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The simple stone that marks the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II

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’. The stone also…
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A most striking moment on an historic day as the Crown is removed from the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II

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

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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Prince George and Princess Charlotte do 'Gan-Gan' proud as they join procession for Queen Elizabeth II

Prince George and Princess Charlotte of Wales walked solemnly behind the coffin of their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, as it was borne into Westminster Abbey. As the State Funeral of Her Late Majesty began, the second and third in line to the throne joined the royal party as it made its way into the ancient church for the State Funeral. Nine year old George and Charlotte, 7, walked…
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