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In pictures: The story of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

The key images from a momentous day in British history.

19/09/2022

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Queen's funeral: Five moments that history will remember

From the pageantry and history of a grand royal event to the touching moment the Queen's corgis watched her coffin passing by.

19/09/2022

My Europe Series

George VI to Elizabeth II: Memories of how royal funerals have changed

Two funeral processions with 70 years of history in between. Mourners learned about the death of Britain's King George VI from local papers while his daughter Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is broadcast live on television and social media.

19/09/2022

Money

UK financial watchdog warns users against crypto exchange FTX

"This firm is not authorised by us and is targeting people in the UK," the Financial Conduct Authority said in a statement.

19/09/2022

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Queen Elizabeth laid to rest at Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest in an intimate ceremony away from prying cameras in Windsor, where she was reunited with her late husband and her parents.

19/09/2022

Destinations

Easter travel: Get away from it all on this little-known UK island

Spiritual home of the Scouting movement, this unspoilt haven in southwest England is a nature lover's paradise.

19/09/2022

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Leaders arrive to London to pay tribute to late Queen Elizabeth II

"She was the same person as her image: decent, honourable and all about service" - US president Joe Biden said while paying his respects to the Queen at Westminster Hall.

18/09/2022

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Protests in London over police shooting of unarmed black man

Hundreds of people protested outside Scotland Yard in London on Saturday after a young black man was shot dead by police

18/09/2022

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Royal mourning gives a boost to local businesses in London

Visitors crowding into central London from as far away as the US and India are giving a boost to businesses at a time when the British economy is facing a cost-of-living crisis

18/09/2022

Culture news

What to expect from Britain's state funeral for Queen Elizabeth

Who's who and where will they sit? There will be a rich mix of pomp, pageantry and lots of protocol when Britain's Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest.

18/09/2022

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Princes William and Harry lead vigil at Queen Elizabeth's coffin

Princes William and Harry stood vigil at the coffin of their grandmother Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, as a line of mourners filed past the late monarch lying-in-state at Westminster Hall.

18/09/2022

Culture news

What influence has the Queen had on the fashion industry?

Throughout the years, Elizabeth II has reflected the eras through her fashion sense. But what influence has the Queen had on the fashion industry?

17/09/2022

Culture news

Ukraine's ballet dancers perform in London to raise humanitarian funds

Ukraine ballet dancers perform Giselle in London to raise funds for humanitarian efforts

17/09/2022

People

Rare Scots dialect among all the languages the Queen could speak

As representatives of the country, the Royal Family use their language skills in a number of different ways.

17/09/2022

Travel News

Meet the woman who flew from Mexico for the Queen’s funeral

Maricela Nuñez promised her dying grandma that she’d try and meet the Queen. Now, she’s flying 8,000km to try and fulfil her promise.

17/09/2022

Europe Decoded

How will the Queen's funeral impact certain services in the UK?

Many shops, venues and court hearings have been cancelled on 19 September due to the Queen's funeral. But this has generated a lot of confusion online about other cancellations, such as flights and hospital visits.

16/09/2022

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Two police officers injured in London stabbing incident

The attack occurred in the early hours of Friday morning around Leicester Square. The Metropolitan police force said they are not treating the incident as terrorism.

16/09/2022

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David Beckham queues to see the Queen's coffin in London.

Former England football captain David Beckham joined the huge queues in London to pass the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

16/09/2022

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People queue to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on third day

Thousands of people continue to line up along the Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

16/09/2022

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Which European royals are attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?

The Queen had close friendships with a number of other European monarchs over the 70 years of her reign.

16/09/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Why do the Brits love to patiently wait in line?

The line to see the Queen's coffin is roughly five-kilometres long, but is something bigger going on?

16/09/2022

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People urged not to join Queen queue amid lengthy waiting times

People have been urged not to join the huge queue of mourners waiting to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London.

15/09/2022

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Man jailed for owning the gun used in murder of journalist Lyra McKee

The 29-year-old was killed while observing riots in Northern Ireland in April 2019.

14/09/2022

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Thousands gather as the Queen lies in state at Westminster Hall

The Queen will now lie in state at the Palace of Westminster until her funeral on 19 September.

14/09/2022

Green News

Want to age gracefully? Take some tips from the naked mole rat 

Researchers are studying naked mole rats to try and unlock their anti-ageing, anti-illness secrets - and help people suffering with arthritis.

14/09/2022

Green News

More Brits refuse to pay despite Truss’s €2,900 energy bills freeze

Almost 200,000 people have so far signed up to the Don't Pay movement, as UK energy bills soar by 97% in a year.

14/09/2022