<p>The funeral of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II was a sombre affair. The 10 days of the royal wake featured both heartwarming moments and controversial ones.</p>

<p>Now, a day after the Queen was delivered to her final resting place, a few more of these "moments" have come to light. Let's take a look at what made the news:</p>

<h2><strong>Starting with the Royals. When Prince Harry didn't sing 'God Save the King'</strong></h2>

<p>A video from the funeral has taken the internet by storm. In it, Prince Harry can allegedly be seen not singing the British national anthem at his grandmother's funeral. His actions have been termed as "disrespectful".</p>

<p>While many are giving the royal flak others have also come to his rescue. Some have pointed out that the words have changed from 'God save the Queen' to 'King' and maybe he just needs some time to learn the new ones. Others pointed out that his lips are in fact moving, it's just that "He’s obviously not singing like he’s at karaoke."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch the video here:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Prince Harry not singing the national anthem 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/queensfuneral?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#queensfuneral</a> <a href="https://t.co/laNk5JMZ6R">pic.twitter.com/laNk5JMZ6R</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Queen's crush:</strong></h2>

<p>As per a Daily Mail report, the monarch had a bit of a crush on BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker and even in her final days, she made it a point to watch TV weather forecasts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The reason? She had developed an unexpected affection for BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker," said an article published on September 8.</p>

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<p><em><strong><sup>BBC meteorologist&nbsp;Tomasz Schafernaker. (Image: Twitter)</sup></strong></em></p>

<p>"'It was like a bit of a crush; she always wanted to watch the forecasts when he was on," says a close figure. "She was amused hearing the cadences when his name was read out, but she loved watching him, too," the publication explained.</p>

<p>Now, taking to Twitter, Tomasz retweeted the article and wrote, "Feel so humbled to be mentioned like this…truly heartwarming."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Feel so humbled to be mentioned like this…truly heartwarming. <a href="https://t.co/xFVq82xyB9">https://t.co/xFVq82xyB9</a></p>
— Tomasz Schafernaker (@Schafernaker) <a href="https://twitter.com/Schafernaker/status/1571134029143089154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 17, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>The unseen pictures of the late queen:</strong></h2>

<p>Shortly after her emotional funeral service, the Royal Family took to social media to share a touching photo that shows the late monarch taking a walk, somewhere in the hills, surrounded by flowers and foliage.</p>

<p>The hauntingly picturesque photo was posted with the caption "May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest."</p>

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In loving memory of Her Majesty The Queen.<br />
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1926 - 2022 <a href="https://t.co/byh5uVNDLq">pic.twitter.com/byh5uVNDLq</a></p>
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<h2><strong>When an Australian TV Anchor fell asleep on camera:&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Allison Langdon, who hosts 'The Today Show' on Australia's Network Nine hit the z's on camera. After working a 14-hour shift covering the funeral while in London, the TV presenter eventually dozed off using a rolled-up jacket as a pillow.</p>

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<p><sup><em><strong>Screenshot of&nbsp;Allison Langdon's Instagram story&nbsp;</strong></em></sup></p>

<p>Will Hutchinson, producer of The Today Show posted a picture of it on Instagram. Taking to her&nbsp;Instagram story, Langdon re-shared it with the amusing caption: "Hour 14. Everything is fine."</p>

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The funeral of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II was a sombre affair. The 10 days of the royal wake featured both heartwarming moments and controversial ones.

The funeral of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II was a sombre affair. The 10 days of the royal wake featured both heartwarming moments and controversial ones. Now, a day after the Queen was delivered to her final resting place, a few more of these "moments" have come to light. Let's take a look at what made the news: Starting with the Royals. When Prince Harry didn't sing 'God Save the King' A video from the funeral has taken the internet by storm. In it, Prince Harry can allegedly be seen not singing the British national anthem at his grandmother's funeral. His actions have been termed as "disrespectful". While many are giving the royal flak others have also come to his rescue. Some have pointed out that the words have changed from 'God save the Queen' to 'King' and maybe he just needs some time to learn the new ones. Others pointed out that his lips are in fact moving, it's just that "He’s obviously not singing like he’s at karaoke." Watch the video here: Prince Harry not singing the national anthem 👀 #queensfuneral pic.twitter.com/laNk5JMZ6R — Kieran (@kierknobody) September 19, 2022 × Queen's crush: As per a Daily Mail report, the monarch had a bit of a crush on BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker and even in her final days, she made it a point to watch TV weather forecasts. "The reason? She had developed an unexpected affection for BBC weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker," said an article published on September 8. BBC meteorologist Tomasz Schafernaker. (Image: Twitter) "'It was like a bit of a crush; she always wanted to watch the forecasts when he was on," says a close figure. "She was amused hearing the cadences when his name was read out, but she loved watching him, too," the publication explained. Now, taking to Twitter, Tomasz retweeted the article and wrote, "Feel so humbled to be mentioned like this…truly heartwarming." Feel so humbled to be mentioned like this…truly heartwarming. https://t.co/xFVq82xyB9 — Tomasz Schafernaker (@Schafernaker) September 17, 2022 × The unseen pictures of the late queen: Shortly after her emotional funeral service, the Royal Family took to social media to share a touching photo that shows the late monarch taking a walk, somewhere in the hills, surrounded by flowers and foliage. The hauntingly picturesque photo was posted with the caption "May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest." ‘May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.’ In loving memory of Her Majesty The Queen. 1926 - 2022 pic.twitter.com/byh5uVNDLq — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 19, 2022 × When an Australian TV Anchor fell asleep on camera: Allison Langdon, who hosts 'The Today Show' on Australia's Network Nine hit the z's on camera. After working a 14-hour shift covering the funeral while in London, the TV presenter eventually dozed off using a rolled-up jacket as a pillow. Screenshot of Allison Langdon's Instagram story Will Hutchinson, producer of The Today Show posted a picture of it on Instagram. Taking to her Instagram story, Langdon re-shared it with the amusing caption: "Hour 14. Everything is fine." 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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<p>At Queen Elizabeth II's state burial in Westminster Abbey on Monday, the women of the royal family donned jewels with particular meaning and personal connections to her.</p>

<p>The Queen had given the royal family members loans of some of the items. The "Hesse Jubilee Diamond Brooch," a brooch that was formerly owned by Queen Victoria, was worn by Camilla, Queen Consort, from the royal family's collection. A four-row pearl choker and the Bahrain pearl drop earrings that the Queen and Princess Diana previously wore were worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales (better generally known by her maiden name, Kate Middleton).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Princess Charlotte of Wales and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, however, wore jewels that the Queen had given to them, as reported by Buzzfeed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here is a closer look at the jewels that Camilla, Kate, Meghan, and Charlotte wore:</strong></p>

<p>Camilla wore the Hesse Diamond Jubilee Brooch, which was given to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/along-came-a-spider-on-queen-elizabeths-coffin-right-during-the-funeral-518062">Queen</a> Victoria in June 1897 to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee by a number of her grandchildren, notably those descended from her daughter Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine. The jewellery includes the Cyrillic numeral 60 (for Victoria's 60 years on the throne) in diamonds and three cabochon sapphires, as noted by the Court Jeweller.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-titanic-star-kate-winslet-returns-to-shoot-post-injury-517934">Kate</a> wore the Bahrain pearl drop earrings, which were created from pearls that the Hakim of Bahrain gave to the then-Princess Elizabeth as a wedding present when she wed Lt. Philip Mountbatten. Early in her reign, she frequently wore them. Throughout her marriage to the then-Prince Charles, she loaned them to Princess Diana on a number of formal occasions. Since that time, the Queen and her daughter-in-law Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Forfar, have both sported the earrings. But Kate has worn them more frequently lately, most notably to Philip's funeral last year.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meghan-requests-one-to-one-meeting-with-king-charles-to-resolve-differences-report-518099">Meghan requests ‘one-to-one meeting’ with King Charles to resolve differences: Report</a></p>

<p>Garrard Jewelers produced this rare four-row pearl choker, perhaps using pearls the crown acquired on the Queen's official visit to Japan in 1971. It has been worn by the Queen on numerous occasions over the years, especially in situations where tiaras are required. For a state supper in 1982, she loaned it to Princess Diana, who wore it with the Bahrain pearl drop earrings. Prior to Philip's funeral in 2018, Kate wore it at the Queen and Philip's anniversary party in 2017.</p>

<p>Shortly before they both attended a formal engagement in Halton, England on Wednesday, June 14, 2018, the Queen gave Meghan the earrings she wore on that day.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-iis-crown-removed-from-her-coffin-formally-ending-of-her-reign-517883">The Queen</a> gave the Duchess of Sussex "wonderful pearl earrings and a matching necklace" while she and the queen were taking the train to the engagement, the duchess revealed to Oprah in the March 2021 interview.</p>

<p>On Monday, Buckingham Palace revealed that Charlotte's diamond horseshoe brooch, which she wore and called "Gan-Gan," was a gift from her great-grandmother, the Queen. One of the distinguishing characteristics of the Queen's life was her passion of horses.</p>

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At Queen Elizabeth II's state burial in Westminster Abbey on Monday, the women of the royal family donned jewels with particular meaning and personal connections to her.

