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Heads of State pay tribute to Elizabeth II
British King Charles III received this Sunday, at Buckingham Palace, American President Joe Biden and other leaders who arrived in London for the funeral of his mother, Elizabeth II, just hours before the country observed a minute of silence.
At the same time, thousands of people paid tribute to the monarch in front of her coffin at the Palace of Westminster. Taking into account the magnitude of the queue and the wait - of almost 13 hours -, and that the funeral chapel must close at 6:30 am (2:30 am Brasília time) on Monday, the government asked that people no longer look for the end of the line “ to avoid disappointment.”
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The impact and symbolism of the longest-serving monarch in the country's history, with a reign of seven decades, are evident in the list of participants in the funeral, an event that London has not recorded since the death, in 1965, of Winston Churchill, who led the country. AFP
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United Kingdom observes a minute's silence for the death of Elizabeth II
The United Kingdom observed a minute's silence this Sunday, at 20 pm local time (16 pm Brasília time), for the death of its queen, Elizabeth II, whose state funeral with the participation of dozens of world leaders and burial will take place on Monday.
The minute's silence at national level was broadcast from the burning chapel, installed in Westminster Hall, with the line of British people paralyzing, who since Wednesday have been parading in front of the coffin of the monarch, who spent seven decades on the throne. AFP
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The number of flowers and farewell cards to Queen Elizabeth II placed in Green Park, in central London, is impressive. A sea of flowers!
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Heads of State arrive in the United Kingdom to pay their last respects to the late monarch Elizabeth II. People and tourists fill London with flowers and goodbye cards.
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'The highest of distinctions is service to others.' These words, spoken by the Queen's father, King George VI, were to inform Her Majesty's entire professional life, even before she assumed the throne.
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World leaders invited to the state funeral ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II begin to arrive in the city of London. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is one of them and is already on English soil to participate in the ceremony scheduled for Monday (19).
A huge security scheme was set up by the London police, unprecedented in the country's modern history, with 10 officers involved.
This Sunday is the last day of the wake open to the public. Waiting time in line reached 14 hours on Saturday.
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UK shows Elizabeth II's funeral in 125 cinemas
The ceremony is also broadcast on large screens installed in parks, squares and cathedrals across the British territory.
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O #CurtoNews went up to The Shard, the tallest building in Europe, and saw the huge queue for Queen Elizabeth II's wake. In this sequence of tweets, first, the queue for the chemical bathroom. 😉
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See photos from the vigil for Elizabeth II's grandchildren, at Westminster Hall (YouTube Reproduction):
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The vigil for Elizabeth II's grandchildren began: the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise, Viscount Severn, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips next to the Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall. It's 15 minutes of wakefulness. Follow The Royal Family live on Twitter.
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Charles III and William thank crowd in line for tributes to Elizabeth II
With an unexpected appearance, King Charles III and Crown Prince William this Saturday (17) thanked people who stood for hours in a queue of several kilometers for the final farewell to Elizabeth II, before the “funeral of the century” on Monday .
“God save the King” and “God bless the Prince of Wales” shouted the subjects in central London, as they shook hands and chatted for a few minutes with the new faces of a monarchy that lost its long-lived queen. AFP
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Oh gThe British government asks that no one should go to the queue to say goodbye to Elizabeth II. The wait to see the queen's coffin reaches 13 hours. The monarch's body will be laid to rest in London until Sunday (18). The state funeral, with the presence of world leaders, will take place on September 19th. (G1)
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Sun in London, streets full of tourists and subjects of the late Queen Elizabeth II in an atmosphere of tributes to the monarch. O Curto News walked the streets of the capital on another day of on-site coverage!
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See the full queue to see the Queen in just 2 minutes!
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Prince Andrew was allowed to wear his military uniform to the vigil beside Elizabeth II's coffin, despite being stripped of his military titles.
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'Just in case'
When greeting people in Wales, King Charles III receives a pen as a gift…whatever, right?
The new King seems to have problems with them…🤣
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See what the queues are like for Westminster Hall, the Curto is there!
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Elizabeth II's children hold a vigil beside the monarch's coffin at Westminster Hall, London
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Coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in situ: wherever you go in London, there are images and information about the monarch's funeral and tributes to the late queen.
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This Friday (15), the Curto News follows Queen Elizabeth II's farewell directly from London. Check out exclusive images of the UK capital below and other content from special coverage on our pages. Twitter, Instagram e TikTok:
In the windows of stores and establishments, many tributes to the monarch Elizabeth II, London – 16/09/22. Credits: Curto News 
In the windows of stores and establishments, many tributes to the monarch Elizabeth II, London – 16/09/22. Credits: Curto News 
London – 16/09/22. Credits: Curto News 
As a sign of mourning, the flags of the United Kingdom were placed at half-mast, London – 16/09/22. Credits: Curto News 
Pedestrian movement in front of Buckingham Palace, 16/09/22. Credits: Curto News 
Club Athenaeum (English Athenaeum Club), former gentlemen's club in London – 16/09/22. Credits: Curto News
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The public can sign the book of condolences at the British Museum
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Check out photos of King Charles III's first visit to Wales as monarch
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Declaration of Edward, Earl of Wessex, youngest son of Elizabeth II
“We were overwhelmed by the wave of emotion that enveloped us and the sheer number of people who went out of their way to express their own love, admiration and respect for such a special and unique person who was always there for us.”
