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Starting with Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth saw 15 prime ministers — just. Her final act was replacing a cheerful moral vacuum with a poser with no panache.

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.

Britain and the world reflected on Queen Elizabeth II's legacy and role in shaping the world during her reign. Her funeral is expected to take place within 10 days.

Welcome to a special edition on Queen Elizabeth II and Africa. All praise for some and criticism from others, from brutal repression in Kenya to open support for the end of apartheid, across the continent Elizabeth the Second leaves a mixed legacy and mixed feelings behind her.

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.

King Charles III is so far enjoying a "remarkable upsurge in public support" after his mother’s death, but it remains to be seen whether this will last. That's the view of Sean Lang, a senior lecturer in history at Anglia Ruskin University, who specialises in the history of the British Empire. He added that there may be a "snowball effect" if one or more countries decide to remove the British monarch as head of state, but that the Commonwealth itself has a bright future ahead.

Queen Elizabeth's casket, which was flown from Edinburgh to London, became the most tracked flight in history. Thousands also gathered outside the Buckingham Palace to say their final goodbyes.

#Kohinoor started trending on Twitter in India as soon as the news broke that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away. The legendary diamond, estimated at $400 million, is one of the many crown jewels that users claim were "looted" by the British monarchy during colonisation. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

#Kohinoor started trending on Twitter in India as soon as the news broke that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away. The legendary diamond, estimated at $400 million, is one of the many crown jewels that users claim were "looted" by the British monarchy during colonisation.

The palace revealed more details of the plan for the queen's state funeral service in Westminster Abbey. Meanwhile, thousands queued for many hours to file past the queen's coffin.

Queen Elizabeth's eight grandchildren, including Prince William and Prince Harry, stood by her coffin as members of the public filed by to pay respects. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has arrived to the UK.

Britain has held its first state funeral since 1965, bidding farewell to Queen Elizabeth II after 70 years on the throne. She was laid to rest alongside her husband, parents and younger sister.