At Queen Elizabeth II's state burial in Westminster Abbey on Monday, the women of the royal family donned jewels with particular meaning and personal connections to her. The Queen had given the royal family members loans of some of the items. The "Hesse Jubilee Diamond Brooch," a brooch that was formerly owned by Queen Victoria, was worn by Camilla, Queen Consort, from the royal family's collection. A four-row pearl choker and the Bahrain pearl drop earrings that the Queen and Princess Diana previously wore were worn by Catherine, Princess of Wales (better generally known by her maiden name, Kate Middleton). Princess Charlotte of Wales and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, however, wore jewels that the Queen had given to them, as reported by Buzzfeed. Here is a closer look at the jewels that Camilla, Kate, Meghan, and Charlotte wore: Camilla wore the Hesse Diamond Jubilee Brooch, which was given to Queen Victoria in June 1897 to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee by a number of her grandchildren, notably those descended from her daughter Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine. The jewellery includes the Cyrillic numeral 60 (for Victoria's 60 years on the throne) in diamonds and three cabochon sapphires, as noted by the Court Jeweller. Kate wore the Bahrain pearl drop earrings, which were created from pearls that the Hakim of Bahrain gave to the then-Princess Elizabeth as a wedding present when she wed Lt. Philip Mountbatten. Early in her reign, she frequently wore them. Throughout her marriage to the then-Prince Charles, she loaned them to Princess Diana on a number of formal occasions. Since that time, the Queen and her daughter-in-law Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Forfar, have both sported the earrings. But Kate has worn them more frequently lately, most notably to Philip's funeral last year. Also read | Meghan requests ‘one-to-one meeting’ with King Charles to resolve differences: Report Garrard Jewelers produced this rare four-row pearl choker, perhaps using pearls the crown acquired on the Queen's official visit to Japan in 1971. It has been worn by the Queen on numerous occasions over the years, especially in situations where tiaras are required. For a state supper in 1982, she loaned it to Princess Diana, who wore it with the Bahrain pearl drop earrings. Prior to Philip's funeral in 2018, Kate wore it at the Queen and Philip's anniversary party in 2017. Shortly before they both attended a formal engagement in Halton, England on Wednesday, June 14, 2018, the Queen gave Meghan the earrings she wore on that day. The Queen gave the Duchess of Sussex "wonderful pearl earrings and a matching necklace" while she and the queen were taking the train to the engagement, the duchess revealed to Oprah in the March 2021 interview. On Monday, Buckingham Palace revealed that Charlotte's diamond horseshoe brooch, which she wore and called "Gan-Gan," was a gift from her great-grandmother, the Queen. One of the distinguishing characteristics of the Queen's life was her passion of horses. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Women of the royal family wore jewellery of special significance to the Queen's funeral

<p>He got the memo wrong. In London to&nbsp;attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau attracted attention for the wrong reason. Trudeau has drawn criticism for a viral video where he can be seen singing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in the lobby of The Corinthia Hotel in London. The video is reportedly from two days before the Queen's state funeral.&nbsp;<br />
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A clip that is doing the rounds of the internet has the 50-year-old leader belting out lyrics from the Freddie Mercury song. "Because I'm easy come, easy go/ Little High, Little low," he sang, as a small crowd gathered around him in the hotel lobby. The video also has other members of the Canadian contingent joining in, including piano player Gregory Charles.&nbsp;<br />
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"After dinner on Saturday, Prime Minister joined a small gathering with members of the Canadian delegation, who have come together to pay tribute to the life and service of Her Majesty," the PM's office said in a statement to the Toronto Star.&nbsp;<br />
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The viral video has drawn criticism online with many pointing out how Trudeau was acting 'inappropriate' during the the UK's 10-day mourning period.&nbsp;<br />
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Watch the video here:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Last night at the Savoy. Our PM in the UK representing Canada for the Queen’s funeral. 🤦🏻‍♀️<br />
How do you say you were a drama teacher without saying you were a drama teacher. <a href="https://t.co/kfRlve7pmV">pic.twitter.com/kfRlve7pmV</a></p>
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<p>"Britain is in mourning for her Queen and @JustinTrudeau is singing the lyrics 'easy come, easy go, it doesn't really matter to me' He's vile, stupid or uncouth, pick one or all three," wrote one user.&nbsp;<br />
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"Show me any evidence of any other head of state, royal, or other foreign dignitary singing his/her heart out before the Queen's funeral and I'll gladly give Justin Trudeau a pass. Seriously though, what was he thinking," added another.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ladies and Gentleman of the world! <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JustinTrudeau</a> is an embarrassment to every Canadian! Even the ones paid to like him! At best he’s cringe worthy! His real daddy’s didn’t want him so he cuddled with Soros and Schwab! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pathetic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pathetic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/embarrassing?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#embarrassing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrudeauHasGotToGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrudeauHasGotToGo</a> <a href="https://t.co/bbmCwzHDt7">https://t.co/bbmCwzHDt7</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oh wow. At the Queen's Funeral.🤦‍♀️<br />
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There's a time and a place, and this was proooobably the worst timing imaginable.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrudeauMustGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrudeauMustGo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrudeauResign?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrudeauResign</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/queensfuneral?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#queensfuneral</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QueenElizabethII?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QueenElizabethII</a> <a href="https://t.co/S3O8v1Dq0e">https://t.co/S3O8v1Dq0e</a></p>
— Nicole Siemens (@nickysiemens13) <a href="https://twitter.com/nickysiemens13/status/1572003343907852288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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— paula 🌻 (@mooonlightbby) <a href="https://twitter.com/mooonlightbby/status/1571901020426457088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2022</a></blockquote>
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He got the memo wrong. In London to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau attracted attention for the wrong reason. Trudeau has drawn criticism for a viral video where he can be seen singing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in the lobby of The Corinthia Hotel in London.

He got the memo wrong. In London to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau attracted attention for the wrong reason. Trudeau has drawn criticism for a viral video where he can be seen singing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in the lobby of The Corinthia Hotel in London. The video is reportedly from two days before the Queen's state funeral. A clip that is doing the rounds of the internet has the 50-year-old leader belting out lyrics from the Freddie Mercury song. "Because I'm easy come, easy go/ Little High, Little low," he sang, as a small crowd gathered around him in the hotel lobby. The video also has other members of the Canadian contingent joining in, including piano player Gregory Charles. "After dinner on Saturday, Prime Minister joined a small gathering with members of the Canadian delegation, who have come together to pay tribute to the life and service of Her Majesty," the PM's office said in a statement to the Toronto Star. The viral video has drawn criticism online with many pointing out how Trudeau was acting 'inappropriate' during the the UK's 10-day mourning period. Watch the video here: Last night at the Savoy. Our PM in the UK representing Canada for the Queen’s funeral. 🤦🏻‍♀️ How do you say you were a drama teacher without saying you were a drama teacher. pic.twitter.com/kfRlve7pmV — Lisa Power (@LisaPow33260238) September 19, 2022 × "Britain is in mourning for her Queen and @JustinTrudeau is singing the lyrics 'easy come, easy go, it doesn't really matter to me' He's vile, stupid or uncouth, pick one or all three," wrote one user. "Show me any evidence of any other head of state, royal, or other foreign dignitary singing his/her heart out before the Queen's funeral and I'll gladly give Justin Trudeau a pass. Seriously though, what was he thinking," added another. See some of the reactions here: Ladies and Gentleman of the world! @JustinTrudeau is an embarrassment to every Canadian! Even the ones paid to like him! At best he’s cringe worthy! His real daddy’s didn’t want him so he cuddled with Soros and Schwab! #pathetic #embarrassing #TrudeauHasGotToGo https://t.co/bbmCwzHDt7 — Motomom (@Motomom128302) September 19, 2022 × Oh wow. At the Queen's Funeral.🤦‍♀️ There's a time and a place, and this was proooobably the worst timing imaginable.#TrudeauMustGo #TrudeauResign #queensfuneral #QueenElizabethII https://t.co/S3O8v1Dq0e — Nicole Siemens (@nickysiemens13) September 19, 2022 × Trudeau singing Bohemian Rhapsody is not something I thought I would see today. https://t.co/yvNloR7V5P — paula 🌻 (@mooonlightbby) September 19, 2022 × Did you notice 'Killing Eve' star Sandra Oh at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?

