Guidance

Procession to the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel (Windsor Castle)

Updated 18 September 2022

About the State Funeral and Committal Service processions

On Monday 19 September, Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral will take place. There will be ceremonial processions in London and Windsor. All processions and services will be broadcast on national television and radio.

At 10.44am, Her Majesty’s coffin will travel from the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) to Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral. This is a very short journey, and will not be part of the public procession.

Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey at 11am. There will be a 2-minute silence at the end of the State Funeral service, at around 11:55am.

Following the State Funeral service, the procession through London will commence. Her Majesty’s coffin will travel in procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch (Hyde Park Corner).

The procession will travel along Broad Sanctuary, Parliament Square, Whitehall, Horse Guards Parade, Horse Guards Road, The Mall, and Constitution Hill.

At Wellington Arch, the coffin will be transferred to the State Hearse to travel to Windsor. As the State Hearse departs Wellington Arch, the Parade will give a Royal Salute and the National Anthem will be played.

Her Majesty’s coffin will then be carried by the State Hearse along South Carriage Drive to the Albert Memorial, where it will depart for Windsor.

At 3:10pm, the State Hearse will travel in procession along Albert Road and the Long Walk, to St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. A Committal Service for Her Majesty The Queen will take place at 4pm in St George’s Chapel.

How to watch

• All processions and services will be broadcast on national television and radio.
  
  
• You can watch the Committal Service procession in person at the procession viewing areas along the Long Walk. Large screens will also show the State Funeral service at Westminster Abbey, the London State Funeral procession, and the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel.
  
  
• Please note that the procession will not pass through Windsor town centre.

Read this guidance carefully if you are planning to attend. Please be aware that large crowds are expected, and there are likely to be delays on public transport and road closures around the area.

If you would like to attend or watch the ceremonial events in London, read the guidance on the State Funeral procession in London.

About the Windsor procession viewing areas

The viewing areas will be available from 6am on Monday 19 September. Please do not arrive before this time. Security measures will be in place from Sunday 18 September. If you arrive early, you may be moved on.

Please do not attempt to camp in or around the procession area. Camping is not permitted on the Long Walk or in Windsor town centre. You will not be permitted to enter the viewing area with tents or gazebos.

You can watch the Committal Service procession in person at the procession viewing areas along the Long Walk. Access to the viewing areas is free.

There will be large screens along the Long Walk which will show the State Funeral service at Westminster Abbey, the London State Funeral procession, and the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel.

The viewing areas at the Long Walk will be available from 6am on Monday 19 September.

If you would like to watch the procession, you are advised to arrive before 10:30am on Monday 19 September, when the broadcast of the State Funeral service will begin.

Please note that large crowds are expected, and be prepared to queue to enter.

View or download a map of the procession viewing areas (PDF, 469KB).

Viewing areas along the Long Walk will reach capacity very quickly. If you leave the area, readmission cannot be guaranteed.

If the viewing areas are full when you arrive, you may be redirected to another area or location, however there is no guarantee that a viewing screen will be available.

There will be welfare facilities available on the Long Walk, including first aid facilities, toilets and concession kiosks where you can buy light refreshments. Read more about what to expect.

There will be accessible viewing areas for people with accessibility or mobility requirements. Availability is limited, and people will be admitted in order of arrival time. Read the section on accessibility for more information on the accessible areas, and advice on accessible travel.

How to get to the Windsor procession viewing areas

Follow the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on Twitter and Facebook for the latest information on transport and services in the Windsor area.

Check the National Rail Enquiries website before you travel, or follow National Rail Enquiries on Twitter. Read how to get to Windsor for advice on travelling into Windsor.

The viewing areas are along the Long Walk. There are viewing areas along both sides of the procession route.

Access to the Long Walk will be clearly signposted from local transport hubs with designated walking routes. There will be one-way walking routes and other security measures in place in Windsor, so please allow extra time for your journey.

There will be stewards wearing purple high-visibility jackets and Royal Borough Ambassadors who can assist you and give directions to the Long Walk.

To get to the viewing areas, you should enter the Long Walk through the Kings Road entrance or the Albert Road entrance.

There is information on how to find these entrances below, including maps showing the entrance points. You can also view or download a full map of the viewing areas (PDF, 469KB).

If you need to get to the accessible viewing areas, you use the Albert Road entrance or the Park Street entrance (not available for general access). Read the accessibility section for more information.

