Kate continued the monochrome with a black quilted leather Chanel micro bag. As far as her special accessories, Kate rewore a four-strand pearl necklace with a diamond center, from the late monarch, as well as a matching pair of dangly pearl-and-diamond earrings.

Queen Camilla has pulled out of attending the funeral of Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, with "deep regret", with Buckingham Palace saying she is recovering from acute sinusitis.

The funeral began at 2pm today and marked the first Catholic funeral held for a member of the Royal Family since the Reformation.