Over 2,000 people attended Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey, perTIME.
After the service, thequeen’s coffinjourneyed 26 miles to Windsor for a smaller, second service.
According toExpress, these viewers surmised that it was a symbolic gesture in honor of the late queen.

On the contrary, it is part of standard royal protocol at an event.
In contrast, Elizabeth did take the front row at Prince William and Princess Catherine’s 2011 nuptials.
That ceremony was also held atWestminster Abbey.