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The queue is now around 8km long, with people waiting up to 14pm.
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David Beckham says he queued for 12 hours to “celebrate the incredible life of our queen”.
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Anyone who wants to see the Queen's body will have to queue all day, according to the UK government.
The queue reopened after being suspended due to the large flow.
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The King met with the First Minister of Wales
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Which of his many homes will King Charles live in?
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Prince Harry will wear military uniform again
The Queen's grandchildren, including the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, will hold a 15-minute vigil on Saturday (17).
At King Charles' request, Princes William and Harry will wear military uniforms for the occasion.
Prince Harry has worn a morning suit to public events since the Queen's death. This means the vigil will be the first time he has been seen in military uniform since he stepped down as a senior royal in 2020.
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Elizabeth II's funeral in numbers
These are some numbers related to Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral scheduled for Monday, the 19th.
- 2.400 - This is the number of kilometers covered by the new King Charles III as he traveled around the country during his first week on the throne.
- 750.000 - This is the number of people that London municipal authorities calculated could join the kilometer queue to visit the queen's burning chamber. It is estimated that more than a million people could travel to London over the 10 days of mourning leading up to the funeral.
- 2.868 - It is the number of diamonds in the “imperial state crown” that Elizabeth wore after her coronation in 1953 and which rests on her coffin.
- 5 - This is the number of monarchs and consorts who have had their wakes at Westminster Hall: Edward VII in 1910, George V in 1936, George VI in 1952, Queen Mary (widow of George V) in 1953, and Queen Elizabeth, mother of Elizabeth II, in 2002.
- 189 - When the last visitors pay their respects at 6:30 am (2:30 am Brasília time) on Monday, the queen's coffin will have remained in Westminster Hall for more than 189 hours.
- 16 - This is the maximum number of kilometers of queue predicted by London authorities for the public's final farewell to the monarch. It is estimated to be 6,9 miles (11,1 kilometers) from central London to Southwark Park, east of Westminster, and another three miles (4,8 kilometers) within the park.
- 1.000 - More than 1.000 officers, volunteers, marshals and police officers will be available at all times to assist those who join the line.
- 2.200 - Westminster Abbey, where the state funeral will take place, has a maximum capacity of 2.200 people. Queen Mother Elizabeth's funeral in 2002 reached maximum capacity.
It is estimated that more than 100 kings, queens and heads of state will attend the funeral, including Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and American Joe Biden.
– 4,1 billion – The number of people expected to watch the queen's funeral on television or social media around the world is expected to break all previous records. (Source: AFP)
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Pope Francis will not attend the funeral
Pope Francis will not attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey next Monday (19), the Vatican said this Friday (16).
“The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, the religious Paul Gallagher, will represent Pope Francis on Monday at the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” said the pontiff's spokesman, Matteo Bruni. (Source: AFP)
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Earlier, access to the kilometer-long line to pay last respects in front of Elizabeth II's coffin was suspended for at least six hours due to the large flow.
An hour before the suspension, the government reported on Twitter that the waiting time in line was 14 hours.
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King Charles III was booed during his first official visit to Wales as monarch. The region has political autonomy and is distancing itself from the British crown.
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David Beckham in line
Former player David Beckham faces a long queue to say goodbye to Elizabeth II.
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The police operation to ensure the security of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is the largest in London's history, police said on Friday (16).
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Anti-monarchy demonstrations during Champions League qualifier
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Celtic after fans displayed anti-monarchy banners during the club's Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
The banners were displayed by a section of Celtic fans in Warsaw at the game against the Ukrainian team.
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Queue now starts at Southwark Park
The queue to see Queen Elizabeth II has reached Southwark Park. The estimated waiting time is at least 8 and a half hours, says the British government tracker. (Source: with the BBC)
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United Nations pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
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Royal Family in Sandringham, Manchester and Glasgow this Thursday (15)
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Prince William told mourners outside Sandringham House to walk behind the Queen's coffin in a procession yesterday “brought back some memories” of his mother Diana’s funeral.
Speaking to supporters outside the royal residence, he said yesterday's event (14) was “challenging”.
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Queen Elizabeth II's personal touches to her funeral plans
Queen Elizabeth II has made personal additions to plans for her funeral day, Buckingham Palace said. Palace aides said the queen was consulted on all arrangements.
Among the touches requested by the Queen is the playing of a lament by her piper.
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Princess Anne in Scotland
Princess Anne welcomed crowds in Glasgow during a visit to Scotland to meet organizations of which Elizabeth II was a patron.
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The queue to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Westminster Hall passes through Tower Bridge.
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Heathrow Airport has announced that it will halt all flights for 15 minutes before the nationwide two-minute silence on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's official funeral.
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Shops closed and 'pubs' open for Elizabeth II's funeral
Many businesses will close on Monday (19) for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, but thousands of pubs and bars will remain open for Brits to toast the late monarch.
The United Kingdom has declared a public holiday for the event, which will be attended by dozens of world leaders and will be followed by millions of people around the world on television and social media.
British schools and the London Stock Exchange will be closed on that day, as is the case on all UK holidays, and hospitals have postponed several appointments.
The UK's biggest supermarkets, led by Tesco and Sainsbury's, will close, as will leading clothing store Primark. (Source: AFP)
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Two minutes of silence
Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will end with a nationwide two-minute silence and more than 2.000 guests are expected to attend.
