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Added on the 08/09/2022 19:59:30 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Images of the Union Jack at Downing Street flying at half-mast after Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died peacefully at Balmoral. IMAGES
The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace en route to Westminster Hall, where she will lie in state until her funeral. King Charles III, the queen's grandsons William and Harry, and other members of the royal family including Princess Anne and Prince Andrew follow the coffin as part of the procession. IMAGES
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace in London, greeted by applause and a sea of mobile phone lights at the palace gates. IMAGES
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is brought back to Buckingham Palace from Scotland. The coffin will follow a 38-minute procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday, before lying in state for four full days ahead of the Queen's funeral. IMAGES
Scenes outside Buckingham Palace on Friday morning, the day after Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died at her Scottish Highland retreat. She was 96 years old. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.