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Forces stage early-hours rehearsal for Queen’s funeral procession

The State Gun Carriage, towed by almost 100 naval personnel and bearing a black coffin, travelled through central London.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Tears as British Public Pays Respects to Queen's Coffin

Thousands queued overnight into Thursday to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II, with many choking back tears after seeing her coffin lying in state in London. Britain's longest-serving monarch, who died on September 8 aged 96 after 70 years on the throne, is at rest in the capital's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 15, 2022

Biden and Naruhito, but no Modi: throng of leaders expected at Queen’s funeral

As well as a sad occasion, the Westminster Abbey farewell will be a global spectacle, and a diplomatic opportunity for the UK

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022

Queen's funeral guest list: Who is and isn't attending from Donald Trump to Prince Louis

More than 100 heads of state will reportedly attend the Queen's funeral in Westminster Abbey on Monday, including US President Joe Biden and Brazil's right-wing leader Jair Bolsonaro

Daily Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

Operation Golden Orb: Plans for King Charles' coronation years in making with codename

The new monarch's coronation will be a deeply religious and tradition Anglican service at Westminster Abbey, where it is also expected Camilla will be crowned Queen Consort by his side

Daily Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

Where will Queen Elizabeth II be buried?

State funeral will take place in Westminster Abbey but Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in her beloved Windsor

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022

Bank Holiday weather: Met Office predicts 'dark clouds' for Queen's funeral

Tens of thousands are expected to gather under grey clouds for the Queen's state funeral, as her coffin is led through the streets of London to Westminster Abbey

Daily Mirror · Sep 13, 2022

Call for 100 Scots to guard Stone of Destiny 'to stop London stealing it again'

ALBA have demanded 100 Scots guard the Stone of Destiny as it travels to London for the coronation of King Charles to prevent it from being stolen.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2022

What time is the Queen's funeral? Millions set to tune into live coverage of state event

The funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday. September 19 at Westminster Abbey

Chronicle Live · Sep 13, 2022

Perth-bound Stone of Destiny to be loaned to London for King Charles III coronation

When Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 at Westminster Abbey her throne sat above the stone, which will become the centrepiece of the new £26.5m Perth City Hall museum

Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022