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Chantelle FrancisTravel reporter

Chantelle started out her career in journalism covering rural news at The Weekly Times, where she once got to play with miniature donkeys for work – yes, they really exist! Since then, her career highlights have included travelling to the US and UK to learn about the journalism and publishing industries there. In London, she covered Queen Elizabeth II’s death and funeral, where she spent 10 hours in the crowd! She is a 2020 News Corp Australia Young Journalist of the Year and a 2020 Walkley Young Australian Journalist of the Year Awards finalist.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Members of the public queue in front of Westminster Hall on September 17, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren mount a family vigil over her coffin lying in state in Westminster Hall. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Brits reveal hardest part about 14-hour queue

Brits have shared the logistics of queuing overnight to view the Queen’s coffin and their heartfelt reasons for doing so.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, ahead of her funeral on Monday, on September 15, 2022 in London, England. (Photo Odd Andersen - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Queen’s funeral cost and rules she broke

This is how much the Queen’s funeral is going to cost, as it’s revealed why she broke with royal tradition.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, is pictured inside at Westminster Hall on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Members of the public are able to pay respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for 23 hours a day from 17:00 on September 14, 2022 until 06:30 on September 19, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Marco Bertorello - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Real reason reporter cried at lying in state

I have never felt an attachment to the royal family, but the Queen’s lying in state brought me to tears – and it wasn’t because of the coffin.

One thing Brits want from Harry and Meghan

One thing Brits want from Harry and Meghan

The Queen’s death has brought Prince Harry and Meghan back into the fold and Brits have loved seeing it – but they’re asking for one more thing.

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True cost of the Queen’s funeral revealed

True cost of the Queen’s funeral revealed

The Queen’s funeral could be the biggest TV event in history and it won’t come cheap.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: King Charles III (centre) and Prince William, Prince of Wales (right) follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown placed on top, carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during the ceremonial procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

What you didn’t see during Queen procession

Ministers refused entry, crowd members in dispute and demands to speak to the manager. This is the chaos you didn’t see on TV.

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‘I can’t wait until William takes over’

‘I can’t wait until William takes over’

King Charles is less than a week into the new role, but there are already some Brits wondering just how long he will stay in charge.

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Strange problem amid mourning for Queen

Strange problem amid mourning for Queen

Authorities been forced to make a strange request of mourners visiting Buckingham Palace as one unexpected item piles up.

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Surprising reaction to Meghan act

Surprising reaction to Meghan act

The moment William and Kate stepped out of the same car as Harry and Meghan instantly had the world talking.

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‘People will be hurt’: Desperate act to see King

‘People will be hurt’: Desperate act to see King

Crowds at Buckingham Palace were so desperate to get a glimpse of the new King they climbed surrounding walls. Not even police could stop them.

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