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Messages to the Royal Family
The Royal Family's official website allows anyone to send messages of condolence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
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State funeral will begin at 07am Brasília time
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, which will take place on Monday (19), will begin at 11 am local time, 07 am Brazil time, Buckingham Palace said.
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Queen Elizabeth II will be buried next to her husband's body in Windsor
Queen Elizabeth II will be buried next to her husband, Prince Philip, at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace said today.
The burial will take place after the state funeral, on Monday (19). The bodies will be kept in the King George VI chapel, inside the castle, which is about 35 kilometers from central London.
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Princes William and Kate are visiting Sandringham
As part of the British monarchy's strategy for its members to reach the four corners of the United Kingdom, the Prince and Princess of Wales greet people at the castle door and visit a place where tributes were left for Elizabeth II.
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Prince Harry's Birthday
This Thursday (15), Prince Harry turns 38. According to the British press, he is unlikely to celebrate the date, but there is a chance of a dinner with his wife, Meghan Markle, his brother, Prince William, and his sister-in-law, the now Princess of Wales Kate, at a royal family castle in Berkshire. (Source: G1)
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The queue to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Westminster Hall, in London, stretches for at least 5 kilometers. On Wednesday (14), the coffin with the queen's body arrived at the Palace of Westminster where it will be laid to rest for five days, in a ceremony designed so that British subjects can say a final goodbye to the longest-serving monarch in the country's history.
Some faced the rain during the journey and others even slept on the sidewalk to secure their seats.
According to the agency Reuters, 750 people must wait up to 30 hours to get close to the body of the former head of the British monarchy and the queue can reach 16 kilometers. (Source: Estadão Content)
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This morning the queue for the queen's wake grew. The queue reached 4,8 km and London City Hall expects 700 people to attend the wake.
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The most complex security operation London has ever seen is underway
As a first line of defense against the terrorist threat, police are asking the public to be their own eyes and ears, to look out for each other, remain vigilant, trust their instincts and report anything that doesn't feel right.
Around 1.500 soldiers have also been mobilized since Tuesday night (13).
Behind the scenes, the MI5 security service is alert to any changes in the behavior of “subjects of interest”, people suspected of involvement in violent extremism and terrorism.
Police armed with binoculars have been seen on the rooftops of Westminster. (Source: with the BBC)
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President Biden offers condolences in call with King Charles III
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'I cried when I saw her'
Public says goodbye to Elizabeth II.
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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II wearing jewelry given to her by the late monarch.
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Abbey Bells
“Following the arrival of the Queen’s coffin at Westminster Hall, the Abbey bells are ringing completely muffled – something that only happens after the death of the monarch. Dufflers are leather pads fitted to the clapper of a bell to produce a soft, solemn sound.”
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Long line to say goodbye to Elizabeth II
The UK government published a live queue tracker for people to follow on YouTube. Currently, the queue is more than three kilometers long and its end now passes through London Bridge.
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Funeral of the century
More than 100 heads of State and Government are expected to attend Elizabeth II's funeral – on the 19th – including American President Joe Biden, the King of Spain, Felipe VI, the Emperor of Japan, Naruhito I, and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
The presidents of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, were not invited to the funeral, a government source told the British news agency Press Association, joining other leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart.
The burial of the sovereign who met 15 prime ministers – the first, Winston Churchill, born in 1874 and the current one, Liz Truss, born in 1975 – will take place on the same day at Windsor Castle in a private ceremony, confirming the end of an era . (Source: AFP)
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Moment of silence as Elizabeth II's coffin passed through the House Guards
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Gates of the Palace of Westminster have been opened to the public
First visitors arrive at the place where Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is. The line has a continuous flow and people stop for just a few seconds to observe the coffin. The atmosphere is one of silence and respect for the monarch.
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The queue for Queen Elizabeth II's wake begins to move.
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750 thousand people must pass by to say goodbye to Elizabeth II
The British press speculates that almost 750.000 people are expected to pass through the Palace of Westminster for the Queen's farewell, which will mean queues of almost 10 kilometers on the banks of the River Thames day and night until September 19th.
On Wednesday morning (14), the first in line had blankets, camping chairs, tents and raincoats, signs that they had spent the night there. Other people began to arrive at the scene, under the watchful eyes of the police.
“The night was quite damp, cold and wet, but I have a small chair and a big umbrella, so I stayed pretty dry. Better than the others!”, joked Dan Ford, a 52-year-old retired police officer, who arrived on Tuesday (13) afternoon with gloves and a hat. (Source: AFP)
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Biden talks to Charles III
The president of the United States spoke, this Wednesday (14), for the first time with King Charles III, since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Biden offered his condolences and called for a continued “close relationship,” the White House said.
The US president “affectionately remembered the Queen’s kindness and hospitality,” a statement said.
Highlighting the “special relationship” between the two countries, Biden “conveyed his desire to continue a close relationship with the king”. (Source: AFP)
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What happens now?
The coffin with the queen's body will remain in the hall of the Palace of Westminster, in London.
At around 13 pm, Brasília time, the place will open to the public and will remain that way for four days, 24 hours a day, for the public to visit, who have already been waiting in line for more than a day.
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Members of the Royal Family leave Westminster. The Queen's body will remain there for four days for a wake open to the public.
