A wonderful collection for anyone who loved the Queen & Prince Phillip
Would be a super addition to any collection, excellent display, practical piece or authentic period prop.
This once belonged to my Grand Mother and she kept it in a display cabinet for many years, but when she died it was placed in a box for storage.
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Brisbane, Riverside, San Bernardino, Cincinnati and AccraElizabeth Elizabeth II is the current ruling monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the head of the Commonwealth as well as fifteen other Commonwealth realms. A descendant of Queen Victoria and King George III, Elizabeth II has been an influential figure throughout her entire life, beginning with her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25. Since then, she has become respected and admired throughout the world for her leadership, dedication, and commitment to her nation. Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning Queen in British history, in 2020 surpassing Queen Victoria's 63-year reign. Over the course of her reign, she has been a consistent source of comfort, stability, and hope for her people. A symbol of hope during the Cold War, her coronation was the first ever live-televised event, watched by over 150 million people. Under her reign, the United Kingdom has become a much more diverse and inclusive nation, honoring the spirit of the Commonwealth, and she has been instrumental in bringing the Commonwealth together. In 2021, she became the first British monarch to reach 65 years of service. Throughout her reign, Elizabeth II has upheld the values of the British monarchy, ensuring that the monarchy remain an important symbol for her people and respected by other nations. She has always been devoted to working for the betterment of the nation as well as the international community and in doing so, she has earned the respect of world leaders and institutionalized the role of her office as the head of the Commonwealth. At the domestic level, Elizabeth II has worked to maintain a strong relationship with all citizens of the United Kingdom regardless of their religion, race, gender, or social class. She is committed to the development of the United Kingdom and making sure that all people are treated fairly and equally. Elizabeth II has remained dedicated to her constitutional duties by ensuring a peaceful transition of power whenever a new government is elected. Furthermore, she has remained open and willing to engage with different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, promoting diversity in the nation. In addition to her dedication to her duty and promoting the values of the monarchy, Elizabeth II is renowned for her charitable works. The Queen has been actively involved in several charitable organizations, often leading campaigns to raise money for a variety of causes. She has also personally been involved in visiting hospitals and hospices to talk with patients, as well as engaging with different organisations to promote mental health awareness and working to reduce poverty. In spite of the long and successful reign of Elizabeth II, she has overcome many obstacles and challenges throughout her life. After a tumultous and seemingly never-ending series of divorces, deaths, and political scandals, she has shown a remarkable ability to stay strong and continue on with grace, even while dealing with personal hardship. Her frequent and passionate expressions of optimism and dedication to the nation exemplify her commitment to her role and her desire to make her nation stronger and more unified. From her first televised speech on February 6th, 1952, to her visit to the Republic of Ireland in 2011, Elizabeth II has worked tirelessly to ensure that the United Kingdom is respected around the world and provides the best opportunities for its citizens. As her 65-year reign nears its end, the Queen will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest monarchs in British history. Her leadership, compassion, and dedication to her country have ensured that the United Kingdom flourish and the Commonwealth remain unified and strong. Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II Article Read View history Tools Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II Flowers and cards in front of large gates The Queen's coffin paraded Elizabeth II lying-in-state at Westminster Hall Crowds at Buckingham Palace following the death of Elizabeth II Images of the Queen flanking an escalator at Tottenham Court Road station Notice of the Queen's death posted at Holyrood Palace Date 12 September 2022 (thanksgiving service) Location St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh (thanksgiving service) Westminster Abbey, London (funeral) Coordinates 57°2′27″N 3°13′48″W Part of a series of articles Death and state funeral Procession to Lying-in-State of Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall - 72 (cropped).jpg Elizabeth II Events Operation London Bridge List of state funeral dignitaries Proclamation of accession Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom (Both Realms).svg On 8 September 2022, at 15:10 BST, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning British monarch, died of old age at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at the age of 96. The Queen's death was publicly announced at 18:30. She was succeeded by her eldest son, Charles III. The death of the Queen set in motion Operation London Bridge, a collection of plans including arrangements for her state funeral, and supported by Operation Unicorn, which set protocols for her death occurring in Scotland. The United Kingdom observed a national mourning period of 10 days. The Queen's lying in state took place in Westminster Hall from 14 to 19 September, during which time an estimated 250,000 people queued to pay their respects. The Queen's state funeral on 19 September was the first held in Britain since that of Winston Churchill in 1965. A funeral service was held at Westminster