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Lord Richards, former Chief of the Defence Staff (2010-2013), has been reflecting on Queen Elizabeth II and her role as Commander-in-Chief of the UK Armed Forces.

Whilst speaking with @JadeCallaway, he expresses the impact Her Majesty had on the armed forces.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s lead lined the coffin is estimated to weigh at least 550lbs and anywhere up to 700lbs.
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The Royal Family greeted Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it arrived at Buckingham Palace.

A @RoyalAirForce C-17 Globemaster aircraft transported Her Majesty's coffin from Edinburgh to RAF Northolt in London, with Princess Anne also on board.
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"This is one of the biggest events that's happened in the last hundred years.”

3 SCOTS Colour Sgt Ross Miller explained to Forces News what it was like to ‘play a part in history’ at the Queen's coffin procession in Edinburgh.
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“It’s our last duty to our Queen and our first duty to our King.”

Major General Christopher Ghika has spoken to Forces News about organising the ceremonial aspects of the Queen's funeral.

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The first Changing of the Guard since King Charles III was named Britain’s new monarch has taken place at Buckingham Palace.

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We are asking you, our forces community, to share your messages of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II, below.

What would you like to say to Her Majesty? 💬

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The King, Princess Anne, and Prince Edward wore ceremonial uniforms to accompany the slow procession of the Queen's coffin through Edinburgh.

King Charles III was wearing the rank of Field Marshal and 10 medals.
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Members of the public, across multiple generations, have been paying their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in Windsor.

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"I've worked for her for 23 years" - Sgt Astley

A @RoyalAirForce veteran turned police officer with @ThamesVP reflected on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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James Bond star Daniel Craig has described filming a scene with the Queen for London 2012 as "an incredible thing".

In the comedy sketch, Craig, who played British spy #007, called at #BuckinghamPalace to summon #QueenElizabethII to the event.

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As the news begins to sink in, people are paying their respects at various locations across the world.

This photo was taken this morning at Buckingham Palace.

How have you been paying your respects to Queen Elizabeth II?

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The bank holiday confirmation came when the King approved an order during a meeting of the Accession Council where he was formally declared Head of State.
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“What you could be certain of was that the Queen was extremely well informed.”

Former Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Mike Jackson explains what it was like to meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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The Armed Forces' new Commander-in-Chief King Charles III has vowed to serve the UK and Commonwealth with "loyalty, respect and love".

In his televised address to the nation, the King paid an emotional tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
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HM Queen Elizabeth II trained as a mechanic with the British Auxiliary Territorial Service during the Second World War.

The then-princess made history as the first female member of the Royal Family to join the military in a full-time active role.

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“She was doing her duty right up to the end.”

Former Chief of the General Staff, Lord Dannatt tells Forces News that the Queen’s legacy will be as an “inspiring example”.

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“I name this ship Queen Elizabeth. May God bless her and all who sail in her.”

In 2014 the Queen launched the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales.

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Did you ever meet Queen Elizabeth II during your service?

Share your fond memories of the UK’s longest reigning monarch with Forces News.

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Find out how the Second World War saw the Queen – known then as Princess Elizabeth – take on a whole new level of responsibility.
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