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 in an intimate funeral service this week, following her death at the age of 89. The iconic actress, most known for her roles in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter franchise, died on September 27, with her loved ones confirming the sad news.

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',

The publication shared a picture of the order of service, which featured a childhood photo of the Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star on the front along with the words: “In loving memory of Dame Margaret Natalie Smith”. The back showed a smiling picture of her taken in later life.”

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.

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 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.