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 is not often seen by the public. It is named because of a large window along one side of the room that faces the garden. The…
History of the Crown of Scotland as it is placed on Queen Elizabeth's coffin
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…
Those needing to head to the supermarket will need to plan ahead as several supermarkets announce they will shut doors to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Among the stores closing are Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Morrisons, and Waitrose. A spokesperson for the John…
Across the United Kingdom, proclamations for King Charles III have been taking place. They continue as the first days of his reign unfold. His accession follows the death of his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who took the throne in 1952, succeeding her own father, King George VI. But his reign had been unexpected. For decades, it had been assumed that his older brother would rule and provide…
Final rehearsals for the military for lying in state procession of Queen Elizabeth II
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…
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…
Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on 19 September, alongside several monarchs who were buried there before her.
KING GEORGE VI’S MEMORIAL CHAPEL
King George VI; Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
Elizabeth II’s immediate family are interred in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, which was completed in…
Extra trains planned as thousands head to London for Queen Elizabeth II remembrance
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…
London transport chiefs advise to plan ahead for Queen Elizabeth II remembrance events
13th September 2022
The next week or so will be an extremely busy week for London Transport and London Transport’s Commissioner, Andy Byford, is warning people to plan ahead.
In a statement, he shared London Transport’s thoughts are with the Royal Family following the death of…
The history of St. Giles' Cathedral, the setting for Elizabeth II's first lying in state
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…
