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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

Daily Mirror · Sep 19, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

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.

Liverpool Echo · Sep 19, 2022

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 Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022

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 Conversation · Sep 16, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022

A history of royal dogs, from Queen Victoria to King Charles

King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed Beth and Bluebell to the Royal Family in 2017

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2022

Queen’s coffin to be towed by 98 Royal Navy sailors during funeral - due to cold spell 121 years ago

During Queen Victoria’s funeral in 1901 the cold weather spooked the horses pulling the gun carriage

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2022

Broken staff and a rope-pulled coffin, odd traditions for Queen's funeral

Royal funerals used to be held at night, and women were not allowed to attend

Wales Online · Sep 15, 2022

Royal funeral customs and mishaps: a loyal dog, spooked horse and broken crown

Traditions, rituals and the occasional mishaps have shaped sovereigns’ funerals over hundreds of years.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022