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The hall observes a minute of silence.
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A 20-minute service is being held at Westminster Hall for members of the Royal Family.
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Official profile of the Royal Family reveals Live broadcast Elizabeth II's coffin reception service at Westminster Hall
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The Queen's coffin arrives at the Palace of Westminster
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at the Palace of Westminster, after a solemn procession through the streets of London.
Your coffin will then be carried by officers of the British guard to a catafalque (raised wooden platform) in the oldest part of the property, Westminster Hall.
Members of the Royal Family will remain in the hall to attend a brief service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, supported by the Dean of Westminster. (Source: with the BBC)
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The carriage that carried the queen's coffin is the same one that carried her father and mother
The carriage that transported Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was the same one used for the burial of her father, Geroge VI in February 1952, says the British vehicle “The Guardian“. The vehicle was also used during the funeral of the Queen Mother, Elizabeth I, in 2002.
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Queen's coffin arrives at Westminster Hall
After approximately 20 minutes of funeral procession, the carriage carrying Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has just arrived at Westminster Hall, where it will remain open to the public for four days.
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Cars with royal spouses leave Buckingham
Some cars with the spouses of members of the monarchy left Buckingham Palace.
In the first vehicle were Camilla, Queen Consort, and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales.
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UK invites North Korean government to funeral
The United Kingdom has officially sent an invitation for the Asian country to send an envoy to the ceremony.
Pyongyang has not yet responded whether the government will attend and who will be sent.
The governments of Venezuela, Syria, Afghanistan – the Taliban – and Russia still do not receive an invitation to the funeral. (Source: G1)
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Crowds fill the streets as King Charles III, Princes William and Harry and Queen Elizabeth II's other children accompany her coffin to Westminster Hall
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There are no military uniforms for Princes Andrew or Harry
King Charles III and his siblings Princess Anne and Prince Edward, as well as his son Prince William, are wearing military uniforms today. But the king's brother, Prince Andrew, and his other son, Prince Harry, are in suits.
Prince Harry is no longer an active member of the royal family, having made a decision with his wife Meghan in 2020 to step back.
Before the procession, his spokesperson said: “His decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears and we respectfully ask that the focus remains on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”
Prince Andrew was stripped of his military titles earlier this year – shortly before settling a civil sexual assault case in the US in which he denied any wrongdoing. (Source: with the BBC)
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Elizabeth II's coffin leaves Buckingham Palace
The coffin with the body of Elizabeth II has just left Buckingham Palace in London, courted by King Charles II, his brothers Edward, Andrew and Anne and Charles' children, Princes William and Harry.
The procession heads towards Westminster Hall, where it will remain open for four days.
A carriage transports the coffin, which has a crown on top.
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UK McDonald's will close on the day of the Queen's state funeral
All McDonald's fast food restaurants in the United Kingdom will be closed on Monday (19) due to the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, which will take place on the same day.
The closure, according to the chain, will be done “so that everyone at McDonald's can express their respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II”. Through a social network, McDonald's stated that employees will be paid normally that day.
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The ceremony to move the Queen's coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall has begun
At this moment, dozens of soldiers who marched to the entrance of the palace await the exit of the coffin, which will be transported in a car and courted by King Charles III and his sons, Princes William and Harry.
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King Charles III and Princes William and Harry will be responsible for escorting the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II's body from Buckingham Palace to the hall in Westminster.
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This Wednesday (14), the coffin with the queen's body will be moved from Buckingham Palace, where it will be watched over by close relatives, to Westminster Hall, where there will be an open wake.
Meanwhile, thousands of people are already waiting in the kilometer long line to see the body of Elizabeth II – today will be the first of the four days of the funeral open to the public. Many of them spent the night there.
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Elizabeth II's coffin has arrived at Buckingham Palace, where it will spend the night in the Bow Room.
On Wednesday (14), he will be carried in procession to the Palace of Westminster.
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Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace
The queen's coffin was greeted with applause by the crowd waiting outside the Palace.
Alongside King Charles III, the hearse is being received by Princes William and Harry and other members of the royal family.
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Tranquility, respect and a “sense of stillness” are mentioned by BBC presenters about the population that follows Elizabeth II's procession on the streets of London. The coffin with the monarch is on its way to Buckingham Palace at the moment.
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Plane with Elizabeth II's coffin lands in London
The plane carrying Elizabeth II's coffin landed, this Tuesday (13), in London for several days of popular tribute before the state funeral on September 19.
A C-17 Globemaster aircraft, recently used in aid missions to Ukraine, landed at the Northolt military base at 18:54 pm local time (14:54 pm Brasília time).
You will then head to Buckingham Palace, where you will spend the night. (AFP)
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Who was and who wasn't invited to Elizabeth II's funeral?
The Queen's funeral, next Monday (19), should be one of the biggest gatherings of royalty and politicians held in the United Kingdom in decades.
Invitations were sent out over the weekend, around 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries are expected.
Among the guests are: members of the royal families of Belgium, Spain, Holland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark; US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden; Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese; New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arder; Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier; and Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
The following were not invited: no representatives from Russia, Belarus or Myanmar. (Source: with the BBC*)
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Princess Anne, daughter of Elizabeth II, says it was “an honor and a privilege” to accompany her “dear mother” in her last moments.
