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What is a state funeral, when was last one in the UK and who was it for?

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will be held today with King Charles III previously confirming it to be a bank holiday. These events are a rare occurrence in UK history, with only a handful of people receiving one

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The Queen and the 15 Prime Ministers who served under her

She succeeded to the throne in 1952 when Winston Churchill was running the country

Evening Standard

Churchill loved the Queen, says former PM’s grandson

Sir Nicholas Soames said his grandfather had been ‘a great comfort’ to the Queen on her accession in 1952.

The Independent UK

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Images of Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures

A look back at the life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

The Independent UK

The 15 prime ministers to serve under the Queen during her 70-year reign

The Queen held weekly meetings with the prime minister of the time throughout her long reign.

Daily Record

The Queen and her 15 Prime Ministers - from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, the Queen held weekly audiences with the nation's political leaders over 70 years to discuss their plans and offer wise counsel on the issues of the day

Daily Mirror

How the Queen will be remembered by history - the New Elizabethan age

When Elizabeth II succeeded the throne, the last vestiges of the British Empire were still intact

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From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, here are the 15 UK prime ministers who served during Queen Elizabeth's reign

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, Queen Elizabeth ll worked with 15 British prime ministers in her 70-year reign. Here are some key moments that give insight into their relationships with the Queen.

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Queen’s death thrusts Liz Truss into heart of momentous national event just two days after becoming PM

Address to nation will help form public image of their new prime minister

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II: A legacy like no other

After inheriting the throne at just 25, Queen Elizabeth II gave a lifetime of service to the job, providing a bedrock of stability for the monarchy as the world shifted around her.

ABC News

Tributes on death of Queen Elizabeth – as it happened

Reaction as the UK’s longest serving monarch dies aged 96

The Guardian - UK

Queen Elizabeth II: The longest-reigning monarch in British history

Her Majesty oversaw 15 prime ministers and was devoutly dedicated to both country and Commonwealth

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II: the end of the 'new Elizabethan age'

When Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952, Britain was just seven years out of the second world war. Rebuilding work was still ongoing, and rationing key products such as sugar, eggs, cheese and meat would continue for another year or so.

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures - OLD

A look back at the life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

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Queen’s coffin to lie in state in keeping with historic tradition

The Queen’s coffin will be draped in a royal flag and guarded around the clock.

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, dies after historic 70-year reign

Charles automatically becomes king after his mother passes ‘peacefully’ at Balmoral

The Independent UK

Queen’s state funeral will be UK’s first for more than half a century

The last state funeral in the UK was held for wartime prime miniser Sir Winston Churchill in 1965.

The Independent UK

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

He’s clearly not in the Churchill or Thatcher first class, and his personal flaws and precipitate fall from power means he’s demoted below the likes of Blair and Wilson in the second division. However, Brexit and his election success put him above May and Cameron, writes Sean O’Grady

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The Guardian - UK

Eight things Boris Johnson said in his speech – and what he meant

From the Covid vaccine rollout to his stance against Russia, outgoing PM was keen to cement his legacy

Daily Mirror

Queen’s relationship with her Prime Ministers - and when they broke protocol

Her first Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill and her most recent will be Liz Truss, the 15th figure she has welcomed to the role

The Independent UK

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

Daily Mirror

When will Queen meet Liz Truss in Scotland? New Prime Minister's protocol

New prime minister Liz Truss will be asked to 'kiss the hands' of the Queen as a traditional sign of loyalty to the monarch. There are differing accounts about whether there is still a physical kiss exchanged

The Independent UK

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson scolded by staff for 'sharing Queen's brutally honest comment from meeting'

The Queen will meet her 15th Prime Minister this week as Boris Johnson says goodbye to Number 10 - and aides will be hoping Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak's first meeting goes more smoothly than the outgoing leader's

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson broke all the rules, but history may be kind to him yet

From Brexit to Covid, there were some gleams of light – but the PM’s belief he was above the law did for him in the end, says academic and author Vernon Bogdanor

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