In pictures: Monaco mourns Rainier

1 of 10 Monaco has held a funeral ceremony for its long-time ruler, Prince Rainier, who died on 6 April aged 81.

2 of 10 The streets of the city-state were clear of traffic for the funeral.

3 of 10 The coffin was carried from the palace to the cathedral with full honours.

4 of 10 As the coffin left the courtyard, the gates of the palace were symbolically shut.

5 of 10 The coffin passed through banks of wreaths on its way into the cathedral.

6 of 10 Prince Rainier's children and grandchildren were at the ceremony, including Prince Albert (centre), who succeeds his father.

7 of 10 Pierre Casiraghi, Princess Caroline's son, lit a candle for the late prince.

8 of 10 King Juan Carlos of Spain was among mourners from some 60 states.

9 of 10 German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld turned out to see off the prince, too.

10 of 10 Prince Rainier III, who ruled Monaco for 55 years, is being buried next to his wife, Hollywood star Grace Kelly.