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.
Tag: Funerals and Memorials
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Charles to Visit Northern Ireland Before Queen’s Coffin Arrives in London
The new monarch will continue his tour of the nations of the United Kingdom on Tuesday, before meeting his mother’s coffin at Buckingham Palace.
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A Day Steeped in Ancient Tradition for a New King
King Charles III addressed Parliament in London, then flew to Scotland for a service of thanksgiving for his mother.
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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.
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Britain’s Mourning Rituals
Britons are surrounded by visible symbols of Queen Elizabeth II’s death but relatively reserved in their grief.