March 31, 2002. The Queen Mother's last moments were peaceful.
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The royal family mourned together at Windsor.
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The Queen Mother's funeral will take place on April 9, following a period of national mourning.
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Grieving Princes Charles, William, and Harry returned to England, arriving at Windsor Castle.
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Mourners shared flowers and tears in Windsor and London.
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People from throughout Britain came to bid farewell to the nation's grandmother.
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Royal photographer Arthur Edwards remembered a "'fantastic lady' with the common touch."
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Today Britain mourns its "favourite grandmother."
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The British press paid tribute to a "guiding spirit."
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The passing of the Queen Mother marks the end of an era for the British Monarchy.
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To many the Queen Mother represented a bygone age.
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Princes Charles and Andrew, both abroad with their children when their beloved grandmother died, return to Britain today.
The funeral of the Queen Mother will be the grandest since that of her husband King George VI 50 years ago.
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The Queen Mother was associated with several historic homes during her life.
Recorded quotes from her long life capture her brave and witty spirit.
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Her passionate interest in racehorses occupied her until the end of her life.
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She also loved fishing...
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...and gardening.
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"If only I could get more strengh," the Queen Mother wished in recent months.
But for most of her life she was blessed by good health.
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King George VI's wife was also the last Empress of India.
Prime Minister Tony Blair remembered his sovereign's mother as "part of the fabric of our nation"; other leaders followed suit.
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World leaders praised a "powerful symbol" of Great Britain.
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In private, the Queen Mother was not afraid to speak her mind, even on politics.
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Londoners who survived the Blitz will always be grateful to the brave Queen Elizabeth.
Windsor, where she died, has been central to British history for centuries.
Despite her English birth and mother, the former Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was thoroughly Scottish.
Accordingly, Scots remembered her as "our queen."
But she also enjoyed her association with the Irish Guards.
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The Queen Mother valued her role as venerable head of the "family firm."
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She was a loving and devoted mother.
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Viewers complained to the BBC of disrespectful coverage.
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People throughout the United Kingdom shared their affection for the "Queen Mum."
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Friends and relatives recalled a woman who was "not merely a historical figure, she was history."
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King Zahir Shah now plans to return to Afghanistan in mid-April.
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The Prince of Wales has designed a "healing garden" for the Chelsea Flower Show.
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March 30, 2002. The Queen Mother was known for her love of children.
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She was also horse racing's best loved supporter...
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...and a keen gardener.
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Parliament will be recalled so that MPs can pay tribute.
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The Queen Mother's body will lie in state at Westminster for three days.
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World leaders joined in offering their condolences.
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British leaders from across the political spectrum expressed their sorrow and admiration...
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...as did Anglican and Catholic clergymen.
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The former Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon will be remembered with special affection in Scotland, where she spent much of her childhood.
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Crowds gathered at the royal residences to pay their respects.
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British sport mourned the royal death.
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The Prince of Wales, Prime Minister Tony Blair and others paid tribute to "a symbol of Britain's decency and courage."
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People throughout the world are saddened by the news.
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Prince Charles had a lifelong close relationship with his beloved grandmother.
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A cough had weakened her health.
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HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, 101, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Royal Lodge, Windsor.
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Prince Harry is enjoying his ski vacation despite illness.
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The Duke of York recalled his experiences in the 1982 Falklands War.
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Britain's Gold State Coach is being prepared for its first appearance in 25 years.
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Zara Phillips participated in her first "premiere league" equestrian competition.
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March 29, 2002. Japan's Princess Aiko was fed with chopsticks for the first time in a ceremonial ritual.
The Queen presented Maundy money at Canterbury Cathedral.
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A case of glandular fever has not kept Prince Harry from skiing.
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Prince William's enrollment aroused so much interest in St Andrews University that the school has been fined for exceeding its recruitment target.
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March 28, 2002. A charity kept its royal patron, Princess Michael of Kent, in the dark about the rape investigation of an employee.
