Queen's state funeral: Time, service details and everything you need to know

Britain's longest-reigning monarch will be laid to rest on Monday (September 19). Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on Thursday September 8, after ruling for 70 years.

Since her death a national period of mourning has ensued, which has seen the royal family unite in processions and vigils across the UK in memory of the late Queen's life. Thousands of people have also travelled to London and queued for hours to see the monarch's coffin lying in state at Westminster Hall.

Monday has been declared a national bank holiday to allow as many people as possible to watch the proceedings. Many shops and major businesses will be closed, while others will have reduced opening hours.

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Some 2,000 people, including world leaders and foreign royals, will attend the funeral at Westminster Abbey. Government sources believe it will be the 'largest international event' the UK has held in decades.

A global TV audience of more than 4billion people is expected to watch the proceedings. Big screens have been put up across the country for people to watch the ceremony - find out where you can watch it in Manchester here.

The funeral will also be broadcast live on BBC, Sky and ITV.

Here are the timings, service details and everything you need to know about Queen Elizabeth's state funeral.

6.30am: Her Majesty's lying-in-state will end.

10.44am: The Queen's coffin will be moved from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey for the funeral.

11am: The state funeral begins.

11.55am: A national two-minute silence will be held.

12.15pm: A public procession will begin as Her Majesty's coffin travels from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch