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London falls silent as Queen Elizabeth II is transferred from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall

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14th September 2022
The streets of London were full of mourners on Wednesday as many tens of thousands of people lined up to say their final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II. Her late Majesty’s coffin was borne by the Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery with the Imperial State Crown resting on top. Following the coffin on foot were Queen Elizabeth’s four children – King…
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Who are the Counsellors of State after the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

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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 people: the sovereign’s spouse and the next four royals in the line of succession who are over the age of 21. In addition…
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Who will keep vigil at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it lies in state?

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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 taken to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening and will then process to Westminster Hall on Wednesday to lie in state until the…
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Princess Anne reveals she spent last day of The Queen's life at her side

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13th September 2022
The Princess Royal has confirmed that she was with Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II when she passed away at Balmoral. In a moving statement, Princess Anne said ”I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life.” Anne was at her side when Her Late Majesty died on September 8th 2022 at the Scottish home she loved so well. The Princess spoke…
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