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Tributes were paid. But for many of the queen's former colonial subjects, her life and death are a reminder of a painful history of exploitation and racism. Others just didn't give it much thought.

The Queen's coffin will be buried with the beautiful wreath of flowers on top, which features a number of different blooms and foliage, each picked specially for their symbolism

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is being held at Westminster Abbey

Royal family members wearing pearl jewellery has been a tradition since Queen Victoria was in mourning

The Queen’s funeral is being held at Westminster Abbey

The late monarch had a long-standing, special relationship with the Royal Navy as her father, husband and sons all served - now she is being carried by 98 sailors during a historic procession

All week, a river of mourners has queued for hours alongside the banks of the Thames in London to pay their respects to their longest-reigning monarch as she lies in state in Westminster Hall. Tens of thousands also lined the narrow streets of Edinburgh to gaze on the hearse bearing…

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

Some working royals will wear military uniforms, while others will wear black, the traditional colour of mourning