The Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022. The UK entered a ten day period of national mourning, before Her Majesty was laid to rest at Windsor Castle.

The following images document my experience of covering this time, from the moment that the death was formally announced outside Buckingham Palace, through to her Committal Ceremony in St George's Chapel, Windsor on September 19th.

With this set of images, I won the BPPA (British Press Photographers’ Association) Press Photographer of the Year Awards 2022: Photo Essay, ‘Death of a Monarch’.

Thursday September 8, 2022: The Union Jack above Buckingham Palace is lowered to half mast as the death of Queen Elizabeth II is announced.

Thursday September 8, 2022: The Union Jack above Buckingham Palace is lowered to half mast as the death of Queen Elizabeth II is announced.

Thursday September 8, 2022: A member of royal household staff carries a notice announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II to the gates of the Buckingham Palace in London.

Thursday September 8, 2022: A member of royal household staff carries a notice announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II to the gates of the Buckingham Palace in London.

Thursday September 8, 2022: A double rainbow is seen over the Queen Victoria Memorial statue as members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace in central London minutes before the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Thursday September 8, 2022: A double rainbow is seen over the Queen Victoria Memorial statue as members of the public gather outside Buckingham Palace in central London minutes before the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Saturday September 10, 2022: King Charles III alongside the Queen Consort during the Accession Council at St James's Palace, London, where he is formally proclaimed monarch.

Saturday September 10, 2022: King Charles III alongside the Queen Consort during the Accession Council at St James's Palace, London, where he is formally proclaimed monarch.

Tuesday September 13, 2022: People get out of their cars to watch as the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II passes along the A40 in west London, on its journey to Buckingham Palace, London, where it will lie at rest overnight in the Bow

Tuesday September 13, 2022: People get out of their cars to watch as the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II passes along the A40 in west London, on its journey to Buckingham Palace, London, where it will lie at rest overnight in the Bow Room.

Wednesday September 14, 2022: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown placed on top, is carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during the ceremonial proces

Wednesday September 14, 2022: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown placed on top, is carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during the ceremonial procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, London, where it will lie in state ahead of her funeral on Monday.

Wednesday September 14, 2022: Members of the Royal Family (front left-right) King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, (second row left-right) the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex and Peter Phillips follow the cof

Wednesday September 14, 2022: Members of the Royal Family (front left-right) King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, (second row left-right) the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex and Peter Phillips follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown placed on top, as it is carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during the ceremonial procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, London.

Thursday September 15, 2022: Members of the public stand in the queue on the South Bank in London opposite the Palace of Westminster, as they wait to view Queen Elizabeth II lying in state ahead of her funeral on Monday.

Thursday September 15, 2022: Members of the public stand in the queue on the South Bank in London opposite the Palace of Westminster, as they wait to view Queen Elizabeth II lying in state ahead of her funeral on Monday.

Saturday September 17, 2022: Floral tributes from members of the public are laid outside Windsor Castle onto Cambridge Drive, near the Long Walk, Windsor, ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.

Saturday September 17, 2022: Floral tributes from members of the public are laid outside Windsor Castle onto Cambridge Drive, near the Long Walk, Windsor, ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.

Sunday September 18, 2022: Floral tributes and candles from members of the public are laid in Green Park near to Buckingham Palace, London, ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.

Sunday September 18, 2022: Floral tributes and candles from members of the public are laid in Green Park near to Buckingham Palace, London, ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.

Sunday September 18, 2022: Castle Wardens observe the national minute's silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle in Berkshire. The country is observing one-minute silence to remember the Queen, with people invited to mark the occasio

Sunday September 18, 2022: Castle Wardens observe the national minute's silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle in Berkshire. The country is observing one-minute silence to remember the Queen, with people invited to mark the occasion privately at home, on their doorstep, or at community vigils.

Monday September 19, 2022: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried by the Bearer Party into the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Monday September 19, 2022: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried by the Bearer Party into the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Monday September 19, 2022: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, followed by (left to right, from front) King Charles III, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex and the Countess of Wess

Monday September 19, 2022: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, followed by (left to right, from front) King Charles III, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex and the Countess of Wessex, is carried by the Bearer Party into the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth II held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Monday September 19, 2022: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth, at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Monday September 19, 2022: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth, at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Monday September 19, 2022: The Imperial State Crown, and orb and sceptre on the high altar during the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth, at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Monday September 19, 2022: The Imperial State Crown, and orb and sceptre on the high altar during the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth, at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire.

Friday September 23, 2022: King Charles III is pictured with his red despatch box for the first time as monarch, as he carries out official government duties in the Eighteenth Century Room at Buckingham Palace, London, following the death of Queen El

Friday September 23, 2022: King Charles III is pictured with his red despatch box for the first time as monarch, as he carries out official government duties in the Eighteenth Century Room at Buckingham Palace, London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.