British Royals

A most striking moment on an historic day as the Crown is removed from the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II

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19th September 2022
It was one of the most striking moments of a truly historic day. As the Service of Committal for Queen Elizabeth II came to an end, the Instruments of State were removed from her coffin. A few symbolic minutes that signalled the end of a momentous reign. In the cool air of the ancient Chapel of St. George, where kings and queens have worshipped for almost 1,000 years, the longest reigning…
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A moving tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the Cenotaph

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19th September 2022
The Royal British Legion paid a special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II during her funeral as it lowered dozens of flags for Her Late Majesty as her coffin passed the Cenotaph. Ex-Service Association standard bearers dipped their flags as the funeral procession approached and bowed their heads as the coffin came into view. The standards remained dipped as the coffin passed. Marching…
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte do 'Gan-Gan' proud as they join procession for Queen Elizabeth II

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19th September 2022
Prince George and Princess Charlotte of Wales walked solemnly behind the coffin of their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, as it was borne into Westminster Abbey. As the State Funeral of Her Late Majesty began, the second and third in line to the throne joined the royal party as it made its way into the ancient church for the State Funeral. Nine year old George and Charlotte, 7, walked…
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Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest with the words used at her beloved father's funeral

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18th September 2022
One of the final acts of the long story of Queen Elizabeth II will link her to her beloved father once more. As the Service of Committal at St. George’s Chapel comes to a conclusion, a reading from the Book of Revelation will be given by the Dean of Windsor. The same words were read at the funeral of King George VI in 1952 as well as that of King George V in 1936 and Queen Mary in 1953.
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