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Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral latest: Mourners gather in central London

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The funeral itself is just one part of the day’s proceedings. Here’s the full timetable: 6.30am: Lying in state ends 8.00am: Doors of Westminster Abbey open for congregation to take their seats 10.44am: The Queen’s coffin will be moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey, accompanied by King Charles and other members of the royal … Read more

Mourners are buying commemorative Queen Elizabeth merchandise : NPR

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Souvenir shops sell memorabilia of the late Queen Elizabeth II near Buckingham Palace in London. Elizabeth Dalziel for NPR hide caption toggle caption Elizabeth Dalziel for NPR Souvenir shops sell memorabilia of the late Queen Elizabeth II near Buckingham Palace in London. Elizabeth Dalziel for NPR LONDON — Britain’s longest-reigning monarch may be gone, but … Read more

In the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II, mourners make history and friends : NPR

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This portion of the line ran between the National COVID Memorial Wall and the Thames River, with a view of the Houses of Parliament on the other side. Rachel Treisman/NPR hide caption toggle caption Rachel Treisman/NPR This portion of the line ran between the National COVID Memorial Wall and the Thames River, with a view … Read more

Prince William, King Charles III Thank Mourners at Queen’s Vigil

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As the country continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William and King Charles III praised their support. “Well done all of you, seriously 12 hours [is] impressive,” the Prince of Wales, 40, told crowds of well-wishers outside of Westminster Hall in London, on Saturday, September 17, per a livestream via the … Read more

Mourners face 14-hour wait in queue for Queen’s lying-in-state

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Mourners hoping to view Queen Elizabeth II’s lying-in-state in London were facing 14-hour-long queues on Saturday, as King Charles III and Prince William made a surprise appearance to the thousands of people lining the streets of central London. Members of the public have been permitted to visit the late monarch’s coffin in Westminster Hall since … Read more

Queen Elizabeth II Coffin Queue Is Longest Ever, Mourners’ 24hr Wait – Deadline

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It has reportedly become the longest queue in history, as tens of thousands of people continue to line up to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state in London’s Westminster Hall.  Images visible from space reveal the long line of people shuffling along the south bank of the river Thames, … Read more

Mourners are waiting for hours in a queue to say farewell to Queen Elizabeth : NPR

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Members of the public stand in the queue as they wait in line to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II in London on Thursday. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephane de Sakutin/AFP/Getty Images Members of the public stand in the queue as they wait in line to pay their … Read more

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Hug Mourners, Break Protocol

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Powerful gestures. Meghan Markle and Princess Kate each offered their sympathies to mourners in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II‘s death — and ignored royal protocols while doing so. The Suits alum, 41, and Prince Harry joined Kate, 40, and Prince William for a walkabout around the Windsor grounds on Saturday, September 10, two days … Read more

William Invited Harry, Meghan to Greet Mourners With Him and Kate

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Back together — thanks to Prince William. The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, along with their respective wives, Princess Kate and Meghan Markle, have reunited as a foursome in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 40, walked alongside the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Saturday, … Read more