Britain’s Queen Elizabeth’s coffin to be taken to Edinburgh
By DW
11 September 2022 |
8:48 am
Funeral arrangements for the late queen have been announced as her heir, King Charles goes on a tour of Britain to lead mourning. Follow DW for the latest.
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