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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dan Barker

Scotland falls silent to honour Queen as lanterns lit to celebrate her life

PA Wire

Ninety-six lanterns, one for each year of the Queen’s life, have been illuminated in a service at a Scottish monument as mourners fell silent across the country to reflect on her reign.

The service at The Kelpies, between Falkirk and Grangemouth, took place in front of the Queen Elizabeth II Canal’s pool of reflection, and saw hundreds honour the memory of the monarch on the eve of her state funeral.

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