UK: Thatcher to receive ceremonial funeral

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UK: Thatcher to receive ceremonial funeral

04-09-2013 12:01 AM

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UK: Thatcher to receive ceremonial funeral


by: Associated Press
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published: April 09, 2013

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LONDON -- The British government says former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will receive a ceremonial funeral with military honors.

Thatcher - known as the "Iron Lady" - died Monday from a stroke at 87. Prime Minister David Cameron cut short a trip to Spain and France upon hearing the news.

Downing Street says Queen Elizabeth II has authorized a ceremonial funeral - a step short of a state funeral - to be held at St. Paul's Cathedral.

It says the funeral will be attended by a "wide and diverse range of people," and the service will be followed by a private cremation.

It did not provide further details on the timing of the service, saying only that the arrangement are "in line with the wishes" of Thatcher's family.


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UK: Thatcher to receive ceremonial funeral


by: Associated Press
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LONDON -- The British government says former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will receive a ceremonial funeral with military honors.

Thatcher - known as the "Iron Lady" - died Monday from a stroke at 87. Prime Minister David Cameron cut short a trip to Spain and France upon hearing the news.

Downing Street says Queen Elizabeth II has authorized a ceremonial funeral - a step short of a state funeral - to be held at St. Paul's Cathedral.

It says the funeral will be attended by a "wide and diverse range of people," and the service will be followed by a private cremation.

It did not provide further details on the timing of the service, saying only that the arrangement are "in line with the wishes" of Thatcher's family.


Tags: Ceremonial Funeral with Military Honors, Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher, Memorial, RAF Alconbury, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Molesworth, News
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