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London transport chiefs advise to plan ahead for Queen Elizabeth II remembrance events

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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 Her Majesty The Queen. During the national mourning period, thousands are expected to travel from all over the UK, and the…
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The Throne Room at Holyroodhouse: Queen Elizabeth II's first stop on her long journey back to London

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12th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was placed in State in the Throne Room at the Palace of Holyrood, in Edinburgh after being brought to the Scottish capital from Balmoral. The Throne Room is very different from the one at Buckingham Palace, because it looks a lot simpler, and…
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Day by day guide to Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state and funeral: September 12 2022

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12th September 2022
The coffin of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is now at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh from where it will move to St. Giles Cathedral ahead of the first lying in state. King Charles III will be at the Houses of Parliament before heading to Edinburgh. Here’s a step by step outline of what to expect on September 12th 2022 as the UK says farewell to The Queen and begins the new reign…
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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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