"I was lucky enough to share the last 24 hours of my dear Mother's life. It was an honor and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys."
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, accompanied by Princess Anne, left Scottish soil by plane to begin the journey to Buckingham Palace.
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Scotland had a strong relationship with Elizabeth II, who spent a good part of her life going back and forth to Balmoral Castle, in addition to the sovereign's mother (the Queen Mother) being born in that country.
Today, the people of Scotland say goodbye to “Her Majesty” as her coffin travels from Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace in London.
“It is often said that it is the people who make a place and there are few places where this is more true than in Scotland,” tweeted the royal family’s official profile.
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The series' audience The Crown (Netflix) recorded an exponential increase in the United Kingdom, according to Variety magazine (🇬🇧). The series, produced by Peter Morgan, shows the trajectory of the English monarch.
Between Friday and Sunday (September 9-11), the show's UK viewership increased by more than 800% compared to the previous Friday-Sunday period, according to data analytics firm Whip Media.
In the US, viewership for the series more than quadrupled from Friday to Sunday compared to the previous week, and in France viewing tripled, according to Whip Media.
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Real nerves
King Charles III appeared irritated by a leaking pen during a signing ceremony in Northern Ireland on Tuesday (13). He said he couldn't "stand the damn thing... every time" after the ink fell on his hand, in front of cameras watching the monarch sign a visitors' book at Hillsborough Castle. “Oh God, I hate this,” commented the king as he passed the turn to his wife Camilla.
Charles III and the Queen and Consort also attended a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at St Anne's Cathedral, in Belfast, this Tuesday.
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The Queen's coffin is now on its way to London
He will first go to Buckingham Palace and then will be at Westminster Hall from Wednesday afternoon (13).
Authorities in London hope that at least 400 people will be able to pass through. However, there is a possibility that more could get through, depending on how quickly the lines move.
Subjects will receive different colored wristbands when they reach different zones in the queue. This will allow people in these areas to temporarily skip the line to go to the toilet, sit down or have a cup of teasystem. (with the BBC)🇬🇧
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The City of London is organizing to receive the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, in a gigantic procession. The city's mayor even said setting up the security scheme for the passage of the queen's body has been a challenge; “as if three major events were happening simultaneously in the city,” said Sadiq Khan. (Globonews)
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Princes' Vigil in Edinburgh
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King Charles III leads Elizabeth II's funeral procession in Edinburgh
King Charles III, accompanied by his three brothers, led this Monday (12) the procession that took Elizabeth II's coffin to Saint Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, where the British will begin to say goodbye to your queen.
Dressed in military attire, the new 73-year-old monarch followed the hearse on foot from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, in whose throne room he spent the night, to the nearby Church of Scotland temple.
His siblings Anne, 72, and Edward, 58, also wore uniform, except for Andrew, 62, whose monarch was stripped of his military honors months ago following allegations of sexual assault on a minor in the United States.
After a religious ceremony at Saint Giles Cathedral, Scots can say goodbye to the monarch for 24 hours. The 'Royal Company of Archers', which protects monarchs in Scotland, watched over the coffin all night in the throne room of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. (AFP)
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Around 20 people wait in line to say goodbye to Elizabeth II in Edinburgh.
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King Charles III and brothers watch over the coffin of their mother Elizabeth II
This Monday (12), King Charles III laid vigil over the coffin of his mother Elizabeth II at Saint Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, alongside his brothers, while his subjects queue up in front of the chapel to say goodbye to their sovereign for seven decades. .
The new monarch, dressed in a Scottish kilt, jacket and tie, remained for around 10 minutes on one side of the coffin, head down and in a clear sign of recollection. His three siblings - Anne, Andrew and Edward - watched on the other sides of the coffin. (AFP)
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On the afternoon of this Monday (12), Charles III received the First Minister of Scotland and the Speaker of the Scottish Parliament at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
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The chapel where Elizabeth II's coffin is located, at Saint Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, opened its doors this Monday (12). It is the first opportunity for the British to say goodbye to their queen, who died on Thursday (08) at the age of 96, said an AFP journalist.
The coffin, draped in the Scottish royal standard, a white wreath and the crown of Scotland, will remain in the cathedral for 24 hours before traveling to London on Tuesday evening for further popular tributes and a state funeral on 13 September. September.
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O Prince Harry made the first statement since her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II died.
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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral details released
“The State Funeral of Her Majesty the Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 11am. Before the State Funeral, the Queen will stay at Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects.”
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Queen Elizabeth II's funeral date: September 19th (Monday)
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday (08) at her royal castle in Balmoral, will be held on September 19 in London, the royal palace announced this Saturday (10).
The ceremony, which is expected to be attended by world leaders, will be held at 11am (7am, Brasília) at Westminster Abbey, he said. King Charles III declared the day to be a national holiday.
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Princes William and Harry appeared together this Saturday (10) with their wives Catherine and Meghan at Windsor Castle, where they contemplated the flowers in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday (8).
The two couples, considered estranged for years, walked to the applause of the crowd, with whom they stopped to talk, local television footage showed.
“William, William!” shouted the citizens, as they gave bouquets of flowers to the new Prince and Princess of Wales, dressed in black.
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Um Bank holidays, across the United Kingdom, was approved by King Charles III for the day of the funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Prince and Princess of Wales release statement on social media
“I knew this day would come, but it will take some time for the reality of life without Grandma to actually feel real.”
