Rare English oak lined with lead: Queen Elizabeth II's decades-old coffin
2 years, 3 months ago

Rare English oak lined with lead: Queen Elizabeth II's decades-old coffin

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch, will be buried on Monday in a coffin made of English oak and lined with lead, media reports said. Here are more details on the coffin in which Queen Elizabeth II will be buried: Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: A view of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in the Royal Standard. The coffin is made of oak from the Royal Family's Sandringham Estate following royal tradition, Sky News reported. The materials used made the coffin much heavier than a normal coffin thereby requiring eight pallbearers to carry it.

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To lone piper's lament, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lowered into royal vault
2 years, 3 months ago

To lone piper's lament, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lowered into royal vault

Hindustan Times  

The committal service which included royals, prime ministers and former and current members of the queen's household attending drew to an end with Queen Elizabeth's coffin being lowered into the royal vault to a lone piper's lament as Britain as the world bid goodbye to the country's longest-reigning monarch. Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: The Bearer Party take the coffin of …

To Her Majesty, with love: Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral | See Pics
2 years, 3 months ago

To Her Majesty, with love: Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral | See Pics

Hindustan Times  

To Her Majesty, with love: Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral | See Pics Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral was held today at London's Westminster Abbey where world leaders joined King Charles III and the British royal family to bid farewell to Britain's longest-reigning monarch.. 1 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral processions …

Queen Elizabeth II funeral updates | Coffin lowered into Royal Vault at Windsor Castle
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II funeral updates | Coffin lowered into Royal Vault at Windsor Castle

The Hindu  

Kings and queens, world leaders, tearful mourners lining the streets and gathered around screens bid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, as Britain’s longest-serving monarch was laid to rest in a historic funeral ceremony conducted to military precision at a scale never seen before. 4.53 p.m. | London Two-minute silence observed across the U.K. A two-minute …

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 …

Britain says its final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, marking the end of an era
2 years, 3 months ago

Britain says its final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, marking the end of an era

LA Times  

Britain bade its final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, honoring its longest-reigning monarch with a state funeral that provided pomp in solemn circumstances, drew dignitaries from around the world and captivated a global television audience. Afterward, the queen’s coffin, topped by symbols of state, made its slow procession through the streets of London on its way to St. …

Photos: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
2 years, 3 months ago

Photos: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

LA Times  

Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. Pallbearers carry the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in to St George’s Chapel …

Queen Elizabeth laid to rest in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after state funeral in London
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth laid to rest in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after state funeral in London

ABC  

Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest alongside Prince Philip at Windsor Castle after a state funeral watched by millions of people around the world. Key points: World leaders, royalty and members of the public packed Westminster Abbey for the Queen's state funeral Hundreds of thousands lined the streets of the capital to farewell the late monarch on her …

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 …

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II will be buried with her late husband Prince Philip at the conclusion of a solemn state funeral service made up of an hour-long ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch’s state funeral will begin at 11am local time on Monday and conclude with a national two-minute silence, with …

Queen Elizabeth II's death made half of Britons shed a tear, survey says
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's death made half of Britons shed a tear, survey says

Hindustan Times  

Almost half of people in Britain cried over the death of Queen Elizabeth II, according to a new survey, Independent reported. Queen Elizabeth II, 96, Britain's longest-serving monarch- died peacefully last Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral is set to take place on Monday and is set to bring world leaders to London along with …

Queen Elizabeth II lies in state after solemn procession
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II lies in state after solemn procession

Hindustan Times  

Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II left the Buckingham Palace in London for the final time on Wednesday as her coffin began its journey to Westminster Hall, where she will be lie in state. Draped in the royal standard and topped with Imperial State Crown, the coffin was borne on a horse-drawn gun carriage out of the front gates of …

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in London to lie in state: 10 points
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in London to lie in state: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrived in London on Wednesday as Charles III led a procession through London to Westminster Hall, where the late monarch will lie in state for four days until her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in the royal hearse travels to Buckingham Palace in London, Here are the updates on this …

Casket of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Buckingham Palace in London
2 years, 3 months ago

Casket of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Buckingham Palace in London

Hindustan Times  

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II returned to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday evening, making its way through a drizzly London as crowds lined the route for a glimpse of the hearse and to bid her a final farewell. Thousands outside the palace cheered, shouted “God save the queen!” and clapped as the hearse swung around a roundabout in front of …

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was made over 3 decades ago. Here's how it is unique
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was made over 3 decades ago. Here's how it is unique

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, will lie in state in London for four days ahead of the monarch's funeral on September 19. Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin: The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held on September 19. Here are more details about the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II: Lead lined coffin The queen's English oak coffin was made at …

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to be flown to London: Top 10 updates
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to be flown to London: Top 10 updates

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth's coffin will be flown to London on Tuesday from Scotland where her son Charles III and his three siblings held a silent vigil. Queen Elizabeth II's children stood at four sides of her coffin while members of the public paid their respects. Queen Elizabeth's coffin will leave Scotland for the first time since her death when it is …

'Not something you can make in a day': The coffin carrying the Queen from Balmoral to Westminster Hall
2 years, 3 months ago

'Not something you can make in a day': The coffin carrying the Queen from Balmoral to Westminster Hall

Firstpost  

The Queen’s coffin was made at least 32 years ago of English oak, which is increasingly rare these days. It matches another made for the late Queen’s husband, Prince Philip London: Queen Elizabeth II ’s coffin, which will lie in state in London for four days later this week before her funeral next Monday, was reportedly crafted more than three …

'Not Something You Can Make in a Day': Crafted with Rare English Oak, Queen's Coffin Matches Husband Prince Philip's
2 years, 3 months ago

'Not Something You Can Make in a Day': Crafted with Rare English Oak, Queen's Coffin Matches Husband Prince Philip's

News 18  

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin, which will lie in state in London for four days later this week before her funeral next Monday, was reportedly crafted more than three decades ago. Here are more details about the coffin of Britain’s longest-serving monarch: English oak and lead The queen’s coffin was made at least 32 years ago of English oak, which is …

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin takes long road through Scotland
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin takes long road through Scotland

Associated Press  

EDINBURGH, Scotland — In a somber, regal procession, Queen Elizabeth II’s flag-draped coffin was driven slowly through the Scottish countryside Sunday from her beloved Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. I am very proud of her.” When the hearse reached Holyroodhouse, members of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, wearing green tartan kilts, carried the coffin past the queen’s …

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin begins slow journey to Edinburgh
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin begins slow journey to Edinburgh

Live Mint  

Queen Elizabeth's coffin began a six-hour journey from her home in the Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh on Sunday as crowds lined the roads in silence, paying tribute to the monarch who reigned for 70 years. In 2002 more than 200,000 people queued to pay their respects to Elizabeth's mother while her coffin lay in state and aides have previously said …

Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Edinburgh palace
2 years, 3 months ago

Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Edinburgh palace

The Hindu  

The coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II arrived on Sunday at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh, the monarch’s official Scottish residence, completing the first leg of her sombre final journey. Queen Elizabeth's coffin began a six-hour journey from her home in the Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh on Sunday, as crowds lined the roads to pay tribute to the monarch in the first …

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 Elizabeth II’s funeral set for Sept. 19
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral set for Sept. 19

LA Times  

Members of the British Royal family view the floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II outside the gates of Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Palace officials say the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will take place Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey in London after the public gets an opportunity to pay last respects to the monarch. …

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