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Queen Elizabeth II's committal service in Windsor

Bearer Party carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in the UK on Monday, Sep 19 2022 [Courtesy: Royal Family]

The burial of the longest reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II, is underway this Monday evening. She was in power for 70 years.

Before her coffin is lowered at St. George's chapel, a committal service will take place. The service will be led by the Dean of Windsor, David Conner at 4pm local time and is the last of many monarchial events that the world has witnessed in the 21st century.

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