Flags have been flown at half-mast across the country since her ... The sombre cortege then passed Buckingham Palace to St James's Palace, where Diana's body has lain for the past week.

However, it is not one that requires flags to be flown at half-mast. That's because in the States, flags are only lowered to acknowledge the legacy of fallen leaders and public servants ...

Crowds witnessed the union jack lowered at Buckingham Palace, while the Royal Banner of Scotland at Holyroodhouse was also lowered to half-mast. The flag on the roof of No 10 Downing Street ...

The US is celebrating Presidents' Day on Monday, making it a federal holiday. However, it is not one that requires flags to be flown at half-mast. That's because in the States, flags are only lowered ...