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09/04/2013
Baroness Thatcher Funeral Announced
Downing Street has announced that the funeral of Baroness Thatcher will take place on Wednesday 17 April.
The former prime minister died on Monday, after suffering a series of strokes. She was 87-years-old.
Following a processions from Westminster, the full ceremony, with full military honours, will take place at London's St Paul's Cathedral.
Buckingham Palace has said that the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the service.
While not being given a state funeral, Lady Thatcher will be accorded the same status as Princess Diana and the Queen Mother.
A ceremonial funeral is one rung down from a state funeral - normally reserved for monarchs - and requires the consent of the Queen.
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The former prime minister died on Monday, after suffering a series of strokes. She was 87-years-old.
Following a processions from Westminster, the full ceremony, with full military honours, will take place at London's St Paul's Cathedral.
Buckingham Palace has said that the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the service.
While not being given a state funeral, Lady Thatcher will be accorded the same status as Princess Diana and the Queen Mother.
A ceremonial funeral is one rung down from a state funeral - normally reserved for monarchs - and requires the consent of the Queen.
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Thousands Line Streets For Baroness Thatcher Funeral
More than 2,000 dignitaries from around the world have attended the funeral of Baroness Thatcher at St Paul’s Cathedral. The Queen has led mourners as they paid their last respects at the biggest such occasion since the Queen Mother's funeral in 2002.
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08 April 2013
Margaret Thatcher Dies, Aged 87
Former UK Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher has died following a stroke at the age of 87. Her spokesman, Lord Bell, said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol Thatcher announced that their mother Baroness Thatcher died peacefully following a stroke this morning. "A further statement will be made later.
Margaret Thatcher Dies, Aged 87
Former UK Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher has died following a stroke at the age of 87. Her spokesman, Lord Bell, said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that Mark and Carol Thatcher announced that their mother Baroness Thatcher died peacefully following a stroke this morning. "A further statement will be made later.
09 August 2006
Downing Street denies Thatcher funeral plans
Downing Street has denied reports that plans are being considered to give former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher a state funeral. It had been reported that civil servants were drawing up plans to give Lady Thatcher, who was Prime Minister between 1979 and 1990, a state funeral.
Downing Street denies Thatcher funeral plans
Downing Street has denied reports that plans are being considered to give former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher a state funeral. It had been reported that civil servants were drawing up plans to give Lady Thatcher, who was Prime Minister between 1979 and 1990, a state funeral.
11 April 2013
2,000 Strong Guest List For Baroness Thatcher Funeral
An initial guest list for Baroness Thatcher’s funeral next Wednesday has been released by Downing Street. All surviving British prime ministers and US presidents, as well as a representative of the Reagan family, are on the 2,000 strong list.
2,000 Strong Guest List For Baroness Thatcher Funeral
An initial guest list for Baroness Thatcher’s funeral next Wednesday has been released by Downing Street. All surviving British prime ministers and US presidents, as well as a representative of the Reagan family, are on the 2,000 strong list.
08 December 2005
Baroness Thatcher leaves hospital
Former Conservative Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has left hospital after being given a "clean bill of health". Lady Thatcher, 80, told waiting reporters: "I'm fine, I feel fine." The former Prime Minister was taken to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital after she began to feel unwell during a visit to her hairdressers on Wednesday.
Baroness Thatcher leaves hospital
Former Conservative Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher has left hospital after being given a "clean bill of health". Lady Thatcher, 80, told waiting reporters: "I'm fine, I feel fine." The former Prime Minister was taken to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital after she began to feel unwell during a visit to her hairdressers on Wednesday.
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