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World leaders and royalty gather at Westminster Abbey for historic ceremony
Hundreds of thousands of people from UK and overseas fill central London for funeral and procession
Congregants from across the world came not to show off but to submit themselves to the late monarch
Presidents of US, France and Brazil will be at Westminster Abbey, but absentees include leaders of China and Turkey
Away from the pomp and ceremony, Elizabeth II enjoyed popular musicals, folk tunes and her morning bagpiper
In a country long keen to shed legacy of the British empire, people have quickly moved on to other concerns
Diverse and patient river of people creates spiritual interlude and sense of British togetherness
As politics returns with a bang, leaders should reflect on the rewards for those who seem to offer hope
Most British queues have something inequitable at their heart: the line to pay respects to the late monarch is different
Her reign was the product of a unique combination of qualities and circumstances
An ability to adjust to demands of the day and improvise when things go wrong epitomises the monarchy’s strength
When it comes to the big events, there is apparently no such thing as too much coverage
A first taste of the historic restaurant’s celebratory seven-course menu
Claire Bushey explores the cost of US healthcare after her treatment for breast cancer. Then, Henry Mance reviews Prince Harry’s autobiography
The memoir is arguably the most insightful royal book in a generation, yet still leaves readers with many questions about the monarchy unanswered
Commentators say ‘family vituperation’ over book will not dent monarchy’s popularity
The line to see the Queen’s lying-in-state symbolised a nation in mourning
Calls for investigation of expletive-laden texts to chief whip over Queen’s funeral before appointment as minister
Ceremony for new monarch likely to reflect straitened times
Royal Mint at work on ‘biggest change to coinage in decades’
While Windsor family wives wore classic black in subtly varying styles, there was a shift to blue among some of the men
A monarchal experiment in time versus money
Macron, von der Leyen, Michel travel to London and New York this week
King meets heads of state and government, as people urged against travelling to capital to view coffin
King Charles III and Prince William make surprise appearance to thousands of people lining the streets of London
Center Parcs is one of many UK firms which have struggled to respond appropriately to the Queen’s death
About 1mn people are expected in the UK capital on Monday, including foreign leaders and dignitaries
Move follows cross-party criticism of decision to invite China to late monarch’s funeral
After lying-in-state Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be taken to her final resting place at Windsor
The royal family seems to have judged the public’s sorrow well. Others, not so much
From Cecil Beaton’s photographs to a David Hockney iPad drawing, close viewing uncovers fascinating details
Queue to see coffin in Westminster Hall continues to grow ahead of national moment of reflection on Sunday
Hundreds of thousands are travelling to London to mourn the Queen. What are they looking for and what will they find?
GLA asks sector to ‘open their doors’ as influx of mourners expected in capital on Monday
New King escorts former sovereign’s coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall
Even mildly political hints from the new King could encourage populists to turn on the institution
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