Justin Trudeau slammed on social media for singing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' days before Queen Elizabeth's funeral

<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

<p>Some of the world's most prominent leaders and other dignitaries were present at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday. While most expected to see Presidents and Prime Minister's of various countries in attendance, many were surprised to spot 'Killing Eve' star Sandra Oh among the attendees.&nbsp;<br />
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Turns out Sandra Oh was representing Canada at the funeral. Earlier this year, in June, the governor-general appointed the 'Grey's Anatomy' star dual citizenship of Canada and United States and she was also honoured with an Officer of the Order of Canada, the second-highest civilian honour within the Canadian system of honours. Oh received the title for "her artistic career filled with memorable stage, television and film roles in Canada and abroad," according to Governor General Mary Simon's official announcement.&nbsp;<br />
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The honour was, in fact, created by Queen Elizabeth II in 1967 "to honour people whose service shapes our society, whose innovations ignite our imaginations, and whose compassion unites our imaginations, and whose compassion unites our communities."&nbsp;</p>

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On Monday, Sandra Oh was seen following behind the queen's casket as it was transported from the state funeral service at Westminster Abbey to St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for a committal service. Her attendance was confirmed by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau last week in a statement. "In addition, the Canadian delegation will include members of the Order of Canada Mark Tewksbury, Gregory Charles, and Sandra Oh and Cross of Valour recipient Leslie Arthur Palmer. They will participate in a procession of recipients of national honours as part of the service," read the statement.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-gets-emotional-wipes-her-tears-at-queen-elizabeth-iis-funeral-517838" hreflang="en">Meghan Markle waves tearful goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral</a></strong><br />
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The Emmy award-winning actress later took to social media to share a few snapshots from the event. &nbsp;</p>

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Some of the world's most prominent leaders and other dignitaries were present at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday. While most expected to see Presidents and Prime Minister's of various countries in attendance, many were surprised to spot 'Killing Eve' star Sandra Oh among the attendees.

Some of the world's most prominent leaders and other dignitaries were present at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London on Monday. While most expected to see Presidents and Prime Minister's of various countries in attendance, many were surprised to spot 'Killing Eve' star Sandra Oh among the attendees. Turns out Sandra Oh was representing Canada at the funeral. Earlier this year, in June, the governor-general appointed the 'Grey's Anatomy' star dual citizenship of Canada and United States and she was also honoured with an Officer of the Order of Canada, the second-highest civilian honour within the Canadian system of honours. Oh received the title for "her artistic career filled with memorable stage, television and film roles in Canada and abroad," according to Governor General Mary Simon's official announcement. The honour was, in fact, created by Queen Elizabeth II in 1967 "to honour people whose service shapes our society, whose innovations ignite our imaginations, and whose compassion unites our imaginations, and whose compassion unites our communities." Kate Middleton pays solemn tribute to the Queen at her funeral, wears her four-row pearl choker On Monday, Sandra Oh was seen following behind the queen's casket as it was transported from the state funeral service at Westminster Abbey to St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for a committal service. Her attendance was confirmed by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau last week in a statement. "In addition, the Canadian delegation will include members of the Order of Canada Mark Tewksbury, Gregory Charles, and Sandra Oh and Cross of Valour recipient Leslie Arthur Palmer. They will participate in a procession of recipients of national honours as part of the service," read the statement. Meghan Markle waves tearful goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral The Emmy award-winning actress later took to social media to share a few snapshots from the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sandra Oh (@iamsandraohinsta) × In pics: Whole Britain cried again! How Queen Elizabeth's death brings back memories of Diana's funeral

Did you notice 'Killing Eve' star Sandra Oh at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?

<p>Former US president Donald Trump took a dig at Joe Biden after his successor to the White House was seated in the 14th row during the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at the Windsor Castle on Monday. Trump took to his social media to mock Biden for his seat and said&nbsp;“location is everything”.</p>

<p>“This is what’s happened to America in just two short years. No respect! However, a good time for our President to get to know the leaders of certain Third World countries,” he wrote on Truth Social.</p>

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<p>“In Real Estate, like in Politics and in Life, LOCATION IS EVERYTHING,” said Trump, who made his money in real estate.</p>

<p>Trump did not receive an invitation for the service in London, but the British government has invited him for the memorial event which will be held at the National Cathedral in Washington DC.</p>

<p>The Telegraph explained that Biden's seating arrangement was actually dictated by the fact that leaders from Commonwealth countries get preference over those from the rest of the world. As a result, Biden was seated seven rows behind Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.</p>

<p>Biden was in attendance with US First Lady Dr Jill Biden as they paid their respects to the Queen.</p>

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<p>“Our hearts go out to the royal family, King Charles and all of the family. It’s a loss that leaves a giant hole and sometimes you think you’ll never overcome it,” Biden said on Saturday. “So to all the people of England, all the people of the United Kingdom, our hearts go out to you. You were fortunate to have had her for 70 years,” he added. “We all were. The world’s better for her.”</p>

<p>The funeral service saw around 500 foreign dignitaries attending the event and it included leaders from all major countries – From the king of Spain to the Presidents of France and New Zealand.</p>

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Former US president Donald Trump took a dig at Joe Biden after his successor to the White House was seated in the 14th row during the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at the Windsor Castle on Monday.

Former US president Donald Trump took a dig at Joe Biden after his successor to the White House was seated in the 14th row during the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at the Windsor Castle on Monday. Trump took to his social media to mock Biden for his seat and said “location is everything”. “This is what’s happened to America in just two short years. No respect! However, a good time for our President to get to know the leaders of certain Third World countries,” he wrote on Truth Social. Also read | Head of Iran’s morality police suspended amid protests: Reports “In Real Estate, like in Politics and in Life, LOCATION IS EVERYTHING,” said Trump, who made his money in real estate. Trump did not receive an invitation for the service in London, but the British government has invited him for the memorial event which will be held at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. The Telegraph explained that Biden's seating arrangement was actually dictated by the fact that leaders from Commonwealth countries get preference over those from the rest of the world. As a result, Biden was seated seven rows behind Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Biden was in attendance with US First Lady Dr Jill Biden as they paid their respects to the Queen. Also read | UNGA formally opens today with Ukraine crisis, global hunger in spotlight “Our hearts go out to the royal family, King Charles and all of the family. It’s a loss that leaves a giant hole and sometimes you think you’ll never overcome it,” Biden said on Saturday. “So to all the people of England, all the people of the United Kingdom, our hearts go out to you. You were fortunate to have had her for 70 years,” he added. “We all were. The world’s better for her.” The funeral service saw around 500 foreign dignitaries attending the event and it included leaders from all major countries – From the king of Spain to the Presidents of France and New Zealand.

'Location is everything': Trump mocks Biden for getting back seat at Queen Elizabeth funeral

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<p>The world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, on Monday (September 19). The historic state funeral and the public mourning ended when Queen's coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault.&nbsp;</p>

<p>World leaders and royals from across the globe arrived in London for the final farewell to the Queen. Huge crowds also gathered in London to watch the Queen's flag-draped coffin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The funeral procession concluded with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre—symbols of the monarch's power and governance—being removed from the coffin and placed on the altar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After that, Lord Chamberlain, who is the most senior official in the royal household, broke his 'Wand of Office' and placed&nbsp;it on the casket. It signified the end of his service to the sovereign.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>'Queen of the world'&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan said that Queen Elizabeth II was "symbolically queen of the world". While speaking outside Buckingham Palace, Queen Rania told CNN that Queen Elizabeth was "public service personified".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Queen Rania said, "She is a woman who pledged her life to the service of her people, and for 70 years never once fell short of that promise. She was the queen of England, but she's also symbolically the queen of the world. She means something to all of us."&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Goodbye to a monarch, a mother and a matriarch&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Queen Elizabeth emerged as one of the strongest pillars of the British Royal Family. She steered the monarchy through many turbulent times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She stood strong during the decades of social change and remained a symbol of national stability in a shifting world. As a monarch, she kept the monarchy relevant through the decades, even during the chants&nbsp;of "abolish monarchy". But now the door swings shut on the Elizabethan Era.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As a mother, Queen Elizabeth has seen several ups and downs. She was often portrayed as a standoffish mother, who would give more time to the throne than her family. As per reports, she mainly saw her children during breakfast and teatime because of her busy schedule. Most of the time, she stayed away to perform royal duties and nannies took care of the kids. Just like a normal mother, maintaining a work-life balance was rather challenging.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Martin Charteris, a former senior adviser to Queen Elizabeth II, explained in Prince Charles' biography, "Somehow even those contacts were lacking in warmth. The Queen is not good at showing affection."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Queen Elizabeth II Final Farewell: Royal family to gather for a private burial service&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>According to Lord Mountbatten, Prince Philip's uncle, Queen Elizabeth II's favourite night of the week was "Mabel's night off". This was apparently the night when Charles and Anne's nanny took a break.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was quoted as saying, "When nanny Mabel was off duty, Elizabeth could kneel beside the bath, bathe her babies, read to them and put them to bed herself."&nbsp;</p>

