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Further details of The Queen's lying in state and funeral to be revealed

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9th September 2022
The King is due to meet the Prime Minister and the Earl Marshal in the coming hours as preparations for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II begin. Gun salutes will be fired in London to mark the death of The Queen. Salutes of 96 rounds will be fired, one for each year of Her Majesty’s life. A state of mourning has now been declared in the UK. Further details of how long it…
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Barack and Michelle Obama mourn the passing of their friend Elizabeth II

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8th September 2022
Former US President Barack Obama has shared a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, recalling her as a monarch who “wore her lofty titles with a light touch.” The full statement issued on behalf of President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama reads: “From the day of her coronation 70 years ago—the first ever televised—to this very moment, as countless tributes are being posted…
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is dead

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8th September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is dead. Her Majesty passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8th 2022. Members of her family, including her eldest son, Charles, were with her at the…
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The Queen's doctors ''concerned for her health''

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8th September 2022
The Queen is resting at Balmoral where her medical team are ”concerned for her health”. In a short statement, Buckingham Palace said that Her Majesty was comfortable but that her doctors have ”recommended she remain under medical supervision.” The Queen, 96, was last seen two days ago when she appointed Liz Truss as the new UK Prime Minister. In the past months…
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The Queen tells Canadians she mourns with them following attacks in Saskatchewan

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7th September 2022
The Queen has sent a heartfelt message to the people of Canada following the attacks in Saskatchewan which have left eleven dead. In a personal message, Her Majesty said ”I would like to extend my condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the attacks that occurred this past weekend in Saskatchewan. My thoughts and prayers are with those recovering from injuries, and grieving such…
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