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What is the Royal Vault at Windsor and who is buried there as Queen laid to rest

It's expected that thousands of mourners will show up and watch the Queen's coffin as it travels from London to Windsor.

Daily Record

What is the Royal Vault at Windsor and who else is buried there as Queen is laid to rest

Thousands of mourners are expected to line the route as the Queens coffin travels from London to Berkshire

Chronicle Live

Why do Royal Navy sailors escort the Queen’s coffin?

Tradition derived from near-accident at funeral of Queen Victoria in 1901

The Independent UK

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Who are King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium?

Many dignitaries and royal family members are attending the funeral of the Queen

Wales Online

Meghan Markle fans think Stella McCartney dress has special meaning at Queen’s funeral

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is being held at Westminster Abbey

The Independent UK

Why the royal family wear pearl earrings and necklaces in a time of mourning

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

Daily Mirror

Camilla: Queen Consort wears floral-trim hat to Queen’s funeral

The Queen’s funeral is being held at Westminster Abbey

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Sailors are pulling the Queen's coffin rather than horses due to weather tradition

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

Daily Mirror

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…

Tribune News Service

What is The State Gun Carriage? Fascinating history of carriage used to move Queen’s coffin

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

Daily Mirror

What will the royal family wear to the Queen’s funeral?

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

The Independent UK

What is the royal family’s surname?

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

The Independent UK

Odd things at previous royal funerals as Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest

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

Liverpool Echo

Where other royals are buried including Queen Victoria and Princess Diana

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

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Prince Philip's body will be moved from the Royal Vault in St George’s Chapel so he can lie alongside the Queen

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

Daily Mirror

'I met the Queen more than 100 times - history will remember her reign as faultless'

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

The Guardian - UK

The BBC axing my show was in very poor taste

The broadcaster would rather screen seven sex scenes than my finely honed jokes. It’s a national disgrace

Manchester Evening News

People still trying to sell Queen lying in state wristbands for hundreds - despite eBay crackdown

Many have been listed for over £100 as mourners continue to queue on Sunday morning

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The Guardian - UK

A century of grief: how the Observer saw Britain’s state funerals through the years

The death of a monarch happens so rarely that the arcane ceremony of burial must be explained to every generation

Daily Mirror

Queen's most rebellious moments and how she made history for women

From refusing to give up her surname to joining the Army against her father's wishes, Queen Elizabeth II didn't let anyone question her ability as a woman - now her legacy will continue to influence the lives of generations to come

The Independent UK

What is the royal family’s surname?

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

In Yemen, Queen’s Death Recalls Memories of Colonial Past

In 1954, large crowds turned out for a historic visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Aden. At the time, this city on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula was a colony of the British Empire and was one of the busiest and most important ports in the world. Now…

The Independent UK

What to expect from Queen’s funeral, from firm that organised Queen Victoria’s

While certain aspects of Queen Elizbeth II’s state funeral will have been set out long ago, we could see some personal touches, says Jeremy Field

ABC News

Indians want King Charles III to return Kohinoor, a massive 105-carat diamond worth $591 million

The world's most expensive diamond, the "Kohinoor" has been fought over for centuries and is one of 2,800 jewels set in the crown made for the Queen Mother. With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Indians are asking for its return.

Wales Online

What are all the Royal residencies and who lives in them

Having become king Charles is now in charge of a very large royal property portfolio

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