LOOK: Royal family shares farewell portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

LOOK: Royal family shares farewell portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal family shared a farewell portrait of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her state funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II
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The longest-serving monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II, died at age 96 at Balmoral, her Scottish Highland retreat, on September 8 after a year of declining health.

READ: Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

She will be buried alongside her father King George VI, her mother Queen Elizabeth, and sister Princess Margaret, reuniting in death the family who once called themselves "us four".

The coffin of her husband, Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99, will also be transferred to lie alongside her.

READ: Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

The grand state funeral will be attended by leaders from around the world. It will be a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London.

The Royal family shared a farewell portrait of the Queen, on Sunday, ahead of the funeral. 

"Tomorrow, millions will come together to commemorate her remarkable life."

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