<p>From King Charles III's divorce from Diana to Prince Andrew's sex assault case, Queen Elizabeth stood strong during testing times and didn't let the difficult circumstances affect the royal family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Queen Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, and she was just 27 years old when she was crowned Queen of Britain. She wouldn't have thought that she will become one of the most prominent global figures in decades to come when she was just a kid. The eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of York, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, would have expected to play just a supporting role in the monarchy. But destiny had something else in store.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the world has said goodbye to a prominent female leader in a world dominated by men.&nbsp;</p>

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The world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, on Monday (September 19). The historic state funeral and the public mourning ended when Queen's coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault.

The world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, on Monday (September 19). The historic state funeral and the public mourning ended when Queen's coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault. World leaders and royals from across the globe arrived in London for the final farewell to the Queen. Huge crowds also gathered in London to watch the Queen's flag-draped coffin. The funeral procession concluded with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre—symbols of the monarch's power and governance—being removed from the coffin and placed on the altar. After that, Lord Chamberlain, who is the most senior official in the royal household, broke his 'Wand of Office' and placed it on the casket. It signified the end of his service to the sovereign. 'Queen of the world' Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan said that Queen Elizabeth II was "symbolically queen of the world". While speaking outside Buckingham Palace, Queen Rania told CNN that Queen Elizabeth was "public service personified". Queen Rania said, "She is a woman who pledged her life to the service of her people, and for 70 years never once fell short of that promise. She was the queen of England, but she's also symbolically the queen of the world. She means something to all of us." ALSO READ | With Queen laid to rest, British politics to swing back into action Goodbye to a monarch, a mother and a matriarch Queen Elizabeth emerged as one of the strongest pillars of the British Royal Family. She steered the monarchy through many turbulent times. She stood strong during the decades of social change and remained a symbol of national stability in a shifting world. As a monarch, she kept the monarchy relevant through the decades, even during the chants of "abolish monarchy". But now the door swings shut on the Elizabethan Era. As a mother, Queen Elizabeth has seen several ups and downs. She was often portrayed as a standoffish mother, who would give more time to the throne than her family. As per reports, she mainly saw her children during breakfast and teatime because of her busy schedule. Most of the time, she stayed away to perform royal duties and nannies took care of the kids. Just like a normal mother, maintaining a work-life balance was rather challenging. Martin Charteris, a former senior adviser to Queen Elizabeth II, explained in Prince Charles' biography, "Somehow even those contacts were lacking in warmth. The Queen is not good at showing affection." WATCH | Queen Elizabeth II Final Farewell: Royal family to gather for a private burial service × ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth funeral: Here's why Prince Harry did not wear military uniform According to Lord Mountbatten, Prince Philip's uncle, Queen Elizabeth II's favourite night of the week was "Mabel's night off". This was apparently the night when Charles and Anne's nanny took a break. He was quoted as saying, "When nanny Mabel was off duty, Elizabeth could kneel beside the bath, bathe her babies, read to them and put them to bed herself." From King Charles III's divorce from Diana to Prince Andrew's sex assault case, Queen Elizabeth stood strong during testing times and didn't let the difficult circumstances affect the royal family. Queen Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, and she was just 27 years old when she was crowned Queen of Britain. She wouldn't have thought that she will become one of the most prominent global figures in decades to come when she was just a kid. The eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of York, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, would have expected to play just a supporting role in the monarchy. But destiny had something else in store. Now, the world has said goodbye to a prominent female leader in a world dominated by men. 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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<p paraeid="{be34b44f-0cac-407d-ba63-99e57ba07801}{109}" paraid="1474339572" >Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, passed away on September 8 at the age of 96. She will be honoured with a full state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday and it will be attended by leaders from all corners of the world. A look at the full schedule of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral -&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{be34b44f-0cac-407d-ba63-99e57ba07801}{12}" paraid="1723317173" ><strong>6:30 AM GMT: </strong>The doors of Westminster Hall, the part of the House of Parliament where the Queen was lying in state, will be closed to the public completely.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{83a898d4-c6e9-417f-81a2-3ac702a5d162}{199}" paraid="1934784977" ><strong>10:44 AM GMT: </strong>The coffin will leave for Westminster Abbey with the royal procession. Both sides of the road will be lined with members of the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines. The coffin will be carried in a state gun carriage and all members of the royal family, including King Charles III, will follow behind it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p paraeid="{77ff1b35-460c-4b6e-956f-8f342a23a982}{153}" paraid="1608298001" ><strong>10:52 AM GMT: </strong>The coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II is expected to reach Westminster Abbey.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{1bd32fbc-494e-4e59-973e-6d5b3f5d72ff}{89}" paraid="651645515" ><strong>11:00 AM GMT:</strong> The state funeral will begin with the Dean of Westminster David Hoyle taking part in the reading and it will also include prayers from various leaders including UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{8f401e3c-4b3c-42ad-996d-c1867988882c}{177}" paraid="1451304219" ><strong>11:55 AM GMT: </strong>Two minutes of silence will be observed in honour of the Queen in Westminster Abbey. It will also be maintained by people all around the country, according to Sky News.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{d4aecc80-c377-4f94-add1-b360a5933e41}{33}" paraid="1557197404" ><strong>12:00 PM GMT: </strong>The funeral will end with the UK national anthem (“God Save the King”) and a lament by the queen’s piper. The royal procession will then move towards Wellington Arch in London. While the procession moves, the bells of Big Ben will toll continuously. &nbsp;</p>

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<p paraeid="{74361e49-a490-4d36-ab69-13dc0376782b}{180}" paraid="241651066" ><strong>1:00 PM GMT: </strong>The coffin will arrive at Wellington Arch&nbsp;in London where it will be loaded into a hearse. Soon after, the members of the royal family will leave for Windsor Palace.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{eb7338b3-af4d-48c4-bf56-246bab4d9209}{221}" paraid="1512933124" ><strong>3:00 PM GMT: </strong>The hearse arrives in Windsor Palace and another procession will leave for St. George’s Chapel. The members of the royal family will be following the hearse on foot.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{eb7338b3-af4d-48c4-bf56-246bab4d9209}{231}" paraid="513346516" ><strong>4:00 PM GMT: </strong>The Committal Service will begin and it will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor. The service will end with a blessing from the Archbishop of Canterbury.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{74361e49-a490-4d36-ab69-13dc0376782b}{57}" paraid="457371361" ><strong>7:30 PM GMT:&nbsp;</strong>Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in King George VI Memorial Chapel. &nbsp;</p>

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, passed away on September 8 at the age of 96. She will be honoured with a full state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday and it will be attended by leaders from all corners of the world.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, passed away on September 8 at the age of 96. She will be honoured with a full state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday and it will be attended by leaders from all corners of the world. A look at the full schedule of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral - 6:30 AM GMT: The doors of Westminster Hall, the part of the House of Parliament where the Queen was lying in state, will be closed to the public completely. 10:44 AM GMT: The coffin will leave for Westminster Abbey with the royal procession. Both sides of the road will be lined with members of the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines. The coffin will be carried in a state gun carriage and all members of the royal family, including King Charles III, will follow behind it. Also read | LIVE | World says final bye to the Queen 10:52 AM GMT: The coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II is expected to reach Westminster Abbey. 11:00 AM GMT: The state funeral will begin with the Dean of Westminster David Hoyle taking part in the reading and it will also include prayers from various leaders including UK Prime Minister Liz Truss. 11:55 AM GMT: Two minutes of silence will be observed in honour of the Queen in Westminster Abbey. It will also be maintained by people all around the country, according to Sky News. 12:00 PM GMT: The funeral will end with the UK national anthem (“God Save the King”) and a lament by the queen’s piper. The royal procession will then move towards Wellington Arch in London. While the procession moves, the bells of Big Ben will toll continuously. Also read | Prince Andrew pays emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'I'll forever treasure your love' 1:00 PM GMT: The coffin will arrive at Wellington Arch in London where it will be loaded into a hearse. Soon after, the members of the royal family will leave for Windsor Palace. 3:00 PM GMT: The hearse arrives in Windsor Palace and another procession will leave for St. George’s Chapel. The members of the royal family will be following the hearse on foot. 4:00 PM GMT: The Committal Service will begin and it will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor. The service will end with a blessing from the Archbishop of Canterbury. 7:30 PM GMT: Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in King George VI Memorial Chapel.

Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral: Complete schedule including order of service

World leaders have gathered in London for Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Her coffin has been lying in state in London's historic Westminster Hall since Wednesday evening.

Queen Elizabeth Funeral: World leaders gather in London for the grand state funeral

<p>As Britain continues to mourn &nbsp;Queen Elizabeth II reports of women getting sexually assaulted as they waited for one last look of&nbsp;their late monarch have come to light.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mirror UK has reported that two women were allegedly assaulted sexually as they waited in a queue to see the Queen's coffin.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>19-year-old Adio Adeshine reportedly exposed himself to the mourners and pushed into them from behind as they stood in line at Victoria Tower Gardens on Wednesday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Evidence submitted in a court revealed that this occurred after Westminster Hall's doors were opened to the public.</p>

<p>According to reports, the teenager dove into the River Thames in an effort to get away from police. He was, however, taken into custody after coming out of the water.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday and was charged with two charges of sexual assault and two counts of violating a sexual harm prevention order. He was remanded in custody following that.</p>

<p>According to testimony given in court, the first complainant had been in line for hours when she spotted Adeshine creeping closer to her and felt something touch her back. When she turned around, she saw that he had exposed himself.</p>

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<p>The woman allegedly witnessed Adeshine later acting similarly toward another woman, which is when security was notified and police were summoned.&nbsp;Adeshine has pleaded not guilty to the charges.</p>

<p>Scores of people gathered on the banks of the River Thames to pay respect to the Queen's coffin and the late monarch when the incident happened.</p>

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As Britain continues to mourn Queen Elizabeth II reports of women getting sexually assaulted as they waited for one last look of their late monarch have come to light.

As Britain continues to mourn Queen Elizabeth II reports of women getting sexually assaulted as they waited for one last look of their late monarch have come to light. Mirror UK has reported that two women were allegedly assaulted sexually as they waited in a queue to see the Queen's coffin. Watch | WION Fineprint | In Hong Kong, mourning the Queen is about defying China 19-year-old Adio Adeshine reportedly exposed himself to the mourners and pushed into them from behind as they stood in line at Victoria Tower Gardens on Wednesday night. Evidence submitted in a court revealed that this occurred after Westminster Hall's doors were opened to the public. According to reports, the teenager dove into the River Thames in an effort to get away from police. He was, however, taken into custody after coming out of the water. Also read | Calls grow in South Africa seeking return of 500-carat diamond from UK He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday and was charged with two charges of sexual assault and two counts of violating a sexual harm prevention order. He was remanded in custody following that. According to testimony given in court, the first complainant had been in line for hours when she spotted Adeshine creeping closer to her and felt something touch her back. When she turned around, she saw that he had exposed himself. Also read | Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Five things to know about the queen's coffin procession The woman allegedly witnessed Adeshine later acting similarly toward another woman, which is when security was notified and police were summoned. Adeshine has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Scores of people gathered on the banks of the River Thames to pay respect to the Queen's coffin and the late monarch when the incident happened. (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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The lying-in-state ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall formally ended and the doors closed to the public ahead of her state funeral on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth Funeral: Queen's lying-in-state ends ahead of funeral

<p>A day before the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska met Britain's Princess of Wales Catherine at Buckingham Palace.</p>

<p>This is not the first time both the women have met each other, they had previously met in 2020 when Zelenska visited Britain with her husband.</p>

<p>In the absence of her husband President Volodymyr Zelensky, Olena Zelensky will represent Ukraine on Monday at Westminster Abbey.</p>

<p>Leaders from all over the world have gathered in the United Kingdom and will join King Charles and the rest of Britain's royal family for the service.</p>

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<p>After William's father Charles ascended the throne 10 days ago, Catherine and her husband William were given the titles Princess and Prince of Wales.</p>

<p>Accompanied by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal and the country's ambassador to London Vadym Prystaiko, Zelenska was pictured looking upset as she passed the queen's coffin at Westminster Hall.</p>

<p>Prompting anger from Moscow, the UK government opted not to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin or an ambassador to the queen's funeral due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>While Zelenska has travelled widely to urge Kyiv's allies to help the country's armed forces with weaponry, Zelensky does not leave war-torn Ukraine.</p>

<p>Before Russia invaded Ukraine, the United Kingdom had been training Kyiv's soldiers to use anti-tank missiles.</p>

<p>When Moscow attack Kyiv, William and Kate issued a statement saying "In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine's future. Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine's people as they bravely fight for that future."<br />
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A day before the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska met Britain's Princess of Wales Catherine at Buckingham Palace. This is not the first time both the women have met each other, they had previously met in 2020 when Zelenska visited Britain with her husband.

A day before the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska met Britain's Princess of Wales Catherine at Buckingham Palace. This is not the first time both the women have met each other, they had previously met in 2020 when Zelenska visited Britain with her husband. In the absence of her husband President Volodymyr Zelensky, Olena Zelensky will represent Ukraine on Monday at Westminster Abbey. Leaders from all over the world have gathered in the United Kingdom and will join King Charles and the rest of Britain's royal family for the service. × After William's father Charles ascended the throne 10 days ago, Catherine and her husband William were given the titles Princess and Prince of Wales. Accompanied by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal and the country's ambassador to London Vadym Prystaiko, Zelenska was pictured looking upset as she passed the queen's coffin at Westminster Hall. Prompting anger from Moscow, the UK government opted not to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin or an ambassador to the queen's funeral due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While Zelenska has travelled widely to urge Kyiv's allies to help the country's armed forces with weaponry, Zelensky does not leave war-torn Ukraine. Before Russia invaded Ukraine, the United Kingdom had been training Kyiv's soldiers to use anti-tank missiles. When Moscow attack Kyiv, William and Kate issued a statement saying "In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine's future. Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine's people as they bravely fight for that future." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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<p paraeid="{af8808e7-5e9b-4288-93f2-ef8715b069f6}{238}" paraid="959743345" >Chrissy Heerey, a serving member of RAF from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, was the last person to see Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in state as the Westminster Hall was closed for public on Monday. The Queen was taken inside the British Parliament on September 14 and since then, huge number of people – including prominent celebrities – have queued to catch a glimpse of Britain’s longest-ruling monarch.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{83539c2c-f235-4e89-8f0f-801240537a3a}{162}" paraid="501090556" >Heerey, who had once done the round once, waited in line to see the Queen again and after the lying-in state closed, she described her experience as “one of the highlights of her life”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p paraeid="{affc2499-79cc-4a1b-9505-7f7709a1dfec}{238}" paraid="2004078275" >"I was the last person to pay my respects to the Queen and it felt like a real privilege to do that.”&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{affc2499-79cc-4a1b-9505-7f7709a1dfec}{241}" paraid="1873288833" >"I'd already been round once, I went in at 1:15 this morning. It's one of the highlights of my life and I feel very privileged to be here," she told Birmingham Live after coming out of the premises.&nbsp;</p>

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<p paraeid="{affc2499-79cc-4a1b-9505-7f7709a1dfec}{230}" paraid="133504610" >The lying-in state came to an end officially on 6:30 AM GMT on Monday ahead of the state funeral which will begin with a service at Westminster Abbey. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said that the final people to leave the premises were the parliamentary staff. Earlier, they had also issued a directive that stated that people will not be allowed to queue beyond a stipulated period.&nbsp;</p>

<p paraeid="{7f5fb838-fc79-4437-ab47-a6bd4c12c012}{216}" paraid="1387292440" >"The queue to attend Her Majesty The Queen's Lying-in-State is at final capacity and is now closed to new entrants. Please do not attempt to join the queue. Stewards will manage those already nearby. Thank you for your understanding. Albert, who joined the queue without a wristband at 10pm last night, was one of the mourners who was not allowed into Westminster,” the department said.&nbsp;</p>

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Chrissy Heerey, a serving member of RAF from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, was the last person to see Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in state as the Westminster Hall was closed for public on Monday.

