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Britain says its final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II and ‘the end of an era’

LONDON — 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.

Los Angeles Times

Mourning Britain unites in grief with streets left deserted as Queen laid to rest

Normally thronged with people and traffic, town and city centres presented a haunting, almost eerie atmosphere as Her Majesty was laid to rest - as mourners came together across the country

Daily Mirror

European royals spotted waiting 20 minutes for coach to arrive after Queen's funeral

As Britain's political figures including Prime Minister Liz Truss set off after the Queen's funeral, some European royals were left behind waiting outside for their coach to arrive

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UK lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest after state funeral

Thousands line the streets of London as Britain pays last respects to the late queen before her burial in Windsor.

Al Jazeera

Loyal to the last, queen's corgis and pony watch her pass

Queen Elizabeth's black pony Emma watched the monarch's funeral procession pass by in the grounds of Windsor Castle, where it was held on a lead by a groomsman.

Reuters

In Westminster Abbey, deafening sound of silence to honour Queen Elizabeth

After the final notes of the poignant Last Post trumpet fanfare echoed around the vaulted ceilings of London's Westminster Abbey, a deep silence pervaded the majestic gothic cathedral.

Reuters

India reacts to Queen Elizabeth II's death with grief, anger — but mainly indifference

Tributes were paid. But for many of the queen's former colonial subjects, her life and death are a reminder of a painful history of exploitation and racism. Others just didn't give it much thought.

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Queen's funeral procession leaves Hyde Park en route to Windsor

Queen Elizabeth II left London for the last time on Monday after her funeral procession through its streets watched by ten of millions of people in Britain and around the world. After her State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, the late monarch’s coffin was borne on the State Gun Carriage, for…

Evening Standard

World bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth from cafes and consulates

In Hong Kong, hundreds kept up with Queen Elizabeth's funeral on their phones as they queued for hours to pay their tributes. In Sydney, Australia, customers packed into pubs to watch the ceremony on screens.

Reuters

Queen's heartbreaking comment about public grieving after Philip's funeral

As Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest today, members of the Royal Family are mourning the loss of Britain's longest-reigning monarch and having to publicly grieve her

Daily Mirror

'In loving and devoted memory': King Charles handwritten note to late queen

Britain's King Charles paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on Monday with a handwritten note laid on top of her coffin reading: "In loving and devoted memory, Charles R."

Reuters

Why can’t I book a train? How Avanti West Coast hit the buffers

A drivers’ strike in October will help mask the service failures of one of Britain’s main train operators

The Guardian - UK

With pomp and sorrow, world bids final farewell to Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth was laid to rest alongside her beloved husband on Monday after a day which saw Britain and the world pay a final farewell to the nation's longest-reigning monarch, in a dazzling show of pomp and ceremony.

Reuters

Watch: State funeral service for Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey

World leaders joined Britain’s royal family, politicians, members of the military and others at a state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Monday. Watch how events unfolded with FRANCE 24's special coverage.

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The Independent UK

South African activists call for Britain to return huge diamond set in Queen’s sceptre

‘Minerals of our country and other countries continue to benefit Britain at expense of our people’

Reuters

In parks and pubs, Britons say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth

In airport lounges, parks, pubs and city squares, people gathered in front of screens across Britain on Monday to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth, seeking out togetherness even far from the events.

The Guardian - UK

How we made Eurotrash: ‘We’d look at all these strange kinks. It traumatised a generation’

‘These days you have to be cautious but back then there were no limits. We broadcast at 10.30pm, which was perfect because by that time, everyone in Britain is drunk’

Reuters

S.Africa's Ramaphosa to miss UN General Assembly over power crisis

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will miss the United Nations General Assembly this week, instead returning home from Britain to address a national power crisis, his spokesman told local media including television channel eNCA.

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Axios

Britain and world leaders mourn Queen Elizabeth at state funeral

The funeral drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers.

WEKU

In Pictures: The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Services for Britain's longest-serving monarch took place at Westminster Abbey, followed by a procession through London. Leaders from around the world gathered to honor her.

Wales Online

Why the drought isn’t over even though it's raining again

Brown and yellow fields and parks have been replaced by a more familiar and reassuring cool, lush green

Reuters

Farewell to the queen: emotional crowds line streets of London and Windsor

Vast crowds gathered in London and Windsor for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral watched the grand procession in silence and awe on Monday, as some wept, others clutched one another for support, and some held up their children to view 'the making of history'.

Reuters

Ex-King Juan Carlos' attendance at queen's funeral draws scorn from Spanish left

The presence of Spain's disgraced former King Juan Carlos at the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth has prompted criticism at home, with one political party calling him a "criminal on the run".

Asharq Al-Awsat

Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin Lowered into Vault Ahead of Private Burial

Queen Elizabeth's coffin was lowered into a vault at Windsor Castle, her final resting place, on Monday after a day of inimitable pageantry that drew world leaders to her funeral and huge crowds to the streets to say farewell to a revered monarch. Hundreds of thousands of well-wishers lined the…

Tribune News Service

Commentary: The monarchy is Britain’s most successful (re)invention

All week, a river of mourners has queued for hours alongside the banks of the Thames in London to pay their respects to their longest-reigning monarch as she lies in state in Westminster Hall. Tens of thousands also lined the narrow streets of Edinburgh to gaze on the hearse bearing…

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