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The procession to the Lying in State of Elizabeth II: what to expect

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14th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II will leave Buckingham Palace for the final time today. Her coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Hall where Her Late Majesty will lie in state until the morning of her funeral. Here’s what to expect from the day ahead. THE LYING IN STATE PROCESSION – AM The coffin of Her Late Majesty will remain at Buckingham Palace through the morning where it lies…
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The Bow Room at Buckingham Palace

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13th September 2022
When The Queen’s coffin returns to London, it will lie at rest in Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Sovereign. Of the 775 rooms available to choose from, the Bow Room is where The Queen will spend her final time at Buckingham Palace. The Bow Room…
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History of the Crown of Scotland as it is placed on Queen Elizabeth's coffin

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13th September 2022
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was adorned with the Crown of Scotland as it laid at rest in St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. The crown was placed atop the monarch’s coffin on September 12, during a sombre moment watched by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the Princess Royal, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and Prince Andrew. It is one of four crowns that will play a role in her…
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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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What is Lying-in-State?

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13th September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state for several days before she is laid to rest on Monday, 19 September. But what exactly does this mean? Lying-in-State is the tradition in which the body of a deceased official is placed in a state building. Placed either in…
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Extra trains planned as thousands head to London for Queen Elizabeth II remembrance

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13th September 2022
Extra trains are set to run through the night as people travel to London to pay their final respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. London Transport has already warned people of major delays and crowds during this time period. Officials are now finalising the plans for extra rail services as well-wishers head to the capital. Train timetables are set to update online on an…
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