Chrissy Heerey, a serving member of RAF from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, was the last person to see Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in state as the Westminster Hall was closed for public on Monday. The Queen was taken inside the British Parliament on September 14 and since then, huge number of people – including prominent celebrities – have queued to catch a glimpse of Britain’s longest-ruling monarch. Heerey, who had once done the round once, waited in line to see the Queen again and after the lying-in state closed, she described her experience as “one of the highlights of her life”. FOLLOW LIVE | Queen Elizabeth II's funeral updates "I was the last person to pay my respects to the Queen and it felt like a real privilege to do that.” "I'd already been round once, I went in at 1:15 this morning. It's one of the highlights of my life and I feel very privileged to be here," she told Birmingham Live after coming out of the premises. Also read | Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral: Complete schedule including order of service The lying-in state came to an end officially on 6:30 AM GMT on Monday ahead of the state funeral which will begin with a service at Westminster Abbey. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said that the final people to leave the premises were the parliamentary staff. Earlier, they had also issued a directive that stated that people will not be allowed to queue beyond a stipulated period. "The queue to attend Her Majesty The Queen's Lying-in-State is at final capacity and is now closed to new entrants. Please do not attempt to join the queue. Stewards will manage those already nearby. Thank you for your understanding. Albert, who joined the queue without a wristband at 10pm last night, was one of the mourners who was not allowed into Westminster,” the department said.

Meet Chrissy Heerey, the last person to see Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in state

<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.

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<p>One of the royal guards, who was holding vigil beside Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lying in state at Westminster Hall, collapsed. The video of the same went viral on social media platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The guard was standing at the foot of the late monarch's casket when he fell on the floor. It appeared that he fainted.</p>

<p>The television broadcast was stopped immediately after that. Three other guards came to his rescue and helped him get emergency aid.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The United Kingdom is mourning and saying goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, who passed away last week at the age of 96.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People from all walks of life queued to file past Queen's coffin on Thursday. Some waited for hours in line overnight. The scenes were overwhelming as by mid-morning, the queue stretched about three miles along the south bank of the River Thames, crossing Lambeth Bridge as it neared Westminster Hall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Political leaders and heads of state including US President Joe Biden will arrive in London as preparations build for the state funeral of the Queen, which is scheduled to take place on September 19.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Millions are expected to watch when Queen's coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Abbey for a state funeral. After that,&nbsp;the coffin is taken to Windsor, for a televised committal service at St George's Chapel, with a private interment planned for later in the evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The queen will be interred at the King George VI memorial chapel, alongside her husband, Prince Philip, the ashes of her sister Princess Margaret, their mother, also called Elizabeth, and father, George VI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Palace officials said Thursday that King Charles III will hold a vigil at the coffin of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, with his three siblings at 1830 GMT on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The so-called "Vigil of the Princes" comes before the state funeral for Britain's longest-serving monarch on Monday, after which she will be interred in a private ceremony at Windsor Castle at 1830 GMT.&nbsp;</p>

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One of the royal guards, who was holding vigil beside Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lying in state at Westminster Hall, collapsed. The video of the same went viral on social media platforms.

One of the royal guards, who was holding vigil beside Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lying in state at Westminster Hall, collapsed. The video of the same went viral on social media platforms. The guard was standing at the foot of the late monarch's casket when he fell on the floor. It appeared that he fainted. The television broadcast was stopped immediately after that. Three other guards came to his rescue and helped him get emergency aid. ALSO READ | Six countries not invited for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral - See complete list Disclaimer: Some readers might find the details/video of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised. Watch the video here: BBC suspends live footage of the Queen’s lying in state, after guard faints. #QueenElizabethII pic.twitter.com/6FUwfwb0qJ — JackThompson (@Jack_Thompson_8) September 14, 2022 × The United Kingdom is mourning and saying goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, who passed away last week at the age of 96. People from all walks of life queued to file past Queen's coffin on Thursday. Some waited for hours in line overnight. The scenes were overwhelming as by mid-morning, the queue stretched about three miles along the south bank of the River Thames, crossing Lambeth Bridge as it neared Westminster Hall. Political leaders and heads of state including US President Joe Biden will arrive in London as preparations build for the state funeral of the Queen, which is scheduled to take place on September 19. LIVE | Queen Elizabeth II's funeral updates | Prince and Princess of Wales arrive at Sandringham House Millions are expected to watch when Queen's coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Abbey for a state funeral. After that, the coffin is taken to Windsor, for a televised committal service at St George's Chapel, with a private interment planned for later in the evening. The queen will be interred at the King George VI memorial chapel, alongside her husband, Prince Philip, the ashes of her sister Princess Margaret, their mother, also called Elizabeth, and father, George VI. Palace officials said Thursday that King Charles III will hold a vigil at the coffin of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, with his three siblings at 1830 GMT on Friday. The so-called "Vigil of the Princes" comes before the state funeral for Britain's longest-serving monarch on Monday, after which she will be interred in a private ceremony at Windsor Castle at 1830 GMT. 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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<p>Popular drama series 'The Crown' resumed filming on Wednesday after a short break in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.&nbsp;<br />
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The makers of the show had paused briefly the filming of the new season as the news of Queen's death was made public.&nbsp;<br />
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The creator of the Netflix series, Peter Morgan, had earlier told Deadline that filming would cease "out of respect" for Her Majesty following the queen`s passing on Thursday.&nbsp;<br />
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However, the team is now back from their short break.CNN quoted the producers of the show earlier who said, "As a mark of respect, filming on 'The Crown' was suspended today. Filming will also be suspended on the day of Her Majesty The Queen`s funeral".</p>

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Recent reports state that the actor who is portraying Princess Diana in the show - Elizabeth Debicki, has returned to the filming sets in Barcelona. According to New York Post, Debicki was filming the late princess`s trip to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo to support the Landmine Survivors Network, which was one of her last public appearances.<br />
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The actress was spotted replicating Princess Di`s attire during her trip to Bosnia by donning a light pink button-up shirt and black pants. In keeping with how Diana interacts with those who lost loved ones to land mines in the show, she also carried a bouquet of flowers.<br />
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With four times more people watching the show this past weekend than the prior weekend, it hit new heights globally.<br />
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At present, the sixth and final season of 'The Crown' is now being filmed. &nbsp;The season will premiere in 2023. In November, Season 5 will be available on Netflix.</p>


Popular drama series 'The Crown' resumed filming on Wednesday after a short break in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. The makers of the show had paused briefly the filming of the new season as the news of Queen's death was made public.

Popular drama series 'The Crown' resumed filming on Wednesday after a short break in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. The makers of the show had paused briefly the filming of the new season as the news of Queen's death was made public. The creator of the Netflix series, Peter Morgan, had earlier told Deadline that filming would cease "out of respect" for Her Majesty following the queen`s passing on Thursday. However, the team is now back from their short break.CNN quoted the producers of the show earlier who said, "As a mark of respect, filming on 'The Crown' was suspended today. Filming will also be suspended on the day of Her Majesty The Queen`s funeral". 'The Crown' gets major ratings boost after Queen Elizabeth II's death Recent reports state that the actor who is portraying Princess Diana in the show - Elizabeth Debicki, has returned to the filming sets in Barcelona. According to New York Post, Debicki was filming the late princess`s trip to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo to support the Landmine Survivors Network, which was one of her last public appearances. The actress was spotted replicating Princess Di`s attire during her trip to Bosnia by donning a light pink button-up shirt and black pants. In keeping with how Diana interacts with those who lost loved ones to land mines in the show, she also carried a bouquet of flowers. With four times more people watching the show this past weekend than the prior weekend, it hit new heights globally. At present, the sixth and final season of 'The Crown' is now being filmed. The season will premiere in 2023. In November, Season 5 will be available on Netflix.

Makers resume shoot of 'The Crown' days after Queen's death

<p>Ending all speculations, Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry walked&nbsp;together along with other members of the royal family behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin in a procession in London on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The brothers joined&nbsp;their father King Charles III as they followed the coffin of their grandmother on foot from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the Queen will lie in state for four days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The procession will be followed by a service lasting about 20 minutes which will be&nbsp;led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.</p>

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<p>The King's three siblings - Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward - also walked in the procession along with William and Harry.&nbsp;<br />
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Their wives, Catherine, the Princess of Wales and Meghan Duchess of Sussex travelled&nbsp;by car along with Camilla, the Queen Consort</p>


Ending all speculations, Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry walked together along with other members of the royal family behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin in a procession in London on Wednesday.

