Explained: Queen's state funeral will be UK's first since Winston Churchill
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained: Queen's state funeral will be UK's first since Winston Churchill

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will be UK's first in over half a century as former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was the last head of state to be accorded with this honour in 1965. Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill. The last state funeral in the UK was Winston Churchill's in 1965 while the last state funeral for a sovereign was for the Queen's father, George VI, in 1952. By the decree of Queen Elizabeth II, his body lay in state at Westminster Hall for three days from 26 January and on 30 January, the order of funeral was held at St Paul's Cathedral.

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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral cost UK government 162 million pounds, Treasury papers reveal
1 year, 7 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral cost UK government 162 million pounds, Treasury papers reveal

ABC  

The British government has revealed it spent 162 million pounds on the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. Key points: Security and policing the events incurred the largest bill Hundreds of thousands of people travelled to the UK to pay their respects to the late Queen The UK government has been tight lipped about the cost of King Charles's coronation …

Millions watch as world farewells Queen Elizabeth II in state funeral, in pictures
2 years, 3 months ago

Millions watch as world farewells Queen Elizabeth II in state funeral, in pictures

ABC  

Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral on Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honour a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. "Here, where Queen Elizabeth was married and crowned, we gather from across the …

Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Late Monarch Laid to Rest Alongside Husband Prince Philip
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Late Monarch Laid to Rest Alongside Husband Prince Philip

News 18  

Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral Updates: Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The conclusion of the Committal Service marked the end of the public aspect of the Queen’s funeral, as the royal family gathered for a private ceremony for her burial next to her late husband, Prince Philip, in the …

From King’s note to palace flowers: Queen’s state funeral explained
2 years, 3 months ago

From King’s note to palace flowers: Queen’s state funeral explained

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Royal Navy sailors pulled the …

AP PHOTOS: A family’s grief on display at queen’s funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: A family’s grief on display at queen’s funeral

Associated Press  

LONDON — A son’s wistful gaze at his mother’s coffin. Britain and the world mourned Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, with a state funeral drawing leaders and royalty from around the globe. Britain’s first state funeral since Winston Churchill’s was filled with spectacle. The coffin was followed into Westminster Abbey by generations of Elizabeth’s descendants, including King Charles III, heir …

In Photos: The royal family at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

In Photos: The royal family at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Hindustan Times  

King Charles III along with the Queen Consort Camilla was present at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Britain's King Charles, William, Prince of Wales, and Prince Edward walk as the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth is carried out of Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Britain's King Charles III and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort at the …

In pictures: Remembering the Queen mother’s funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

In pictures: Remembering the Queen mother’s funeral

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, had passed away in her sleep at the Royal …

Who Will Attend The Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Who Will Attend The Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral

ABP News  

The State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey on September 19. Since the death of former prime minister Winston Churchill in 1965, this will be the first state funeral in its entirety to be held in the nation. President Droupadi Murmu will offer condolences on behalf of the Indian government, the Ministry of External Affairs …

Who's on the guest list for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral?
2 years, 3 months ago

Who's on the guest list for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral?

Firstpost  

Around 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. However, there are some countries that have been excluded from the event such as Russia, Belarus, Iran, Nicaragua, North Korea and Myanmar London: Hundreds of foreign royals and heads of state are expected to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in …

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Service to take place at Westminster Abbey today
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Service to take place at Westminster Abbey today

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Service to take place at Westminster Abbey today According to a statement by the UK royal family, the state funeral of the Queen will take place on Monday. 1 / 14 The longest-serving monarch of the UK - Queen Elizabeth II - who died on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, will be laid to …

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral: How the day will unfold
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral: How the day will unfold

Hindustan Times  

World leaders and members of European royal families will join Britain's royal family to bid farewell to the country's longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will be UK's first in over half a century as former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was the last head of state to be accorded with this honour in …

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral: How the day will unfold
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral: How the day will unfold

Hindustan Times  

World leaders and members of European royal families will join Britain's royal family to bid farewell to the country's longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will be UK's first in over half a century as former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was the last head of state to be accorded with this honour in …

What Queen Elizabeth II told former Archbishop of York on grief and loss
2 years, 3 months ago

What Queen Elizabeth II told former Archbishop of York on grief and loss

Hindustan Times  

Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on Monday as her funeral will mark the first state funeral in Britain since former UK prime minister Sir Winston Churchill's in 1965. “When you grieve someone you love deeply, it is not easy doing it in public,” the monarch had told the Lord Bishop John …

UK and the world prepare to bid last farewell to Queen Elizabeth: 10 points
2 years, 3 months ago

UK and the world prepare to bid last farewell to Queen Elizabeth: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

UK and the world will bid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II- Britain's longest reigning monarch at a state funeral of inimitable pageantry on Monday. Hundreds of thousands of people queued to file past the casket of Queen Elizabeth II at London's historic Westminster Hall. Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be brought through London, past the queen's Buckingham Palace …

