Millions of people across the world were
captivated by images of the casket of Queen Elizabeth II as it was
driven through London on a dark, gloomy evening. A small detail
that many people might have noticed is that hearse is lit up so
mourners can see the coffin clearly. This was The Queen’s idea. The
Queen specified the custom Jaguar XJ hearse be used a number of
years ago when planning…
Who are the Counsellors of State after the death of Queen Elizabeth II?
14th September 2022
With the change of reign comes a change
in the Counsellors of State, a delegation of members of the Royal
Family who can be called upon to act officially in King Charles
III’s place. According to the laws of the United Kingdom, the
Counsellors of State consist of five…
The Floral Tribute: the Poet Laureate writes an homage to Queen Elizabeth II
14th September 2022
The Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom
has released a final tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II,
evoking her memory in an appropriately-named ‘Floral Tribute.’
Simon Armitage’s poem is written as a double acrostic, meaning the
first word of each line forms its…
1000 volunteers including 100 Scouts to help with crowd management as queue to see The Queen's coffin expected to reach five miles
14th September 2022
For the past days, there has been
widespread worry about the amount of people who are expected flood
the British capital to pay their last respects to their beloved
Monarch of 70 years – Elizabeth II. The Cabinet Office have now
made public detailed plans to assist the public who wish to visit
Her late Majesty Lying-in-State, with the queues predicted to reach
five miles long, stretching…
On Wednesday, 14 September, Queen
Elizabeth II’s body will process from Buckingham Palace to the
Palace of Westminster, where it will lie-in-state in Westminster
Hall. Westminster Hall is the oldest surviving part of the medieval
Palace of Westminster, now a…
Who will keep vigil at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it lies in state?
14th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in rest began
on Monday, 12 September in the evening at St. Giles’ Cathedral in
Edinburgh. On Tuesday evening, her body will be flown from
Edinburgh to RAF Northolt, again accompanied by her daughter, The
Princess Royal. Her coffin will be…
King Charles and Queen Camilla embark in historic visit of Northern Ireland
13th September 2022
King Charles and Queen Camilla have made
a historic visit to Northern Ireland – the first from a British
King in 77 years. Their Majesties landed at Belfast airport a
couple of minutes before 12pm local time, and were welcomed by
local dignitaries, including His Majesty’s Secretary f State for
Northern Ireland and the Lieutenant General. The greeting
party included two school…
When The Queen’s coffin returns to
London, it will lie at rest in Buckingham Palace, the official
London residence of the Sovereign. Of the 775 rooms available to
choose from, the Bow Room is where The Queen will spend her final
time at Buckingham Palace. The Bow Room…
History of the Crown of Scotland as it is placed on Queen Elizabeth's coffin
13th September 2022
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was
adorned with the Crown of Scotland as it laid at rest in St. Giles’
Cathedral in Edinburgh. The crown was placed atop the monarch’s
coffin on September 12, during a sombre moment watched by King
Charles III and Queen Camilla…
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…
