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Eunice Kennedy Shriver's funeral in Massachusetts

Eunice Kennedy Shriver was known for founding the Special Olympics
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, known for founding the Special Olympics, was a member of one of the most prominent US political families of the 20th century Photograph: ERIC GAILLARD/Reuters
Police vehicles sit in front of St Francis Xavier church as participants begin to gather
Police vehicles sit in front of St Francis Xavier church as participants begin to gather for Kennedy Shriver's funeral Photograph: MATT CAMPBELL/EPA
Family members including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver carry the coffin of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
From left to right: Anthony Shriver, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tim Shiver Jr, Tim Shriver, and Sam Shiver carry the coffin of Eunice Kennedy Shriver Photograph: Darren McCollester/Getty
Members of the Special Olympics watch as the coffin of Eunice Kennedy Shriver is carried into St Francis Xavier Church
Members of the Special Olympics watch as Kennedy Shriver's coffin is carried into St Francis Xavier church Photograph: Darren McCollester/Getty
US singer Stevie Wonder arrives for Kennedy Shriver's funeral
Singer Stevie Wonder arrives for Kennedy Shriver's funeral Photograph: MATT CAMPBELL/Reuters
Kennedy Shriver's casket proceeds down the aisle at St Francis Xavier church
Kennedy Shriver's casket proceeds down the aisle at St Francis Xavier church Photograph: STEVEN SENNE/EPA
Oprah Winfrey and Russell Simmons attend the funeral
TV personality Oprah Winfrey, second left, and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, centre, attend the funeral Photograph: Pool/Reuters
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John Kennedy, enters the church for her aunt's services
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John Kennedy, enters the church for her aunt's services Photograph: Steven Senne/AP
US vice-president Joe Biden attends Kennedy Shriver’s funeral
US vice-president Joe Biden attends Kennedy Shriver’s funeral Photograph: Pool/Reuters
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