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The history of St. Giles' Cathedral, the setting for Elizabeth II's first lying in state

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12th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II is now lying at rest in St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. It was taken there in procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse on September 12th 2022. A Service of Thanksgiving followed and now thousands are queuing to walk past her coffin and pay their own respects. Although it is not as well-known as its English counterparts, St. Giles’ Cathedral has a long and storied…
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The sweet tribute to Queen Elizabeth II which is leaving an aftertaste

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11th September 2022
It’s become a popular way of saying farewell to Queen Elizabeth II in the days since her death but now those looking after the tributes beig left at royal palaces have advised well wishers to stop leaving marmalade sandwiches in her memory. Amidst the seas of flowers, regular donations of sandwiches have been spotted, many of them bearing a note reading ‘for later’. It is, of course, a…
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India's Prime Minister highlights The Queen's place in history in his tribute

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9th September 2022
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a poignant memory of the late Elizabeth II, adding to the chorus of tributes pouring in from world leaders. Recalling one of his visits to the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Modi recalled how “During one of the meetings she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture.” He added…
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The lights go out at the Eiffel Tower while New York sparkles for The Queen

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9th September 2022
Shining bright or shrouded in darkness, both are signs of respect for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. In New York City, the “city that never sleeps,” the Empire State Building serves as an enormous night light. Glimmering silver like jewels in a crown and bathed in the royal colour of purple, it lit up the night sky. The building’s Twitter account said: “Tonight, our tower lights…
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