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Explained: What is the Royal Vault, where the Queen is laid to rest? Who else is buried there?
Fp Explainers •After a state funeral at Westminster Abbey, Queen Elizabeth II was carried to Windsor. This was the last glimpse of the monarch the world would see, as the coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault, a 200-year-old burial chamber located 16 feet beneath St. George’s Chapel on the castle grounds
Queen Elizabeth II had plans for her own funeral: Here’s what they are
Fp Explainers •According to officials at Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II had been consulted on all arrangements for her state funeral including order of service, music and readings
How Queen Elizabeth's funeral is causing a surge in demand for hotels and transport
•Hotels in central London and Windsor are all sold out, and demand is strong for hotels situated near a train or tube station throughout Greater London
Masked man with crossbow threatens to assassinate Queen to avenge Jallianwala Bagh massacre; arrested
Trendingdesk •A video has surfaced showing a hooded figure issuing threats to Queen Elizabeth. Police are, however, yet to ascertain if the man in the video and the arrested person are the same
Armed intruder arrested at Windsor Castle wanted to avenge the dead in Jallianwala Bagh massacre by assassinating Queen Elizabeth II, claims video
Fp Staff •Officers from the Thames Valley and the Metropolitan Police say the suspect was carrying an offensive weapon and the royal family was informed
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton knighted days after Abu Dhabi GP heartbreak
•Hamilton was recognised in the New Year Honours list for services to motor sport, and was knighted by the Prince of Wales at the Windsor Castle
Lewis Hamilton to be knighted just days after F1 title woe
•Hamilton is due to attend an investiture at Windsor Castle to be honoured for services to motorsports
Elton John gets prestigious UK award, anointed by Prince Charles: 'Just a reminder that there's more to do'
•Becoming a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour is one of the highest awards that can be bestowed by Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth II, to citizens in Britain and across the Commonwealth.
Queen Elizabeth II cancels Northern Ireland trip on medical grounds after being 'advised to rest'
•Royal officials said in a statement that the 95-year-old monarch "has reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days"
Troubles mount for Britain's Prince Andrew as he's served with legal papers in sexual assault lawsuit
•A woman has alleged that the prince forced her to have unwanted sexual intercourse at the London home of Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite and friend of late financier Jeffrey Epstein