Royals
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Inside the queen's funeral
Speed Read A final goodbye to the beloved monarch who reigned for 70 years
By Catherine Garcia Published
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Queen Elizabeth II: the history of royal funerals and how this one will be different
feature There are several new features but some traditional elements are not as old as they may appear
By The Week Staff Published
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State funerals: what are they and who gets them in the UK?
Today's Big Question The rare and costly public ceremonies are usually held only for heads of state
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Sophie Wessex: the ‘reassuringly normal’ royal
In the Spotlight Sophie Wessex is in line for a promotion if husband Edward is made Duke of Edinburgh
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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David Beckham waits in line for over 13 hours to pay respects to queen
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By Brendan Morrow Published
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Queen Elizabeth II: stories from an extraordinary life
Under the Radar A selection of reflections, stories and anecdotes that shed light on aspects of the Queen’s life and reign
By The Week Staff Published
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How royal titles are given
feature Several members of the Royal Family received new titles upon the death of the Queen
By The Week Staff Last updated
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St George’s Chapel: where the Queen will be laid to rest
feature The Windsor Castle chapel and its Royal Vault contain ‘half a millennium of royal burials’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Queen’s lying in state: what you need to know
feature Mourners may need to queue overnight in order to see the Queen’s coffin at Westminster
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Best portrayals of Queen Elizabeth in TV and film
The Week Recommends The late monarch has been depicted in Oscar-winning movies and hit television shows
By The Week Staff Published
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How the royal succession works
Under the Radar The rules of succession have been regulated by Parliament since the Act of Settlement of 1701
By The Week Staff Published
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Royal finances: the King’s inheritance
feature King Charles III may come under pressure ‘to keep costs down’
By The Week Staff Published
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Will Charles be the world’s first climate monarch?
Today's Big Question The King has long championed environmental issues but his new role is very different
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Center Parcs and royal mourning etiquette
Talking Point The holiday firm announced it would eject guests on the day of the state funeral before quickly reversing its decision
By Richard Windsor Published
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