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Thursday, 19 December, 2002, 09:34 GMT
QUEEN MOTHER

Prince Charles will mourn his grandmother in Scotland

Charles: I miss Queen Mother
The Prince of Wales admits publicly that he is missing his grandmother "more than I can possibly say".

Visitors flock to Royal chapel
Mourners visit Queen Mother's vault
Queen Mother is laid to rest
A view from the crowds
'She was strength, dignity and laughter'
In pictures: Tributes at Windsor Castle
Archbishop's sermon in full
Windsor witnesses journey's end
Royal funeral: Timetable of events
World honours Queen Mother
Tributes across the nation
Kings and queens pay respects
Pupils share historic funeral
Motion's poem for Queen Mother
Chelsea Pensioners pay respects

ROYALS PAY TRIBUTE

Prince Charles bows his head during the vigil

Charles returns for second tribute
Prince Charles visits Westminster Hall for a second time on the eve of the Queen Mother's funeral, to pay a personal tribute to his grandmother.

'Thank you for the kindness'
Princes remember their inspiration
Prince greets Queen Mother crowds
Queen says mother had 'wonderful life'
Royal retreat for grieving prince

FEATURES

A grand and solemn day
Many of those outside Westminster Abbey had waited for hours - some for days - to witness the funeral of the Queen Mother. Yet the cold and the crush merely added to the occasion.

'A beautiful and touching ceremony'
'Why I came to see the Queen Mother'
From the mouths of babes
'Why I'm here for the funeral'
'Truly, the passing of an era'
St George's: Chapel of kings
'Father stood royal vigil, now it's my turn'
Straining for a view
Castle of Mey: The Queen Mother's retreat
Profile: Dr George Carey
Westminster Hall: Cradle of Parliament
An uncommon celebration
Taking measure of royal coverage
Priceless gem in Queen Mother's crown
The Queen Mother's regiments

DEATH OF A QUEEN

The Queen Mother, who has died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 101

Queen Mother dies
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, has died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 101, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Queen Mother: A remarkable life
Charles pays moving tribute
Prince's tribute in full
Royals unite in grief
Grieving princes pay their respects

TRIBUTES

Blair leads tributes to Queen Mother
Prime Minister Tony Blair leads tributes to the Queen Mother as MPs, peers and Scotland's MSPs return early from their Easter break.

Thousands send online tributes
Prayers said for Queen Mother
Britain mourns Queen Mother
Political tributes flow for Queen Mum
British sport honours Queen Mother
Tributes at a glance
World salutes a 'grand old lady'
Crowds grieve for Queen Mother
Dame Vera's tribute to Queen Mother

IN PICTURES

Picture gallery: Paying tribute
Picture gallery: Queues of mourners waiting to pay their last respects to the Queen Mother show no sign of abating

In pictures: Funeral pomp and ceremony
In pictures: Crowds gather for historic day
In Pictures: Third day of tributes
Picture gallery: Funeral procession
Picture gallery: Sorrow on The Mall
In pictures: Mourning the loss
In pictures: The early years
'Our tribute to a sweet lady'


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	The funeral service
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Why we came to watch

The funeral
Details of timetable and route

Children's view
Primary pupils pay tribute to Queen Mother

Ark Royal Tribute
Famous ship remembers

Her final hours
The Queen by her mother's bedside

CBBC Newsround
Queen Mother coverage for children from the BBC