British Royals

Princess Anne reveals she spent last day of The Queen's life at her side

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13th September 2022
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 emotionally of the…
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Final rehearsals for the military for lying in state procession of Queen Elizabeth II

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13th September 2022
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

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12th September 2022
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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Day by day guide to Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state and funeral: September 12 2022

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12th September 2022
The coffin of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is now at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh from where it will move to St. Giles Cathedral ahead of the first lying in state. King Charles III will be at the Houses of Parliament before heading to Edinburgh. Here’s a step by step outline of what to expect on September 12th 2022 as the UK says farewell to The Queen and begins the new reign of…
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