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Former PMs united in grief at Queen’s funeral

Former PMs united in grief at Queen’s funeral

Former PMs united in grief at Queen’s funeral

19 September 2022

The six living former prime ministers attended the state funeral at Westminster Abbey.


Sleep, Dearie, Sleep: Second Elizabethan age comes to emotional end

Sleep, Dearie, Sleep: Second Elizabethan age comes to emotional end

Sleep, Dearie, Sleep: Second Elizabethan age comes to emotional end

19 September 2022

A piper played the traditional lament to conclude the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey.


Staff and pupils at King’s former school come together to mark Queen’s funeral

Staff and pupils at King’s former school come together to mark Queen’s funeral

Staff and pupils at King’s former school come together to mark Queen’s funeral

19 September 2022

Gordonstoun school suspended lessons on Monday to allow boarding house pupils to gather and watch the funeral.


World leaders gather at Westminster Abbey for state funeral

World leaders gather at Westminster Abbey for state funeral

World leaders gather at Westminster Abbey for state funeral

19 September 2022

President Joe Biden, President Emmanuel Macron and Emperor Naruhito were among those attending.


Strictly pro Neil Jones reflects on emotional lying in state experience

Strictly pro Neil Jones reflects on emotional lying in state experience

Strictly pro Neil Jones reflects on emotional lying in state experience

19 September 2022

The dancer recalled the ‘conversations, laughter and entertainment’ of those around him in the line.


Kate pays tribute to Queen through jewellery choice

Kate pays tribute to Queen through jewellery choice

Kate pays tribute to Queen through jewellery choice

19 September 2022

Pearls are described as mourning jewellery, in a tradition dating back to Victorian times.


Hundreds gather in Holyrood Park to pay final respects to the Queen

Hundreds gather in Holyrood Park to pay final respects to the Queen

Hundreds gather in Holyrood Park to pay final respects to the Queen

19 September 2022

Many brought camp chairs, picnics and even tents as they joined together for the funeral which was shown on a giant screen.


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

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

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

19 September 2022

The crowd was at least 30 deep in parts of central London as the funeral procession passed.


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

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

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

19 September 2022

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby paid tribute to the Queen in his sermon at her state funeral.


After days of grief, Royal Hillsborough finally falls silent

After days of grief, Royal Hillsborough finally falls silent

After days of grief, Royal Hillsborough finally falls silent

19 September 2022

The funeral of the Queen was played on a large screen in the Co Down village.


William and Harry side by side on Queen’s final journey

William and Harry side by side on Queen’s final journey

William and Harry side by side on Queen’s final journey

19 September 2022

Princess of Wales and Duchess of Sussex take their place in funeral procession in Westminster Abbey.


Man appears in court charged with attacks on two Met Police officers

Man appears in court charged with attacks on two Met Police officers

Man appears in court charged with attacks on two Met Police officers

19 September 2022

A male police constable was knifed in the neck and chest in Leicester Square on Friday.


Mourners gather in Welsh Valleys pub to watch the Queen’s funeral

Mourners gather in Welsh Valleys pub to watch the Queen’s funeral

Mourners gather in Welsh Valleys pub to watch the Queen’s funeral

19 September 2022

The Lion Pub in Treorchy in the Rhondda Valley welcomed King Charles earlier this year.


Penny Lancaster takes to the streets to police Queen’s funeral procession

Penny Lancaster takes to the streets to police Queen’s funeral procession

Penny Lancaster takes to the streets to police Queen’s funeral procession

19 September 2022

The 51-year-old former model is now a special police constable for City of London Police.


George and Charlotte walk behind coffin as they say goodbye to beloved ‘Gan Gan’

George and Charlotte walk behind coffin as they say goodbye to beloved ‘Gan Gan’

George and Charlotte walk behind coffin as they say goodbye to beloved ‘Gan Gan’

19 September 2022

The royal siblings, great grandchildren of the Queen, were among 2,000 guests at her funeral.


Sombre royals follow Queen’s coffin towed by sailors to Westminster Abbey

Sombre royals follow Queen’s coffin towed by sailors to Westminster Abbey

Sombre royals follow Queen’s coffin towed by sailors to Westminster Abbey

19 September 2022

Crowds clapped and cheered the arrival of the King but fell silent as the procession passed by Parliament Square minutes later.


Church of Scotland Moderator reads prayer at Queen’s funeral service

Church of Scotland Moderator reads prayer at Queen’s funeral service

Church of Scotland Moderator reads prayer at Queen’s funeral service

19 September 2022

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields was part of a procession of church leaders at Westminster Abbey on Monday.


In Pictures: Tears shed as nation mourns with royal family at Queen’s funeral

In Pictures: Tears shed as nation mourns with royal family at Queen’s funeral

In Pictures: Tears shed as nation mourns with royal family at Queen’s funeral

19 September 2022

King Charles and his siblings marched behind their mother’s coffin.


Queen’s coffin makes its final journey to Windsor Castle

Queen’s coffin makes its final journey to Windsor Castle

Queen’s coffin makes its final journey to Windsor Castle

19 September 2022

Around 2,000 people attended the late monarch’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey, including members of royal families from across Europe.


Queen’s funeral music contains echoes of happier times

Queen’s funeral music contains echoes of happier times

Queen’s funeral music contains echoes of happier times

19 September 2022

The pieces played at the funeral had links to the Queen’s marriage and coronation.


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