Mandela memorial service in pictures

The body of Nelson Mandela arrived at Pretoria’s Union Buildings early on Wednesday

Small crowds had gathered as Mr Mandela’s body was driven through Pretoria

A group of mourners who said they wanted to see the late president “for the last time”

The mood was celebratory rather than sombre

His coffin was draped in the South African flag

Two men dressed as Nelson Mandela travel on a train at Johannesburg’s Park
Station on their way to the memorial service.

Spain’s Prince Felipe at the memorial service.

Mandla Mandela, eldest grandson of Nelson Mandela, at the official
memorial service

U.S. President Barack Obama greets Cuban President Raul Castro and
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are escorted upon
their arrival on Air Force One to attend a memorial service for Nelson Mandela

Former British Prime Minister John Major arrives for the memorial service.

Desmond Tutu, right, arrives with former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan

British Prime Minister David Cameron arrives for the memorial service.

Cuban President Raul Castro arrives for the memorial service.

Mandela’s ex-wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, left, and his widow, Graca Machel, right,
sit near each other during the memorial service.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, and South African President Jacob Zuma stand
during the memorial service.

Dignitaries from all over the world

US President Barack Obama describes Mr Mandela as a “giant of history”

Ex-wife Winnie Mandella hugs widow Graca Machel

Former South African President FW De Klerk with his wife Elita

The crowds are in high spirits – singing and dancing and stomping their feet.

Mr Mandela’s successor as president, Thabo Mbeki also arrived with his wife Zanele.

The ceremony is being broadcast across the world, with many in South Africa tuning in.

U2′s lead singer Bono and South African actress Charlize Theron.

An atmosphere of joy in the stadium

Nelson Mandela’s widow Graca Machel listens to the tributes.