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The procession to the Lying in State of Elizabeth II: what to expect

Queen Elizabeth II will leave Buckingham Palace for the final time today. Her coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Hall where Her Late Majesty will lie in state until the morning of her funeral. Here’s what to expect from the day ahead. THE LYING IN STATE PROCESSION – AM The coffin of Her Late Majesty will remain at Buckingham Palace through the morning where it lies…
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Princess Anne reveals she spent last day of The Queen's life at her side

The Princess Royal has confirmed that she was with Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when she passed away at Balmoral. In a moving statement, Princess Anne said ”I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life.” Anne was at her side when Her Late Majesty died on September 8th 2022 at the Scottish home she loved so well. The Princess spoke…
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Final rehearsals for the military for lying in state procession of Queen Elizabeth II

As London slept, the military took to the streets of London for final rehearsals for the processions which will bring Queen Elizabeth II home to her capital. In the early hours of the morning of September 13th 2022, the Army, Navy and RAF went through last practices for the ceremonials which will see them accompany the coffin of Her Late Majesty on its way to Westminster Hall for…
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Thousands queue into the night to pay their respects to Scotland's first Queen called Elizabeth

Thousands of people are queuing Edinburgh to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth as her coffin lies at rest in St. Giles’ Cathedral. The coffin of Her Late Majesty was brought in procession to the Cathedral on the afternoon of September 12th 2022 from the Throne Room at Holyroodhouse. It was placed on a catafalque made of Scottish oak. A Service of Thanksgiving for her life followed…
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