A kingdom united in grief: UK mourns Queen Elizabeth II
By DW
12 September 2022 |
7:28 am
Grief comes in many shapes and forms — especially when experienced collectively. People joining the crowds outside Buckingham Palace have a broad spectrum of views on Queen Elizabeth II and her legacy.
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