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The symbols of majesty resting on Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin

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16th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is currently Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall for four days to allow the public to pay their respects. She will remain there until 6:30 am on Monday, 19 September. Resting on top of the coffin are three symbols of the monarchy which hold great significance. The Queen’s coffin has been draped in the Royal Standard, the monarch’s personal flag. The Royal…
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The other kings called Charles

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15th September 2022
With the death of his mother on Thursday 8 September 2022, King Charles III is now the sovereign of the United Kingdom, as well as fifteen other nations. While it was thought previously that he may take the regnal name of George VII, The King has chosen to keep his given…
Palaces & Buildings

The history of Westminster Hall

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14th September 2022
On Wednesday, 14 September, Queen Elizabeth II’s body will process from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, where it will lie-in-state in Westminster Hall. Westminster Hall is the oldest surviving part of the medieval Palace of Westminster, now a…
British Royals

Who will keep vigil at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it lies in state?

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14th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in rest began on Monday, 12 September in the evening at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. On Tuesday evening, her body will be flown from Edinburgh to RAF Northolt, again accompanied by her daughter, The Princess Royal. Her coffin will be taken to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening and will then process to Westminster Hall on Wednesday to lie in state until the…
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Stamps and coins bearing The Queen's image are still legal

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10th September 2022
With the death of his mother on Thursday, 8 September, King Charles III is now sovereign. In the coming days and weeks, there will be many administrative and bureaucratic changes. However, two main facets of life in the United Kingdom will remain the same. Royal Mail has confirmed that all stamps with The Queen appearing will remain useable after her death. The Press Association on…
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Historic tiaras and gems highlighted in special event from the Royal Collection Trust

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29th July 2022
The Royal Collection Trust has held an online talk to offer royal watchers a behind-the-scenes look at The Queen’s impressive jewellery collection. On Thursday, 28 July, the RCT held “Royal Jewels: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration”. Deputy Surveyor of The Queen’s Works of Art, Caroline de Guitaut, and British Vogue Contributing Editor, Carol Woolton, met at St. James’s Palace to…
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