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The day of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be a Bank Holiday

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10th September 2022
The King has given his approval for the day of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II to be a Bank Holiday in the United Kingdom.His Majesty was asked at the Accession Council for his agreement to the decision and he readily gave it.It was a poignant moment for the new Monarch but he answered the question in a clear, firm voice.It means that the day of the funeral, expected to be…
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The Queen's maternal family sends their condolences on her death

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9th September 2022
The maternal family of the late Queen Elizabeth II have joined the world in paying tribute to the life and legacy of Britain’s longest reigning Monarch.The Bowes Lyon Family, whose family seat is Glamis Castle, released a statement on their official Twitter account that read: “The Bowes Lyon family join with people across the world in mourning the loss of Her Majesty The Queen. Her…
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Church bells to toll across England for The Queen

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9th September 2022
Churches and cathedrals across England will toll their bells for an hour to mark the death of Her Majesty The Queen.Special prayers will also be said at congregations around the country as people come together to remember Elizabeth II.The Central Council of Church…
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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 the world mourns Elizabeth II, her words of devotion remain.As she marked her 21st birthday in 1947, she said…
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Opinion

Why there's a need for more books about royals from across the world

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7th September 2022
Search for books in English about The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Diana, Princess of Wales, or The Queen, and you will find an array of different choices to select from. When you search for books about Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, or King Felipe of Spain, you would be hard-pressed to locate a book about their lives written in…
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