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A usually stoic Prince Harry became visibly moved when he told veterans at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games they "shouldn't feel lost without a uniform" - three years after he was stripped of his military titles. He made the touching remarks during his emotional speech at the closing ceremony in Düsseldorf, Germany, watched by wife Meghan Markle in the audience.The Duke of Sussex told the crowd - made up of veterans from the competing nations - that they had shown him that "joy can emerge from struggle", and offered them a words of comfort about their military uniforms.

The funeral and lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 cost the UK Government an estimated £161.7 million, according to figures published by the Treasury. Queen Elizabeth, who was Britain's longest reigning monarch for a staggering 70 years, passed away on 8 September, 2022, breaking hearts across the nation, and across the globe.

Mike Tindall has revealed the late Queen's moving words when she approved the repatriation flight of her coffin, prior to her death earlier this month. She passed away at Balmoral in Scotland on 8 September, meaning her coffin had to be flown back to London, and former rugby ace Mike, 43, who is married to the Queen's granddaughter Zara Tindall, 41, revealed that the original choice of plane for the job was scrapped, in favour of something "more dignified".

Millions around the world have paid their respects following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Britain’s longest reigning monarch was officially laid to rest earlier this month. It marked a significant milestone in British history, with magazines and newspapers worldwide covering the emotional mourning period.

Queen Margrethe of Denmark has tested positive for Covid-19 upon her return home from Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday. Margrethe travelled over to London for the historic state funeral, and in light of her positive test has cancelled all her upcoming activities for the rest of the week while she recovers. It’s believed that this is the second time this year the 82 year old royal has contracted the virus.

Prince Harry made a "hand flick" gesture during a tense moment with Prince William at the Queen's funeral, a body language expert has claimed. Despite a rumoured long-running feud between the royal brothers, William, 40, and Harry, 38, have reunited over the last two weeks as the nation joined them in mourning their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

TV adventurer Bear Grylls has apologised after he was spotted looking "cheery" at the Queen's funeral. Bear, 48, who wore a black suit and tie to the service at Westminster Abbey, was snapped smiling and waving to someone off camera among the mourners during the solemn day on Monday.The wilderness survival TV star has taken to social media to explain why, while sharing a series of photos from the day. Bear told his 5.2 million followers on Instagram that he had seen a crew member from his show Running Wild and "didn't mean" to look so cheerful.

King Charles III wants a "slimmed down coronation" next year on his mother's coronation anniversary.The eldest child of the Queen is set to be coronated next year and could choose the date of Friday 2 June. According to MailOnline, sources have said that the service will most likely be "shorter, smaller and less expensive" than the late Queen's in 1953. However, the service will also celebrate her life.

The Palace has clarified the seating arrangement at the Queen's state funeral on Monday, after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were seated behind King Charles and Camilla. Members of the royal family came together to say their final goodbyes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey on Monday with the Queen's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in attendance.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seated behind King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla at the funeral, with some wondering why his brother William was on the other side.

Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has bizzarely questioned why the lowering of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at St. George's Chapel yesterday "wasn't shown in full".

A devastated Princess Beatrice was comforted by her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi as they left the Queen 's second funeral service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle yesterday. Beatrice, 34, and Edoardo, 38, were accompanied by Beatrice's mother, Sarah Ferguson, 62, who's arm the eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York could be seen clutching. As they walked from the service, Eduardo, who shares one year old daughter Sienna, with Princess Beatrice, put a comforting arm around his wife of two years as she appeared to break down in tears.

Media across the world has praised the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, with some even referring to it as the “greatest funeral ever.” Taking place on 19 September and broadcasted all over the globe, it’s estimated that the send off for Britain’s longest reigning monarch was seen by around 4 billion people. If these estimates are proved correct, it will smash records as the most-watched TV event ever, overtaking a huge number of other royal events, including the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.

Queen Elizabeth II’s head groom has revealed that the late monarch’s beloved horse Emma had a “sixth sense” that she wouldn’t be riding her again. Emma was ridden by the Queen for over two decades and is said to have been her favourite pony.

People are convinced King Charles III's bodyguards are using fake hands after clips went viral on social media.The new King has been seen greeting crowds over recent days flanked by security personnel. Videos circulating online focusing on the hands and arms of these bodyguards have suggested they are fakes and being used as decoys for hidden weapons. In one clip showing close ups of two members of security, an "inanimate" hand doesn't appear to move and the "strange" movement of one bodyguard's arm is also questioned, while an apparent coat "bulge" is highlighted as well.

