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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Queues begin in London to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin

Millions are expected in London to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state.

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Funeral of young Ukrainian soldier is held in Kyiv

Family and friends of a 29-years-old soldier nicknamed "Fanat", recently killed in the war with Russia, bid farewell inside Kyiv's St. Michael church.

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Coffin of slain Corsican nationalist Colonna arrives for church ceremony

Several hundred people accompany the coffin of Yvan Colonna through the streets of Cargèse, Corsica, to the Latin church where his funeral is taking place.

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Funeral of a Ukrainian fighter

Funeral of a Ukrainian fighter

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Funeral held for Ukrainian soldier

Family members and Ukrainian servicemen attended the funeral ceremony of marine Alexandr Khovtun, in Kyiv.

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Funerals for Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian invasion

Funerals for Ukrainian soldiers killed in Russian invasion

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Desmond Tutu's coffin laid to rest in St George's Cathedral

Desmond Tutu's coffin laid to rest in St George's Cathedral, while Johannesburg memorial celebrates Tutu's life

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Alain Delon, Jean Dujardin among grievers bidding adieu to Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo's family, friends and loved bid adieu to the French film icon, at a private funeral service inside Paris' oldest church – Saint German des Près.

Italy

Funeral of Italian ballerina Carla Fracci takes place in Milan

The funeral of Italian ballerina and cultural icon Carla Fracci has taken place with hundreds applauding the hearse as it arrived.

Israel

Funerals begin for those who died in stampede in Israel

On Friday a festive gathering in northern Israel turned into one of the country's worst-ever tragedies, with at least 45 people killed in a stampede.

Living

Designer makes eco-burial clothes which form part of the earth

A designer has created a series of biodegradable burial garments to make funerals more eco-friendly.

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Mourners demand justice at George Floyd's funeral

"We are fighting wickedness in high places," said civil rights leader Al Sharpton in his eulogy at George Floyd's funeral.

Spain

Grieving and goodbyes difficult as lockdown compounds pain in Spain

Relatives of COVID-19 patients in Spain are barred from visiting them in hospital. The ban extends to funerals as well.

Living

5 weird and wonderful ways to make your death eco-friendly

Do you fancy becoming a coral reef when you die? How about a tree?

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UK truck death victims buried in Vietnam

Family and friends of two Vietnamese men, found dead in a lorry in the UK last month, have gathered for their funeral.

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Italy mourns policeman killed, two US teens in jail

Thirty-five-year-old police officer Mario Cerciello Rega was stabbed to death in a central neighbourhood of Rome on Friday, July 26th, while trying to arrest two young American citizens who were charged with the murder.