A final goodbye: Britain prepares to lay its beloved Queen to rest today
2 years, 3 months ago

A final goodbye: Britain prepares to lay its beloved Queen to rest today

Hindustan Times  

LONDON: Britain was gearing for the momentous state funeral on Monday of Queen Elizabeth II as King Charles III prepared to host world leaders and as mourners queued for the final hours left to view her coffin on Sunday. Also attending Britain’s first state funeral for six decades will be the queen’s family members, courtiers, public figures and UK politicians. …

Queen Elizabeth's state funeral is today. Here's how to watch, when to watch and what to expect
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth's state funeral is today. Here's how to watch, when to watch and what to expect

ABC  

After a long procession from Balmoral Castle, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has now been seen by thousands of people after lying in state in Westminster Hall. The late Queen Elizabeth II will be farewelled in the UK's first state funeral since 1965 next week. Queen Elizabeth II's funeral carries the distinction of being the UK's first state funeral since Sir …

Queen Elizabeth\'s funeral service to take place at Westminster Abbey today
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth\'s funeral service to take place at Westminster Abbey today

Deccan Chronicle  

London: The longest-serving monarch of the UK - Queen Elizabeth II - who died on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey in London today. The Lying-in-State will end right before the funeral and the coffin will be taken in procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey, where the State …

Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
2 years, 3 months ago

Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest on Monday, after a state funeral attended by leaders from around the world and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London. To the tune of pipes and drums, the gun carriage -- used at every state funeral since Queen Victoria's in 1901 -- was then drawn by …

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in numbers
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in numbers

Hindustan Times  

As the world bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, the monarch's state funeral is expected to be watched by millions of people around the world. Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral is set to be attended by world leaders, politicians and European royals, in addition to more than 500 dignitaries from around the world. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: People …

Mourners wait for hours, miles to farewell Queen Elizabeth
2 years, 3 months ago

Mourners wait for hours, miles to farewell Queen Elizabeth

Associated Press  

LONDON — Thousands of mourners waited for hours Thursday in a line that stretched for almost 5 miles across London for the chance to spend a few minutes filing past Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin while she lies in state. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — who first met the queen when he was a child and his father Pierre Trudeau …

Buckingham Palace releases plans for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral in Westminster Abbey
2 years, 3 months ago

Buckingham Palace releases plans for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral in Westminster Abbey

ABC  

Buckingham Palace has released the final details of the state funeral to be held for the late Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey on Monday evening, Australian time. The abbey's gates will open at 8am, before a bearer party at Westminster Hall moves the Queen's coffin from the catafalque to the waiting State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy. 10:44am …

Details of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral announced. It has her personal additions
2 years, 3 months ago

Details of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral announced. It has her personal additions

Hindustan Times  

Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on September 19. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Guards carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall. The state funeral on Monday will include many personal additions made by Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace said. Queen Elizabeth II will be buried in the King George …

Palace reveals details of queen’s state funeral on Monday
2 years, 3 months ago

Palace reveals details of queen’s state funeral on Monday

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two minutes of silence will be observed Monday across the United Kingdom at the end of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey, giving British public across the nation a chance to pay their respects to the late monarch. Edward William Fitzalan-Howard, the official in charge of arrangements, said the funeral and events over coming days are …

The odd arrangements being made for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

The odd arrangements being made for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Hindustan Times  

Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on September 19. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Britain's King Charles III, salutes as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried into the Palace of Westminster. Several world leaders, members of distinguished royal families and former prime ministers of the United Kingdom are expected to attend …

These countries have not been invited to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

These countries have not been invited to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on September 19. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: Guards carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall. A report in the New York Post said that some countries have not been invited to the Queen's funeral. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin wished King Charles III …

Tearful King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arrive at Buckingham Palace
2 years, 3 months ago

Tearful King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arrive at Buckingham Palace

Daily Mail  

An emotional King Charles III was greeted by thousands of well-wishers as he arrived at Buckingham Palace today where he met with representatives from the Commonwealth - while his mother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin embarks on her historic final journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh, then onto Westminster Abbey for her state funeral. King Charles III waving at well-wishers as he …

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral to take place on September 19 in London
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral to take place on September 19 in London

India Today  

The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey in London, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. “On the morning of Monday, September 19, the Lying-in-State will end and the coffin will be taken in Procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey, where the state funeral service will take place,” it …

Queen's state funeral to be UK's first since Winston Churchill's in 1965
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen's state funeral to be UK's first since Winston Churchill's in 1965

Firstpost  

The only monarch not to be given a state funeral in the last 295 years was Edward VIII, who abdicated London: The Queen’s state funeral will be the UK’s first in more than half a century, with former Prime Minister Winston Churchill being the last head of state to be accorded with this honour in 1965. A state funeral typically …

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