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Tourism boost expected for the UK following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Thousands of people flocked to London in the days following the death of Queen Elizabeth II to pay their final respects, which ultimately delivered a significant boost to the tourism sector. Now, it’s expected the UK could be in for another tourism boost following the death of Her Late Majesty. According to RadioTimes, the State Funeral was watched by a peak of 37.5 million people in the…
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Queen Elizabeth II

Thousands queue overnight to pay final respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state

Thousands have queued through the night to pay their final respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Westminster Hall officially opened for viewing at 5 pm on Wednesday, 14 September. It’s believed those who were first in line had waited about 48 hours through rainy conditions to pay their respects to Her late Majesty. The Queen’s coffin was moved from Buckingham Palace…
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British Royals

The Royal Family takes to Buckingham Palace balcony for historic appearance

The Royal Family has taken to the Buckingham Palace balcony for a historic appearance. The royals appeared on the balcony to greet the jubilant crowds gathered to celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone. The Queen walked onto the balcony alongside Prince Charles. They were followed by the Cambridge family, the Wessexes and Princess Anne and her husband. Young Prince Louis, 4, stood…
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Milestones of a Monarch: the start of the walkabout

Royal walkabouts have created some of the most iconic moments in history, whether that’s a special hug or a royal going out of their way for a special interaction. Believe it or not, as common as they are now, the royal walkabout didn’t actually start until the 1970s. In previous tours, people could only catch a glimpse of a visiting royal as they drove by in cars. In 1970, Her…
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