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Elizabeth II took the throne at age 25 — one of the many young queens who shaped Britain's history

Imagine being 25 years old and 5,000 miles from home when you get a call delivering the worst possible news – your parent has died. For Elizabeth Windsor, this call had a far greater impact. She was now taking on the greatest of responsibilities, shouldering the burden of the sovereign’s…

The Conversation

Loss of queen brings first encounter with death for some children

The death of Queen Elizabeth and the closure of schools on the day of her funeral have meant many teachers and families have had to talk about death for the first time with young children.

Reuters

Queen Elizabeth II: the history of royal funerals and how this one will be different

Great royal events in the United Kingdom are often a mix of old and new, and the commemoration and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be no exception. While there will be several strikingly new features, the seemingly traditional elements are not as old as they may appear. While some…

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ITV's Professor T: Start time, cast, locations and how many episodes

The series is returning for a second series

Wales Online

William and Kate tell Commonwealth troops how 'strange' it is to go from Jubilee to funeral

The troops from across the Commonwealth have been deployed to the UK to take part in the Queen's funeral as Prince William and Kate Middleton were greeted with a fearsome ceremonial Haka dance

Daily Mirror

There could be no more fitting farewell for Queen Elizabeth II than Westminster Abbey

During the new King’s address to Parliament last Monday, he told peers and MPs that he felt “the weight of history which surrounds us”. It’s a sentiment most of us share, as we’ve watched ancient ceremonies that form the way this country deals with the death of one monarch and…

Evening Standard

Marks and Spencer shoppers praise 'dream' £8 snack they 'need to buy'

One M&S shopper said: "This is the actual DREAM"

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The songs chosen by orchestras and choirs around the country as tributes to the Queen

The works of English composers were tribute favourites

Evening Standard

Queen’s committal service: what is it and who is part of it?

The committal service held on Monday will be attended by about 800 guests before the Queen’s burial

Evening Standard

RNLI fundraisers given Birthday Honours will attend Queen’s funeral

Lynn Spillett, from Sussex, and Guy Addington, from Kent, are among 200 Birthday Honours recipients to be invited to the Queen’s funeral.

The Independent UK

Britain may look united in grief – but polling shows a growing generational divide

New figures reveal that despite the monarchy’s recent boost in popularity, discontent is simmering among younger people, says Matthew Smith, head of data journalism at YouGov

The Guardian - UK

Why Queen will be first monarch in 300 years to have Westminster Abbey funeral

The Queen is said to have personally chosen Westminster Abbey for her funeral rather than Windsor because she wanted to make it easier for more people to attend and for the public to gather

Daily Mirror

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

‘Don’t join queue’ warning as the ‘Elizabeth Line’ hits 14 hours

The entrance to the queue to see Queen Elizabeth as she lies in state was shut today as the five-mile line that stretches from Westminster to Southwark Park reached capacity. You can see the latest updates from the live stream here.

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Daily Mirror

Queen's unusual Christmas present for Archie was Meghan's idea - and he loves it

Prince Harry shared a story about his grandmother, the Queen, during an interview with James Corden and he revealed that Her Majesty took her role as a great-grandparent very seriously

The National (Scotland)

Women 'sexually assaulted in queue to attend Queen's lying in state', court hears

TWO women were allegedly sexually assaulted in the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state, a court has heard.

The Guardian - UK

London fashion week pays tribute to Queen as Monday’s parties banned

While big brands cancel shows, the disruption has a massive knock-on effect on smaller designers

Evening Standard

What is the flag on the Queen’s coffin? What the Royal Standard represents

The Royal Standard flag was ordered last year, according to the firm that made it.

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Britain mounts its largest-ever security operation for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

LONDON — The scale is epic: potentially millions of people thronging the streets, more than 100 foreign dignitaries and their staffs streaming in from around the world, hundreds of domestic and international government agencies coordinating logistics, large swaths of roads and transportation networks closed or gridlocked.

Evening Standard

All the Queen’s homes: from Mayfair to Malta — here’s where Queen Elizabeth II lived and where she was happiest

From a Mayfair townhouse to an 18th-century Maltese villa, here are the properties the late Queen called home

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s special to be here’: David Beckham joins queue to pay tribute to Queen

Former England captain recalls receiving his OBE as he waits with thousands of mourners in central London

The Independent UK

Man accused of sexually assaulting two women in queue to see Queen’s coffin

Two women were allegedly sexually assaulted in the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state, a court has heard.

The Guardian - UK

‘We wouldn’t put Charles on a bus’: Gulf royals balk at Queen’s funeral protocol

The monarchies are hopeful of stronger UK ties under King Charles, but plans for the ceremony have not gone down well

Daily Mirror

David Beckham in tears during visit to Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state

Former England captain David Beckham joined thousands of others queueing to pay their respects to the late Queen as he lies in state at Westminster Abbey ahead of Monday's funeral

Daily Record

Hidden symbol on Meghan Markle's shoe explained after fans left confused

The Duchess of Sussex wore an all-black ensemble as she joined the rest of the royal family at the Palace of Westminster this week.

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