Incredible scenes in London as PC Palmer's funeral takes place

On Monday, PC Keith Palmer's body took a final journey through central London. Thousands of police officers from all over the UK lined the route of his funeral cortege from the Palace of Westminster, where his coffin lay overnight, to Southwark Cathedral.

His coffin travelled along 2.6 miles, avoiding the scene of last month's terror attack on Westminster Bridge. PC Palmer was killed on 22 March when Khalid Masood drove a car at pedestrians over Westminster Bridge and then attempted to enter Parliament with a knife. PC Palmer was fatally stabbed by the attacker.

Around 50 members of PC Palmer's family including his wife, five-year-old daughter, parents and siblings attended the cathedral service, which was led by the Dean of Southwark The Very Reverend Andrew Nunn and followed by a private cremation.

A floral tribute left on top of the hearse read: "No 1 daddy". PC Keith Palmer leaves behind a five-year-old daughter.

John Loughrey, from London, held up a sign which read: "Today at Southwark Cathedral, our country stands united, the grief we share as one, our spirit will not be broken, we are united by love, faith and humanity. God bless the family and friends of Keith Palmer and Metropolitan Police. RIP Keith Palmer."

Members of the public joined the more than 5,000 officers from all over the country who gathered in central London for the service.

On Sunday, members of the public paid their respects outside Carriage Gate at the Houses of Parliament, leaving flowers and notes for the late police officer.

PC Palmer's coffin arrived at Chapel of St Mary Undercroft within the Palace of Westminster, ahead of his funeral on Monday.

Pall bearers carry the coffin of PC Keith Palmer into the Southwark Cathedral in London.

A police officer stands next to the police helmet of PC Keith Palmer.

Police officers wait in silence for the coffin of PC Keith Palmer to be carried into the Southwark Cathedral.