Queen Elizabeth II lies in state ahead of funeral, King Charles III returns to Buckingham Palace

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Prince William and Kate Middleton have kept their three children out of the spotlight and focused on their education as they are "prioritizing stability" amid mourning Queen Elizabeth II who died nearly one week ago at the age of 96.

The newly-appointed Prince and Princess of Wales only recently brought Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to their new school on Tuesday, Sept. 7, just two days before Her Majesty passed away. 

William walked alongside Prince Harry and behind their father, King Charles III, as the Queen's coffin was transported from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday. Her funeral is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21.

Click here to read more on how William and Kate are prioritizing their family.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's public display of affection following a short service honoring Queen Elizabeth II Wednesday drew mixed reactions.

Prince Harry and his wife held hands as they left Westminster Hall. The other royal couples involved in the procession walked with their arms at their sides.

Royal expert Shannon Felton Spence told Fox News Digital the action was most likely a "loving show of support" for Prince Harry, but emphasized that the royal family was "on the job."

Click here to read more on Harry and Meghan's potential royal rule break.

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Britney Spears could have been the future queen of England!

In an interview from 2002, Spears told talk show host Frank Skinner that she and William had a "cyber relationship" and the pair communicated via email during their teenage years. The then 20-year-old pop star revealed that she invited the Prince of Wales to dinner while she was visiting London, but he never showed."

We exchanged e-mails for a little bit and he was supposed to come and see me somewhere but it didn't work out," she said at the time, per the Daily Mail. "You were blown out by Prince William?" Skinner asked, and Spears replied, "Yeah."

Click here to read more on Spears' missed chance at becoming the future queen of England.

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Kate Middleton honored the late Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday as she attended the procession of the queen's coffin to Westminster Hall.

The new Princess of Wales wore the queen's pearl and diamond leaf brooch during the event. Middleton also wore the brooch in 2017 during a trip to Belgium.

Queen Elizabeth II was once photographed wearing the brooch in Seoul on April 21, 1999, according to The Court Jeweller.

Click here to see how Kate and Meghan Markle honored the late Queen.

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LONDON, England – It's sometimes hard to believe that the world was once in love with Prince Harry and Meghan's love story. I know you remember it, right?

However, in the four years since their spectacular, glittering Windsor wedding, it seems as if the now-rogue royal couple have gone from controversy to controversy, and everything they do is a drama.

But now she is back in the fold in a very loose way. Anyone watching that recent royal walkabout will note that Catherine, the Princess of Wales, kept a well-heeled distance and never made eye contact — and with one good reason: she is terrified that anything she says will be in Meghan’s next big interview.

Click here to read more from the royal expert.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday and paid tribute to the longest reigning monarch in British history.

British citizens got candid about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and their relationship with the royal family as they reunited with King Charles III, Prince William and Kate Middleton.

"They are part of the family," one mourner told Fox News Digital. 

Click here to read more about their reunion.

President Joe Biden held his first call with King Charles III on Wednesday.

The White House released a statement saying Biden and the king discussed the queen's memory, with Biden remarking on his visit to the royal family at Windsor Castle last year. Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to the U.K. for the queen's state funeral next week.

"The President recalled fondly the Queen’s kindness and hospitality," the White House wrote. "He also conveyed the great admiration of the American people for the Queen, whose dignity and constancy deepened the enduring friendship and special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom."

Click to read more about Biden's first call with King Charles III.

Fox News Digital's Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.

James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor pay their respects inside Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, where the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, will Lie in State on a Catafalque. (Photo by ALKIS KONSTANTINIDIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Mourners paid their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II starting Wednesday as the queen lies in state at Westminster Hall.

The royal family and Members of Parliament paid their respects first before the viewing was opened to the public. London authorities said the line was 2.6 miles long, as of Wednesday afternoon.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be held on Sept. 19.

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Prince Harry was photographed in an emotional moment Wednesday as he paid his respects to his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

Prince Harry, who stood next to his wife Meghan Markle, covered his eyes with his hand during a moment of reflection. Markle held her gaze down.

The Duke of Sussex walked behind the coffin, alongside King Charles III and Prince William, as it was transferred to Westminster Hall. Queen Elizabeth will lie in state for four days ahead of her funeral.

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King Charles III, along with the royal family, returned to Buckingham Palace after the transfer of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to Westminster Hall.

The queen will lie in state for the next four days until her funeral on Sept. 19.

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Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has arrived at Westminster Hall.

The queen's coffin will lie in state for four days until the state funeral on Sept. 19.

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The Queen Consort Camilla, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have left Buckingham Palace for Westminster Hall.

King Charles III, Prince William and Prince Harry walked in the procession.

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Prince Harry and Prince William made an appearance Wednesday morning as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was transferred to Westminster Hall.

