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Further details of The Queen's lying in state and funeral to be revealed

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9th September 2022
The King is due to meet the Prime Minister and the Earl Marshal in the coming hours as preparations for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II begin. Gun salutes will be fired in London to mark the death of The Queen. Salutes of 96 rounds will be fired, one for each year of Her Majesty’s life. A state of mourning has now been declared in the UK. Further details of how long it…
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Elizabeth II, a life of service

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8th September 2022
The Queen has died after a lifetime of service. Her Majesty passed away at Balmoral on September 8th 2022 with her family around her. Throughout her long life and reign, she had always put the service of her country and the Commonwealth at the forefront of everything. As…
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Prince William is now heir to the throne

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8th September 2022
Prince William is now first in line to the throne. He became heir on the accession of his father, His Majesty The King. The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8th 2022, saw the throne pass to her elder son who is now King Charles III. His own first born son, William, is now heir. The Prince William has already become the Duke of Cornwall, the traditional title of the heir…
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His Majesty will rule as King Charles III

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8th September 2022
The office of The King has confirmed that His Majesty will rule as Charles III. The Prime Minister had earlier referred to The King as Charles III, appearing to confirm the regnal name of the new Monarch. In a brief statement outside 10 Downing Street, just two days…
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is dead

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8th September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is dead. Her Majesty passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8th 2022. Members of her family, including her eldest son, Charles, were with her at the time. He now succeeds his mother as king. In a short statement, Buckingham Palace said ”The Queen died peacefully at…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury leads prayers for The Queen as her health causes concern

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8th September 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury has led prayers for The Queen after doctors said Her Majesty’s health was giving cause for concern. Justin Welby said ”My prayers, and the prayers of people across the Church of England, and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today. May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at…
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