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Queen’s coffin makes its final journey to Windsor Castle

The Queen’s coffin has begun its final journey from Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle where the late monarch will be reunited with her beloved husband. Hundreds of thousands of well-wishers flocked to London and are lining the route through the ...

19 Sept 2022 at 13:53

Welby contrasts Queen’s ‘loving service’ with leaders who cling to power

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has contrasted the outpouring of emotion for the Queen with how leaders who “cling to power and privileges” will be regarded. In an address to a congregation packed with world statesmen, current British ...

19 Sept 2022 at 13:12

Carpet of flowers around St George’s Chapel for Queen’s committal service

A carpet of flowers will greet mourners arriving at St George’s Chapel for the Queen’s Committal service. The royal family will bid farewell to their beloved matriarch in the gothic chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle in a service ...

19 Sept 2022 at 12:59

‘Mixed emotions’ for Birthday Honours recipients at Queen’s funeral

Members of the public invited to say goodbye to the Queen have spoken of a day of “mixed emotions”, after some of those named in the monarch’s Birthday Honours List in June were offered the chance to attend her funeral. Father-of-two ...

19 Sept 2022 at 10:09

Uniforms and medals worn by senior royals

The King wore his Royal Navy uniform and his son and heir dressed in RAF colours at the funeral of the Queen in nods to the branches of the armed forces in which they both served. Both the Duke of Sussex and Duke of York, who also ...

19 Sept 2022 at 12:30

‘Gentle giant’ horse Apollo taking part in Queen’s funeral procession

A horse known as a “gentle giant” is to take part in the funeral procession of the Queen. Apollo the Drum Horse will be ridden by Lance Corporal Chris Diggle from the Band of the Household Cavalry. The nine-year-old horse stands ...

19 Sept 2022 at 10:55

Funeral wreath includes flowers from Buckingham Palace and Highgrove

The wreath which adorns the Queen’s coffin includes flowers requested by King Charles. Cut from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove House, the flowers and foliage have been chosen for their symbolism. ...

19 Sept 2022 at 12:14

Nation pays its respects to Queen at state funeral

The Queen’s state funeral has begun with the grieving royal family, world leaders and representatives of the nation among those witnessing history. A single toll from Big Ben signalled the start of the service at Westminster ...

19 Sept 2022 at 12:30

Thousands wait for hours to catch glimpse of Queen’s coffin

Thousands of people stood for hours or made makeshift camps in order to catch a glimpse of the Queen’s funeral procession. Enduring chilly temperatures and some rain showers, well-wishers came together to say a final ...

19 Sept 2022 at 14:59

Nation bids farewell to Queen as she leaves capital following state funeral

The royal family grieved in public as the nation bid farewell to its Queen and watched as the late monarch left the capital for the last time. King Charles III was left close to tears during a state funeral service ...

19 Sept 2022 at 14:58

Windsor crowds sing national anthem as they await arrival of Queen’s coffin

Crowds in Windsor sang the national anthem as they watched the state funeral while awaiting the arrival of the Queen’s coffin. Thousands of mourners poured through Windsor and Eton to line the Long Walk up to ...

19 Sept 2022 at 16:08

Charity chief executive ‘hugely honoured’ to be attending Queen’s funeral

The chief executive of Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has said she is “hugely honoured and privileged” to be attending the Queen’s state funeral. Jane-Claire Judson will be part of the 2,000-strong ...

18 Sept 2022 at 01:01

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