<p>Queen Elizabeth II's crown was removed from the coffin on Monday (September 19) which marked the formal end of her reign.</p>

<p>Before her committal service in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey's tenor bell tolled 96 times at one-minute intervals.</p>

<p>The Imperial State Crown and the Orb and Sceptre were placed on the High Altar after they were handed over to the Dean Of Windsor David Conner.</p>

<p>Lord Chamberlain Andrew Parker, the highest-ranking official in the royal household, brought the&nbsp;"second Elizabethan age" to a close after he broke his wand of office.</p>

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<p>During the historic state funeral attended by world leaders, King Charles III along with his children and grandchildren paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.</p>

<p>Praising the queen's life of duty and service to the UK and Commonwealth, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby delivered the funeral sermon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Britain's longest reigning monarch, who recently celebrated her platinum jubilee, has been buried in the same chapel where her parents and sister Princess Margaret.</p>

<p>In her last major ceremonial duty, the queen appointed Liz Truss as the 15th British prime minister of her reign just two days before her death.</p>

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Queen Elizabeth II's crown was removed from the coffin on Monday (September 19) which marked the formal end of her reign. Before her committal service in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey's tenor bell tolled 96 times at one-minute intervals.

Queen Elizabeth II's crown was removed from the coffin on Monday (September 19) which marked the formal end of her reign. Before her committal service in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey's tenor bell tolled 96 times at one-minute intervals. The Imperial State Crown and the Orb and Sceptre were placed on the High Altar after they were handed over to the Dean Of Windsor David Conner. Lord Chamberlain Andrew Parker, the highest-ranking official in the royal household, brought the "second Elizabethan age" to a close after he broke his wand of office. × During the historic state funeral attended by world leaders, King Charles III along with his children and grandchildren paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Praising the queen's life of duty and service to the UK and Commonwealth, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby delivered the funeral sermon. Britain's longest reigning monarch, who recently celebrated her platinum jubilee, has been buried in the same chapel where her parents and sister Princess Margaret. In her last major ceremonial duty, the queen appointed Liz Truss as the 15th British prime minister of her reign just two days before her death. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

The moment crown was lifted from Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, her reign formally ended

Five things to know about the queen's coffin procession

<p>From the elderly to small children, millions of people are mourning the demise of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8 at her home in Scotland. She was 96. The sad demise of the Queen led to an outpouring of emotion and public grief showed what Britain's longest-serving monarch meant for the commoners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>London transport chiefs estimated that over 750,000 people could join the queue for the queen's lying-in-state. It is expected that more than a million people will be travelling to London over the whole 10-day public mourning period including the funeral, which is scheduled to take place on September 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 33,000 people filed past the monarch in the space of 24 hours when her coffin was laid at rest in Edinburgh's St. Giles' Cathedral on Monday and Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Friday (September 16), entry to a queue to see the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth was&nbsp;paused for "at least" six hours as people were waiting in line to pay their respects in Westminster Hall.</p>

<p>The UK government said that a holding area in a park at the end of the line along the Thames had reached five miles (eight kilometres). Over tens of thousands of people already paying their respects ahead of the state funeral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some are fainting, and many are in discomfort, but despite all the evident issues, people are ready to wait in queues, even for overnight hours, to see the coffin and pay their respects. People know that they have to wait maybe 24&nbsp;hours (as displayed by the electronic signs, trackers, etc), but they are still waiting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>What's the reason behind public grief?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>But why is it happening? Why are people not even close to the Queen grieving for the loss of someone they knew and loved? The situation highlights the question of whether or not strong feelings of loss for someone you have never met even be considered grief.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What is grief? Grief is a response to the loss, particularly to the loss of someone or some living thing that has died. We grieve for those with whom we form a bond or affection. It is said that the state is focused on the emotional response to loss, but grief also has physical, cognitive, behavioural, social, cultural, spiritual and philosophical dimensions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>What do the experts say?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In a report by Nature, Michael Cholbi, a philosopher and ethicist at the University of Edinburgh, UK, said as quoted that most grief research has focused on the loss of parents, close friends or spouses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cholbi said that the one-sided relationships between a person and a well-known public figure are called parasocial relationships.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cholbi said, "I certainly think that parasocial relationships can give rise to grief. I don't see why we should anticipate that grief would only arise, only make sense, within the context of reciprocal relationships."&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the report, some researchers attribute parasocial grief to a loss of possibility. Philosopher Louise Richardson said, "The experience of grief is a kind of disruption to the experience of the world overall. When it happens, there’s a kind of shattering of your assumptions." Richardson is a co-director of a project at the University of York, UK, called Grief: A Study of Human Emotional Experience.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She basically cites a theory called the assumptive world, which suggests that a person has strongly held and grounding assumptions about the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, "The kind of losses that we grieve over are the ones that disrupt that assumptive world, which can explain feelings of grief about the death of the Queen."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cholbi also suggested that if people have invested their identities with public figures, then they will mourn their loss. It does make sense. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is the loss of someone that has played a part in their own values and concerns. So it feels like not just kind of a loss of the person, but in a certain way, a small loss of an aspect of oneself," she added.&nbsp;</p>

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From the elderly to small children, millions of people are mourning the demise of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8 at her home in Scotland.

