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The symbols of majesty resting on Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin

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16th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is currently Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall for four days to allow the public to pay their respects. She will remain there until 6:30 am on Monday, 19 September. Resting on top of the coffin are three symbols of the monarchy which hold great significance. The Queen’s coffin has been draped in the Royal Standard, the monarch’s personal flag. The Royal…
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Queue to see The Queen Lying-in-State paused after it reaches capacity and wait time extends to 14 hours

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16th September 2022
Entry to the queue to see The Queen Lying-in-state was temporarily paused on Friday after it reached maximum capacity. People were asked not to join the queue for at least six hours as organisers try and reduce the wait time which is was 14 hours. According to the government’s live tracker, at the time of the queue’s closure, it stretched for 5 miles all the way from Westminster…
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Princess Anne returns to Scotland and thanks mourners for "out of this world" tributes

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16th September 2022
During King Charles and Queen Camilla’s day of rest, as it has been called, the remaining working members of the Royal Family stepped up their public presence to thank the nation.  In particular, Princess Anne flew back to Scotland, where she met members of the public in Glasgow.  Her Royal Highness thanked them for the condolence messages and floral tributes that, in her words, are…
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Clarence House staff line The Mall in honour of The Queen as their own future roles remain uncertain

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15th September 2022
Staff at Clarence House lined The Mall on Wednesday in honour of Queen Elizabeth II as Her late Majesty’s coffin was transferred from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. Staff bowed their heads as the procession marched past Clarence House, which is located only a few hundred feet away from Buckingham Palace. Clarence House was the office of The King and Queen consort for two…
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