Farouk's funeral in Rome 40 years ago, with his four children, family members and friends walking behind the cortège; and the ex-king given a final salute at Rase Al-Tin Palace before boarding the royal yacht, on his way to his 13-year exile in Italy, where he lived until his death on 17 March, 1965

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