Queen Elizabeth

A procession and funeral steeped in tradition bring an end to a journey that began with Queen Elizabeth II's death at Balmoral Castle in Scotland 11 days ago.

The crowd at Westminster Abbey defended their spots along the sidewalk and atop concrete walls with ferocity, but otherwise formed a warm and united impromptu community.

Tributes were paid. But for many of the queen's former colonial subjects, her life and death are a reminder of a painful history of exploitation and racism. Others just didn't give it much thought.

Services for Britain's longest-serving monarch took place at Westminster Abbey, followed by a procession through London. Leaders from around the world gathered to honor her.

Queen Elizabeth's funeral was held at Westminster Abbey in London today. She served as the constitutional monarch of the United Kingdom for 70 years, the longest rule in British history. The queen died Sept. 8 at the age of 96.

In Peckham, about a 30-minute drive from the center of London, many people were going about their weekend as usual. While they're sad about the queen's death, they see it as an opportunity for reform.

Dozens of groups had set up tents, sleeping bags, folding chairs and pizza box towers along the blocked-off street where Queen Elizabeth II's casket will travel for the funeral procession.

Green Park, near Buckingham Palace, has become completely flooded with tributes to the queen — and the people who are coming to see them.

Princes William and Harry, the sons of King Charles III, were joined by their cousins. William is now the prince of Wales — and heir to the throne.

Gift shops in London are selling souvenirs marking the queen's death, everything from shirts, mugs, posters and more with messages like "Gone but not forgotten" and "Forever in our hearts."