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The King and Prince of Wales thank members of the emergency services involved in Operation London Bridge

King Charles III and the Prince of Wales thanked emergency services workers on Saturday ahead of the United Kingdom’s most complex security operation ever – the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. According to Buckingham Palace in a tweet: “The King met key staff who have been involved in the planning and delivery of the policing, including officers from other forces.” During…
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The other kings called Charles

With the death of his mother on Thursday 8 September 2022, King Charles III is now the sovereign of the United Kingdom, as well as fifteen other nations. While it was thought previously that he may take the regnal name of George VII, The King has chosen to keep his given name. Who are the other kings called Charles before him? King Charles I King Charles I reigned from 27 March 1625…
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London transport chiefs advise to plan ahead for Queen Elizabeth II remembrance events

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

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…
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