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Royal family members wearing pearl jewellery has been a tradition since Queen Victoria was in mourning

The Queen’s funeral is being held at Westminster Abbey

The late monarch had a long-standing, special relationship with the Royal Navy as her father, husband and sons all served - now she is being carried by 98 sailors during a historic procession

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…

The State Gun Carriage dates back to the time of Queen Victoria. It will be used again during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II – here is everything you need to know

Some working royals will wear military uniforms, while others will wear black, the traditional colour of mourning

The royal family name of Windsor was confirmed by the Queen after her accession in 1952

Here are some of the more unusual incidents and mishaps, which have shaped the end of historic royal eras.

Members of the Royal Family tend to be buried on Palace or Castle grounds - or at a place of personal significance to them and their family

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were married for 73 years and will now be laid at rest together

The former Labour Prime Minister and Chancellor Gordon Brown reflects on the Queen's astonishing connection to the British public - and his personal memories of her