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Winston Churchill had last state funeral for non-royal

State funerals for a so-called ‘commoners’ need the assent of both parliament and monarch

The Independent UK

Britain and the world to lay Queen Elizabeth II to rest

Britain and the world is laying Queen Elizabeth II to rest at a state funeral that will draw presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers as well as up to a million people lining the streets of London to say a final goodbye to a monarch whose 70-year reign defined…

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral: timeline of day’s key moments

A guide to proceedings of first state funeral since Winston Churchill’s in 1965

The Guardian - UK

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What time is the Queen’s funeral in Australia and where can I watch it?

As the Commonwealth prepares to farewell Queen Elizabeth II in London, here is when and how to watch the memorial service on TV tonight

The Guardian - AU

Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

The Independent UK

What is a state funeral and who has had one in the UK?

Sir Winston Churchill and the Duke of Wellington are among those to have had state funerals

The Independent UK

Who gets a state funeral, when the last one was and how it's decided

The Queen personally asked for the last state funeral to be held following the death of a Prime Minister, but not every leader got - or wanted - one

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Royal lying in state rituals endure despite changing times

When Queen Elizabeth II’s grandfather King George V died in 1936 life in Britain is unrecognizable to people today

The Independent UK

Leading the whey: the synthetic milk startups shaking up the dairy industry

Lab-grown dairy products, touted as the environmentally friendly option, have the potential to become major disruptors

The Guardian - AU

A century of grief: how the Observer saw Britain’s state funerals through the years

The death of a monarch happens so rarely that the arcane ceremony of burial must be explained to every generation

The Guardian - UK

'Queen's death threw feuding William and Harry together - sowing seeds of reconciliation'

This remarkable week has shown how ritual unites and comforts us as we experienced the closing of a chapter in our national life, writes former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond

Daily Mirror

Biden en Route to London to Attend Funeral of Elizabeth II

US President Joe Biden on Saturday headed to London to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The state funeral, the first in Britain since the death of Winston Churchill in 1965, will take place Monday at Westminster Abbey in London at 11:00 am (1000 GMT). Biden will be among…

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Winston Churchill had last state funeral for non-royal

State funerals for a so-called ‘commoners’ need the assent of both parliament and monarch

The Independent UK

Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

The Independent UK

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What is a state funeral and who has had one in the UK?

Sir Winston Churchill and the Duke of Wellington are among those to have had state funerals

Daily Mirror

Queen's most rebellious moments and how she made history for women

From refusing to give up her surname to joining the Army against her father's wishes, Queen Elizabeth II didn't let anyone question her ability as a woman - now her legacy will continue to influence the lives of generations to come

Evening Standard

Pushing in? As VIPs cut the queue, David Beckham shows how it’s done

When Sir Winston Churchill died in 1965, Daily Mail writer Vincent Mulchrone wrote there were "now two rivers running silently through in London, one of them made of people" as people queued to pay their respects.

Daily Mirror

How much does a state funeral cost and who is paying for the Queen's?

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday is likely to be the most expensive state event witnessed in modern times, with world leaders flying in to attend and millions tuning in at home

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‘Grief can overwhelm you’: has King Charles had space to mourn?

Experts on bereavement say it is common to be busy after a loved one’s death but it is important to make time to reflect

The Independent UK

Queen’s funeral could see one of the largest TV audiences for decades

A combined TV audience of well over 20 million is possible.

The Independent UK

Winston Churchill had last state funeral for non-royal

State funerals for a so-called ‘commoners’ need the assent of both parliament and monarch

The Independent UK

The best hotels near Buckingham Palace

A range of stays for those planning a visit to the capital to pay their respects

The Independent UK

What is a state funeral and who has had one in the UK?

Sir Winston Churchill and the Duke of Wellington are among those to have had state funerals

The Independent UK

Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

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Commentary: Punishing Russians won’t end the Ukraine war

So far, economic sanctions on Russia have done nothing to halt Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine. The ruble is still strong. Oil prices are high. Before Ukraine’s latest advances on the battlefield, polls showed that 75% of Russians still supported the war (in public at any rate).

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