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Sep 14 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
How the Royal family solemnly handed over Queen Elizabeth to a nation in mourning.

After a private farewell for her dedicated staff, the late monarch is passed to the state for the greatest lying in state in living memory.

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Members of the Royal family, who less than a week ago learned of the death of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother in Balmoral, have passed her coffin from their care to the public, as the greatest lying in state in living memory begins
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… The Royal family walk behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth I
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II - which had been accompanied by her daughter from Scotland to Buckingham Palace, where her wider family gathered around - was moved to Westminster Hall on Wednesday
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… The coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest in We
There it will lie until the day of her funeral, with a steady stream of mourners ensuring the late Queen is never alone.

On Wednesday, the first of those walked through
Some, in formal black clothes, paused to remove their hats and bow their heads. Others, wearing colourful coats and trainers after a long wait in the rain, clasped their hands in brief prayer and stared up at the Imperial Crown in wonder
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Mourners visiting Queen Elizabeth II's coffin in Westminster
The coming days will see an estimated 400,000 people walk past, taking on the baton of public grieving from a Royal family that has done it so faultlessly until now
On Wednesday, as the steady beat of drums preceded them, they walked through the streets of London in that now familiar ritual - the King, Princes, Dukes and one Princess following the late Queen’s coffin, with backs straight and eyes forward
If the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex, walking next to each other, were lost in memories of the very different walk for their mother 25 years ago, they did not let on
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Britain's William, Prince of Wales and Prince Harry march du
Instead, a King who has had nearly a week’s relentless schedule marched determinedly, looking careworn in his grief.

On Thursday, he and the Queen Consort will finally take time in private to rest and reflect
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… King Charles III and the Queen Consort view floral tributes
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Sep 14
Five-mile queue to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will 'see horrible stories of suffering'

-Up to 400,000 to see Queen lying in state
-Mourners may have to queue for 30 hours
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As many as 400,000 people will see the late Queen lying in state amid growing concern that five-mile queues will “see some horrible stories about people suffering” in order to pay their respects.
In a warning not to enter the queue lightly, official guidance issued Tuesday night states: “You will need to stand for many hours, possibly overnight, with very little opportunity to sit down, as the queue will keep moving.

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Sep 14
King Charles III and his sons will walk behind the late Queen's coffin in London today as she leaves Buckingham Palace for the final time ahead of her lying in state.

The Royal family will accompany their matriarch on foot on the journey to Westminster Hall.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s loyal staff, some of whom had served her for decades, will also join the procession as her coffin leaves Buckingham Palace for the final time and makes its journey to Westminster Hall

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Sep 13
In life, she made it her purpose to be seen to be believed.

In death, it was just the same, as Queen Elizabeth II came home to her family, carried by a hearse lit up as a moving beacon and watched by a city at standstill

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The late Queen, who on Tuesday night left Scotland for the final time and returned to Buckingham Palace, was enveloped in cheers, applause and the glow of countless camera phones as she made her slow journey through the streets of London
In darkness and pouring rain, wellwishers lined the streets in a show of respect and unexpected emotion

Motorists came to a halt, stepping outside their cars to watch the hearse go past
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Sep 13
Thousands of mourners continued to file past Queen Elizabeth's coffin throughout last night, paying their last respects to the monarch at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.

The late Queen's coffin will return to London later today.

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Final preparations for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II are under way.

Thousands of soldiers in ceremonial uniform gathered at Buckingham Palace in the early hours of Tuesday for the practice run
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Members of the public told reporters they were overwhelmed to view the late Queen's coffin as they entered the St Giles' Cathedral to pay their respects last night

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Sep 12
Mourners wishing to pay their respects to the late Queen have been warned they could have to queue overnight to file past her coffin.

Where will Queen Elizabeth's body lie in state and how can you visit?

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The Queen’s coffin will lie at rest in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh first.

Mourners will be able to file past the coffin at St Giles' Cathedral from around 5.30pm on Monday, Sept 12, until the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept 13
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2… Queen Elizabeth the Queen M...
A procession will take place on Wednesday afternoon from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster.

The procession will travel via:
- Queen’s Gardens
- The Mall
- Horse Guards and Horse Guards Arch
- Whitehall, Parliament Street
- Parliament Square
- New Palace Yard
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King Charles III will lead the Royal family in a procession behind the coffin of his mother when it travels to an Edinburgh cathedral to allow the public to pay their respects today.

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