Royal Borough "deeply honoured" to host funeral ceremony
The council say 100,000 people came to Windsor on Monday to watch the Queen's coffin return to the place she called home.
THE Royal Borough’s council leader said the Queen’s procession was an “emotional and historic” moment as more than 100,000 mourners flocked to Windsor.
Cllr Andrew Johnson said the local authority was “deeply honoured” that the procession and committal service for Her Majesty took place at The Long Walk and at Windsor Castle.
The nation, along with the world, paid their final farewells to the UK’s longest-serving monarch on Monday, with a state funeral at Westminster Abbey and a military procession.
Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets as the coffin was taken to Windsor where she was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel.
According to the council, an “unprecedented” number of visitors of more than 100,000 people came to Windsor to say their farewells.
Cllr Johnson said:
“It was an emotional and historic moment in time, that will last forever in our memories. As a Royal Borough, we are extremely proud of our close connection with the Royal Family and felt privileged to play our part in welcoming the procession as it made its way to her final resting place at St George’s Chapel.
“We’d like to thank the thousands of people that have visited Windsor over recent days to pay their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as well as our partners, that have ensured the safe and smooth running of this historic event.
“Over recent days, we have experienced an unprecedented number of visitors into Windsor and we would also like to sincerely thank local businesses and residents for their patience, hospitality, and understanding. I’d also like to thank our staff, who have worked tirelessly to ensure proceedings were observed smoothly and with dignity.
On Monday, there were more than 900 stewards and 90 ambassadors working on the ground to assist visitors.
The council says mourners may continue to come to Windsor to pay their respects over the coming weeks and advised people to use public transport.