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10:40 AM ET, September 19, 2022

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Rachel Burchfield / Marie Claire:
What Did the Note on Queen Elizabeth's Coffin Say? … If you were straining your eyes to read what the card atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin said, The Telegraph has cleared it up—it is a note from her eldest son, King Charles III, which reads “In loving and devoted memory.  Charles R.”
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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Prince George, Princess Charlotte to attend Queen's funeral and procession  —  Prince William and Kate Middleton are taking their eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday, per the BBC.  —  Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7 …
Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Princess Charlotte Wears Horseshoe Brooch Gifted to Her by Queen Elizabeth to Monarch's Funeral  —  Princess Charlotte wore her first piece of significant jewelry, a custom for royals, at the Westminster Abbey service for Queen Elizabeth  —  Princess Charlotte wore her first piece …
Discussion: Page Six and Elle
Matilda Rudd / Daily Mail:
'He's asking lots of questions': Princess of Wales reveals her son Louis, four, is struggling to understand the Queen's death - and George, 9, is ‘now realising how important his great-grandmother was’  — The Princess of Wales met with dignitaries at Buckingham Palace on Saturday
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Sophie, Countess of Wessex Passes a Handkerchief to Prince Edward During Queen Elizabeth's Funeral  —  The Earl and Countess of Wessex shared a moment while attending the late monarch's state funeral at Westminster Abbey  —  Prince Edward got emotional while honoring Queen Elizabeth.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Laura Sutcliffe / HELLO!:
Princess Kate wears Queen's choker and statement hat for monarch's funeral … The Princess of Wales attended Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday alongside her family, looking elegant in a beautiful black dress by Alexander McQueen.  She added a wide-brimmed hat that came complete with a subtle veil.
Discussion: Elle and Marie Claire
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral Takes Place at Same Chapel Where She Had Coronation and Married Prince Philip … Queen Elizabeth II was honored with a state funeral at Westminster Abbey, which also served as the backdrop for several important milestones from her reign as queen of England.
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Why King Charles Didn't Sing the British National Anthem at Queen Elizabeth's Funeral  —  The new monarch led the first procession from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey at his mother Queen Elizabeth's state funeral on Monday  —  There's a reason King Charles III wasn't singing along …
Just Jared:
Prince William & Prince Harry Join Royal Family in Queen Elizabeth's Funeral Procession
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Duke of Sussex told of late Queen's death five minutes before public announcement  —  Duke not treated differently but late call highlights gulf between Harry and the Royal family  —  King Charles told the Duke of Sussex that the Queen had died five minutes before Buckingham Palace released …
Kevin C. Johnson / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
'Everything's good,' says Post Malone after tumble on stage at Enterprise Center show  —  Update: Video message from Post Malone added  —  Post Malone fell hard for St. Louis, literally, after he stepped into a hole that took him down in front of a packed house Saturday night at Enterprise Center.
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Paige Strout / E! Online:
Kourtney Kardashian Reveals Her True Thoughts About Kravis Nickname with Travis Barker  —  Fans may have dubbed Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Scott as “Kravis,” but what does she really think about the nickname?  Find out her thoughts.  —  Kourtney Kardashian has some thoughts on her unofficial couple name with Travis Barker.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Just Jared and Page Six
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Mollie Quirk / Daily Star:
Kourtney Kardashian shows off ‘real body’ in nude-illusion snaps after stopping IVF
Discussion: E! Online
Eve Crosbie / HELLO!:
Who is taking care of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children during the Queen's funeral? … The Queen is survived by her four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, but some of the youngest royals, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's, were not in attendance …
Discussion: Elle
 
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

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