The Queen and country bade a final farewell to the Duke of Edingburgh on Tuesday in a poignant memorial service at Westminster Abbey.

       Held in the same venue as where Prince Philip and the Queen married in 1947, the event paid tribute to the Duke's role as the longest-serving Royal consort in British history and his unwavering support of the monarch.

       The service gave thanks for the Duke's contribution to public life and steadfast support of over 700 charitable organisations, which he was associated with throughout his life.

       The event was attended by a 1,800-strong congregation, which included the extended Royal family, politicians from across political divide, and over 500 representatives from his patrongages and charities.

       The Queen talks with Prince Andrew en route to Westminster Abbey Credit: Aaron Chown/PA

       The Queen waves to the public en route from Buckingham Palace Credit: REUTERS/Tom Nicholson

       The Queen is supported by Prince Andrew as she makes her way into the abbey Credit: RICHARD POHLE/THE TIMES

       The congregation was made up of the Duke's family, friends, foreign royals and representatives from his charities and patronages Credit: Dominic Lipinski/REUTERS

       The Duke of York sits alongside the Earl of Wessex Credit: RICHARD POHLE/THE TIMES

       The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge exit the abbey alongside Prince George and Princess Charlotte Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP

       Princess Charlotte speaks with the Archbishop of Canterbury in Westminster Abbey Credit: Pool The Times/Richard Pohle

       The congregation stands to sing a hymn during the service Credit: RICHARD POHLE/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

       The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall Credit: RICHARD POHLE/THE TIMES

       Prince George with the Duke of Cambridge Credit: WireImage/Samir Hussein

       The Earl and Countess of Wessex with their children, Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP

       Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP

       Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, alongside Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP

       Zara and Mike Tindall, with their daughter Mia Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP

       Boris Johnson arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of the service Credit: KIRSTY O'CONNOR/PA

       Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish First Minister Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP

       Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP

       Belgium's Queen Mathilde and King Philippe Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP

       Denmark's Queen Margrethe (bottom left), the Netherlands' Princess Beatrix (bottom right), Queen Maxima (top left), King Willem-Alexander (top middle), and Prince Albert of Monaco (top right) Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP

       Sweden's Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf Credit: WireImage/Samir Hussein