Around 2,000 guests gathered at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on 19 September, including seven former Prime Ministers and the entire Royal Family. Each guest was dressed in black and many paid tribute to the late monarch with their outfit choices and jewellery selections. Many of the female guests in attendance opted to wear black headwear, with some choosing hats while others opted for headbands.

The Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre were placed on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin for the duration of her state funeral, and it turns out the objects were actually screwed down to prevent any mishaps. Each object was bolted to Her Majesty's coffin to ensure that they could not fall off, after her grandfather, King George VI, had his crown fall from his coffin.

TV presenter Vanessa Feltz fought back the tears as she spoke about Queen Elizabeth II's funeral live on TV. Presenting live on Talk TV, Vanessa, 60, apologised to viewers for her tears and had to reach for a tissue to dab her eyes as she struggled to keep it together. Joining Vanessa were journalist Emily Andrews and leader of Reform UK Richard Tice, for a discussion on the poignant moments of the ceremony including when the Lord Chamberlain broke his wand of state and placed it on Her Majesty's coffin.

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral took place on Monday 19 September, with the late monarch being laid to rest in The King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle. Her Majesty's funeral marked the end of a 12-day mourning period which started on 8 September - the day she passed away at Balmoral Castle.

The Queen’s royal guards have been snapped taking a rare break without their uniforms on after collectively working a 24-hour schedule.The Yeomen of the Guard – affectionately known as Beefeaters – are a British staple, and are usually made up of retired soldiers who have served in the Armed Forces.Typically located at the Tower of London, the guards have been watching over the late monarch’s coffin in recent days and have been spotted in Westminster Hall standing guard alongside The Gentlemen at Arms, as well as Princess Anne at one point. Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was watched over a 24-hour schedule, with royal guards doing six hour shifts.

Emotional Royal fans have praised the Queen's funeral on Monday 19 September and said that they've "never witnessed anything so touching". Earlier on Monday, around 2,000 guests, including the Royal Family, attended an emotional service at Westminster Abbey before a procession to Wellington Arch, where hundreds and thousands of mourners paid their respects. Upon arriving at Wellington Arch, the coffin was lifted into the state hearse so that it could begin the final leg of its journey to Windsor for the Queen's committal service at St George's Chapel later on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth II's favourite pony Emma stood alone on the side of the Long Walk as she bid her final farewell on Monday, 19 September. Her late Majesty's coffin made its way from Westminster Abbey to Windsor Castle in a procession, which saw King Charles III, 73, lead the Royal Family behind.

The Queen's beloved corgis were seen outside Windsor Castle as the late monarch's coffin arrived in a procession from London.The late Queen's corgis, Muick and Sandy, were seen awaiting the cortege in a poignant appearance on the day of the state funeral and burial of Queen Elizabeth II.The young dogs – one on a red lead and one on a blue lead – were brought out into the quadrangle by two pages in red tailcoats for the arrival of the Queen’s coffin.The Queen owned more than 30 corgis during her reign and was known for her love of the breed. Andrew, the Duke of York and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will now look after the Queen’s beloved corgis following her death.

The Royal Family has shared a touching and very meaningful throwback photograph of the late Queen with her parents, sister and husband, Prince Phillip, before they announced she had been laid to rest. Following her state funeral at Westminster Abbey and a service of committal, the Queen was buried privately this evening in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, conducted by the Dean of Windsor, and attended by her close family, including her son, King Charles.The official Instagram for the Royal Family shared a beautiful snap of the then Princess Elizabeth with her husband, Prince Phillip, parents King George VI, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and sister Princess Margaret.

Zara and Mike Tindall's daughter Mia provided some light relief from the solemnity of today after she hopscotched after the Queen's committal service in Windsor. The eight year old held on to her parents' hands as she did the sweet child's game, dressed in a black dress with a matching headband.

The twins who starred in the 1980's horror film, The Shining, queued for hours in London to pay their respects to the Queen as she was Lying-in-State in Westminster Hall.The late monarch passed away aged 96 in Balmoral Scotland on 8 September, and after her body was flown back to London from Edinburgh, she spent her final evening in Buckingham Palace before her coffin was moved to Westminster Hall four days of Lying-in-State.Tens of thousands of people queued for up to 24 hours to pay their respects to the Queen, with Lisa and Louise Burns, 53, who played The Grady girls in the Shining, joining them to pay their own respects. Posting to their official shared Instagram account, the actresses announced that they were in the queue to see the Queen Lying-in-State as they posted a selfie with the Palace of Westminster behind them.