Ending all speculations, Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry walked together along with other members of the royal family behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin in a procession in London on Wednesday. The brothers joined their father King Charles III as they followed the coffin of their grandmother on foot from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the Queen will lie in state for four days. The procession will be followed by a service lasting about 20 minutes which will be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury. In pics: Queen Elizabeth II's final journey begins: Royal family comes together for funeral procession The King's three siblings - Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward - also walked in the procession along with William and Harry. Their wives, Catherine, the Princess of Wales and Meghan Duchess of Sussex travelled by car along with Camilla, the Queen Consort

William and Harry walk together behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin

<p>The Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said that Beijing is “actively considering” sending a high-level delegation to the funeral of UK’s Queen Elizabeth II next Monday.</p>

<p>Briefing reporters, Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the ministry, said that Beijing will release further details at an appropriate time, South China Morning Post reported.</p>

<p>Many world leaders, including from the Commonwealth nations, have confirmed their presence at the funeral. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will also make the trip.</p>

<p>Among the few leaders who did not receive an invitation to attend the funeral are Russian President Vladimir Putin, due to the Ukrainian invasion, and leaders of Belarus and Myanmar, the Press Association news agency reported quoting government sources.</p>

<p>Moscow had confirmed Putin’s absence at the funeral while the Myanmar government has been sanctioned by UK over last year’s coup.</p>

<p>Earlier, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his condolences over&nbsp;the Queen’s death.</p>

<p>According to state media, Xi noted that the Queen was the first British monarch to visit China and “won wide acclaim” during her reign.</p>

<p>“Her death is a great loss to the British people,” he added.</p>

<p>The relations between UK and China have strained lately, especially after Britain joined the US and Australia in the Aukus deal, helping Canberra to acquire nuclear-powered submarines to counter China’s military presence in the Pacific, and also over growing concerns about China’s actions on Taiwan Strait.</p>

<p>The ascension of Liz Truss as the UK’s new&nbsp;prime minister was intensely watched by China as she is known to have a hawkish stance against the Chinese leadership.</p>

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The Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said that Beijing is “actively considering” sending a high-level delegation to the funeral of UK’s Queen Elizabeth II next Monday.

The Chinese foreign ministry on Wednesday said that Beijing is “actively considering” sending a high-level delegation to the funeral of UK’s Queen Elizabeth II next Monday. Briefing reporters, Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the ministry, said that Beijing will release further details at an appropriate time, South China Morning Post reported. Many world leaders, including from the Commonwealth nations, have confirmed their presence at the funeral. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will also make the trip. Among the few leaders who did not receive an invitation to attend the funeral are Russian President Vladimir Putin, due to the Ukrainian invasion, and leaders of Belarus and Myanmar, the Press Association news agency reported quoting government sources. Moscow had confirmed Putin’s absence at the funeral while the Myanmar government has been sanctioned by UK over last year’s coup. Earlier, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his condolences over the Queen’s death. According to state media, Xi noted that the Queen was the first British monarch to visit China and “won wide acclaim” during her reign. “Her death is a great loss to the British people,” he added. The relations between UK and China have strained lately, especially after Britain joined the US and Australia in the Aukus deal, helping Canberra to acquire nuclear-powered submarines to counter China’s military presence in the Pacific, and also over growing concerns about China’s actions on Taiwan Strait. The ascension of Liz Truss as the UK’s new prime minister was intensely watched by China as she is known to have a hawkish stance against the Chinese leadership. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

China ‘considering’ sending delegation for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

<p>The New Zealand parliament gathered to pay tribute to British monarch Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday and held a special debate to allow politicians of all parties to acknowledge the monarch’s death. Amidst the honours and admiration, some of them criticised a monarchy built on “stolen land, stolen resources, and stolen treasure”.</p>

<p>“As I stand in this House as a representative of te Iwi Māori, we must always speak our authentic truth,” said Māori party coleader Rawiri Waititi. “The British empire and the power of its monarchy was built of stolen whenua [land], stolen resources, and stolen taonga [treasure].”</p>

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<p>While he acknowledged that Māori tradition calls for mourning the dead, he said it was tough to separate Queen, the person from the institution. “I see a lot written on social media. The righteous anger of Indigenous people all over the world. I take those stories as stories I carry with me, and my tikanga,” he said.</p>

<p>Several other Māori politicians also paid tribute to the royal family, but also highlighted the wrongs done in the past.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Many Māori leaders, while holding a rightful space of aroha [love], have also been very clear that we cannot ignore the oppression of Māori as very real and continuing,” Greens co-leader Marama Davidson said.</p>

<p>Notably, the royal family has acknowledged the past wrongdoings in the past. In 1995 the Queen personally signed a crown apology to the people of Waikato/Tainui for atrocities and the stealing of land by the crown.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta noted that King Charles III had spoken at recent Commonwealth meeting in Rwanda about acknowledging past wrongdoing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime minister Jacinda Ardern left for UK on Wednesday to attend the Queen's funeral on September 19.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The New Zealand parliament gathered to pay tribute to British monarch Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday and held a special debate to allow politicians of all parties to acknowledge the monarch’s death.

The New Zealand parliament gathered to pay tribute to British monarch Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday and held a special debate to allow politicians of all parties to acknowledge the monarch’s death. Amidst the honours and admiration, some of them criticised a monarchy built on “stolen land, stolen resources, and stolen treasure”. “As I stand in this House as a representative of te Iwi Māori, we must always speak our authentic truth,” said Māori party coleader Rawiri Waititi. “The British empire and the power of its monarchy was built of stolen whenua [land], stolen resources, and stolen taonga [treasure].” Also Read | Queen Elizabeth's funeral guest list: Who's invited and who's not? While he acknowledged that Māori tradition calls for mourning the dead, he said it was tough to separate Queen, the person from the institution. “I see a lot written on social media. The righteous anger of Indigenous people all over the world. I take those stories as stories I carry with me, and my tikanga,” he said. Several other Māori politicians also paid tribute to the royal family, but also highlighted the wrongs done in the past. “Many Māori leaders, while holding a rightful space of aroha [love], have also been very clear that we cannot ignore the oppression of Māori as very real and continuing,” Greens co-leader Marama Davidson said. Notably, the royal family has acknowledged the past wrongdoings in the past. In 1995 the Queen personally signed a crown apology to the people of Waikato/Tainui for atrocities and the stealing of land by the crown. Also Read | Foreign dignitaries attending Queen’s funeral must travel by commercial flights Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta noted that King Charles III had spoken at recent Commonwealth meeting in Rwanda about acknowledging past wrongdoing. Prime minister Jacinda Ardern left for UK on Wednesday to attend the Queen's funeral on September 19. (With inputs from agencies)

New Zealand MPs bring up colonial past while paying tribute to Queen

How will the public be able to say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II?

<p>Experts have warned that the UK's recession-threatened economy, which saw a rebound in July, may take a hit from the public holiday marking Queen Elizabeth II's funeral next week.</p>

<p>Following a 0.6 per cent drop in June, the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) saw an expansion of 0.2 per cent, reports AFP citing a statement by the Office for National Statistics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts have attributed the June dip to a public holiday for Queen's platinum jubilee, which marked her 70 years on the throne. Now another public holiday is scheduled next week for her funeral.</p>

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<p>"The feeble 0.2-percent bounce back in July was driven by weak GDP in June due in part to the loss of working days from the Jubilee long weekend," notes KPMG UK chief economist Yael Selfin.</p>

<p>He also expressed concern that the GDP in July remained below May levels, as per him this points to "overall contraction over the first two months of summer."</p>

<p>"Looking ahead, the extra public holiday for the queen's funeral on September 19 has the potential to be more damaging for the economy than the extra day off for the Jubilee in June," said Samuel Tombs, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.</p>

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<p>He predicts that, unlike in June, many businesses will not be able to catch up on work and that the funeral will hit September GDP by 0.2 per cent.</p>

<p>As per the Bank of England (BoE) forecast, UK inflation which is already at a 40-year high will keep surging this year.</p>

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<p>Rising energy and food costs combined with decades-high inflation will trigger a recession in the UK economy before the end of the year, BoE has predicted.</p>

<p>There is typically only one public holiday in Britain during the summer, but for the Jubilee celebrations, the holiday was doubled, and now the day off for the funeral means that millions of Britons get two extra public holidays.&nbsp;</p>

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Experts have warned that the UK's recession-threatened economy, which saw a rebound in July, may take a hit from the public holiday marking Queen Elizabeth II's funeral next week.

