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In pictures: Thousands line streets as Queen's 'last great journey' begins

The Queen's coffin was taken to Scotland's capital on Sunday before being laid to rest on Monday at the St Giles' Cathedral along the Royal Mile.

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, passes along Canongate towards the Royal Mile as it completes its journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
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Thousands of people lined the streets to bid farewell to the Queen for what the King described as her “last great journey” from Balmoral Castle.

A seven-car cortege carrying her coffin gave Scottish mourners the opportunity to pay a final tribute to the country's longest-serving monarch.

The coffin was taken on a 180-mile journey on Sunday from Balmoral in Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse, where the crowds were 10 deep in places.

It was then laid to rest on Monday at St Giles' Cathedral.

The King led the procession behind the Queen's coffin along the Royal Mile to the cathedral for a service of thanksgiving for her life.

The Reverend Calum MacLeod told the mourners the ceremony was "Scotland's farewell to our late monarch".

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Image: The cortege carrying the Queen's coffin left Balmoral at about 10am on Sunday to begin its long journey to Edinburgh
The hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth departs Balmoral Castle, in Balmoral, Scotland, Britain September 11, 2022. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
Image: The coffin was draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland. The wreath was made up of flowers from Balmoral, including sweet peas - one of the Queen's favourites - dahlias, phlox, white heather and pine fir
Screen Grabs at the start of the Queen's journey in Ballater
Image: Large crowds gathered in the streets of the Aberdeenshire village, Ballater
The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, passing through Ballater as it continues its journey to Edinburgh from Balmoral. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
Image: Crowds fell silent along the route as the Queen made her last journey away from Balmoral
The hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth passes through the village of Ballater, near Balmoral, Scotland, Britain, September 11, 2022. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Image: The Queen's final journey took her through the villages of Royal Deeside towards the city of Aberdeen
The hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth passes through the village of Ballater, near Balmoral, Scotland, Britain, September 11, 2022. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Image: The Queen was a regular shopper in Ballater and much loved among the locals
The hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth passes through the village of Ballater, near Balmoral, Scotland, Britain, September 11, 2022. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Image: People described the procession as 'very dignified' and 'very emotional' as it passed through Ballater
The hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth passes through the village of Ballater, near Balmoral, Scotland, Britain, September 11, 2022. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Image: Many had waited patiently for the opportunity to pay their respects
Queen's coffin aerial through Aberdeenshire
Image: The procession was seen winding its way through a number of villages
Queen's coffin travels through Banchory
Image: People in Banchory waited patiently to pay their respects to the Queen
The Princess Royal and her husband Admiral Sir Tim Laurence travel behind the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as the procession passes through Aberdeen
Image: Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were part of the royal procession travelling behind the hearse
The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II passing through Aberdeen as it continues its journey to Edinburgh from Balmoral
Image: The police escort slowly led the hearse, which was followed by six vehicles, through Aberdeen
The hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth travels along the A90 road in Dundee, Scotland, Britain, September 11, 2022. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Image: The hearse carries the Queen's coffin along the A90 in Dundee, more than four hours after leaving Balmoral
The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, passing over the Queensferry Crossing as it continues its journey to Edinburgh from Balmoral. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
Image: The procession passes over the Queensferry Crossing
People in Cannongate, Edinburgh ahead of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on its journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh, where it will lie at rest at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
Image: Crowds lined the streets in Edinburgh ahead of the procession reaching the capital
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Image: The cortege carrying the Queen arrives in Edinburgh with many people capturing the moment on camera
The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, passes on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 on the journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where it will lie in rest for a day. (Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP)
Image: Massive crowds watched as the hearse carried the Queen's coffin along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh
The Princess Royal approaches the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, as it arrives at Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, where it will lie in rest for a day. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
Image: The Princess Royal approaches the hearse at the end of Sunday's long journey
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Image: The Queen's coffin arrives at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, more than six hours after leaving Balmoral
Britain's King Charles, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex walk behind Queen Elizabeth's coffin during the procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain September 12, 2022. Peter Byrne/Pool via REUTERS
Image: King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward walk behind the Queen's coffin during Monday's procession to St Giles' Cathedral
King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022.
Image: Some members of the public shouted 'God bless the Queen' as the procession made its way along the Royal Mile to the cathedral
King Charles III, the Queen Consort and other members of the royal family attend a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022.
Image: The Queen's family and a congregation drawn from all areas of society attended the service of thanksgiving
The Crown of Scotland sits atop the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during a Service of Prayer and Reflection for her life at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022.