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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Martin Belam

‘Out of respect’: the worst examples of public mourning for the Queen

Heathrow airport altered flight patterns between  1.50pm and 3.40pm to ensure silent skies over the Queen’s coffin procession.
Heathrow airport altered flight patterns between 1.50pm and 3.40pm to ensure silent skies over the Queen’s coffin procession. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA

With the nation in official mourning until the Queen’s funeral on Monday, it was always inevitable that some people, businesses and organisations would perhaps go a bit too far in their attempts to show respect to the memory of Queen Elizabeth II. Here are some of the people who have faced a backlash for their over-zealous efforts.

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