A Closer Look: Farewell to a much loved queen

A Closer Look is The National's new show where we take a more in-depth look at one of the main stories of the week.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II after 70 years on the throne was felt around the world.

The outpouring of grief, and celebration of her life, continues this weekend as hundreds of thousands queue to see the monarch lying in state in London.

In the coming days world leaders will gather to attend her funeral in Westminster Abbey.

It will be an occasion unlike any other as kings, queens, prime ministers and presidents stand together to pay their respects.

The words spoken, photographs taken and film shot that day will make history.

Ahead of Monday's funeral, host Sarah Forster and our resident royal watcher Farah Andrews discuss this most pivotal week.

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The sadness of royal deaths stirs nations to reflect on their place in history

Queen Elizabeth lying in state: mourners queue for hours to honour a 'strong woman'

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  King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla inspect floral tributes left for his late mother Queen Elizabeth II outside Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland. Getty

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  A picture of Queen Elizabeth is among flowers left by mourners outside Buckingham Palace in London. AFP

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  Members of the public leave flowers and tributes at The Long Walk gates in front of Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. Getty

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  Members of the public look at flowers and tributes left in Green Park in London. AFP

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  Flowers and tributes placed by mourners at the Cambridge gate outside Windsor Castle, west of London. AFP

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  A child lays flowers in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. AP