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on Monday 19 September following a moving State Funeral at Westminster Abbey. Her Majesty’s final resting place was St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle where her body was reunited with her beloved husband, Prince Philip in a private ceremony featuring just the Royal Family.

The Queen's state funeral coincides with former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger's 36th birthday. And on the eve of her celebrations she paid tribute to her daughter Lorena, who passed away back in July shortly after her birth, saying she's "up there" with our late monarch. Alongside a snap of her sitting on some marble stairs in a bodysuit, Lauren told her Instagram followers: "It's My Birthday in the morning (midnight) on the same day we lay Our Beautiful Majesty The Queen to rest (God Rest Her soul)..." The star, who is also mum to one year old Larose, continued: "Maybe something quite special this birthday? up there with my Lorena.

The late Queen has completed her final journey and reunited with her beloved Prince Philip at St. George's Chapel in Windsor on Monday 19 September.

David Beckham has paid a moving tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who he described as "inspirational and caring" on the day of her funeral.The former England football captain took to Instagram to share a poignant image of the Queen's coffin as it was carried in procession by members of the Royal Navy to Westminster Abbey where her State Funeral was held. Alongside the image, David, 47, wrote: “Our Queen is home..Today we said a final farewell to Her Majesty The Queen. “This week the world has mourned the loss of a unique, inspirational & caring leader.

Prince Harry had hoped to take a more active role in the Queen’s state funeral, a body language expert has revealed.The Duke of Sussex made his feelings known with a single gesture, Judi James has claimed, as she explained how one telling action had revealed his desire to be a more active participant in the proceedings. Joined by his wife Meghan Markle for the state funeral at Westminster Abbey, the Prince appeared to be “emotionally broken” according to Judi, with a few clear tells present in his body language, that he wasn’t comfortable at all.

Meghan Markle has paid a poignant tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral by ensuring every part of her outfit was about the monarch.The Duchess of Sussex, 41, supported her husband Prince Harry, 38, as they attended both the State Funeral at Westminster Abbey and the committal service at Windsor Castle on Monday 19 September. Wearing a fitting all-black ensemble for the sombre day, Meghan made sure the focus was solely on the late sovereign as every part of her outfit held sentimental meaning.

A lip reading expert has revealed what Princess Charlotte said while at her late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's funeral service on 19 September. The seven year old princess, who was spotted crying after the emotional service, arrived at Westminster Abbey alongside the Princess of Wales, 40, and Prince George, nine.

King Charles III became visibly emotional as he shed a single tear during his late mother Queen Elizabeth II's committal service at Windsor Castle. The new monarch, 73, led the emotional proceedings throughout the day with his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, 75, by his side, providing much-needed support. Charles followed the coffin of the late sovereign into Windsor on Monday 19 September before then bidding his final farewell to his Mummy by placing The Queen's Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier Guards on her coffin.The choir and guests on the ground then sang the national anthem God Save the King, during which Charles appeared unable to hold back his emotions.

As the country came together on Monday to mark the world's final farewell to The Queen, many royal fans were left reeling after a series of “disrespectful and inappropriate” actions from the public during one of the processions. Tens of thousands of people had lined the streets of London to mark the historic occasion as Britain’s longest reigning monarch was laid to rest following a moving and gran state funeral. And while many mourners had observed the typical etiquette expected of a funeral and shared their grief quietly as the coffin passed, several others had clapped and cheered - a move which some attendees felt was wholly disrespectful to the late monarch.

King Charles III has said his final public goodbye to his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on 8 September. The Queen's funeral service took place at Westminster Abbey, followed by a ceremonial procession from the Abbey to Wellington Arch, where the Queen’s coffin left for her Berkshire home of Windsor Castle and a committal service.

Meghan Markle offered a comforting smile to her niece Princess Charlotte after they left Westminster Abbey following the Queen's funeral on Monday morning. The young princess, 7, attended the funeral of her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth alongside her brother Prince George, 9. They spent a lot of time with their mother Kate, the Princess of Wales, 40, aunt Meghan, 41, and step-grandmother Camilla, Queen Consort, 75.