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 is not often seen by the
public. It is named because of a large window along one side of the
room that faces the garden. The…
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, the…
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…
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 the ceremonials which will see them
accompany the coffin of Her Late Majesty on its way to Westminster
Hall 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…
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 for extra rail services as
well-wishers head to the capital. Train timetables are set to
update online on an…
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 Her…
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…
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 for her funeral. During the
Lying-in-State, the public will be able to walk past The Queen’s
casket, which will remain…
