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Momentous memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

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The Queen's coffin is carried into her state funeral Source: AAP / AAP

World leaders, presidents and prime ministers have gathered to farewell Queen Elizabeth the II at her state funeral after her 70-year- reign. The historic service at Westminster Abbey included moving tributes from dignitaries and one of the largest processions in modern history followed.


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By Stephanie Corsetti

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World leaders, presidents and prime ministers have gathered to farewell Queen Elizabeth the II at her state funeral after her 70-year- reign. The historic service at Westminster Abbey included moving tributes from dignitaries and one of the largest processions in modern history followed.



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