him: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.
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Charles was not the only king in the square, here King Carl Gustaf of Sweden enters Westminster Abbey, accompanied by his wife Silvia.
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He too was once a king: Juan Carlos from Spain.
But after many scandals about mistresses and corruption, he had to abdicate.
The fact that he was invited as a relative of the Queen caused debate.
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Brazil's right-wing populist President Jair Bolsonaro was also there.
Among others, representatives of Russia, North Korea or the military junta of Myanmar were not welcome.
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