Abbey, followed by a procession to Wellington Arch that featured around 3,000 military personnel and was watched by around a million people in central London. The state hearse then transported the Queen's coffin to Windsor, followed by another procession through Windsor Great Park and a committal service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. The Queen was interred with her husband Philip in the King George VI Memorial Chapel later that evening, in a private service attended only by her closest family. The occasion of the Queen's state funeral was a public holiday in the UK and several Commonwealth states. The state funeral was one of the United Kingdom's most watched special television broadcasts, surpassing the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the previous most watched royal event of the 21st century. Background Death and announcement Death certificate issued for Elizabeth II External video video icon Announcement of the death of the Queen on the BBC's television channels read by Huw Edwards That the Queen died in Scotland meant that Operation Unicorn was the first part of Operation London Bridge to take effect.[53] Her body was taken to Edinburgh, where ceremonies were held, then to London for the state funeral. The Queen's coffin left Balmoral Castle at 10:46 on 11 September, draped with the Scottish version of the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom and topped with a wreath of flowers from the castle gardens.[d][54][55] The journey of the cortege, which included Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence, was 175 miles (282 km) long and passed through Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, Angus, Dundee, Perth and Kinross, and Fife.[56][57] People lined the route of the cortege to pay their respects, and in Aberdeenshire farmers formed a guard of honour of tractors.[58][59] The cortege reached the Palace of Holyroodhouse at 16:23 and the coffin was placed in the Throne Room.[56][57][60] The coffin was made from oak and was lined with lead, reportedly weighing 245 kg (540 lb).[61] On 12 September the Queen's coffin was carried up the Royal Mile to St Giles' Cathedral, in a procession that included the King, Princess Anne and Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, the Bearer Party from the Royal Regiment of Scotland, and the Royal Company of Archers.[60][62][63][64] The Queen Consort and the Countess of Wessex and Forfar followed closely in their car.[65] Guns were fired every minute from Edinburgh Castle during the procession.[62] On arrival the coffin was carried into the cathedral, and the Crown of Scotland was placed on it.[66] A service of thanksgiving was then held to celebrate the Queen's life and to highlight her association with Scotland.[67][62][63] The service was led by the minister of St Giles' Cathedral, the Reverend Calum Macleod, and the homily given by the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Reverend Dr Iain Greenshields.[e][69] Psalm 118 was sung in Gaelic by Karen Matheson.[70] It was attended by the royal party; politicians, including Liz Truss and Nicola Sturgeon; and representatives from the Queen's Scottish charities and organisations.[62] The Queen's coffin lay at rest at the cathedral for 24 hours, guarded by the Royal Company of Archers, which allowed around 33,000 people to file past the coffin.[67][71] In the evening the King, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward held a vigil at the cathedral, a custom known as the Vigil of the Princes; Princess Anne was the first woman to participate.[67][72] On 13 September the Queen's coffin was taken by hearse to Edinburgh Airport and flown to RAF Northolt on a Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster, accompanied by Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence.[73] The Royal Air Force Bearer Party carried the coffin onto the aircraft and a Guard of Honour was formed by the Royal Regiment of Scotland.[74] During the journey the Scottish version of the Royal Standard that draped the coffin was replaced by the Royal Standard that is used in the remainder of the United Kingdom.[75] Lying-in-state The Queen's coffin being taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on a horse-drawn gun carriage. Elizabeth II lying-in-state at Westminster Hall Main article: The Queue The route of the Queue along the River Thames. The front was in Westminster Hall (left), and at its greatest extent the back was in Southwark Park (right). Planning Plans for the Queen's death had existed in some form since the 1960s, and the Queen was consulted about all the details included in her funeral plan.[112][113] The Earl Marshal was in charge of organising the event.[113] The planning and complexity of the funeral was compared to that of Winston Churchill in 1965, the last state funeral held in Britain and also a major international event.[114][115][116][117] It marked the first time that a monarch's funeral service had been held at Westminster Abbey since George II in 1760.[115][118] The Foreign Office handled the invitations, communications, and security arrangements from a headquarters called "The Hangar", redeploying 300 staff to manage the task.[119] 500 foreign dignitaries and heads of state were expected to attend. Invitations were issued to every country with which Britain maintains diplomatic relations, except for Russia, Belarus, and Myanmar; Syria, Venezuela and Afghanistan were not invited.[117][120] The timing of the funeral allowed guests who planned to address the general debate of the UN General Assembly the following day sufficient time to fly to New York City.[117] The day of the funeral was a bank holiday in the United Kingdom.[115][116] Many businesses, workplaces, and educational establishments closed for the day, including major supermarkets and the London Stock Exchange.[121][122][123][124] In the National Health Service several trusts chose to cancel or reschedule all non-urgent appointments.