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This week’s on-air highlights – including Album of the Week and Drive Discovery

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Pipe Major Paul Burns of the Royal Regiment of Scotland plays the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey,

Lone piper plays poignant lament as the Queen’s coffin leaves Westminster Abbey

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The Committal of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

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The Choir of Westminster Abbey, led by music director James O’Donnell.

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'Love Divine, All Love Excelling' was played at the wedding of William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011

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