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16 wrz 2022 · Thousands of people have been queuing along the banks of the River Thames to view the Queen's coffin as she lies in state in London's Westminster Hall.
Lying in state is the tradition in which the body of a deceased official, such as a head of state, is placed in a state building, either outside or inside a coffin, to allow the public to pay their respects. It traditionally takes place in a major government building of a country, state, or city.
14 wrz 2022 · Lying-in-state around the world. Lying-in-state is not unique to the UK but is a tradition and practice carried out across the globe normally for heads of government and the church.
23 wrz 2020 · Bestowed as a final tribute to distinguished government officials and military officers, a lying in state ceremony requires the approval of a concurrent resolution by Congress in order to take...
14 wrz 2022 · But what does it mean to lie in state, and who qualifies for it? The ritual is observed by many countries, allowing mourners to pay their respects to a departed head of state or revered...
12 wrz 2022 · Lying- in-state is a tradition where the coffin of a monarch or sometimes a Prime Minister is placed on view before the funeral. It allows members of the public to pay their respects to the...
15 wrz 2022 · Lying in state is where the coffin of someone of public importance is placed on view, to allow the public to pay their respects before the funeral ceremony.
