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The Queen and Princess Margaret – how close were the royal sisters?

The two daughters of King George VI shared a unique bond

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 Independent UK

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Here's what we know about the King George VI Memorial Chapel — Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place

The small enclave was commissioned by the Queen as a burial place for her own father, King George VI, in 1962.

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

Why Kate, Meghan, George and Charlotte didn't attend vigil for the Queen tonight

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle were among some of the figures not spotted watching the vigil inside Westminster Hall tonight

Daily Mirror

Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

The Independent UK

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Was the Queen Mother’s funeral a bank holiday?

The late Queen Elizabeth died in 2002

The Independent UK

Undertaker explains interesting process that happens when royals die

Mortician 'AskTheUndertakr' ordinarily uses the social media platform to answer the public's questions about what happens after we die - now he has taken on the royal question.

Daily Record

How the Queen’s coffin queue compares to her father’s 70 years ago

More than 300,000 people came to see Queen Elizabeth II’s father King George VI lying in state in 1952

The Independent UK

Queen's funeral: Final route of coffin from London to Windsor revealed

After the funeral, the King and members of the royal family will walk behind the Queen’s coffin to Wellington Arch before it is driven to Windsor on the state hearse

Daily Mirror

A brief history of the Queen Elizabeth’s life in The Londoner’s Diary

From her first trips to Balmoral to her tussle with the author of Peter Pan, the Queen was a stalwart of our diary column

Evening Standard

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway's 'silent' tribute to Queen Elizabeth

Kate added something a little extra to her outfit which gave a simple but poignant nod to Queen Elizabeth II

Liverpool Echo

Queen’s funeral could see one of the largest TV audiences for decades

A combined TV audience of well over 20 million is possible.

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Daily Mirror

What is the Vigil of the Princes and Princess – and what time will it take place today?

The Queen's children will take part in a tradition dating back almost 90 years when they mount a guard around all four sides of their mother's coffin as she lies in state on Friday, September 16

Los Angeles Times

After Queen Elizabeth II, it's a long line of kings. Will that matter?

It's reigning men! Hallelujah?

The Independent UK

Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

Daily Mirror

Incredible colour footage shows King George VI's lying-in-state queues 70 years later

Stuart Humphreys, who enhances early colour photography, has edited together a 58-second clip to show the queues and funeral procession of King George VI - 70 years apart from Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state

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Financial Times

King Charles and the future of the monarchy

Can Britain’s new line of kings hold the Union and Commonwealth together?

Daily Mirror

Everyday heroes speak of 'unbelievable honour' after invite to Queen's funeral

Almost 200 key workers and volunteers recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours in June have been invited to attend Monday's ceremony in Westminster Abbey

Wales Online

Queen and Prince Philip to be reunited in King George VI Memorial Chapel

The Duke of Edinburgh died 17 months ago

The Guardian - UK

Windsor Castle: Queen’s favourite home will be her final resting place

Service at St George’s Chapel will be full of highly symbolic moments, but more personal than state funeral

Daily Mirror

Queen's personal touches in funeral - loyal staff, piper tribute and final resting place

Buckingham Palace has released details about what will happen during the state funeral of the Queen on Monday - and despite the grand yet sombre occasion, it appears Her Majesty ensured that her final send-off would also include many personal touches

The Independent UK

Queen to be reunited with Philip in tiny King George VI Memorial Chapel

The late monarch will be interred alongside her husband the Duke of Edinburgh in the chapel which sits inside St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

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

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