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2:05 PM ET, September 19, 2022

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Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Princess Charlotte Wears Horseshoe Brooch Gifted to Her by Queen Elizabeth to Monarch's Funeral  —  Princess Charlotte wore her first piece of significant jewelry, a custom for royals, at the Westminster Abbey service for Queen Elizabeth  —  Princess Charlotte wore her first piece …
Discussion: E! Online, Cosmopolitan and Page Six
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral Takes Place at Same Chapel Where She Had Coronation and Married Prince Philip … Queen Elizabeth II was honored with a state funeral at Westminster Abbey, which also served as the backdrop for several important milestones from her reign as queen of England.
Rachel Burchfield / Marie Claire:
What Did the Note on Queen Elizabeth's Coffin Say? … If you were straining your eyes to read what the card atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin said, The Telegraph has cleared it up—it is a note from her eldest son, King Charles III, which reads “In loving and devoted memory.  Charles R.”
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Sophie, Countess of Wessex Passes a Handkerchief to Prince Edward During Queen Elizabeth's Funeral  —  The Earl and Countess of Wessex shared a moment while attending the late monarch's state funeral at Westminster Abbey  —  Prince Edward got emotional while honoring Queen Elizabeth.
Discussion: Bustle, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Sarah Ferguson sits in second row at the Queen's funeral with Princess Eugenie  —  It seems all is forgiven.  —  Sarah Ferguson took her seat at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday in between her daughter Princess Eugenie and the late monarch's nephew David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon.
Melanie Macleod / HELLO!:
What happens after the Queen's funeral?  Inside royal protocol following a monarch's death  —  When Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September, the nation entered a ten-day period of mourning, but following Her Majesty's funeral, the royal family will remain in a period of royal mourning.
Discussion: Daily Star and Us Weekly
Nicky Morris / HELLO!:
Why Prince George wore navy and Princess Charlotte was in black at Queen's funeral … Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday alongside their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales.  —  The seven-year-old princess looked smart …
Discussion: Elle
Laura Sutcliffe / HELLO!:
Princess Kate wears Queen's choker and statement hat for monarch's funeral
Discussion: Elle and Marie Claire
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Princess Anne's Children Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall Pay Their Respects to Grandmother Queen Elizabeth II at State Funeral
Discussion: Just Jared
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Prince George, Princess Charlotte to attend Queen's funeral and procession
Gordon Rayner / Telegraph:
The moving moment when Queen Elizabeth was parted from her crown, orb and sceptre
Discussion: Elle and Cosmopolitan
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Duke of Sussex told of late Queen's death five minutes before public announcement  —  Duke not treated differently but late call highlights gulf between Harry and the Royal family  —  King Charles told the Duke of Sussex that the Queen had died five minutes before Buckingham Palace released …
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Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Children Didn't Attend Queen Elizabeth's Funeral  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were already in Europe for charity events without their kids when the late monarch died  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral without their two children.
Discussion: Just Jared
Eve Crosbie / HELLO!:
Who is taking care of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children during the Queen's funeral?
Discussion: Elle
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Queen Elizabeth II's Personal Staff Line Up to Watch Funeral Procession Pass Buckingham Palace
Just Jared:
Prince William & Prince Harry Join Royal Family in Queen Elizabeth's Funeral Procession
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Matilda Rudd / Daily Mail:
'He's asking lots of questions': Princess of Wales reveals her son Louis, four, is struggling to understand the Queen's death - and George, 9, is ‘now realising how important his great-grandmother was’  — The Princess of Wales met with dignitaries at Buckingham Palace on Saturday
Melanie Macleod / HELLO!:
The Queen's beloved horse Emma makes surprise appearance at Windsor service … Queen Elizabeth II was known for her love of horses, so it was a touching tribute to the late monarch that her personal horse, named Emma, was pride of place during Her Majesty's final return to Windsor.
Discussion: Just Jared
Indrani Basu / BBC:
Killing Eve's Sandra Oh: Why was she at the Queen's funeral?  —  As an international delegation entered Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, there was a familiar acting face among them.  —  Sandra Oh, best known for her roles in Killing Eve and Grey's Anatomy, was dressed in black with a Canadian badge pinned in front.
Discussion: People.com, The Wrap, The Sun and Variety
Kevin C. Johnson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
'Everything's good,' says Post Malone after tumble on stage at Enterprise Center show  —  Update: Video message from Post Malone added  —  Post Malone fell hard for St. Louis, literally, after he stepped into a hole that took him down in front of a packed house Saturday night at Enterprise Center.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk, Daily Mail and Variety
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