Despite a rainy evening, crowds lined the streets of London as the hearse carrying the queen’s coffin made its way to Buckingham Palace.
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King Charles III Is Formally Proclaimed to His New Role
Charles will spend much of the first 10 days of his reign leading his country in mourning the queen, whose state funeral will be held on Sept. 19 in Westminster Abbey.
In His First Speech, King Charles III Pledges Service to Britain
On a day of mourning in the U.K. after the death of Queen Elizabeth, Charles’s ascent to the throne was a symbol of the continuity of the monarchy.
In London, Mourning, Remembrance and Tributes. And Some Shrugs.
Though mourning and grief were visible in Britain’s capital on Friday, some young Britons were more muted in their reaction to an institution that many called increasingly irrelevant.
In London, Mourning, Remembrance and Tributes. And Some Shrugs.
Though mourning and grief were visible in Britain’s capital on Friday, some young Britons were more muted in their reaction to an institution that many called increasingly irrelevant.
Mourning Queen Elizabeth: Buckingham Palace Shares Tribute Details
The palace released the protocol for floral tributes, the closing of royal residences and a period of mourning to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Operation London Bridge: What Happens After Queen Elizabeth’s Death
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has set in motion a meticulously choreographed process — known as Operation London Bridge — that the palace, and the nation, has spent decades planning.
London Police Evacuate Trafalgar Square, but Say ‘Incident Has Now Been Concluded’
The evacuation of the square in Central London rattled the capital on the third day of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. The police later said it was not related to terrorism.
Jubilee Honors Queen Elizabeth, but Also Highlights Her Increasing Absences
Throngs of admirers cheered Queen Elizabeth II at her Platinum Jubilee appearance on Thursday, but she was unable to attend a service on Friday. Prince Charles, in a familiar role, played the understudy.
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