[125][126][127] Several food banks announced that they would close on the day of the funeral, though some remained open after facing public backlash.[128][129] Hotel prices increased in the days before the funeral in London.[130] Extra train services were made available across the country to allow people to travel to and from London and pay their respects for the lying-in-state and funeral service.[131][132][133] Westminster City Council deployed its "Clean Streets" team to clean up different areas within central London.[130] Procession to Westminster Abbey The Queen's coffin on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy during the procession to Westminster Abbey. Music by British composers was played before the service, and as the coffin entered the abbey the choir sang the five sentences set to music.[m][139] The service began at 11:00 and was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, David Hoyle, according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.[142][139][143] The lessons were read by Baroness Scotland, Secretary General of the Commonwealth, and Liz Truss, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and the sermon and commendation were given by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.[139][144] Prayers were said by clergy from several Christian denominations.[145][n] The music included the psalm setting "Like as the hart" by Judith Weir and the anthem "Who shall separate us?" by James MacMillan, both written for the funeral, as well as pieces performed at the Queen's coronation and wedding.[o] The Choir of Westminster Abbey and Choir of the Chapel Royal led the singing, and were conducted by James O'Donell.[141] The end of the service included a sounding of the "Last Post" and a two-minute silence, which was concluded with the "Reveille".[140] The National Anthem, followed by the bagpipe lament "Sleep, dearie, sleep", marked the end of the ceremony.[139] The "Allegro maestoso" from Elgar's Organ Sonata in G was played after the service.[141] Processions in London and Windsor Representatives from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand during the procession to Wellington Arch. The King, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, Peter Phillips, the Earl of Snowdon and the Duke of Gloucester walk behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin. Sir Timothy Laurence was also in the procession but is not seen in this image. The committal service began at 16:00 in the presence of 800 guests, largely made up of the royal household and staff from the Queen's private estates, but also including the royal family, governors general and prime ministers from the Commonwealth realms, and members of foreign royal houses.[115][140][152] The Choir of St George's Chapel led the music, which included the Russian "Kontakion of the Departed", also sung at the funeral of Prince Philip.[p][154] A selection of music was also played before the service.[154][155][q] The Dean of Windsor, who conducted the service, read the bidding, the readings, and the commendation.[115][154][155][140] The first reading was Revelation 21, verses 1–7, which was also included in the order of service for the funerals of Elizabeth's grandparents and father.[154] The Rector of Sandringham, the Minister of Crathie Kirk and the Chaplain of Windsor Great Park delivered the prayers, and the Archbishop of Canterbury gave the concluding blessing.[140] Near the end of the service the Imperial State Crown, orb, and sceptre were removed from the coffin and placed on the altar.[113][140][154] The King then placed the Queen's Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier Guards on his mother's coffin, before the Lord Chamberlain symbolically broke his wand of office and also placed its halves atop the coffin.[140][155] After this the Garter Principal King of Arms recited the styles of Elizabeth II and Charles III, between which a lament — "A Salute to the Royal Fendersmith" — was played by the Sovereign's Piper as the Queen's coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault. The singing of the National Anthem marked the end of the ceremony.[140][155] Interment Attendees The service at Westminster Abbey was attended by 2,000 people in total, including holders of the George Cross and Victoria Cross, representatives from the United Kingdom's faith communities, and foreign and Commonwealth heads of state and heads of government.[139][152][158] Representatives from 168 countries, out of 193 UN member states and two UN observer states, confirmed attendance, including 18 monarchs, 55 presidents and 25 prime ministers.[152][158] Due to the limited number of seats, foreign invitees were asked to keep their delegations as small as possible and to only bring their spouses.[159] The UK government also requested those travelling by air to use commercial flights; private flights were directed away from Heathrow Airport.[159] Additionally, the government asked guests not to use private cars to travel to Westminster Abbey, and instead use government-provided "coach transport from a central assembly point".[159] This was only guidance; leaders including the President of the United States, Joe Biden, the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, and the Vice President of China, Wang Qishan, were taken to the event through other means.[119][160] Many dignitaries were present for a reception by the King at Buckingham Palace on the eve of the funeral, and all international guests were invited to attend a reception hosted by the Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, after the funeral service.[119][159] Security Police officers from Wales on duty in Sloane Square London before the funeral The total cost of the funeral has not been published, but it is expected to exceed the £5.4 million paid for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.[169] The UK's economy (as measured by GDP) contracted by 0.6 per cent in September 2022, attributable in part due to Elizabeth's funeral and the period of national mourning that preceded it.[170] |