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What does the accession of King Charles III mean for the royal residences?

Historic palaces, castles and stately homes across the country could see shake-up under new monarch

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

Britain’s military plays key and colourful role in royal send-off

Thousands of military personnel from the UK and Commonwealth took centre-stage at the Queen’s funeral

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022

India reacts to Queen Elizabeth II's death with grief, anger — but mainly indifference

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.

WEKU · Sep 19, 2022

Who are King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium?

Many dignitaries and royal family members are attending the funeral of the Queen

Wales Online · Sep 19, 2022

Meghan Markle fans think Stella McCartney dress has special meaning at Queen’s funeral

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

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

Why the royal family wear pearl earrings and necklaces in a time of mourning

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

Daily Mirror · Sep 19, 2022

Camilla: Queen Consort wears floral-trim hat to Queen’s funeral

The Queen’s funeral is being held at Westminster Abbey

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

Sailors are pulling the Queen's coffin rather than horses due to weather tradition

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

Daily Mirror · Sep 19, 2022

Commentary: The monarchy is Britain’s most successful (re)invention

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…

Tribune News Service · Sep 19, 2022

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