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex followed behind King Charles III, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Princess Anne.

Prince Harry was not in his military uniform for the event.

Click to read more on the relationship between Prince Harry, Prince William and the royal family.

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Queen Elizabeth II's coffin left Buckingham Palace for the final time as the royal family makes their way to Westminster Hall.

Her coffin is traveling on a gun carriage with King Charles III, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Princess Anne, Prince William and Prince Harry following on foot.

The Royal Marine Band is leading the carriage.

Queen Elizabeth will lie in state at Westminster Hall for four days before her funeral on Sept. 19.

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London’s City Hall announced that all ceremonial procession viewing areas are now full.

“There is no entry for any new arrivals. If you are in the area or about to arrive, please head to the screening site in Hyde Park to watch the procession for the Lying-in-State on large screens,” a message on the London government Twitter account said. 

The gun carriage that will carry the queen's coffin was seen being wheeled into Buckingham Palace and into position. The coffin will soon travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in the Houses of Parliament, where the Lying-in-State will begin. A ceremony will be held in Westminster Hall to mark the arrival of Her Majesty’s coffin.

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Hundreds of thousands are expected to queue in London when Queen Elizabeth II lies in state at the 900-year-old Westminster Hall, the oldest building in Parliament, for four days before her state funeral on Monday.

The line to view the coffin is likely to be one of the longest that London has ever seen and already stretches from Parliament, across nearby Lambeth Bridge and along the opposite bank of the River Thames. Authorities have planned for a 10-mile route, including 6.9 miles from Victoria Tower Gardens to Southwark Park and a further 3 miles inside Southwark Park, with 1,000 marshals, stewards and police officers on hand to help manage crowds.

People are being warned they may have to wait for 30 hours, but they are being given numbered wristbands to allow for food and bathroom breaks without losing their place in line.

When they get to Parliament, mourners must pass through airport-style security screening. Prohibited items include liquids, spray paint, knives, fireworks, flowers, candles, stuffed toys and “advertising or marketing messages.”

The hall is where Guy Fawkes and Charles I were tried, where kings and queens hosted magnificent medieval banquets, and where ceremonial addresses were presented to Queen Elizabeth II during her silver, golden and diamond jubilees.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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"The Crown" has resumed filming after the Netflix series paused production on Thursday, the day Queen Elizabeth II died at 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Elizabeth Debicki, the 32-year-old actress who portrays Princess Diana, was seen on a set in a small town near Barcelona, Spain dressed as the late princess. The scene is set during Diana’s trip to Bosnia in 1997 where she met with children and landmine victims.

Peter Morgan, the writer of the Emmy-winning drama, confirmed the show’s pause in production on Friday. "'The Crown' is a love letter to her, and I’ve nothing to add for now, just silence and respect," he said. "I expect we will stop filming out of respect too."

The temporary pause in production will not impact the release of season five of the series, which is scheduled for November.

Click to read more about the production of "The Crown."

Members of the public queue in the rain along the south bank of the River Thames, opposite the Palace of Westminster, home to Westminster Hall and the Houses of Parliament. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Lines are forming along the bank of the River Thames in anticipation of seeing Queen Elizabeth II lying in state, even though authorities warn the wait could be up to 30 hours, according to The Associated Press.

Mounted Household Cavalry were seen riding along the route prior to the procession of the Gun Carriage which will carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall.

Meanwhile, Heathrow Airport announced operation changes out of respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Some flight schedules on Wednesday afternoon will be disrupted to ensure silence over central London during the ceremonial procession. 

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King Charles III arrived to Buckingham Palace ahead of the ceremonial procession of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II to Westminster Hall.

As preparations build for a Sept. 19 state funeral, the Royal Family will walk behind the queen's coffin through central London, after which hundreds of thousands of mourners are expected to come to pay their final respects at her lying in state.

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Horses, troops and military bands performed a full dress rehearsal before daybreak for the procession that will take Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin from Buckingham Palace to Parliament’s Westminster Hall. Officials say the horses taking part have undergone special training for the Wednesday afternoon event, including how to handle mourners and flowers and flags being thrown toward the procession, according to The Associated Press.

King Charles III will lead the procession behind the carriage, which will be draped in the Royal Standard. The journey is expected to last around 40 minutes.

Once in Westminster Hall, the queen's coffin will rest on a raised platform known as a catafalque and topped with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre. Each corner of the platform will be guarded 24-hours-a-day by soldiers from units that serve the Royal Household.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will conduct a short service attended by members of the Royal Family, before the Hall is opened to the public. It is expected that hundreds of thousands of mourners will be able to pay their respects in the 11th-Century building, the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster and the heart of the British government.

Click to read past coverage on the preparations for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.