Thousands line the streets of London as the United Kingdom pays last respects to the late queen before her burial in Windsor. Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest after a state funeral attended by world leaders and a final journey through the streets of London. Monday’s funeral comes 11 days after the longest-serving…
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Britain prepares for state funeral and final farewell to queen
The 2,000 strong congregation will include world leaders, royalty, representatives from charity and those who made ‘extraordinary contributions’ in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Britain is preparing to bid a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth in a grand state funeral, after King Charles III said he had been “moved beyond measure” by the outpouring of…
President Museveni, First Lady pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
By Dorothy Nagitta & Arthur Arnold Wadero President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni yesterday paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Kampala. The duo was received by Ms Kate Airey, the British High Commissioner. Mr Museveni extended his sympathies to the royal family and the British people. “On…
Queen’s coffin lies in rest in Edinburgh as final journey begins
Summary The Queen’s coffin has arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh after being greeted by thousands of people on the city’s Royal Mile Along the six-hour journey from Balmoral Castle, thousands of onlookers threw flowers in the path of the cortege and applauded On Monday a procession will take the coffin to St…