“My grandmother said that pain was the price we pay for love. All the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be a testament to the love felt for our extraordinary Queen.”
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Members of the Royal Family at Balmoral
Members of the royal family have been attending tributes and welcoming well-wishers after attending a church service near Balmoral.
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Moment when Charles III was proclaimed King of the United Kingdom.
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Good morning. We reopen!
This coverage is suspended until this Saturday morning (10).
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Around Buckingham Palace, people share testimonies about the importance of Elizabeth II.
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William, a very popular prince who is preparing to be king
With his father, Charles III, assuming the throne of the United Kingdom at an advanced age (73 years old), the king's son with Diana Spencer (Lady Di) is also preparing to, one day, be crowned king.
William acquired from a very young age the sense of duty that corresponds to a future king. Over the years, “Wills” won the hearts of the British, many of whom wanted him to be the one to directly succeed his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in place of his father, who was less popular.
While awaiting his turn to ascend the throne, William dedicates himself to leading as normal a life as possible, looking after his three young children, whether at Kensington Palace in London or at his new residence in the royal estate of Windsor, and fulfilling its public obligations.
He was pilotas a health services helicopter for two years, a job he abandoned in 2017 to dedicate himself full time to his duties at the Royal Household. A role that became increasingly important as his grandmother aged and his brother Harry and uncle Andrew distanced themselves from the royal family.
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On Friday night (9), British TV will show testimonies from her children and grandchildren about who Elizabeth II was in private. Testimonies from the Royal Family will be shown, starting with the sovereign's daughter, Princess Anne. (Globonews)
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Hundreds of people line up in front of Buckingham Palace to deposit flowers and cards at the gates of the monarchy's headquarters, in honor of the late Elizabeth II
“My son has a very strong British identity and I think it is important that he has a sense of history and continuity,” said the father of Gabriel, a boy born in the United Kingdom to immigrants, who made a letter and a drawing for the Royal Family . (Globonews)
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'God Save the King'
The Saint Paul's service concluded with a rendition by the Cantebury choir and congregation of 'God Save the King'. This was the first official public version of these words, which modify the old hymn 'God Save the Queen', sung until Queen Elizabeth's death.
A performance of the song was first recorded in 1745. Over the centuries, the words became a popular way of greeting monarchs when they entered a public place.
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Read Charles III's first speech as king in fullsystem. (Variety*)
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Prime Minister Liz Truss reads at ceremony in St Paul's
“We do not live for ourselves and we do not die for ourselves; If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord.”
“So whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.”
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Ceremony begins at St Paul's Cathedral
The congregation gathered at the Cathedral, including Prime Minister Liz Truss, listened to audio of King Charles III's speech at the beginning of the service of prayer and reflection.
The service is already underway.
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Charles III's speech ends with tribute to 'dear mama'
“And to my dear mama, as you begin your last great journey to join my dearly departed papa, I simply want to say this: thank you.
“Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and the family of nations that you have served so diligently all these years.
“May 'flights of angels sing you to your rest'.”
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"I express my love to Harry and Meghan"
In ten minutes of speech, the king did not forget his youngest son, Harry, and his wife, Meghan.
“I want to express my love to Harry and Meghan, who continue to build their lives across the ocean,” said Charles III.
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Prince William, who was Duke of Cambridge, will now be Prince of Wales, a title that belonged to his father until yesterday.
With the death of Elizabeth II, William became first in line to the British throne.
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Kate will have the title of Princess Diana, announces king
King Charles III announced in his speech that Kate, Prince William's wife and the current Duchess of Cambridge, will gain the title of Princess of Wales.
“Today, I am proud to create you Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been privileged to carry for much of my life and duty,” said the new monarch.
“With Catherine at his side, our new Prince and Princess of Wales, I know, will continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginalized to the center where vital help can be given,” he added.
He also said he wanted to “express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives abroad.”
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Queen Consort
“This is also a time of change for my family. I count on the loving help of my dear wife Camilla. In recognition of her own loyal public service since our marriage 17 years ago, she becomes my queen consort.
“I know she will bring, to the demands of her new role, the unwavering devotion to duty in which I place so much faith.”
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"I renew the promemy mother's service for life".
King Charles III said he will also comply with the promess from his mother to serve the nation for life.
“My mother was an inspiration. I renew your promess of service for the rest of his life.”
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“I speak today with feelings of great sadness. Throughout her life, Her Majesty, Queen, my beloved mother, was an inspiration and example to me and my entire family. And we owe her a debt that every family can owe their mother: for her love, affection, the way she guided us, the understanding and example she gave us.”
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King Charles III makes his first address to the nation as monarch.
Charles's first address to the nation as king was recorded earlier, and is now broadcast nationally.
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Leaders and monarchs from around the world will attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in London. US President Joe Biden is one of those confirmed. (The Guardian)
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A série “The Crown”, from Netflix, announces a pause in production after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The announcement was made to Deadline.
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King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, arrive at Buckingham Palace together, for the first time since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Some people welcomed him by singing the first line of the British national anthem “God save our gracious king”.
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King Charles III returns to Buckingham Palace.
