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Which Businesses Will Close on Day of Queen’s Funeral?

Some businesses will close on the day of the Queen’s funeral but others will remain open. This list includes restaurants, pub chains, and Sainsbury’s. Most supermarkets have scrapped plans to shut for the day. Tesco’s Express stores will be open throughout the day.

Europe

Queen Elizabeth II Lies in State As Public Pay Respects

Today, 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II lie in state, allowing the public to pay their last respects. The practice is usually reserved for sovereigns and current or former queen consorts, but former prime ministers have also laid in state. Her funeral is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of mourners. The funeral service will take place […]

Europe

King Charles III – The New Monarch

As heir to Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III intends to rule like his mother. He has grown up in the shadow of her, studying the responsibilities of the occupant of the throne. He knows the country has looked to her as the apex of the constitutional monarchy and will not want to betray her […]

Europe

Facts About Members Of The Royal Family

If you’re interested in knowing about the UK Royal Family, you may be wondering about the Queen, the King, and their children. Here, we will tell you about the Queen, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Sarah Ferguson, Prince William, and Prince Andrew. Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was the wife of King George VI and the queen of the […]

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Who Will and Who Won’t Attend the Queen Funeral?

A majority of world leaders have confirmed they will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, but who won’t? The British authorities haven’t yet made a decision on who will be invited to the funeral. The list could include Europe’s kings and queens, the First Lady of the United States, and more. Who gets to […]

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Heathrow Cancels Flights on Monday Due to Queen’s Funeral

Due to the Queen’s funeral, Heathrow airport has cancelled flights on Monday, cutting around 15% of its daily schedule. Heathrow also said that flights to the US would be cancelled by British Airways. In the meantime, Gatwick and London City airports will run their usual schedules. Heathrow apologises for inconvenience Heathrow will cancel flights for […]

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What We Know So Far About the Queen’s Funeral Plans

What we know so far about the Queen’s funeral plans is that her coffin will be transported to the airport by hearse. It will then be flown from Edinburgh to London by the Royal Air Force, and processed on a gun carriage to Westminster Abbey. The funeral service will be held live on television. The […]

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Other Ways to Spend the Bank Holiday After the Queen’s Funeral

If you are unable to spend the entire day in Westminster Hall watching the funeral of the Queen, there are a number of alternatives that don’t involve waiting in line for nine hours. You could go outside for a walk, or visit St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. Queue expected to be up to nine-hours long […]

Business

Doing the Bare Minimum at Work Has Gone Global

There is a global shift that needs to be made in the workplace, and the shift has to start at the top. This shift has to begin with managers acknowledging that an eight-hour workday isn’t acceptable anymore. Changing the workday from eight to five may be a challenge, especially for women and people of color. […]

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Plans for the Queen’s Funeral

As the Queen prepares to lay her body to rest, plans are in motion for her final resting place. Westminster Abbey and King George VI’s Memorial Chapel are among the potential locations, while the Foreign Office is responsible for arranging the arrival of foreign dignitaries. The funeral will be a solemn occasion. Westminster Abbey Plans […]