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Long-serving minister of Paisley Abbey Alan Birss sadly loses battle with cancer

Reverend Alan Birss, who was minister at the church for more than 32 years, sadly passed away on Friday, December 9.

Daily Record

Royals to unite at Kate’s carol concert on day of Harry and Meghan series finale

Charles, Camilla, William and Kate will be out in force at the Christmas celebration at Westminster Abbey on December 15.

The Independent UK

‘Breathtaking’ Roman-inspired Grand Designs commuter house for sale for £5.95m

Abbey Orchard House, half a mile from the centre of St Albans, appeared on Grand Designs in 2017. It took 10 years to build — and now, it’s for sale.

Evening Standard

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Trees to mark 200,000 lives lost to Covid at moving Westminster Abbey service

The Trees of Life service of remembrance, conducted by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, was a memorial to honour and remember those who served and died during the Covid pandemic

Daily Mirror

Coronation of Britain's King Charles to be held next May

Britain's King Charles III will be crowned at London's Westminster Abbey next May in a ceremony set to follow the traditional pageantry used for anointing monarchs over the last 1,000 years, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday.

Reuters

King’s coronation to take place on Archie’s birthday

Charles will be crowned in Westminster Abbey on Saturday May 6 2023.

The Independent UK

King Charles's coronation date announced as birthday of Harry and Meghan's son Archie

Archie turns four on Saturday, May 6 next year, when the King will be crowned in Westminster Abbey

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Perth-bound Stone of Destiny raider passes away at the age of 97

Ian Hamilton KC was one of four students who stole the ancient Stone of Scone from under the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day, 1950

Daily Record

Lord-Lieutenant for Perth and Kinross 'privileged and honoured' to attend Queen's funeral

Crieff’s Stephen and Fiona Leckie were among those attending the historic memorial ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Monday

Daily Record

Column: Amid the pageantry and corgis, what made the queen’s funeral extraordinary was silence

On Monday morning London time, an unprecedented hourslong ceremony began as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was borne in splendid procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, where the royal family, hundreds of Britain’s leaders and heads of state from around the world attended the funeral service for England’s…

Los Angeles Times

Princess Charlotte dubbed 'little superstar' after fans spot adorable gesture for George

As Princess Charlotte and Prince George arrived at Westminster Abbey to attend the Queen's funeral yesterday, seven-year-old Charlotte could be seen turning round to check that her big brother was nearby

Daily Mirror

Westminster Abbey has witnessed nearly a millennium of British history – but many rituals, like those at royal funerals, aren’t so old

The royal funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022, was a public ceremony on a truly global scale. In the days before, long snaking queues of mourners waited to file past her coffin as it lay in state in Westminster Hall. Hundreds of the world’s…

The Conversation

'It was a family grieving - a country grieving' - Greater Manchester Headteacher's pride at attending Her Majesty the Queen's funeral

'You go in there, and it was sombre."

Manchester Evening News

Important mourner at Queen's funeral awkwardly snubbed - then mutters under her breath

Many people felt sorry for Minister Alessandra Viggiano Marra, who is the wife of the Argentinian ambassador to the UK, because of an embarrassing moment when she entered Westminster Abbey

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Bear Grylls apologises after 'cheery' appearance at Queen's funeral

The TV star and Chief Scout, shared a touching message following his appearance at Westminster Abbey

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'I was part of history today' - St John Ambulance volunteer was part of Queen's funeral procession

Nakkita Charag, from Newcastle, marched with the congregation during the funeral service at Westminster Abbey

Daily Mirror

Day the Royals finally showed emotion as they lost their Queen and family member

It was the face of King Charles III, that would have resonated the most with the public. At the funeral service at Westminster Abbey, the King was seen crying unashamedly

Liverpool Echo

Confusion as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie appear to leave funeral early

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attended both services at Westminster Abbey and Windsor

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Kate and William give Prince George and Princess Charlotte last-minute role in Queen's funeral

Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchildren attended today's state funeral at Westminster Abbey, as well as the committal service at St George's Chapel in Windsor.

Wales Online

I went to the Queen's funeral and got a close-up view of a moment of history

More than 2,000 people attended the state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19. WalesOnline's Cathy Owen was among the congregation and recounts exactly what it was like

Reuters

In Westminster Abbey, deafening sound of silence to honour Queen Elizabeth

After the final notes of the poignant Last Post trumpet fanfare echoed around the vaulted ceilings of London's Westminster Abbey, a deep silence pervaded the majestic gothic cathedral.

Daily Record

Royal fans baffled after Princess Beatrice and Eugenie's early exit from Queen's funeral

The sisters were seen leaving the funeral by themselves before the Queen's coffin had left the Abbey.

Daily Mirror

Queen's devoted best friend who was with her until the end pays her respects

Among the 2,000 guests in Westminster Abbey for the Queen's funeral today was her confidant and dresser Angela Kelly, who was extremely close to the Queen and had her permission to release several books

Evening Standard

Queen’s funeral had magnificence that befitted the country’s longest-reigning monarch

The Queen’s funeral in Westminster Abbey had the magnificence that befitted the country’s longest-reigning monarch, all the ceremonial that the tradition of this country can offer and the glory of the Abbey’s musical tradition.

Daily Mirror

Heart-wrenchingly touching moment the Queen passes Buckingham Palace for last time ever

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin passed the gates of Buckingham Palace for the last time ever on Monday during a ceremonial procession from Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle

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