A quarter-century ago Princess Diana’s shocking death provoked outrage at the royal family. Queen Elizabeth’s passing, in contrast, has been draped in civility and respect.
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Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin Arrives at Buckingham Palace in London
Despite a rainy evening, crowds lined the streets of London as the hearse carrying the queen’s coffin made its way to Buckingham Palace.
Queen Elizabeth’s Death: What to Expect from the Coffin Procession Today
Her funeral is scheduled for Sept. 19. Before that, there are processions, vigils and four days of lying in state in London.
Who Will Attend Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral? Here’s What We Know.
Heads of state and royalty from around the world are expected to attend the funeral on Sept. 19.
King Charles Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth on a Day Steeped in Tradition
King Charles III addressed Parliament in London, then flew to Scotland for a service of thanksgiving for his mother.
Prime Minister Liz Truss’s Dizzying First Week
Ms. Truss took over a British government facing an economic emergency. But those problems have been eclipsed by the queen’s death, an epochal event that has put politics on hold.
Britain’s Mourning Rituals
Britons are surrounded by visible symbols of Queen Elizabeth II’s death but relatively reserved in their grief.
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.
Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Will Be on Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey
On Sunday, Elizabeth’s coffin will be carried from Balmoral Castle, in the Scottish Highlands, on a roundabout six-hour journey to Edinburgh, via Aberdeen.
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.