Why the Queen's lead-lined coffin weighs same as about a dozen 55lb bergens
The Queen's casket is lined with lead and has other features that add to the weight.
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Russia Russia forced to import North Korean and Iranian military kit as its 'stocks dwindle'
The Ministry of Defence says Russia is "almost certainly" sourcing weaponry from Iran and North Korea as its stockpile is depleted.
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The Queen Queen's family pay respects as coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace
An RAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft was used to transport the Queen's coffin to London, touching down at RAF Northolt.
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The Queen RAF flight carrying Queen's coffin lands at Northolt as Princess Anne pays tribute
An RAF C-17 was used to transport the Queen's coffin to London, using the call sign 'Kittyhawk' for the final time.
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The Queen In pictures: Military continue preparations for Queen's coffin procession and funeral
Military personnel have been preparing for the Queen's coffin procession and state funeral.
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Scotland Armed Forces members: 'Pressure and privilege' to escort the Queen's coffin
Thousands have lined the route of the Queen's coffin as Her Majesty makes her final journey.
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Russia Will Russia use weapons of mass destruction against Ukraine?
With Ukrainian forces making strategic gains against Russia, General Sir Richard Barrons expresses how the war may unfold.
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The Queen Military's involvement in coffin procession 'last duty to our Queen'
Maj Gen Christopher Ghika, of the Household Division, is responsible for organising the ceremonial aspects of the Queen's funeral.
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Royals The special relationship between the monarch and military
The Queen's time as head of the Armed Forces "bred an extraordinary emotional connection between individual servicemen and women".
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The Queen What is a state funeral and what role is the military set to have?
The Queen's funeral will be the first state funeral in the UK since war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill's in 1965.
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The Queen Personnel stage early-morning rehearsal for Queen's coffin procession in London
An early-morning rehearsal before sunrise saw the horse-drawn carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery being led along the route.
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Ukraine Zelensky: Ukraine retook 6,000sq km in September
Ukrainian military intelligence said Russian troops were surrendering en masse as "they understand the hopelessness of their situation".
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King Charles King Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Edward wear uniform at Edinburgh service
Three of the Queen's four children wore ceremonial dress uniforms during a slow procession to St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.
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News British Army recruits swear allegiance to a King for first time in 70 years
The new recruits swore to "be faithful, and bear true allegiance to his Majesty King Charles III".
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Russia Ukraine 'pushes Russia back to border' after retaking 'village after village'
The general staff of the armed forces of Ukraine said its troops have liberated more than 20 settlements in the last day.
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King Charles First Changing of the Guard of King Charles' reign takes place
It is the first time there has been a Changing of the King's Guard at the royal palaces for 70 years.