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Thatcher's funeral to be on April 17: Cameron's office

(Xinhua)

08:29, April 10, 2013

Flowers are laid outside the residence of Baroness Thatcher at the Chester Square in London, Britain, on April 8, 2013. It has been confirmed that Lady Thatcher died this morning following a stroke at the age of 87. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

LONDON, April 9 (Xinhua) -- The funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will be held in London on April 17, the office of Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral, according to the Buckingham Palace.

Thatcher died at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke, her family spokesman announced Monday.

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