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The Throne Room at Holyroodhouse: Queen Elizabeth II's first stop on her long journey back to London

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12th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was placed in State in the Throne Room at the Palace of Holyrood, in Edinburgh after being brought to the Scottish capital from Balmoral. The Throne Room is very different from the one at Buckingham Palace, because it looks a lot simpler, and therefore more austere. The walls are covered in dark wood paneling, with a red carpeted floor and white decorated…
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The UK to fall silent for Queen Elizabeth II on the eve of her funeral

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12th September 2022
A one minute silence will take place in the United Kingdom on the eve of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The tribute will take place at 8pm on the evening of September 18th 2022 as the country prepares for a final farewell to Her Late Majesty. The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II takes place at Westminster Abbey on September 19th 2022. Her Late Majesty died at Balmoral Castle on…
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Prince Harry's warm words for his beloved Granny in emotional statement marking her death

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12th September 2022
The Duke of Sussex has praised the commitment to service and duty of Queen Elizabeth II in an emotional statement. Prince Harry spoke of Her Late Majesty’s ”unwavering grace and dignity” and said she was ”globally admired and respected”. The Duke also described Queen Elizabeth II as a ”guiding compass…to so many” in his statement which was…
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The Princess of Wales struggles to contain her emotions as she shares how Prince Louis learned of The Queen's death

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12th September 2022
The Princess of Wales teared up during a walkabout at Windsor Castle, recalling the words her youngest son said about his late great-grandmother and great-grandfather. Catherine, who joined her husband William and brother- and sister-in-law the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on a walkabout outside the gates of Windsor Castle on Saturday afternoon, was overheard telling a group of children and their…
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