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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

Chronicle Live

Who is Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh?

Prince Edward has been announced as the Duke of Edinburgh, a title that previously belonged to his late father, Prince Philip

Evening Standard

Queen's extended family to turn out in force - from Princess Margaret's children to loyal cousins

The King and Queen Consort will lead the mourners with the late Queen's other children Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince Andrew

Daily Mirror

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What is the royal family’s surname?

The royal family name of Windsor was confirmed by the Queen after her accession in 1952

The Independent UK

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

Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II: UK prepares for grandest of farewells

Royal family procession at Queen’s state funeral to include Prince George and Princess Charlotte

The Guardian - UK

Royal Variety Charity chairman: Queen meant so much to entertainment industry

The Queen’s state funeral will be held on Monday.

The Independent UK

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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

Britain used to rule a quarter of the world. What happened?

For centuries, British monarchs — including Queen Elizabeth II — ruled over vast swathes of the globe with the most powerful empire in history. Even as it has crumbled, its legacy of colonialism lives on in the countries forever changed by British imperialism.

ABC News

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 Guardian - UK

What is the royal family’s surname?

The royal family name of Windsor was confirmed by the Queen after her accession in 1952

The Independent UK

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

What is the royal family’s surname?

The royal family name of Windsor was confirmed by the Queen after her accession in 1952

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Daily Mirror

How the Queen prepared Charles, Prince William and George to be king

The Queen learnt from her own upbringing and instead ensured her heirs were well prepared for their inevitable duty

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth: Who was the Queen mother?

We examine the life of Queen Elizabeth II’s mother, who lived to be 101 years old

The Independent UK

Images of Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures

A look back at the life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

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Wales Online

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

How the Evening Standard reported the death of previous monarchs

Papers found at vintage fair reveal special-edition tributes to George V and George VI

Evening Standard

The historical significance of lying-in-state and what it meant to the late Queen

The late Elizabeth II was a nervous nine-year-old when she was taken to Westminster Hall to pay her respects to her beloved grandfather George V. Here, Matthew Dennison, her biographer, recalls a poignant moment and reflects on what the tradition means now

The Independent UK

What is the royal family’s surname?

The royal family name of Windsor was confirmed by the Queen after her accession in 1952

Wales Online

The unusual facts people have been sharing about the Queen that may surprise you

From driving vehicles in the Second World War to breeding her first Dorgi, here are some things not many people knew about Queen Elizabeth II

The Conversation

Charles III: the difficult legacy and political significance of the new king's name

On the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, the former Prince of Wales was proclaimed King Charles III. Although it’s been known for decades that Charles would succeed his mother, there were rumours that he might, once king, choose the name George due to the contentious legacies of Kings Charles…

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