From the elderly to small children, millions of people are mourning the demise of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8 at her home in Scotland. She was 96. The sad demise of the Queen led to an outpouring of emotion and public grief showed what Britain's longest-serving monarch meant for the commoners. London transport chiefs estimated that over 750,000 people could join the queue for the queen's lying-in-state. It is expected that more than a million people will be travelling to London over the whole 10-day public mourning period including the funeral, which is scheduled to take place on September 19. Around 33,000 people filed past the monarch in the space of 24 hours when her coffin was laid at rest in Edinburgh's St. Giles' Cathedral on Monday and Tuesday. IN PICS | Here's what's special about Queen Elizabeth II's 'royal' coffin On Friday (September 16), entry to a queue to see the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth was paused for "at least" six hours as people were waiting in line to pay their respects in Westminster Hall. The UK government said that a holding area in a park at the end of the line along the Thames had reached five miles (eight kilometres). Over tens of thousands of people already paying their respects ahead of the state funeral. Some are fainting, and many are in discomfort, but despite all the evident issues, people are ready to wait in queues, even for overnight hours, to see the coffin and pay their respects. People know that they have to wait maybe 24 hours (as displayed by the electronic signs, trackers, etc), but they are still waiting. ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth and her beloved corgis; all about late monarch's most loyal companion What's the reason behind public grief? But why is it happening? Why are people not even close to the Queen grieving for the loss of someone they knew and loved? The situation highlights the question of whether or not strong feelings of loss for someone you have never met even be considered grief. What is grief? Grief is a response to the loss, particularly to the loss of someone or some living thing that has died. We grieve for those with whom we form a bond or affection. It is said that the state is focused on the emotional response to loss, but grief also has physical, cognitive, behavioural, social, cultural, spiritual and philosophical dimensions. WATCH | The Royal Family: Here's how you can follow the updated social media handles × What do the experts say? In a report by Nature, Michael Cholbi, a philosopher and ethicist at the University of Edinburgh, UK, said as quoted that most grief research has focused on the loss of parents, close friends or spouses. Cholbi said that the one-sided relationships between a person and a well-known public figure are called parasocial relationships. Cholbi said, "I certainly think that parasocial relationships can give rise to grief. I don't see why we should anticipate that grief would only arise, only make sense, within the context of reciprocal relationships." According to the report, some researchers attribute parasocial grief to a loss of possibility. Philosopher Louise Richardson said, "The experience of grief is a kind of disruption to the experience of the world overall. When it happens, there’s a kind of shattering of your assumptions." Richardson is a co-director of a project at the University of York, UK, called Grief: A Study of Human Emotional Experience. She basically cites a theory called the assumptive world, which suggests that a person has strongly held and grounding assumptions about the world. She said, "The kind of losses that we grieve over are the ones that disrupt that assumptive world, which can explain feelings of grief about the death of the Queen." Cholbi also suggested that if people have invested their identities with public figures, then they will mourn their loss. It does make sense. "This is the loss of someone that has played a part in their own values and concerns. So it feels like not just kind of a loss of the person, but in a certain way, a small loss of an aspect of oneself," she added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

What's the reason behind public grief as millions are mourning Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's death?

<p>Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's royal funeral the following week, flower sales are expected to flourish across the United Kingdom as citizens hurry to pay their respects to their beloved monarch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AFP reported that as per the British Florist Association demand is also significantly higher for Queen's favourites lilies.</p>

<p>Numerous offerings have already been placed outside Buckingham Palace and other royal residences, including cards, flowers, toys, and other things.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral</strong></p>

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<p>Reports suggest that mourners also left non-floral items including balloons, lit candles, and plush toys that resembled Paddington Bear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, sandwiches with marmalade that she famously pulled out of her suitcase for a Platinum Jubilee skit-- that also featured the bear-- are being left as a tribute. However, authorities have asked people to refrain from leaving these.</p>

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<p>Following the passing of the queen, the market is a "lot busier than normal," Albert Deane, a flower vendor told AFP.</p>

<p>He said, "people are buying a lot of roses and chrysanthemums...that last well outside."</p>

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<p>Some have projected that the demand for flowers in the days leading up to the burial will surpass what was witnessed after Princess Diana passed away in 1997.</p>

<p>Following Diana's passing, an ocean of flowers that lasted for 10 days was left at Buckingham and Kensington palaces, totalling almost 60 million bouquets.</p>

<p>However, this week, British authorities asked that flowers be left for the queen in a special area inside the park.</p>

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Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's royal funeral the following week, flower sales are expected to flourish across the United Kingdom as citizens hurry to pay their respects to their beloved monarch.

Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's royal funeral the following week, flower sales are expected to flourish across the United Kingdom as citizens hurry to pay their respects to their beloved monarch. AFP reported that as per the British Florist Association demand is also significantly higher for Queen's favourites lilies. Numerous offerings have already been placed outside Buckingham Palace and other royal residences, including cards, flowers, toys, and other things. Watch | Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral Reports suggest that mourners also left non-floral items including balloons, lit candles, and plush toys that resembled Paddington Bear. Additionally, sandwiches with marmalade that she famously pulled out of her suitcase for a Platinum Jubilee skit-- that also featured the bear-- are being left as a tribute. However, authorities have asked people to refrain from leaving these. Also read | 'You're sick old man', Prince Andrew heckled as he walks behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin. Watch Following the passing of the queen, the market is a "lot busier than normal," Albert Deane, a flower vendor told AFP. He said, "people are buying a lot of roses and chrysanthemums...that last well outside." Also read | A majestic Singapore orchid named in honour of Queen Elizabeth Some have projected that the demand for flowers in the days leading up to the burial will surpass what was witnessed after Princess Diana passed away in 1997. Following Diana's passing, an ocean of flowers that lasted for 10 days was left at Buckingham and Kensington palaces, totalling almost 60 million bouquets. However, this week, British authorities asked that flowers be left for the queen in a special area inside the park. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Paddington Bear plushies, marmalade sandwiches left as tributes for Queen Elizabeth II; Lilies sales skyrocket

<p>A man has been detained for heckling Prince Andrew as he followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin in a solemn procession on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to mark her final voyage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Video of the incident shows the Duke of York alongside his siblings, King Charles, Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex, walking behind his mother's hearse, when the heckler, a 22-year-old man shouted at him "You're a sick old man".</p>

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<p>The heckler was dragged to the ground by a mourner and soon arrested by the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Jezebel puts it, "Queen Elizabeth spent much of her life protecting her favourite son...in death, the police have taken over for her."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral</strong></p>

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<p>The protesters were accused of "breach of the peace," a type of disruptive behaviour that in Scotland carries a maximum £5,000 fine or a maximum 12-month prison sentence.</p>

<p>As per Telegraph, as the police led the heckler away, he yelled "disgusting" and claimed, "I've done nothing wrong".</p>

<p>This happened at a time that Downing Street on Monday defended the right of republican protesters to express their disapproval of the monarchy following a number of police operations to disperse demonstrations.</p>

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<p>In recent years, Prince Andrew's reputation has taken a serious hit as a result of his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.</p>

<p>The royal has also been accused of sexual abuse against a minor. Virginia Giuffre has alleged that the prince maltreated her when she was 17. While Prince Andrew refuted the charges, a settlement was reached in February of this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His honorary military designations were also taken away from him at the beginning of the year.</p>

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A man has been detained for heckling Prince Andrew as he followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin in a solemn procession on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to mark her final voyage.

A man has been detained for heckling Prince Andrew as he followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin in a solemn procession on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to mark her final voyage. Video of the incident shows the Duke of York alongside his siblings, King Charles, Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex, walking behind his mother's hearse, when the heckler, a 22-year-old man shouted at him "You're a sick old man". Watch the video here: Somebody yells out, “Andrew, you’re a sick old man” to Prince Andrew, who is walking behind Queen Elizabeth’s coffin pic.twitter.com/M6DsyuPLXR — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 12, 2022 × The heckler was dragged to the ground by a mourner and soon arrested by the police. As Jezebel puts it, "Queen Elizabeth spent much of her life protecting her favourite son...in death, the police have taken over for her." Watch | Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral The protesters were accused of "breach of the peace," a type of disruptive behaviour that in Scotland carries a maximum £5,000 fine or a maximum 12-month prison sentence. As per Telegraph, as the police led the heckler away, he yelled "disgusting" and claimed, "I've done nothing wrong". This happened at a time that Downing Street on Monday defended the right of republican protesters to express their disapproval of the monarchy following a number of police operations to disperse demonstrations. Also read | Here's what's special about Queen Elizabeth II's 'royal' coffin In recent years, Prince Andrew's reputation has taken a serious hit as a result of his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The royal has also been accused of sexual abuse against a minor. Virginia Giuffre has alleged that the prince maltreated her when she was 17. While Prince Andrew refuted the charges, a settlement was reached in February of this year. His honorary military designations were also taken away from him at the beginning of the year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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