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Nicole Goodwin

'It's history': North East mourners travel on the first train to London for the Queen's funeral

People from the North East are making their way to London to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of Her Majesty’s funeral.

Today the Queen, who reigned for 70 years, will finally be laid to rest following a state funeral. She passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, September 8, at Balmoral Castle, aged 96.

Her service to her country is one that is admired by people across Britain. And it’s among the many reasons why people from the North East felt it was important to travel to the capital to pay their respects.

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