Spain

King Juan Carlos set to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

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13th September 2022
King Juan Carlos will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London.The former Monarch, who abdicated in 2014 and who has lived in self imposed exile in Abu Dhabi since 2020, has accepted the invitation sent to him.King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have already confirmed their attendance at the funeral. Queen Sofia will also be there.This will be the first time that King Juan…
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British Royals

The UK to fall silent for Queen Elizabeth II on the eve of her funeral

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12th September 2022
A one minute silence will take place in the United Kingdom on the eve of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.The tribute will take place at 8pm on the evening of September 18th 2022 as the country prepares for a final farewell to Her Late Majesty.The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II takes place at Westminster Abbey on September 19th 2022.Her Late Majesty died at Balmoral Castle on…
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British Royals

King Charles III on Queen Elizabeth II: ''a pattern to all princes living''

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12th September 2022
The King quoted Shakespeare to the Houses of Parliament today as he responded to their messages of condolence in a moving and historic ceremony in Westminster.Charles III addressed the Commons and the Lords, assembled in Westminster Hall, with the words of the Bard as he paid tribute to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Having listened to their loyal addresses, The King told them…
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Flowers from her Balmoral garden placed on Queen Elizabeth II's coffin

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11th September 2022
The wreath of flowers placed on the coffin of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was made up of flowers cut from the garden of her beloved home of Balmoral.The blooms were gathered at the Castle where Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8th 2022.They were arranged in a traditional circular wreath and laid on the Royal Standard of Scotland which covered the oak coffin.The flowers…
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