Tuesday, April 9, 2013

BBC News - Margaret Thatcher funeral set for next week

BBC News - Margaret Thatcher funeral set for next week: "The funeral of Baroness Thatcher will take place on Wednesday, 17 April, Downing Street has announced.


The 87-year-old former prime minister died on Monday, after suffering a series of strokes.


The funeral ceremony, with full military honours, will take place at London's St Paul's Cathedral, following a procession from Westminster.

The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, will attend the service, Buckingham Palace said.

Lady Thatcher will not have a state funeral but will be accorded the same status as Princess Diana and the Queen Mother."