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Who are the royal courtiers working behind the scenes after the Queen’s death?

Who are the royal courtiers working behind the scenes after the Queen’s death?

Senior aides will be on hand for Charles as plans are set in motion for the Queen’s funeral.

Charities ‘honoured’ with Queen’s patronage pay tribute following her death

Charities ‘honoured’ with Queen’s patronage pay tribute following her death

A number of charities added their tributes following the news of the Queen’s death on Thursday.

Grief, troubles and jubilee for royals and nation ahead of Queen’s death

Grief, troubles and jubilee for royals and nation ahead of Queen’s death

The monarch was head of state, but also a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother.

Will Charles grant Philip’s wish about Edward?

Will Charles grant Philip’s wish about Edward?

The Duke of Edinburgh wanted his youngest son the Earl of Wessex to inherit his title.

Charles insists he is ‘not that stupid’ to carry on meddling as King

Charles insists he is ‘not that stupid’ to carry on meddling as King

As Prince of Wales, he was outspoken on GM crops, architecture and the environment and was known for lobbying ministers.

Planned strike by Royal Mail workers called off after Queen’s death

Planned strike by Royal Mail workers called off after Queen’s death

Members of the Communication Workers Union were due to continue a 48-hour walkout in a dispute over pay and conditions.

Royal births and deaths confirmed traditionally by notices at Buckingham Palace

Royal births and deaths confirmed traditionally by notices at Buckingham Palace

The brief bulletin is placed on view to formally announce the news to the public.

The Queen and her prime ministers – the favourites and the blunders

The Queen and her prime ministers – the favourites and the blunders

She was very fond of her first PM – Sir Winston Churchill.

The Queen’s 1.5 million garden party guests and 90,000 Christmas puddings

The Queen’s 1.5 million garden party guests and 90,000 Christmas puddings

The monarch was patron of over 500 charities, hosted some 50,000 people a year and received 3.75 million items of correspondence during her reign.

No passport needed for globe-trotting Queen

No passport needed for globe-trotting Queen

The Queen travelled extensively, circling the globe many times.

All change for new King’s coins, stamps and postboxes

All change for new King’s coins, stamps and postboxes

Some of the changes will be gradually phased in as adjustments are made during the new royal era.

NI leaders praise the Queen’s efforts to advance peace and reconciliation

NI leaders praise the Queen’s efforts to advance peace and reconciliation

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have paid tribute following the death of the Queen.

Queen was the Commonwealth’s ‘psychotherapist’

Queen was the Commonwealth’s ‘psychotherapist’

The Queen was the head of the global voluntary association and inspired loyalty among its nations.

New monarch decides mourning period

New monarch decides mourning period

The length of time the royal family has spent in Court Mourning has varied through the ages.

Major events during the Queen’s long life

Major events during the Queen’s long life

Here is a look back at some of the key events across the world since the Queen’s birth in 1926.

Both historic and very ordinary: the Queen’s 2011 visit to Ireland

Both historic and very ordinary: the Queen’s 2011 visit to Ireland

The Irish words spoken by the Queen provoked awe and set the tone for a positive and ‘joyous’ visit.

How the world changed during the Queen’s lifetime

How the world changed during the Queen’s lifetime

Princess Elizabeth was born in 1926 and became Queen in 1952, ruling through the second half of the 20th century and well into the 21st.

What happens next? Day by day after the Queen’s death

What happens next? Day by day after the Queen’s death

The new King, Charles, will make a televised address and tour the UK, visiting Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Rail strikes suspended after Queen’s death as RMT chief Mick Lynch pays respects

Rail strikes suspended after Queen’s death as RMT chief Mick Lynch pays respects

Rail workers were due to walk out on September 15 and 17.

Robust health of the Queen who liked to keep working

Robust health of the Queen who liked to keep working

The Queen’s first hospital stay came in 1982 when she had a wisdom tooth taken out.

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