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Photos: Nelson Mandela’s state funeral

South Africa says farewell to its greatest son
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Candles illuminate a portrait of Nelson Mandela during the funeral service for former South African president Nelson Mandela in Qunu, South Africa, Sunday, December 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Odd Andersen, Pool)
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The life and legacy of Nelson Mandela was celebrated today in Qunu, his ancestral home. He was later buried in a family plot in his childhood village :

A funeral service for Nelson Mandela was held today in Qunu, South Africa. (AP Photo/Odd Andersen, Pool)
Prince Charles speaks with Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. (AP Photo/Felix Dlangamandla, Pool)
South Africa President Jacob Zuma speaks during the funeral service. (AP Photo/Odd Andersen, Pool)
A woman wipes away a tear while watching the funeral of former South African president Nelson Mandela on a big screen at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)
Stedman Graham, Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson are among funeral guests.
Guests attending the funeral service for former South African President Nelson Mandela capture a moment in history. (AP Photo/Felix Dlangamandla, Pool)

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