A private funeral for Dame Maggie Smith was held in Richmond on Monday afternoon, as friends and family paid tribute to the screen icon who died at the age of 89

Dame Maggie Smith was laid to rest at a private funeral in Richmond on Monday. The late screen legend - whose iconic roles included Professor McGonagall in the 'Harry Potter' franchise, Dowager Countess in 'Downton Abbey',

Such a beautiful goodbye to Maggie Smith today. It was warm and funny and full of love and brilliant eulogies, with the best hymns belted out by all. It was poignant but not sad because hers was a life so richly lived.

Dame Maggie Smith was honoured with an intimate and heartfelt farewell as family, friends, and colleagues gathered for her funeral on Monday at Mortlake Crematorium in Richmond, London. Known and beloved for her iconic roles as Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter and the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey,

As tributes pour in, King Charles voiced his deep sadness over Maggie's loss, while 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe, who made his acting debut beside her in a BBC adaptation of 'David Copperfield', shared that he was "heartbroken" following the news.

Dame Maggie Smith was laid to rest in an intimate funeral service on Monday. Smith died at 89 on Sept. 27. According to the Daily Mail, on Nov. 4, the legendary actress’s life was celebrated at Mortlake Crematorium in Richmond,

Dame Maggie Smith has been laid to rest in an intimate funeral service. The British icon was laid to rest on Monday after her family confirmed she had died on 27 September at the age of 89. Smith's family and close friends gathered at Mortlake Crematorium in London to celebrate the life of the Oscar-winning actress.