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Plane carrying coffin of Queen Elizabeth lands in London

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on September 14, 2022

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· Last updated: February 4, 2026

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LONDON (Reuters) – A plane carrying the body of Queen Elizabeth landed at a royal airforce base in west London on Tuesday, as the coffin heads to Buckingham Palace before lying in state in parliament from Wednesday. The plane landed at RAF Northolt, where Prime Minister Liz Truss and Defence Minister Ben Wallace were among […]

LONDON (Reuters) – A plane carrying the body of Queen Elizabeth landed at a royal airforce base in west London on Tuesday, as the coffin heads to Buckingham Palace before lying in state in parliament from Wednesday.

The plane landed at RAF Northolt, where Prime Minister Liz Truss and Defence Minister Ben Wallace were among the group of military and civic figures to receive it.

The coffin had been lying in state in Edinburgh. She died last Thursday at her Scottish residence of Balmoral, aged 96.

(Reporting by Alistair Smout; Editing by Kate Holton)

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What is a royal airforce base?
A royal airforce base is a military facility used by the air force for operations, training, and maintenance of aircraft. It serves as a hub for air force activities and can also accommodate visiting aircraft.
What is lying in state?
Lying in state is a ceremonial tradition where the body of a deceased person, often a public figure, is placed in a prominent location for the public to pay their respects before the funeral.
What is Buckingham Palace?
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. It serves as a venue for state occasions and royal hospitality.

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