British Royals

Queen Elizabeth II's children keep watch over her coffin in the Vigil of the Princes

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17th September 2022
With three loud knocks on the ancient floors of a room at the heart of the royal story for almost a thousand years, a moment of history began. King Charles III walked out into Westminster Hall, followed by the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex to make a solemn act of mourning. And slowly, the hundreds who were making their way into the hall to pay their own respects…
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All Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren to stand vigil over her coffin

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16th September 2022
All eight of Queen Elizabeth II’s grandchildren will stand vigil over her coffin at her Lying in State. They will make their special tribute on September 17th 2022. It will last for fifteen minutes. The heir to the throne, the Prince of Wales, will stand at the head of Her Late Majesty’s coffin. His younger brother, the Duke of Sussex, will take position at the foot. Queen…
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The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II: the details

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15th September 2022
Buckingham Palace has confirmed more details of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. It will take place in London on September 19th 2022 with over 200 world leaders in attendance. The day will begin with a tributes before dawn breaks and end with a private service by twilight when Elizabeth II will be laid to rest. Here are the details of the funeral so far. Monday 19th September…
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Queen Elizabeth II to be buried next to Prince Philip - and her beloved parents

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15th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, parents and sister in a private ceremony. Her Late Majesty will be interred in the King George VI Memorial Chapel in the early evening of September 19th 2022, following her State Funeral. Prince Philip will also be laid to rest beside her. Following his funeral in April 2021, the coffin of His Royal Highness was placed in…
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