March 27, 2002. Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich was the guest of honor at a Buckingham Palace gala hosted by the Queen and attended by Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, and European royals.
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Queen Elizabeth II endorsed a cookbook of Indian recipes.
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March 26, 2002. King Zahir Shah's return to Afghanistan was delayed due to security concerns.
March 25, 2002. The European Court of Human Rights is expected to award former King Constantine of Greece compensation for property confiscated by the Greek government.
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A Yorkshire museum hopes to locate jewellery given by Empress Alexandra of Russia to two English working-class godchildren.
March 24, 2002. The Afghan monarch's return has been postponed.
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King Zahir Shah, preparing to return to Afghanistan, will make any sacrifice for his country.
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The King's granddaughter Princess Homaira Wali, 48, is also excited about going back to Kabul.
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Prince Charles criticized the Royal Shakespeare Company's plan to demolish its 70-year-old theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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In a letter to poet Kathleen Raine, the Prince of Wales shared his thoughts on his future role.
The Queen plans to take on a more active role in managing her racehorses.
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King Mohammed VI's public marriage is part of a general modernization of the Moroccan monarchy.
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Anarchists intend to try to disrupt Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee celebrations.
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March 23, 2002. "Palace No. 8" in Kabul is ready for King Zahir Shah.
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March 22, 2002. The marriage of King Mohammed VI and Salma Bennani was Morocco's first publicized royal wedding.
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Prince Edward burned his hand cooking steaks.
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The Guardian will be allowed to continue its legal challenge to the 1848 Treason Felony Act.
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Queen Elizabeth II plans to get to know the people of London during her Jubilee celebrations.
March 21, 2002. King Mohammed VI of Morocco has married Salma Bennani, although public festivities will take place April 12-14.
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MP Michael Mates hopes to make sure that Britain's bravest veterans receive Jubilee medals.
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Letters and cards written by the late Princess of Wales will be sold at an auction tomorrow.
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The Prince of Wales purchased Guyana's first organic cocoa crop.
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Wilkinson Sword will present the Queen with a new ceremonial sword.
March 20, 2002. Controversial businessman Lakshmi Mittal was not invited to a dinner for successful Asian entrepeneurs hosted by the Prince of Wales.
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Jane Andrews, the Duchess of York's former dresser, has been given a chance to appeal her murder conviction in light of mitigating circumstances.
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Prince Charles is saddened by the death of his dog, Tigga, 18.
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March 19, 2002. Afghans anxiously await the return of their King.
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The power of Prime Minister Hun Sen is alarming for Cambodian monarchists.
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Actor Sir Ben Kingsley told the Queen (and the press) that receiving a knighthood from her meant far more than getting an Oscar.
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Former royal aide Jane Andrews will appeal her murder conviction.
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Nearly two million people applied for the 24,000 free tickets available for the Golden Jubilee concerts at Buckingham Palace.
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ABC plans to produce a TV movie about Prince William.
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The Victoria and Albert Museum's new tiara exhibit includes the one worn by the Queen at her wedding.
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March 18, 2002. Exiled King Zahir Shah is looking forward to returning to Afghanistan later this month.
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Celebrity friends joined the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles at Sandringham.
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Buckingham Palace defended the Earl and Countess of Wessex from recent criticism.
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Tiaras, 200 of which are currently on display at the Victoria & Albert museum, have long been associated with royalty.
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March 17, 2002. Today is the last day to apply for tickets to the Golden Jubilee concerts.
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Prince Edward and his wife have asked the Queen for help adjusting to their new royal role.
Union Jack flags waved to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee are ironically likely to have been made in Germany.
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March 16, 2002. The Earl and Countess of Wessex unexpectedly cancelled a visit to a hospice.
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Princess Anne's daughter Zara Phillips has emerged as an elegant and glamorous member of the extended royal family.
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