People across the Vale of Glamorgan tuned in to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
The streets of Barry and Penarth were quiet during and after the service as most stayed home to watch the final farewell the late Queen.
While her funeral took place 150 miles away in London, many businesses across the Vale, and the all corners of the UK, closed as a mark of respect. Some remained open, offering people a place to gather.
In Whitmore Bay, Barry, a few coffee shops remained open and proved very popular with queues coming out of the door despite the somewhat subdued atmosphere.
One Barry pub, The Buck, stayed open to allow people to watch the funeral inside.
"Keeping the place open was no form of disrespect," said owner Barry Newman. "I felt there could be a fair number of people coming to watch it, but the opposite was the case.
"Being a Londoner, it's an extremely sad thing but the way people have reacted has been brilliant."
Sarah and Mavis, from Penarth, watched the funeral at home.
Most people watched the funeral at home, as did Penarth residents Sarah and Mavis.
Sarah said: "It was magnificent pageantry."
Mavis added: "The funeral was so well organised.
Joan Stone, from Penarth, said the service was wonderful
Joan Stone, also of Penarth, agreed with Sarah and Mavis on the spectacle.
"It was wonderful, I've never seen so many soldiers in one place," said Mrs Stone.
"It was the best royal funeral I've ever seen."
Amanda Palmer, from Barry, felt for those taking part in the service.
"It's a big responsibility for the people carrying the coffin on their shoulders - God knows what they and the royal family are feeling," she said.
"To be honest, I don't normally do funerals and I prefer to be in my own positive bubble - it brings back memories."
Many felt emotional about the Queen's death.
Susan Buckeridge
Susan Buckeridge, from Barry, watched the majority of the funeral before having to take her dogs for a walk.
Ms Buckeridge said: "I've been feeling very sad.
"Quite a few tears have been shed."
Not everyone shared that emotion. Jack Bees, from Barry, said : "I'm feeling quite indifferent and I suspect a lot feel the same.
"I've not caught any of the funeral, though my wife - who is big on the royals - is back home watching it."
Sandra and John Curtin, from Penarth
John and Sandra Curtin, from Penarth, felt that the process "went on too long" despite watching most of it.
They also shared some frustration at many shops being closed.
While some felt the mourning period and closure of businesses a little too much, others had a stronger take.
One man from Penarth who did not wish to be named said: "It's all nonsense. I'm a communist - I want to be a citizen, not a subject."
Jeb Hedges has become a police officer
Jeb Hedges, from Barry, is in a curious position as he will soon become a police officer after previously swearing allegiance to the Queen.
This means he will be one of few people who will have sweared an oath to both Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III.
"It (the funeral) was momentous," said Mr Hedges.
"I'm in a rare position of swearing allegiance to both the Queen and the King.
"It's amazing, I think it is the first state funeral since Churchill.
"I think out of all the UK we gave Charles the worst reception when he visited.
"I hope William goes well (as Prince of Wales)."
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