You will exit the viewing area through the point you entered. Police and stewards will help direct you to entrances and exits, and to nearby transport hubs.

Kings Road entrance

The image below shows the Kings Road gate. This entrance is next to the point where Kings Road (A332) meets Edinburgh Gardens.

Follow the walking routes, which will be clearly marked with signs, or ask a steward if you need help finding the entrance.

View or download a full map of the viewing areas (PDF, 469KB).

Albert Road entrance

The image below shows the Albert Road gate. This entrance is where Albert Road crosses the Long Walk.

Follow the walking routes, which will be clearly marked with signs, or ask a steward if you need help finding the entrance.

View or download a full map of the viewing areas (PDF, 469KB).

What to expect if you attend

To keep everyone safe, security measures are in place at the viewing areas and screening sites. You or your bag may be searched before you can enter.

There will be welfare facilities available on the Long Walk, including first aid facilities, toilets and concession kiosks where you can buy light refreshments.You should not bring alcohol or drinking glasses to the procession viewing area.

Please note that there is a temporary restriction on the use of drones across the ceremonial sites. You should not attempt to operate a drone in these areas, for photography or any other reasons.

You can find more information on visiting the viewing areas from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

What you should and shouldn’t bring

Remember to:

1. Dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Make sure you bring warm, protective clothing in cold or wet weather, or sunscreen if you might need it. Handheld umbrellas and blankets are permitted, however you should not bring large umbrellas or camping equipment.

2. Food and drinks. There will only be a limited number of concession kiosks available where you can buy light refreshments. You may want to bring food and drinks with you, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements. There will be water stations where you can refill bottles. You should not bring alcohol or drinking glasses to the procession viewing area.

3. Appropriate footwear. You will be required to stand outdoors for long periods, so you are advised to wear comfortable shoes. Viewing screens are located on grassed areas, so please wear appropriate footwear. You can bring a folding chair if you think you will need one, however please be aware that your visibility will be limited if you are sitting down.

You should not bring:

1. Tents, gazebos or camping equipment. Camping is not permitted on the Long Walk or within Windsor town centre. You will not be permitted to enter the viewing area with tents or gazebos. Unattended tents, bags or other items will be removed and may be destroyed.

2. Barbecues and equipment for fires

3. Drones. The use of drones is not permitted across any of the ceremonial sites. You should not attempt to operate a drone in these areas, for photography or any other reasons.

4. Alcohol. You should not bring alcohol or drinking glasses into the viewing areas and screening sites.

5. Floral tributes. The floral tribute area outside Cambridge Gate will be closed on the day of the Committal Service procession.

6. Pets and other animals. Animals are not permitted in the viewing areas, except guide dogs, hearing dogs and other official assistance dogs.

Conduct and behaviour

Please respect the nature of these events and behave appropriately. If you are at the procession route, keep noise to a minimum when the procession passes you.

Stewards and police officers will be positioned within the viewing areas and screening sites. Antisocial or inappropriate behaviour (including queue-jumping, excessive consumption of alcohol, or drunken behaviour) will not be tolerated and you may be asked to leave.

You should:

1. Behave appropriately. Please respect the nature of these events, and be considerate of people around you.

2. Dispose of litter using the litter bins provided.

3. Leave the viewing areas quietly so you don’t disturb people who live nearby.

4. Follow the instructions of stewards, event staff and police at all times.

Accessibility

There are accessible viewing areas for people with accessibility or mobility requirements along the Long Walk.

To get to the accessible viewing areas, you should enter the Long Walk from Park Street or Albert Road, and follow the signs to the accessible viewing areas.

There is information on how to find these entrances below, including maps showing the entrance points. You can also view or download a full map of the viewing areas (PDF, 469KB).

There will be stewards (wearing purple high-visibility jackets) and Royal Borough Ambassadors along the route giving directions to the Long Walk. Ask the stewards or Royal Borough Ambassadors if you need assistance.

Accessible viewing spaces are limited, and people will be admitted in order of arrival time. People using these areas may be accompanied by one carer or companion.

If the accessible viewing areas are full when you arrive, support will be provided where possible but this will be subject to availability.

Accessibility provision:

• The accessible viewing areas are at ground level. There will be spaces for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.
• There will be disabled toilets in the accessible viewing areas.
• There will be welfare points in this area to provide any further assistance needed.

Accessible viewing entrance - Park Street

The image below shows the Park Street gate. This gate should be used for the accessible areas only; it is not available for general entry.

