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 Lewis Partnership, which runs both Waitrose and John Lewis, told The Mirror: “We are deeply saddened by the death of Her…
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…
King Charles vows to follow Queen's Pledge to always serve in Scottish Parliament
13th September 2022
King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort visited Scottish Parliament, where His Majesty made a vow to follow Queen Elizabeth II’s vowes to “always serve.”
His Majesty was greeted by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. After a moment of silence across Parliament, Sturgeon began a motion of condolence and was first to pay her respects to Her Late Majesty The Queen.
First details of how public can attend Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall
13th September 2022
More details are becoming known on how the public can attend the Lying-in-State of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall.
The Lying-in-State will take place from Wednesday 14 September until Monday 19 September. That Monday, Her Majesty will be taken to Westminster Abbey…
The first Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace has taken place since King Charles III was proclaimed Britain’s new Monarch.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the ceremony had been cancelled. Now that the ceremony has returned, this is the first time…
Thousands queue into the night to pay their respects to Scotland's first Queen called Elizabeth
12th September 2022
Thousands of people are queuing Edinburgh to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth as her coffin lies at rest in St. Giles’ Cathedral.
The coffin of Her Late Majesty was brought in procession to the Cathedral on the afternoon of September 12th 2022 from the Throne Room at Holyroodhouse. It was placed on a catafalque made of Scottish oak.
A Service of Thanksgiving for her life followed…
