Why the queen's coffin left Buckingham Palace at exactly 2:22 p.m.
A drum was hit at 75 beats per minute to help the roughly 40-minute procession stay on pace to arrive at Westminster Hall at exactly 3 p.m.
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A drum was hit at 75 beats per minute to help the roughly 40-minute procession stay on pace to arrive at Westminster Hall at exactly 3 p.m.
Queen Elizabeth II's remains were returned to Buckingham Palace yesterday. Later today, there will be a procession led by King Charles III to the Palace of Westminster, where his mother will lie in state. Holly Williams reports.
Britain's first royal transition in 70 years has revived discussion about the royals' role in the modern world, and put a sharp focus on laws inhibiting peaceful protest.
But even a royal transition planned meticulously over the course of Elizabeth II's record 70-year reign has left some big questions unanswered.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday after a day of lying in rest in Scotland. CBS News' Lana Zak and royal contributor Amanda Foreman have more on the reaction as the public prepares to bid the queen a final goodbye.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at Buckingham Palace to cheering and applause from thousands of mourners. The coffin was received by King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, as well as the queen's other children, grandchildren and spouses. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
King Charles III returned to London on Tuesday after visiting Northern Ireland as mourners lined up awaiting the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Buckingham Palace. CBS News' Lana Zak discussed the day's events in London.
Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state for four days at London's Westminster Hall, where thousands are expected to wait hours to pay their respects.
CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joined Anne-Marie Green and David Begnaud as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was taken from St. Giles' Cathedral in Scotland on its way to Buckingham Palace in London.
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell, Cameron talked about Charles' future and his memories of the queen.
Despite the recent death of his mother, King Charles III has already been up to work as the new monarch. Royal editor for the Sunday Times and a CBS News royal contributor Roya Nikkhah sheds some light on the family dynamics at play after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth II's portrait has been featured on British currency for more than 50 years. With her passing, the British government is expected to begin circulating new banknotes with a portrait of King Charles III by 2023. Elise Preston has more.
On Saturday morning, King Charles III was officially declared the United Kingdom's new monarch in a constitutional ceremony at St. James' Palace in London. The newly crowned king vowed to continue the legacy of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Roxana Saberi reports.
Prince William and Prince Harry greeted mourners outside of Windsor Castle on Saturday. The reunion comes after a turbulent past few years between the brothers, which saw Prince Harry relocate to the U.S. with wife Meghan Markle. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Although Queen Elizabeth II is often remembered for her stoic demeanor and leadership, she was also known to have a good sense of humor. Elizabeth Palmer reflects on some of the moments where Her Majesty's geniality shined through.
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted questions about the legitimacy of the monarchy from commonwealth realms across the world. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins CBS News to discuss why the history of and controversy surrounding this system of government.
King Charles III addressed Parliament for the first time as monarch Monday, saying that he "cannot help but feel the weight of history." Queen Elizabeth's coffin will lie in state in Edinburgh, Scotland before being moved to Westminster Hall in London on Tuesday.
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joined Catherine Herridge with a preview of "Face the Nation" this coming Sunday.
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin began its final journey with a procession to St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, before heading to London on Tuesday. CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest from London, and speaks with CBS News royal contributor Wesley Kerr about King Charles III ascending to the throne.
The decision by the newly ascended King Charles III means his youngest son, Prince Harry, will have to wear a suit despite his 10 years of military service.
Queen Elizabeth II's flag-draped coffin was driven slowly through the Scottish countryside Sunday from her beloved Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.
Since the reign of Alfred the Great, the line of Britain's hereditary royalty has stretched across nearly 40 generations to the new king, Charles III. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with author Hugo Vickers about the sprawling branches of the royal family tree whose members were sometimes pitted against one another.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's youngsters aren't the only British royals with new titles as the second Elizabethan era comes to a close.
After serving what has been dubbed "the longest internship in history," Prince Charles has now ascended to the throne following the death of his 96-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Correspondent Mark Phillips talks with author Robert Hardman and historian Simon Schama about what this new monarch may mean for the royal family.
After serving what has been dubbed "the longest internship in history," Prince Charles has now ascended to the throne. Is Elizabeth II an impossible act to follow?