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The Polytechnic Marathon, commonly known as the Poly, took place in the United Kingdom's first annual marathon between 1909 and 1996. It was originally run over a route of 26 miles and 385 yards, but it was later approved as the global standard. The Poly had its roots in the 1908 Summer Olympics, which were held in London. The marathon's organisation had been left in the care of The Polytechnic Harriers, the athletics club of The Regent Street Polytechnic, which is now the University of Westminster. No set distance for the marathon had existed in those days; it was simply a very long run, about 25 miles in length. The Polytechnic Harriers selected Windsor Castle's entrance as the starting point, with the finish line in front of the royal box at White City Stadium. The distance was estimated to be 26 miles, 385 yards, which was later adopted as the international standard in 1924.

Buckingham Palace has now released the order of service in full, as well as the official picture of the Queen's funeral, the list of hymns, readings, and music. 2,000 people attended the royal family and world leaders' funeral today, as the country mourns the Monarch's death. The Queen's coffin will be carried in a grand military parade from Westminster's Palace to Westminster Abbey at 11 a.m. for the funeral.

As the eyes of the world look toward central London, the two young siblings, who are second and third in line to the throne, will march in today's parade with the likes of King Charles and Prince Harry. Last night, it was announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales will bring George, nine, and Charlotte, seven, according to reports, it was a 'collective family decision' to make them the youngest to play a central role in such a dramatic event.

Every minute for 96 minutes, the tenor bell is tolled during the service, commemorating each year of Queen Elizabeth II's life. The coffin of Her Majesty's throne enters the Abbey, surmounted by the Imperial State Crown and the Orb and Sceptre, Earl of Wessex, Prince of Wales, Prince Charlotte, Prince George, Prince George, Prince Michael of Kent, Duke of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Duke of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Prince George and Prince George were among the bearer