Experts have warned that the UK's recession-threatened economy, which saw a rebound in July, may take a hit from the public holiday marking Queen Elizabeth II's funeral next week. Following a 0.6 per cent drop in June, the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) saw an expansion of 0.2 per cent, reports AFP citing a statement by the Office for National Statistics. Experts have attributed the June dip to a public holiday for Queen's platinum jubilee, which marked her 70 years on the throne. Now another public holiday is scheduled next week for her funeral. Watch | Will Queen Elizabeth's Corgis be at her funeral? Well, royal watchers want them to be "The feeble 0.2-percent bounce back in July was driven by weak GDP in June due in part to the loss of working days from the Jubilee long weekend," notes KPMG UK chief economist Yael Selfin. He also expressed concern that the GDP in July remained below May levels, as per him this points to "overall contraction over the first two months of summer." "Looking ahead, the extra public holiday for the queen's funeral on September 19 has the potential to be more damaging for the economy than the extra day off for the Jubilee in June," said Samuel Tombs, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics. Also read | King Charles III makes first address to British parliament He predicts that, unlike in June, many businesses will not be able to catch up on work and that the funeral will hit September GDP by 0.2 per cent. As per the Bank of England (BoE) forecast, UK inflation which is already at a 40-year high will keep surging this year. Also read | Queen Elizabeth II's lookalike set to give up job after 34 years out of respect for late monarch Rising energy and food costs combined with decades-high inflation will trigger a recession in the UK economy before the end of the year, BoE has predicted. There is typically only one public holiday in Britain during the summer, but for the Jubilee celebrations, the holiday was doubled, and now the day off for the funeral means that millions of Britons get two extra public holidays. (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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Queen Elizabeth II's final journey begins: King Charles escorts mother's coffin

<p>United States President Joe Biden has formally accepted an invitation to attend the state funeral service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, which is scheduled to take place on September 19. Biden's visit to the UK for the funeral service will lead to a major security operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Kingdom plans to say goodbye to the longest-serving British monarch, who passed away at age 96 on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The White House said on Sunday, "This morning, President Biden formally accepted an invitation to attend the State Funeral Service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 19. He will be accompanied by the First Lady."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Previously, the White House had announced that Biden would travel to New York on September 18 and attend the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 19 and 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, after the recent development regarding attending Queen's state funeral service, the White House has not announced when Biden will now be addressing the UN General Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a White House official told CNN that Buckingham Palace did not invite Biden to assemble a delegation to attend Queen's funeral next week. The official added that the palace has extended a specific invitation for only the President and first lady.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On September 19, the Queen's coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Abbey for a state funeral at 11:00am (local time) expected to be watched by millions around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the funeral, the coffin will be taken to Windsor for a committal service at St George's Chapel. It will be televised, hence, people across the world will be able to watch it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After that, a private interment service is planned for later in the evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The queen will be interred privately at the King George VI memorial chapel, alongside her husband, Prince Philip, the ashes of her sister Princess Margaret, their mother, also called Elizabeth, and father George VI.&nbsp;</p>

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United States President Joe Biden has formally accepted an invitation to attend the state funeral service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, which is scheduled to take place on September 19.

United States President Joe Biden has formally accepted an invitation to attend the state funeral service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, which is scheduled to take place on September 19. Biden's visit to the UK for the funeral service will lead to a major security operation. The United Kingdom plans to say goodbye to the longest-serving British monarch, who passed away at age 96 on Thursday. The White House said on Sunday, "This morning, President Biden formally accepted an invitation to attend the State Funeral Service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 19. He will be accompanied by the First Lady." ALSO READ | 9/11 attacks: Biden lays wreath at Pentagon to honour lost lives on 21st anniversary Previously, the White House had announced that Biden would travel to New York on September 18 and attend the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 19 and 20. However, after the recent development regarding attending Queen's state funeral service, the White House has not announced when Biden will now be addressing the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, a White House official told CNN that Buckingham Palace did not invite Biden to assemble a delegation to attend Queen's funeral next week. The official added that the palace has extended a specific invitation for only the President and first lady. ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth II death LIVE updates: Coffin arrives in Edinburgh On September 19, the Queen's coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Abbey for a state funeral at 11:00am (local time) expected to be watched by millions around the world. After the funeral, the coffin will be taken to Windsor for a committal service at St George's Chapel. It will be televised, hence, people across the world will be able to watch it. After that, a private interment service is planned for later in the evening. The queen will be interred privately at the King George VI memorial chapel, alongside her husband, Prince Philip, the ashes of her sister Princess Margaret, their mother, also called Elizabeth, and father George VI. 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.

Joe Biden formally accepts invitation to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, will not travel with delegation

<p>Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, passed away on Thursday (September 8). Her death marks a key moment in the history of the United Kingdom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Buckingham Palace said in a statement, "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the centuries-old protocol, Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, Charles, 73, succeeded her as King immediately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The entire world is pained by the colossal loss after Queen Elizabeth II's demise as people are looking forward to bidding a farewell to the longest-serving monarch in British history.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, some protocols will be implemented by the Palace in the coming days. Some of the traditions, dating back centuries, will be followed by the Royal Family. Considering the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some of the logistics are reviewed regularly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the death of the Queen, a series of events will follow. Titled Operation London Bridge, the plan lists what will happen in the United Kingdom in the coming days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Operation London Bridge includes planning for the announcement of her death, which is already done by the Palace. It also states the period of official mourning and the details of her state funeral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the final blueprint is not released yet, it is expected that her funeral arrangements will be made by the respective authority as the United Kingdom will go into a period of mourning over the next 10 days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Flags will fly at half-mast at Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and buildings across the country. British Union flags at Edinburgh's Holyrood Palace and Buckingham Palace in London were lowered after the announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The state funeral is expected to be will be held at Westminster Abbey, before she is moved to her final resting place Windsor Castle's King George VI Memorial Chapel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As a mark of respect, major sporting events, including football and cricket matches, could now be postponed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the period of mourning, it is expected that the government will not announce any other business, unless urgent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Palace announced that the Queen died peacefully at Balmoral, now in the coming days, her body will be moved from Balmoral to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, then will be returned to Buckingham Palace.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Accession of King Charles III</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Britain's Royal Family's traditions, there will be a series of ceremonial events to formally mark the accession of the new King a day after the Queen's death.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Britain's new king will be formally known as Charles III, his Clarence House residence confirmed, after suggestions that Queen Elizabeth II's heir might have taken a different regnal name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Camilla will become Queen consort, which was confirmed by the Queen in a statement to mark the start of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Queen had put an end to the uncertainty over her new title.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Charles's eldest son William inherits the duchy of Cornwall in addition to his current title of duke of Cambridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, passed away on Thursday (September 8). Her death marks a key moment in the history of the United Kingdom.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, passed away on Thursday (September 8). Her death marks a key moment in the history of the United Kingdom. Buckingham Palace said in a statement, "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." Following the centuries-old protocol, Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, Charles, 73, succeeded her as King immediately. The entire world is pained by the colossal loss after Queen Elizabeth II's demise as people are looking forward to bidding a farewell to the longest-serving monarch in British history. ALSO READ | Queen's death marks end of an era: Life and times of Queen Elizabeth II in pictures The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022 × Now, some protocols will be implemented by the Palace in the coming days. Some of the traditions, dating back centuries, will be followed by the Royal Family. Considering the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some of the logistics are reviewed regularly. After the death of the Queen, a series of events will follow. Titled Operation London Bridge, the plan lists what will happen in the United Kingdom in the coming days. Operation London Bridge includes planning for the announcement of her death, which is already done by the Palace. It also states the period of official mourning and the details of her state funeral. Although the final blueprint is not released yet, it is expected that her funeral arrangements will be made by the respective authority as the United Kingdom will go into a period of mourning over the next 10 days. ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind a legacy of grace, dignity and dedication Flags will fly at half-mast at Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and buildings across the country. British Union flags at Edinburgh's Holyrood Palace and Buckingham Palace in London were lowered after the announcement. The state funeral is expected to be will be held at Westminster Abbey, before she is moved to her final resting place Windsor Castle's King George VI Memorial Chapel. As a mark of respect, major sporting events, including football and cricket matches, could now be postponed. During the period of mourning, it is expected that the government will not announce any other business, unless urgent. The Palace announced that the Queen died peacefully at Balmoral, now in the coming days, her body will be moved from Balmoral to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, then will be returned to Buckingham Palace. A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022 × Accession of King Charles III As per Britain's Royal Family's traditions, there will be a series of ceremonial events to formally mark the accession of the new King a day after the Queen's death. Britain's new king will be formally known as Charles III, his Clarence House residence confirmed, after suggestions that Queen Elizabeth II's heir might have taken a different regnal name. Camilla will become Queen consort, which was confirmed by the Queen in a statement to mark the start of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Queen had put an end to the uncertainty over her new title. Charles's eldest son William inherits the duchy of Cornwall in addition to his current title of duke of Cambridge. 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.

Operation London Bridge: From Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to new King's accession, what happens now?