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Hundreds of foreign royals and leaders are expected to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday in one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings in decades. Westminster Abbey has space for around 2,000 people, so only heads of state and one or two guests have reportedly…

THE Queen’s state funeral will “unite people across the globe and resonate with people of all faiths” and pay a “fitting tribute to an…

Two thousand people including world leaders and foreign royals will gather inside Westminster Abbey for the final farewell

The Queen's funeral will take place on Monday, September 19 and will be televised with multiple broadcasters sharing their coverage plans

The funeral service, which will be attended by 2,000 people including heads of state and foreign royalty, will take place at Westminster Abbey.

Schools, nurseries, sports centres, attractions, public toilets, and Perth Crematorium and Greyfriars Cemetery, will be closed as the country observes the service at Westminster Abbey on September 19

The average occupancy rate at London's hotels is said to be nearing 95%

The royal farewell will include a service at Westminster Abbey and a cortege and military procession across London before a final family ceremony at a chapel in Windsor Castle.

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