PEOPLE across the area gathered at their homes, in churches, pubs and cinemas to watch the Queen's final journey.
Southampton's streets were largely deserted as Queen Elizabeth II's funeral took place in Westminster Abbey.
Church services, showing the funeral service, were held at churches across the city.
Among the several venues, mourners gathered in solidarity at Bitterne's Holy Saviour Church and Portswood Church to watch the state funeral service. 
Many told the Daily Echo of their admiration and affection for the late monarch - and sang along to hymns.
The Reverend Tony Palmer at Holy Saviour told the Echo: "I think it’s amazing to be able to gather together.
"It’s one of those days where some people find it really hard and some find it easy as it reminds you of other funerals you've been to or been part of.
He added: "And I think it should be a real celebration of faith and her life, which was full and good."
The service was attended by more than 50 people.
Mary Jenks, a 70-year-old resident, had always looked up to the Queen and came to the chapel to watch the live stream.
Mary said: "She has always been there, she has always worked hard.
"I admire her most after her husband’s funeral. Because of the government's restrictions, no one could be with their late husbands and family, but she sat there alone and vulnerable and yet so strong."
Meanwhile, at Portswood Church, Joan Johnson and Wendy Hollingsworth were also remembering the Queen. 
Joan said: "She’s done a wonderful job and the way she has kept to her original promise about her life being long or short, she would be a servant, I think that was magnificent.
Wendy added: "She was just great. You couldn’t fault her, a lovely lady. I am sure she’s looking down on us."
On a sunny yet cold day, people shared hot tea and coffee and ate homemade bakes.
Peter Lambros, who has been a volunteer at the church for almost 20 years, said: "I am here to recognise someone who has a lifetime of service to God. 
Peter added: "Her faith was very real to her. I think it was the source of her strength. "We are live-streaming it because we thought there would be a number of people who wanted to pay their respects."
Mum Claire Thompson was there with her daughter Amelia.
Claire wanted to pass on her love for the royal family to her children. 
The 36-year-old said: "It’s really important to be involved in this type of occasion in such a good community.
"The Queen has been here my whole life and my daughter’s life, and she has been learning a lot about the Queen and the Royal Family, especially this year because of the jubilee, so I wanted her to get involved."
A single toll from Big Ben signalled the start of the service at Westminster Abbey, where kings and queens have been crowned since 1066, and where the new monarch was sitting surrounded by the royal family he now leads.
King Charles III and his siblings – the Princess Royal, Duke of York and Earl of Wessex – had marched behind their mother’s coffin as it travelled the short distance from Westminster Hall, where the Queen had been lying in state for four days, to the ancient Abbey.
Tens of thousands have filled the capital to pay their last respects just a few hours after the last person had filed past the Queen’s coffin, bringing to a close the symbolic ritual.
Presidents and prime ministers from across the globe filled the Abbey, with US President Joe Biden among the mourners alongside France’s President Emmanuel Macron, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, her counterpart from Canada Justin Trudeau, and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
Two of the Queen’s great-grandchildren, future king Prince George, aged nine, and his seven-year-old sister Princess Charlotte, joined their parents the Prince and Princess of Wales at the state funeral, after reaching an age where they can participate in the national event.
William had walked behind his grandmother’s coffin with his brother the Duke of Sussex and his cousin Peter Phillips, following in the footsteps of Charles and his siblings.
Westminster Abbey was the venue for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s 1947 wedding and now this ancient place of worship was the fitting venue for her funeral.
Among the congregation were all six living former prime ministers – Sir John Major, Sir Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Theresa May, David Cameron and Boris Johnson – with members of the Cabinet led by the current premier, Liz Truss.
A large number of minor royals were invited including the Queen’s granddaughter Zara Tindall and her husband former England rugby star Mike Tindall, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and their spouses, and Sarah, Duchess of York.
Other attendees included a group of Chelsea Pensioners in their red tunics and Knights of the Garter in their velvet cloaks.
A number of people recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic were also invited.
The Queen's coffin was taken from Westminster Hall to Windsor via Wellington Arch.
She was then taken to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, where a private burial took place at King George VI Memorial Chapel.
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