A look inside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, where Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lies at rest

Gabi StevensonSep 13, 2022, 05:02 IST

Members of the public wait outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 12, 2022.Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)

A Service of Thanksgiving was held in the Queen's honor at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.
King Charles III stood vigil with his siblings in the medieval cathedral as more than 20,000 mourners paid their respects.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday following a procession from Balmoral Castle.

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrived at St Giles' Cathedral on September 12, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland.Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Members of the public have the opportunity to view the coffin and pay their respects before it departs for London on Tuesday.

A girl looks on ahead of the arrival of the Royals at a service in honor of Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles Cathedral on September 12, 2022 in Edinburgh.Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

During Queen Elizabeth II's 24-hour lying at rest period, King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and Prince Andrew stood vigil as mourners filed by.

King Charles III, Prince Edward, Princess Anne, and Prince Andrew hold a vigil at St Giles' Cathedral in honor of Queen Elizabeth II on September 12, 2022.Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images

High-ranking UK officials like Prime Minister Liz Truss and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss before the start of the memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles' Cathedral on September 12, 2022.Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Members of the public stood in long lines outside the cathedral for a chance to pay their respect.

Members of the public wait to enter St Giles' Cathedral to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II on September 12, 2022.Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images

The BBC estimated some 20,000 people joined a mile-long queue to pay their last respects.

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth ll arrives at St Giles' Cathedral on September 12, 2022, in Edinburgh.Russell Cheyne-WPA Pool/Getty Images

Founded in 1124 by King David, ruler of Northumbria and Scotland, the medieval cathedral has a long tradition of hosting important events in Scottish history.

The interior of the Thistle Chapel in St Giles' Cathedral in November 1974.RDImages/Epics/Getty Images

The Crown of Scotland — which was placed on her coffin as she lay at rest — was first presented to the Queen at the cathedral during her first visit to Scotland since her coronation.

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at St. Giles' Cathedral for the Scottish National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication on June 24, 1953.PA Images/Getty Images

The Crown of Scotland — which was placed on her coffin as she lay at rest — was first presented to the Queen at the cathedral during her first visit to Scotland since her coronation.

The Queen continued to visit St Giles' throughout her reign for various ceremonies and installed several new knights there.

Queen Elizabeth II at a service of installation of a Knight of the Thistle at St Giles' Cathedral on July 1, 1994.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

Following the 24-hour lying at rest period, the Queen's body will be taken to her final resting place at Windsor Castle in London after her funeral on September 19 at Westminster Abbey.

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at St Giles Cathedral on September 12, 2022Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images

Following the 24-hour lying at rest period, the Queen's body will be taken to her final resting place at Windsor Castle in London after her funeral on September 19 at Westminster Abbey.

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A look inside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, where Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lies at rest

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday following a procession from Balmoral Castle.

Members of the public have the opportunity to view the coffin and pay their respects before it departs for London on Tuesday.

During Queen Elizabeth II's 24-hour lying at rest period, King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and Prince Andrew stood vigil as mourners filed by.

High-ranking UK officials like Prime Minister Liz Truss and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen.

Members of the public stood in long lines outside the cathedral for a chance to pay their respect.

The BBC estimated some 20,000 people joined a mile-long queue to pay their last respects.

Founded in 1124 by King David, ruler of Northumbria and Scotland, the medieval cathedral has a long tradition of hosting important events in Scottish history.

The Crown of Scotland — which was placed on her coffin as she lay at rest — was first presented to the Queen at the cathedral during her first visit to Scotland since her coronation.

The Queen continued to visit St Giles' throughout her reign for various ceremonies and installed several new knights there.

Following the 24-hour lying at rest period, the Queen's body will be taken to her final resting place at Windsor Castle in London after her funeral on September 19 at Westminster Abbey.