Is this the last day of British world power? Thousands of important people are in London for Elizabeth II’s funeral. But will Britain still be powerful now that she is gone?
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World leaders to say goodbye to the Queen
Is this the last day of British world power? Thousands of important people are in London for Elizabeth II's funeral. But will Britain still be powerful now that she is gone?
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Crowds are lining the streets of London. They are hoping for one last chance to see Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeralA service held after someone has died to remember their life..
Some of the people on the streets will catch sight of very important people. Many world leaders will be at the service. They include Joe Biden, the president of the United States of America. The leaders of Canada, France and New Zealand will be in London. So will leaders of CommonwealthOfficially called the Commonwealth of Nations, it was set up in 1926. There are 54 members in all. It grew out of the British Empire and many members, although not all, were former British colonies. countries.
The funeral will be very grand. There will be soldiers, jewels, music and thousands of guests. The eyes of the world will be on Britain.
Some think this is the last big event like this that will ever happen in Britain. The new King, Charles III, is not as popularLiked by many people. as his mother.
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More people today think the idea of having a King or Queen who was born into their job will not last forever. Queen Elizabeth II was Queen when Britain was very powerful, but now Britain is not as powerful as many other bigger countries.
Is this the last day of British world power?
Yes! Elizabeth II ruled over a country that was very powerful in the world, but modern Britain has much less power.
No! Britain is still very powerful. And the new King will be just as admired as his mother.
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Funeral - A service held after someone has died to remember their life.
Commonwealth - Officially called the Commonwealth of Nations, it was set up in 1926. There are 54 members in all. It grew out of the British Empire and many members, although not all, were former British colonies.
Popular - Liked by many people.
World leaders to say goodbye to the Queen
Laid to rest: More than 2,000 people will go to the Queen's funeral today. Glossary
Funeral - A service held after someone has died to remember their life.
Commonwealth - Officially called the Commonwealth of Nations, it was set up in 1926. There are 54 members in all. It grew out of the British Empire and many members, although not all, were former British colonies.
Popular - Liked by many people.