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Behind the scenes at royal Christmas - no tinsel, unusual meat and Yorkshire pud debate

Former royal butler Grant Harrold, who previously worked for King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for seven year, has opened up about what he heard goes on behind the scenes as the royals celebrate Christmas

Daily Mirror

King praises Hockney’s beautifully chosen galoshes as he hosts national figures

The Order of Merit was created in 1902 by Edward VII to honour leaders in the arts, sciences, culture and military.

The Independent UK

Six leading national figures named as members of the Order of Merit

The Order of Merit was created in 1902 by Edward VII to honour leaders in the arts, sciences, culture and military.

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Forgotten royal home that is 'haunted' by prince accused of being Jack the Ripper

York Cottage is a royal home located on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk and was a favourite of the late Queen's grandfather - but if ghostly stories are to be believed, the house is not vacant

Daily Mirror

Palace rethinks plans for Camilla’s coronation crown

Buckingham Palace is reportedly rethinking its plans for Queen Consort Camilla to wear a controversial diamond at the upcoming coronation.

The New Daily

The Queen's peculiar name for her £50m diamond brooch and who owns it now

Lovingly gifted from her grandmother, it's the most valuable brooch in the world.

Daily Record

Queen's nickname for diamond brooch worth over £50 million and who owns it now

Lovingly gifted from her grandmother, it's the most valuable brooch in the world - the rare diamonds have a fascinating history as they were formed over one billion years ago, predating any life on planet Earth

Daily Mirror

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Inside 'cursed' gothic mansion twice visited by royalty which has become 'unsellable'

Milner Field was built by an upwardly mobile family who's industry was booming but over the following decades the curse of the estate would be rumoured to claim a number of lives

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Queen's corgis and pony carry out final duties as they say final farewell

Corgis Muick and Sandy and Emma the pony had key parts to play as the nation said a final farewell to the Queen

Liverpool Echo

Four-legged farewells: Queen’s corgis and pony attend funeral procession

Emma the pony and corgis Muick and Sandy led out for parts of Monday’s ceremonial events

The Guardian - UK

What is the Royal Vault at Windsor and who is buried there as Queen laid to rest

It's expected that thousands of mourners will show up and watch the Queen's coffin as it travels from London to Windsor.

Daily Record

From King’s handwritten note to palace flowers: Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral explained

The Independent examines the ceremony and some of the unique traditions in the final goodbye to Her Majesty The Queen

The Independent UK

What is the Royal Vault at Windsor and who else is buried there as Queen is laid to rest

Thousands of mourners are expected to line the route as the Queens coffin travels from London to Berkshire

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Why do Royal Navy sailors escort the Queen’s coffin?

Tradition derived from near-accident at funeral of Queen Victoria in 1901

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Why is Peep Show's Big Suze at Queen's funeral - Sophie Winkleman's royal connection

Sophie Winkleman, better known as Jeremy's ex-girlfriend Big Suze in Peep Show, is married to Lord Frederick Windsor and attended the Queen's funeral today

Daily Mirror

What is The State Gun Carriage? Fascinating history of carriage used to move Queen’s coffin

The State Gun Carriage dates back to the time of Queen Victoria. It will be used again during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II – here is everything you need to know

The Independent UK

What to expect from Queen’s funeral, from firm that organised Queen Victoria’s

While certain aspects of Queen Elizbeth II’s state funeral will have been set out long ago, we could see some personal touches, says Jeremy Field

Liverpool Echo

Odd things at previous royal funerals as Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest

Here are some of the more unusual incidents and mishaps, which have shaped the end of historic royal eras.

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History of dogs at royal funerals and will Queen's pet corgis attend

Queen Elizabeth II had a lifelong love for her dogs and horses, leading many royal fans to suspect Her Majesty may have planned to include her beloved corgis in her funeral procession

The Independent UK

Royal lying in state rituals endure despite changing times

When Queen Elizabeth II’s grandfather King George V died in 1936 life in Britain is unrecognizable to people today

The Independent UK

Queen’s coffin to be carried to Westminster Abbey on historic gun carriage

The gun carriage will be towed by 98 Royal Navy sailors in a tradition dating back to the funeral of Queen Victoria.

The Guardian - UK

A century of grief: how the Observer saw Britain’s state funerals through the years

The death of a monarch happens so rarely that the arcane ceremony of burial must be explained to every generation

The Guardian - UK

Story of a crown: sapphire, pearls, ruby and diamond all tell a tale

From rolling off George V’s coffin to the ruby allegedly being at Battle of Bosworth, imperial state crown has led rich life

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II: the history of royal funerals and how this one will be different

Great royal events in the United Kingdom are often a mix of old and new, and the commemoration and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be no exception. While there will be several strikingly new features, the seemingly traditional elements are not as old as they may appear. While some…

The Independent UK

How can you attend the Queen’s lying-in-state ahead of her funeral?

Doors of Westminster Hall are open 24 hours a day as thousands file past coffin

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