Thousands of people have lined the streets of London to catch a glimpse of the Queen’s coffin, as it made its way to Buckingham Palace

Illuminated inside a black hearse so the public could see her coffin, the Queen made her final trip through the streets of London, to the crowds who’d come to pay their respects at Buckingham Palace.

Thousands of people lined the motorways to catch a glimpse of the Queen’s motorcade as it travels from RAF Northolt to central London.

In the darkness, the crowds were silent, some waiting days to hold their position.

But as the hearse and cortege made its way around Buckingham Palace, it was too much for some.

Wiping away tears as the Queen made her final homecoming.

Applause and shouts of “rest in peace” also met the cortège as it proceeded towards the Mall and round the Victoria Monument.

As the hearse passed through the palace gates, a guard of honour formed, and crowds cheered.

It had been just months earlier when the Queen had waved them goodbye from the balcony for her jubilee celebrations.

Now they’d come to pay their respects to a monarch who meant so much.

Earlier in Scotland, the Queen’s only daughter arrived, to escort the coffin home to London.

Thousands came to say goodbye to the monarch who had so loved their home.

As the Queen’s coffin was carried to the hearse, and taken to the airport.

A poignant chapter as the nation says goodbye.