Members of the British armed services carry the coffin of former <a >Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher</a> away from St Paul's Cathedral in London after a ceremonial funeral on Wednesday, April 17. Thatcher, 87, died after a stroke on April 8. She was prime minister from 1979 to 1990.
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Members of the British armed services carry the coffin of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher away from St Paul's Cathedral in London after a ceremonial funeral on Wednesday, April 17. Thatcher, 87, died after a stroke on April 8. She was prime minister from 1979 to 1990.
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Guardsmen stand to attention outside St Paul's Cathedral.
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Guardsmen stand to attention outside St Paul's Cathedral.
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The bearer party, made up of personnel from all three armed services, carry Thatcher's coffin out of St Paul's Cathedral.
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The bearer party, made up of personnel from all three armed services, carry Thatcher's coffin out of St Paul's Cathedral.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a reading during the service.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a reading during the service.
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Sarah Thatcher, wife of Mark Thatcher, the late prime minister's son, leaves St Paul's Cathedral.
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Sarah Thatcher, wife of Mark Thatcher, the late prime minister's son, leaves St Paul's Cathedral.
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The Union Jack flies half-staff over Trafalgar Square in London ahead of Thatcher's funeral procession on April 17.
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The Union Jack flies half-staff over Trafalgar Square in London ahead of Thatcher's funeral procession on April 17.
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London-based iReporter Richard Gough, a veteran of the Falklands War, captured this photo. "It's a big event to be marked on my doorstep so I wanted to observe it and share it," he said. "I'm very aware of the politics and I was completely involved in decisions she made in the 1980s, but life goes on."
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London-based iReporter Richard Gough, a veteran of the Falklands War, captured this photo. "It's a big event to be marked on my doorstep so I wanted to observe it and share it," he said. "I'm very aware of the politics and I was completely involved in decisions she made in the 1980s, but life goes on."
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Falklands War veteran Simon Weston attends Thatcher's funeral.
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Falklands War veteran Simon Weston attends Thatcher's funeral.
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Former Prime Ministers John Major, center, and Tony Blair attend the funeral with wives Norma Major and Cherie Blair, left.
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Former Prime Ministers John Major, center, and Tony Blair attend the funeral with wives Norma Major and Cherie Blair, left.
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The hearse makes its way past Downing Street in London.
Funeral of Margaret Thatcher —
The hearse makes its way past Downing Street in London.
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Mourners wait outside St Paul's Cathedral to attend Thatcher's ceremonial funeral.
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Mourners wait outside St Paul's Cathedral to attend Thatcher's ceremonial funeral.
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Queen Elizabeth II leaves the funeral at St. Paul's Cathedral.
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Queen Elizabeth II leaves the funeral at St. Paul's Cathedral.
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A military band marches past on Fleet Street.
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A military band marches past on Fleet Street.
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is among the dignitaries at St. Paul's Cathedral.
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is among the dignitaries at St. Paul's Cathedral.
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A protester holds a banner at the Church of St. Clement Danes in London.
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A protester holds a banner at the Church of St. Clement Danes in London.
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Carol Thatcher, Marco Grass, Sarah Thatcher, Mark Thatcher, Michael Thatcher and Amanda Thatcher watch from the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral as the coffin is placed in the hearse after the funeral.
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Carol Thatcher, Marco Grass, Sarah Thatcher, Mark Thatcher, Michael Thatcher and Amanda Thatcher watch from the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral as the coffin is placed in the hearse after the funeral.
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Protester Mary MacMillan holds a sign of protest at Trafalgar Square ahead of the funeral procession.
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Protester Mary MacMillan holds a sign of protest at Trafalgar Square ahead of the funeral procession.
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A British police officer stands guard. More than 4,000 officers were on duty for the event.
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A British police officer stands guard. More than 4,000 officers were on duty for the event.
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A police officer stands guard outside St. Paul's Cathedral ahead of the ceremonial funeral.
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A police officer stands guard outside St. Paul's Cathedral ahead of the ceremonial funeral.
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The gun carriage carrying the coffin is drawn by the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.
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The gun carriage carrying the coffin is drawn by the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.
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A mourner holds the order of service as he attends the ceremony.
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A mourner holds the order of service as he attends the ceremony.
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Members of the public watch the proceedings.
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Members of the public watch the proceedings.
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