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THERE was the public Queen we all knew. Then there was the real Queen, the private woman who I caught a glimpse of for eight seconds two decades ago.

IN this time of national grief, some people face the additional burden of handling questions from confused infants. Here's how to answer them.  

WITH the police overreacting to the most minor anti-royal protests, it’s probably wise to watch what you say, citizen. Here are some things to avoid to be on the safe side.

NEXT Monday is a bank holiday, but are Britons obliged to spend it watching the funeral? Your questions answered.

IF you watched a film where princes and kings paraded around in full traditional regalia while peaceful protesters were arrested, it would be too far fetched, experts have agreed.

SETTLING into the school term? Looking to really get your education started by drawing a big old dick in a physics textbook? Follow these steps.

THE loss of a monarch and the instatement of a new ruler comes with pomp, pageantry and wonderful traditions dating back centuries. Look for these.

A HOMEWORKER is refusing to answer questions about where he was and what he was doing when he heard the tragic news.

PRINCE Andrew has reflected that the tragic loss of his beloved mother now means he is only seven further unexpected losses away from becoming King.

HER Majesty the Queen was a woman perfectly in tune with her nation and the nation was in tune with her. She would have wanted us to do all these things.