Inside King Charles’ boarding school digs as Gordonstoun pupils pay tribute to Queen
STAFF and students at the King's former school have come together to mark the Queen's state funeral.
Gordonstoun school, in Morayshire, suspended lessons on Monday to allow boarding houses to gather and watch the funeral broadcast.
The houses were silent as the Queen's coffin made its way to Westminster Abbey, with some staff and students admitting they felt emotional.
One picture showed six schoolgirls watching the service from the King's former room at the boarding school.
While another showed a sea of sombre youngsters viewing the service from a communal area.
And one pupil appeared to be in tears amid today's emotional send off.
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The Queen had a close connection to Gordonstoun, with her husband, the late Duke of Edinburgh, studying there in his youth.
Their three sons: Charles, Andrew and Edward followed in his footsteps - an education that Charles said instilled in him self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.
The Princess Royal's two children, Zara and Peter, were also students at the independent school.
Lisa Kerr, the school's principal, said it was a "remarkable" day for the Gordonstoun community "in so many ways".
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She told PA news: "Most importantly, it is our opportunity with the rest of the country to pay our respects to a much-loved and respected monarch.
"But of course, the Queen wasn't just the Queen at Gordonstoun - she was also a Gordonstoun mum and a Gordonstoun grandmother, so it does feel like the passing of a member of the family."
Ms Kerr added that the "whole school feels a tremendous sense of pride and honour" to have a former student as the new monarch.
Fatima, a student in year 12, watched the funeral from the house Charles stayed in as a student - an experience she described as "special".
"I was in his room - the house captain's room - for the funeral, and I think that made me feel quite in touch with the royal family," she told PA.
"This is a very historic moment in time, and I feel so lucky to be a part of it."
Earlier today the First Minister was spotted arriving at the Westminster Abbey service.
Nicola Sturgeon looked sombre in a black hat and suit at the Westminster Abbey service.
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And Kirsty Young has made a comeback for the Queen's funeral, after stepping aside from broadcasting for health reasons.
The Scots star, 53, is providing coverage of Hey Majesty's funeral on the BBC alongside David Dimbleby, 83.
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