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What will the royal family wear to the Queen’s funeral?

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

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

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

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Where other royals are buried including Queen Victoria and Princess Diana

Members of the Royal Family tend to be buried on Palace or Castle grounds - or at a place of personal significance to them and their family

Wales Online

Prince Philip's body will be moved from the Royal Vault in St George’s Chapel so he can lie alongside the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were married for 73 years and will now be laid at rest together

Wales Online

'I met the Queen more than 100 times - history will remember her reign as faultless'

The former Labour Prime Minister and Chancellor Gordon Brown reflects on the Queen's astonishing connection to the British public - and his personal memories of her

Daily Mirror

The BBC axing my show was in very poor taste

The broadcaster would rather screen seven sex scenes than my finely honed jokes. It’s a national disgrace

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People still trying to sell Queen lying in state wristbands for hundreds - despite eBay crackdown

Many have been listed for over £100 as mourners continue to queue on Sunday morning

Manchester Evening 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

Queen's most rebellious moments and how she made history for women

From refusing to give up her surname to joining the Army against her father's wishes, Queen Elizabeth II didn't let anyone question her ability as a woman - now her legacy will continue to influence the lives of generations to come

Daily Mirror

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

In Yemen, Queen’s Death Recalls Memories of Colonial Past

In 1954, large crowds turned out for a historic visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Aden. At the time, this city on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula was a colony of the British Empire and was one of the busiest and most important ports in the world. Now…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

Indians want King Charles III to return Kohinoor, a massive 105-carat diamond worth $591 million

The world's most expensive diamond, the "Kohinoor" has been fought over for centuries and is one of 2,800 jewels set in the crown made for the Queen Mother. With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Indians are asking for its return.

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What are all the Royal residencies and who lives in them

Having become king Charles is now in charge of a very large royal property portfolio

The Conversation

Elizabeth II took the throne at age 25 — one of the many young queens who shaped Britain's history

Imagine being 25 years old and 5,000 miles from home when you get a call delivering the worst possible news – your parent has died. For Elizabeth Windsor, this call had a far greater impact. She was now taking on the greatest of responsibilities, shouldering the burden of the sovereign’s…

The Conversation

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…

Evening Standard

All the Queen’s homes: from Mayfair to Malta — here’s where Queen Elizabeth II lived and where she was happiest

From a Mayfair townhouse to an 18th-century Maltese villa, here are the properties the late Queen called home

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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

Evening Standard

The Standard View: In death as in life, Queen Elizabeth II is reuniting her country

The Queen’s funeral will express the essence of constituitonal monarchy, the combination of the personal and the political. And to these elements were added her own remarkable qualities of loyalty, stoicism and faithfulness. It is these personal qualities that has given the period of national mourning across the country such…

The Guardian - US

‘Moment of reckoning’: Queen’s death fuels Jamaica’s republican movement

Ascension of King Charles III has prompted renewed questioning of a British monarch as head of state

Daily Mirror

Queen's sassiest comebacks - awkward corrections and 'big house' remark

While carrying out her royal duties, the Queen always made time for a good laugh as she tried to find the light side in almost every situation - and she delivered some iconic one-liners because of it

The Independent UK

70 facts you probably didn’t know about Queen Elizabeth II, from her religion to how many corgis she owned

Her Majesty died on 8 September after a seven-decade reign

The Independent UK

These are the best quotes from Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II said many wise and inspiring words throughout her long life

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II: A timeline and history of Her Majesty’s life

From joining the army at age 18 to secretly getting engaged to Prince Philip

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