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Corgis, pony, and an uninvited spider: The unusual guests at the Queen’s funeral
Fp Explainers •Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was an inimitable affair. Among the hundreds and thousands of mourners, were the Queen’s two corgis, her beloved pony Emma and a rather unexpected guest, a spider, now dubbed by some as the ‘world's most famous’
President Droupadi Murmu reaches Delhi from London after attending Queen Elizabeth's state funeral
•President Droupadi Murmu was among 500 others from nearly 200 countries and territories present at the funeral
So Long, Our Beloved Queen: A tearful farewell to Elizabeth II
Fp Staff •The royal family was sorrowful and sombre, reflecting the mood of London. The Queen’s coffin, which was carried in a procession, was followed by King Charles III, Prince William and Prince Harry, among others
Explained: The historical significance of Westminster Abbey where Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was held
Fp Explainers •One of the most iconic landmarks in London, the Westminster Abbey is steeped in royal family history. This over 700-year-old church was a witness to Queen Elizabeth II's coronation as well as her wedding. It is where she ends her journey as a funeral service is held
How Queen Elizabeth II’s life and death was documented in photographs
•Following the Queen’s death, pictures memorialising her legacy were quickly disseminated from a vast online archive. These images documented a life spanning over nine decades, picture her everywhere from official residences to far-flung parts of the Commonwealth
Drop of Tear: Why are the British royals wearing pearls at the Queen's funeral?
Fp Explainers •Both Kate Middleton and Meghan wore pearl jewellery at the Queen's funeral. While Elizabeth II's love for the gem is known, legend has it that the erstwhile Queen Victoria wore nothing but black clothes and pearls for 40 years following her husband’s death
Know the Kings and Queens who attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral
Fp Staff •A host royalty from across the world gathered at Westminster Abbey as the mortal remains of Queen Elizabeth II - the longest ruling queen of Britain - awaits the final journey
Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Out-of-jail Muslim terrorists barred from roaming around Central London
Fp Staff •Greater London's Metropolitan Police counterterrorism command called at least half-a-dozen men, who have been convicted for non-violence offences under the Terrorism Act and asked them about their plans on the day of Queen Elizabeth's funeral
Final Farewell: Droupadi Murmu, the Bidens and other world leaders pay their tributes to Queen Elizabeth II
Fp Staff •Funeral guests invited by the royal family say their personal goodbyes to the Queen at Westminster Hall, where the monarch laid in state. After a state funeral at Westminster Abbey, the coffin will travel to Windsor for a family ceremony at a chapel in the castle
Watch: President Droupadi Murmu offers tributes to Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall in London
•The President is on an official tour to the United Kingdom from 17 to 19 September to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday and offer condolences on behalf of the Government of India