British Royals

The royal star that unites Queen Elizabeth II and King George VI

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26th September 2022
It is a striking and unexpected addition to a simple ledger stone that marks the resting place of two Monarchs united by family and history. The gravestone of King George VI and his elder daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, bears just one simple adornment – a Garter Star It is instantly recognisable on the black marble slab that marks their tombs in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at St.
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The simple stone that marks the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II

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21st September 2022
The simplest of gravestones has been chosen for the longest reigning Monarch in British history. Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor on the evening of September 19th 2022 and now her tomb bears its final inscription. Her Late Majesty lies beneath a slab engraved with ‘Elizabeth II” and her dates, ‘1926 – 2022’.
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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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