Queen Elizabeth II

First details of how public can attend Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall

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13th September 2022
More details are becoming known on how the public can attend the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall. The Lying-in-State will take place from Wednesday 14 September until Monday 19 September. That Monday, Her Majesty will be taken to Westminster Abbey for her funeral. During the Lying-in-State, the public will be able to walk past The Queen’s casket, which will remain…
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Queen Elizabeth II

First Sea Lord pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

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10th September 2022
The First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff is expressing his condolences following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE ADC wrote: “The very sad news today of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has touched every member of the Royal Navy. In all of our lives, her reign has been a constant, and her dedication and lifetime of service was utterly…
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What are the rules for flying flags at half mast following the death of The Queen

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9th September 2022
Across the nation, flags will be at half-mast following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Following the announcement of her death, The College of Arms issued official flag instructions. The instructions state flags must be lowered to half-mast as soon as possible. If a flag other than the Union flag is flown, these flags can be replaced by the Union flag at half-mast. It is also noted banners…
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A very unusual photograph to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

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14th August 2022
In honour of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the top Regimental mascots of the British Army gathered in Edinburgh for a special photograph. The mascots travelled to Scotland from all over the country for the photograph, which was kept a secret for months. Corporal Mark Wilkinson, Pony Major with the Royal Regiment of Scotland, told Force News about the special moment: “We came up…
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