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Charles III will be officially proclaimed king on Saturday (10) during a scheduled Succession Council meeting in London, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
The council will meet at 10 am (06 am Brasília) at St. James Palace and the proclamation will be read in public an hour later from a balcony of the residence, followed by other acts in all nations that make up the United Kingdom.
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Premier League postponed
All Premier League matches over the weekend have been postponed as a sign of respect for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the English league announced this Friday (9). (AFP)
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This Friday (9) King Charles III will make his first speech to the British, who were very shaken by the death of Elizabeth II, which ended a historic 70-year reign.
Elizabeth passed away on Thursday (8) at the age of 96 at the Scottish castle of Balmoral, after a year of increasing health problems.
Subjects headed to Buckingham Palace in London to pay tribute to the sovereign, while messages of condolences arrived from around the world.
Photographs of a smiling Elizabeth II at various stages of her life are on the front pages of British newspapers this Friday. “Pain is the price we pay for love,” says the Daily Telegraph.
“I loved her. She was the only authority worthy of the name left in the country,” lamented 48-year-old Paul White on the London Underground. “Charles III (…) will have difficulty reigning after her, but I will support him and his family.”
At 73, Charles is the oldest monarch to assume the throne of the United Kingdom. This Friday (9) he must leave Balmoral, the Scottish residence where his “beloved mother” died, and head to London.
“During this time of grief and change, my family and I will feel comforted and supported by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection that the Queen enjoyed,” he wrote in a statement.
Tributes came from all over the world. The Eiffel Tower turned off its lights in memory of the monarch, while the Empire State Building in New York was illuminated in purple and silver.
US President Joe Biden praised a “stateswoman of unparalleled dignity and constancy”. Russia's head of state, Vladimir Putin, said that Elizabeth II had “authority” in the world.
Charles' first pre-recorded speech is due to be shown on Friday night as part of 10 days of plans that have been fine-tuned over decades by the Royal Household and the British government.
The new king is expected to have his first audience with the prime minister, the conservative Liz Truss, appointed by Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday in one of her last official acts.
“We offer (Charles) our loyalty and devotion, just as his mother gave so much to so many for so long,” Truss said on Thursday in a Downing Street speech.
As part of his agenda, Charles III is also expected to meet with officials responsible for preparing his mother's grand state funeral, which will be attended by monarchs, heads of state and heads of government from around the world.
This Friday 96 cannon volleys will be fired. Churches, chapels and cathedrals must ring their bells from noon and flags will be flown at half-mast to mark mourning.
Charles will be formally proclaimed king on Saturday by a council made up of political and religious authorities, senior officials from the City of London and ambassadors from the Commonwealth.
The queen came to the throne at just 25 years old and her 70-year reign recorded several records.
After Elizabeth's great popularity, the future of the British monarchy promebe more complicated with Charles III, less appreciated by public opinion.
The British prefer their eldest son,William, 40 years old, and his wife, Catherine, who along with their young children, George, Charlotte and Louis, are considered a more modern family.
New Zealand, one of the 14 countries in Commonwealth which had Elizabeth II as head of state, has already proclaimed Charles as the new king.
In the United Kingdom, official mourning will end with a final goodbye to the monarch at London's Westminster Abbey.
Charles' coronation ceremony will take place on a date yet to be determined. Elizabeth had to wait more than a year before the official event that made her queen.
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The next few days in the United Kingdom after the death of Elizabeth II
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, British monarch for seven decades, the next few days until the funeral at Westminster Abbey in London are precisely planned.
The historic and emotional moment was meticulously planned for years and its details were frequently revised in the “London Bridge” plan.
The protocol, however, changes with the queen's death on Thursday (8) and operation 'Unicorn' begins.
Only the new King Charles III will be able to decide on certain aspects, but it is possible to summarize the next steps based on the opinions of experts and the indiscretions of the British press.
- Friday, September 9 -King Charles III and his wife Camilla are expected to return to London after spending the night at Balmoral, the Scottish residence where Elizabeth II died on Thursday.
The new monarch is expected to have his first audience with British Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was appointed on Tuesday by the late queen to form the government.
The sovereign must finalize the final details of the funerals, the duration of mourning for the royal family – which will continue for up to seven days after the funeral – and the government will confirm how many days national mourning will last, probably between 12 or 13. The day of burial, which has not yet been defined, will be a public holiday.
British flags will be flown at half-mast, church bells will ring in London at noon and 96 cannon salutes will be fired in memory of the sovereign, one for each year of her life.
The prime minister and members of her government are expected to attend an “impromptu” religious ceremony at London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral.
- Saturday, September 10 -A council of authorities will meet during the morning at St. James's Palace in London and proclaim Charles III as the new king.
The proclamation is made by the main figure of the noble Order of the Garter and by some heralds in carriages who must read the text in Trafalgar Square and at the headquarters of the Royal Exchange.
The Parliament promeloyalty and expresses condolences.
The new king receives the prime minister and main ministers in the afternoon.
- Sunday, September 11 - The Queen's coffin is taken to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the official residence of monarchs in Scotland.
The devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland proclaim the new king.
- Monday, September 12th -The coffin is expected to be taken in procession to Saint Giles Cathedral, with a religious ceremony in the presence of members of the royal family.
Condolence session at the Palace of Westminster in the presence of the new king.
During the afternoon, Charles leaves London and visits Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Tuesday, September 13th - The coffin containing the queen's body arrives by plane in London and heads to Buckingham Palace.
- Wednesday 14 September - Procession through central London to transport the coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. The monarch's body will remain in place for four or five days on a purple catafalque in Westminster Hall.
Brits will be able to visit the site and offer condolences for 23 hours a day. Thousands of people are expected to pass through the site.
- Monday, September 19 - Possible state funeral at Westminster Abbey with dignitaries from around the world.
The royal family must walk behind the coffin.
The country will stop for two minutes of silence.
After the ceremony, the queen will be buried in a private event at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, 37 kilometers from the abbey, alongside her husband, Prince Philip.
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Good morning. We now reopen live coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of King Charles III.
This coverage is suspended until this Friday morning (9).
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Crowds sing the national anthem in front of Buckingham Palace.
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Itamaraty published a note to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The text states that throughout her more than 70 years of reign, the longest-serving monarch in the history of the United Kingdom was a symbol of leadership and stability for the country and the world.
“His visit in 1968, alongside the Duke of Edinburgh, to Recife, Salvador, Brasília, São Paulo, Campinas and Rio de Janeiro is remembered by the Government and the Brazilian people as a milestone in the friendship between Brazil and the United Kingdom”, says the text. (G1)
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On social media, Pele mourned the death of Elizabeth II: “I have been a great admirer of Queen Elizabeth II since the first time I saw her in person, in 1968, when she came to Brazil to witness our love of football and experience the magic of a packed Maracanã. Her achievements marked generations. This legacy will last forever.”
Pelé was knighted by the monarch.
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Vladimir Putin pays his respects to King Charles III.
The Russian president said the queen “rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as authority on the world stage.”
He added: “I wish you courage and resilience in the face of this difficult and irreparable loss. I ask that you convey your sincere condolences and support to the members of the Royal Family and all the people of the United Kingdom.”
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Prince Harry arrives at Balmoral Castle. (with the BBC)
The prince, who lives in the city of Los Angeles, in the United States, has now arrived at Balmoral Castle, in Scotland, where Queen Elizabeth II died.
He joins the rest of the family in mourning the matriarch's death, according to the BBC.
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Barack and Michelle Obama publish a statement on social media.
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King Charles III will speak for the first time this Friday (9).
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O Pope Francisco sends message of condolence to the English Royal Family: “Deeply saddened by the death of the Queen”.
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Bolsonaro declares three days of mourning in Brazil by the death of Elizabeth II. (AFP)
The president declared mourning throughout Brazil “as a sign of regret for the death of Her Majesty” Elizabeth II, effective this Thursday, according to a publication in the Official Gazette.
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Candidates for the Presidency of the Republic – Lula, Tebet and Ciro – pay their condolences on social media.
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O funeral of Elizabeth II It should only take place on September 17th, at Westminster Abbey, in London. (The Guardian)
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O spanish prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, hailed the “figure of global importance, witness and author of British and European history”.
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O NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, said he was “deeply saddened”.
“For more than 70 years, she has embodied leadership and selfless public engagement. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family, our NATO allies – the United Kingdom and Canada – and the people of the Commonwealth.”
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O irish president, Michael D. Higgins, expressed his condolences, saluting “a remarkable friend of Ireland.”
“As we offer our condolences to all our neighbors in the United Kingdom on the death of a remarkable friend of Ireland, we are reminded of the role played by Queen Elizabeth in the long friendship between the two countries with a troubled history,” said the President. (AFP)
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O official website of the royal family is temporarily offline.
The page shows an image of the young Elizabeth II at her coronation.
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Crowd gathers in front of the Buckingham Palace in civil tributes to Elizabeth II.
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Fábio Faria and Rodrigo Pacheco mourn the death of Elizabeth II
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President of the United States, Joe Biden, releases statement:
“She led the United Kingdom with grace and unwavering commitment, faced danger and deprivation during the Second World War and as a statesman, united the people in the Covid-19 pandemic.”
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Boris Johnson, who stepped down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom a few days ago, released a statement on social media.
The queen’s death marks the “day but sad” of the United Kingdom, says former prime minister.
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The White House expressed its condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
“We carry in our hearts and keep in mind the queen’s family (and) the people of the United Kingdom,” said White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre, minutes after the sovereign’s death was announced. (AFP)
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Macron says goodbye to Elizabeth II, a 'friend of France', who 'marked her century'
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Elizabeth II, who died this Thursday (8), whom he described as “a friend of France, a queen at heart”, who “marked her country and her century forever”.
“Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has embodied the continuity and unity of the British nation for more than 70 years. I keep the memory of a friend of France, a queen of heart who marked her country and her century forever”, reacted the French president in a tweet, after publishing a photo of the sovereign, who passed away at the age of 96 in her Balmoral castle, in Scotland. (AFP)
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King Charles III publishes his first address as king.
'The death of my dear mother, Her Majesty the Queen, is a time of great sadness for me and the members of my family.'
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The secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II this Thursday (8).
“Queen Elizabeth II was a good friend of the United Nations,” he said.
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, makes an official statement and announces the title of the new monarch: King Charles III.
“Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built. Our country grew and flourished under her reign. Britain is the great country it is today because of her,” Truss said.
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The BBC, the main open television channel in the United Kingdom, releases the obituary of Queen Elizabeth II.
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“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral tonight and return to London tomorrow,” the British Royal House announced via social media.
