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Queen Elizabeth

As an era closes, what now for the future of Britain?
The Queen shakes hands with Liz Truss
John Bird

As an era closes, what now for the future of Britain?

Listening to the Queen's funeral took John Bird on a trip down memory lane, where he reflected on our uncertain times and the need for a steady hand to guide us
My Victorian grandmother, who never stopped mourning the Queen
Queen Victoria’s funeral in 1901
John Bird

My Victorian grandmother, who never stopped mourning the Queen

People can now donate the cost of a marmalade sandwich to a food bank
marmalade sandwiches were among the floral tributes
Queen Elizabeth

People can now donate the cost of a marmalade sandwich to a food bank

Volunteers and businesses set up temporary food banks to cover closures on day of Queen's funeral
Food banks

Volunteers and businesses set up temporary food banks to cover closures on day of Queen's funeral

Making friends and sharing sandwiches: What it's really like in The Queue to see the Queen
Queen Elizabeth

Making friends and sharing sandwiches: What it's really like in The Queue to see the Queen

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Fears homeless people will be moved out of Westminster ahead of the Queen's funeral
homeless London
Queen Elizabeth

Fears homeless people will be moved out of Westminster ahead of the Queen's funeral

How much will the Queen's funeral cost?
The Queen's funeral
Queen Elizabeth

How much will the Queen's funeral cost?

Why are anti-monarchy protesters being arrested after the Queen’s death?
Protest

Why are anti-monarchy protesters being arrested after the Queen’s death?

Premier League clubs donate food from cancelled games to charity
Food banks

Premier League clubs donate food from cancelled games to charity

'She made us feel like royalty': Volunteers and charity workers share their stories of meeting the Queen
The Queen/ Charity
Queen Elizabeth

'She made us feel like royalty': Volunteers and charity workers share their stories of meeting the Queen

Food banks fear 'a tragedy' as weekend football cancelled following Queen's death
Food bank supplies on trollies.
Food banks

Food banks fear 'a tragedy' as weekend football cancelled following Queen's death

People are sharing their favourite clips of the Queen’s most heartwarming moments
Queen Elizabeth

People are sharing their favourite clips of the Queen’s most heartwarming moments

Celebrate the Queen with her favourite music, film, TV and more
Queen Elizabeth II at The Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace in 2012.
Queen Elizabeth

Celebrate the Queen with her favourite music, film, TV and more

What will happen now the Queen has died?
Queen Elizabeth

What will happen now the Queen has died?

Which strikes have been cancelled after the Queen's death?
Strikes

Which strikes have been cancelled after the Queen's death?

Big Issue vendors send their condolences to royal family on news of Queen's death
the queen
Queen Elizabeth

Big Issue vendors send their condolences to royal family on news of Queen's death

'Thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine': The Queen's charitable legacy
the queen
Queen Elizabeth

'Thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine': The Queen's charitable legacy

Big Issue founder Lord Bird pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth on news of her death
Queen Elizabeth

Big Issue founder Lord Bird pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth on news of her death

Queen receives wishes of support as royal doctors fear for her health
Queen Elizabeth

Queen receives wishes of support as royal doctors fear for her health

How church, state and monarchy are inextricably bound
Books

How church, state and monarchy are inextricably bound

While celebrating her past, the Queen could change the UK's future
the queen
Paul McNamee

While celebrating her past, the Queen could change the UK's future

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Child benefit: Why your payment has been reduced ahead of the Queen's Jubilee
Welfare system

Child benefit: Why your payment has been reduced ahead of the Queen's Jubilee