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      Lying in State: The History Behind the Solemn Tradition
      • Since 1852, 35 individuals have received the high honor of lying in state: 12 presidents, two vice presidents, plus members of Congress, unknown soldiers, military heroes, a city planner, and U.S. Supreme Court justices.
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      Lying in State: The History Behind the Solemn Tradition

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  3. www.parliament.uk › lyings-in-stateLyings-in-state - UK Parliament

    Lying-in-state in the UK is given to the Sovereign, as Head of State, current or past consorts and rarely major public figures. Westminster Hall is now the place where the lying-in-state of monarchs and consorts traditionally takes place.

  4. www.parliament.uk › about › howLying-in-State - UK Parliament

    Lying-in-State in the UK is given to the Sovereign, as Head of State, the current or past Queen Consort and sometimes former Prime Ministers. Many notable occasions of Lying-in-State have taken place in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament, a few days before the funeral ceremony, including:

  5. metro.co.uk › 2022/09/15 › lying-in-state-a-royalLying in state: A royal tradition which dates back to the ...

    Sep 15, 2022 · Edward VII set the modern tradition of royal lying in state in Westminster Hall. He lay in state in 1910, as did King George V in 1936 and King George VI in 1952.

  6. www.parliament.uk › lyings-in-state1 › westminsterLyings-in-State in Westminster Hall - UK Parliament

    Six lyings-in-state have been held in Westminster Hall since that of Gladstone: 1910 - King Edward VII; 1936 - King George V; 1952 - King George VI; 1953 - Queen Mary; 1965 - Sir Winston Churchill; 2002 - Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother; Enormous numbers of people have queued up on each occasion to pay their respects.

  7. www.itv.com › news › 2022/09/11The Queen’s lying in state: What you need to know

    Sep 11, 2022 · Lying in state is usually reserved for sovereigns, current or past queen consorts, and sometimes former prime ministers. During the formal occasion, the closed coffin is placed on view,...

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  9. www.itv.com › news › 2022/09/13Queen Lying in State route map: How and where to queue ... - ITVX

    Sep 15, 2022 · A queue route map for mourners wishing to pay their respects to the Queen as she Lies in State has been released.

  10. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-62863486Queen to lie in state for four full days before state funeral

    Sep 10, 2022 · The Queen will lie in state for four days before her funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, 19 September. The public will be allowed to view the coffin during that time.