The Pearl Earrings On The Queen's Coffin Crown Have A Storied Past
Tucked under the orb and cross at the top of the queen's coffin crown hang four large pearls known as Queen Elizabeth's Earrings. Here's their history.
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This Fascinating History Of The Gun Carriage In Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral
Queen Elizabeth II was carried to Westminster Hall via a gun carriage procession. This is the fascinating history and symbolism behind the gun carriage.
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The Whimsical History Of Westminster's Birdcage Walk
Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession through London will include passing by St. James's Park, site of Birdcage Walk, a bit of street with a long history.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser has a comeback in 2022 with "The Whale," but over the past two decades, his life has seen a lot of low points, both personal and professional.
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The Queen's Funeral Procession Proved More Difficult For The Horses Than You Thought
On September 14, 2022, a 4,500-strong military procession transporting Queen Elizabeth IIs coffin made its way through the streets of London.
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President Biden's Message To King Charles Conveyed American Admiration Of The Queen
World leaders can have a unique bond with one another, as individuals whose daily challenges cannot be imagined by the ordinary citizens they govern.
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The Real Story Behind David Bowie's Moonage Daydream
The real story behind David Bowie's "Moonage Daydream" involves the influence of William S. Burrows and the Dada movement.
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Why Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral Was Compared To The Olympics
Why was Queen Elizabeth II's funeral compared to the Olympics? Although the two don't seem to have much in common, there's a very good reason.
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Did 18-Year-Old Jackie Mitchell Really Strike Out Babe Ruth And Lou Gehrig?
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were two of the best baseball players of all time, but they were once allegedly struck out by an 18-year-old girl.
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How The Queen's Funeral Caused Disruptions For Air Travel
With the complexities and intermingling that is modern travel, it's no surprise that the funeral of Queen Elizabeth will have an impact on U.K. travel.
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The Queen's Coffin Flight From Scotland To London Set A Morbid Record
Queen Elizabeth's coffin's flight from Scotland to London was watched with tremendous interest for every moment of its journey. In fact, it broke a record.
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Why Prince Harry And Andrew Won't Wear Military Uniforms At Queen Elizabeth's Funeral
During special ceremonies and events, working members of the royal family are either entitled to or must wear their military uniforms. But two will not.
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The Real Reason Purple Is A Royal Color
It seems that there is a lot of regalia connecting royalty and the color purple. Here is the eye-opening reason why purple is closely associated with royalty.
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Here's What The Flag Draped Over Queen Elizabeth's Coffin Really Means
In photo after photo of Queen Elizabeth's coffin, there is a flag draped over it depicting various symbols. Here's what the flag really means.
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This Alarming Statistic About The Queen's Subjects Puts Her Reign In A New Light
The ability and desire to keep statistics -- most of this, least of that, greatest of those, largest of these -- is shared by just about every society.
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The Queen's Coffin Is Being Led By A True Professional But It's Not What You Think
The funeral procession of Queen Elizabeth II includes many recognizable faces, but it's being led by a true professional: a horse named Lord Firebrand.
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The Impressive Naval Career Of Princess Anne's Husband
There's more to the royal family than just Queen Elizabeth, like Anne, the Princess Royal, and her husband, who had an impressive naval career.
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The Unusual Nickname Prince Philip Had For Queen Elizabeth II
Royal bloodlines aside, when you get right down to it, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were literally an old married couple -- for more than 70 years.
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The Queen's Funeral Has London Cleaner Than It's Been In Decades
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is making London cleaner than it's been in decades. Here's why the queen's death is making London cleaner.
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The History Of The Funeral Effigies In Westminster Abbey
The deaths of British monarchs each have their own special history, but one strange thing that people might not know about is funeral effigies.
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The Queen's Funeral Procession Required More Planning Than You May Have Realized
The queen's funeral procession required more planning than you may have realized, including navigating multiple closures and heightened public transit.
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The Special Effect Substance That Is Linked To Steve McQueen's Death
Steve McQueen, "The King of Cool," died over 40 years ago, and the story surrounding his death is rather tragic. Here's how the actor died and what caused it.
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What Is The Bow Room In Buckingham Palace?
Queen Elizabeth II's death has set in motion years of planning, including her coffin's placement in the Bow Room in Buckingham Palace. Here's what that room is.
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The Mysterious Part Of Queen Elizabeth II's Death That We'll Never Know
Even though the royal family consists of flesh and blood human beings, there is still a sense of mystery about so man aspects of their very special lives.
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The Dark Reason The Royal Family Took So Many Cars For The Queen's Procession
There are nuances about the royal family that are on display as a result of Queen Elizabeth II's death. Here is why they took several cars to her procession.
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What James Holmes' Life In Prison Is Really Like
James Holmes killed 12 and injured 58 in one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history. Now permanently behind bars, here's what his prison life is now like.
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The Coronation Chair Has A Shady Past
King Edward I had the Coronation Chair made in the early 14th century.
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