Military to be on duty as country given bank holiday for Queen's funeral
The state funeral for her Majesty the Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September at 11:00 UK time.
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The state funeral for her Majesty the Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September at 11:00.
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The Queen paid tribute to RAF personnel and also presented a new Colour.
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King Charles III paid tribute to his "darling mama", describing the Queen as "an inspiration and example to me and to all my family".
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Heartfelt tributes pour in for Her Majesty from all corners of the globe.
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The Queen Watch: Queen speaks of 'debt of gratitude' in 2002 Golden Jubilee speech to Armed Forces
The Queen thanked personnel for their service during a Golden Jubilee speech in Portsmouth, in 2002.
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The Queen Amazing 1985 footage of the Queen's speech to British troops in Germany
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II spoke of the impact of the tank through the ages, and reassured families of soldiers stationed abroad.
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The Queen Queen Elizabeth II: 96-gun salutes honour Queen as UK mourns
Her Majesty served as head of state for more than 70 years and died "peacefully" on Thursday afternoon, Buckingham Palace said.
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The Queen's special relationship started during her childhood and carried on as she ascended the throne.
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The Queen Queen's death 'a personal loss to the Armed Forces', former head of British Army says
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The Queen The role of the military in the Queen's state funeral
Original plans for the funeral include the Queen's coffin to process on a gun carriage to Westminster Abbey, pulled by naval ratings.
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Thousands of people will be involved over the next week-and-a-half – from military guards, the clergy and the Government to Royal staff.