The Park Street entrance is at the end of Park Street, a short street leading from the Irish Guard’s Statue (at the junction of St Alban’s Street and the B3022) to the Long Walk.

Follow the walking routes, which will be clearly marked with signs, or ask a steward if you need help finding the entrance.

View or download a full map of the viewing areas (PDF, 469KB).

Accessible viewing area - Albert Road entrance

The image below shows the Albert Road gate. This entrance is where Albert Road crosses the Long Walk.

Follow the walking routes, which will be clearly marked with signs, or ask a steward if you need help finding the entrance.

View or download a full map of the viewing areas (PDF, 469KB).

Accessible transport

Make sure you plan your travel in advance, as services and roads are likely to be very busy. You can find up-to-date travel information by following National Rail Enquiries or the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on Twitter.

There will be one-way walking routes and other security measures in place in Windsor from Sunday 18 September, so please allow extra time for your journey.

Public transport

National Rail offers a Passenger Assistance service. Staff can help you on your journey, including providing ramps and wheelchair access, helping you to navigate the station or board your train, or helping you with your bags. You can also use the ‘Turn up and go’ service without booking in advance. Ask a member of staff at the station for assistance, or use a Help Point when you arrive at the station.

For information about accessible travel on other public transport services, contact the service operator.

Parking

Travelling to Windsor by road is not recommended, as a number of roads in Windsor will be closed and car parking will be restricted. There are also likely to be road closures on the days leading up to the Committal Service. Please check the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead website for the latest updates before you travel.

• Wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility who need to travel by car should use the Review Ground car park (SL4 2BD), which is accessed from the A332.
• Blue badge holders are exempt from parking charges at this site.
• Reserve parking (including blue badge parking) at the Review Ground car park.
• A limited number of DDA-compliant buggies will be available to transport people with reduced mobility from the Review Ground car park to the accessible viewing areas.
• Please note that the buggies cannot be pre-booked. The capacity of the buggies is limited and spaces cannot be guaranteed.

You can find more information about accessibility provision from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

How to get to Windsor

Make sure you plan your travel in advance, as services and roads are likely to be very busy. You can find up-to-date travel information by following National Rail Enquiries or the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead on Twitter.

There will be one-way walking routes and other security measures in place in Windsor from Sunday 18 September, so please allow extra time for your journey.

If you are travelling to Windsor, you should use public transport wherever possible. There will be extensive road closures around Windsor on the day of the procession, and car parks in central Windsor will be closed.

Please note that Windsor and the surrounding areas will be very crowded, and roads and transport services in these areas will be very busy. It may be necessary for short-term safety measures to be put in place at transport stations, such as queuing and changes to the way customers enter or exit a station.

Rail

Plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries website. Check for service updates before you travel, and allow more time than usual for your journey.

Rail operators will be providing extra passenger capacity on services to and from Windsor. However, please check before you travel as services will be very busy and may be subject to delays. You can find up-to-date travel information by following National Rail Enquiries on Twitter.

There are 2 National Rail stations in Windsor:

• Windsor and Eton Central (Great Western Railways)
• Windsor and Eton Riverside (South Western Railway)

If you are travelling from the London area, you can use South Western Railway services from London Waterloo to Windsor and Eton Riverside.

If you are travelling from other locations, you can use Great Western Railway services to Slough, where you can change for the service to Windsor and Eton Central.

Bus

There are a number of bus services with routes into Windsor. Check the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead website for information about bus services in the Windsor area.

Please check before you travel, as bus services may be affected by road closures.

Road

Travelling to Windsor by road is not recommended, as a number of roads in Windsor will be closed and car parking will be restricted. There are also likely to be road closures on the days leading up to the Committal Service. Please check the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead website for the latest updates before you travel.

On the day of the Committal Service procession, pre-booked parking (outside the road closure area) will be available at the Review Ground Car Park (SL4 2BD), which can be accessed from the A332. The service costs £20 per vehicle for the day, and spaces must be booked before Monday 19 September.

This is a ‘park and walk’ service. The car park is around a 20-minute walk from Windsor town centre. Walking routes will be signposted, but the ground may be uneven in parts.

Blue badge holders are exempt from charges. A limited number of DDA-compliant buggies will be available to transport people with mobility requirements to the designated viewing areas. Read more about accessibility.

Reserve parking (including blue badge parking) at the Review Ground car park.

For information on travelling within Windsor, read: