Royal Casket Drawn by Carriage to Westminster
The body of King George VI was taken from Sandringham to lie in state at Westminster Hall until the funeral on Friday. The Queen, Queen Mother, Princess Margaret, and the Duke of Gloucester traveled by special train to King's Scholars Station. A guard of honour, the Royal Horse Artillery, and the Grenadier Guards escorted the gun carriage. The Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Edinburgh walked beside the coffin during the three mile procession. the Queen, Queen Mother, and Princess Margaret did not join and returned to Buckingham Palace. Eight foreign monarchs have announced attendance. four more will send representatives.
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Memorial Services for King across all Churches
Memorial services will be held in all churches on Sunday to mark the King’s death. In Wellington, kings death was honored with prayers and a sermon at St John the Baptist Church. Various denominations meet with special prayers and a two minute silence planned at noon on Friday as Australia observes the monarch’s passing.
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Millions Mourn in Britain as Royal Family Leads Observance
Millions prayed across Britain yesterday as cathedrals and churches held services for a beloved leader. At Westminster Abbey about 2,500 seated worshippers filled the nave while hundreds stood in aisles and many outside watched. The Princess Royal attended but was largely unnoticed by the crowds. In London at St. Martin-in-the-Fields a memorial service drew large crowds and was televised. The Rev J Edwards called the gathering a mourning of a beloved parishioner and noted the solemn, unusual nature of the service.
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Mourning Period Rules Rule Court Attire and Events
The Queen commands court mourning until May 9 for King George VI. Social functions stand down while investitures continue. Sir William Mekell and staff avoid social duties but maintain official responsibilities. Investiture postponed. the next scheduled for February 22 will proceed, officers told to wear black crepe in uniform.
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Queen Dowager Title Sparks Debate Among Officials
Constitutional experts and Royal advisers confront confusion over whether the queen mother should be called Queen Dowager or Queen Mother. Churchill and other authorities lean toward Queen Mother, but Queen Mary's designation remains. Buckingham Palace staff already use Queen Dowager in reference.
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Grandfather Gone to God Shocks Royal Family in Mourning
Queen Bugshett tells Prince Charles of the King’s death yesterday. Charles mourns amid a somber atmosphere at Sundrmchan. The Queen arrives at Sandringham and repeats that Grandpa has gone to God and he is very happy, as the heir processes the loss.
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