Queen Elizabeth II’s impact, legacy and what’s next for the royals | USA TODAY

Queen Elizabeth II remembered for her service to her country, her dedication to family and her impact around the world.

RELATED: Queen Elizabeth II sparks outpouring of grief

As many people in the United Kingdom and around the world mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, British officials and the country’s royal family are preparing for a host of memorials, including the queen's funeral next week.

Like so many proceedings associated with the royal family, the coffin itself carries a specific history with it: It was made decades ago with a liner of lead that makes it especially heavy.
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