Yahoo News Queen death - latest: ‘Poignant’ journey for Elizabeth II to begin today from Balmoral to final resting place
The final journey for Queen Elizabeth II will begin today as her coffin will be taken in a 100-mile “poignant” journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh.
Draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland and with a wreath of flowers on top, the Queen’s coffin has remained at rest in Balmoral so estate workers can say their last goodbyes to the late monarch.
The oak coffin will be lifted onto a hearse at 10am by six of Balmoral estate’s gamekeepers tasked with the symbolic six-hour journey to Edinburgh.
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon said the “poignant” journey, which will see the Queen’s coffin transported to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, will give the public a chance to “mark our country’s shared loss”.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Prince and Princess of Wales were earlier united in grief as they went on a walkabout close to the Berkshire castle.
Harry and Meghan joined William and Kate in public for the first time since the Queen’s Jubilee in June, as they inspected tributes.
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Gordon Brown ‘embarrassed’ as PM by Queen’s knowledge of current affairs
11:40 , Rory Sullivan
Former prime minister Gordon Brown has recalled how he sometimes felt “embarrassed” during meetings with the Queen, as she was often better informed about current affairs than he was.
Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, he said: “She would listen, she would ask questions. She would be endlessly knowledgeable about everything happening in the Commonwealth.
“I was very embarrassed one day because I went in to see her at six o’clock, I didn’t know that one of the Commonwealth leaders had been ousted and a new government had been formed.
“She was telling me what was happening when I was supposed to report to her.”
Gordon Brown left ’embarrassed’ by Queen’s knowledge of current affairs
Well-wishers throw flowers on Queen’s hearse
11:22 , Rory Sullivan
Public pay tribute to Queen outside Windsor Castle
11:09 , Rory Sullivan
Hundreds of mile from the Queen’s funeral procession, a sea of people has gathered at Windsor Castle on Sunday morning.
Former soldiers were among those seen paying their respects.
Alvie Porter-Smith, 87, a local resident, told the PA news agency: “Already there are queues along the Long Walk, but it’s a rather nice atmosphere, with people making conversation.”
Tears in Ballater as well-wishers watch cortège
11:03 , Rory Sullivan
After the cortège passed through Ballater, mourners lifted their silence.
Margaret MacKenzie, from Inverness, said: “It was very dignified. It was nice to see that a lot of people came out to support and pay their respects.”
Many of those flanking the roads were in tears.
Elizabeth Taylor, from Aberdeen, who had tears in her eyes, said: “It was very emotional. It was respectful and showed what they think of the Queen.
“She certainly gave service to this country even up until a few days before her death.”
What is the Vigil of the Princes that royals perform beside Queen’s coffin?
10:49 , Rory Sullivan
The royal tradition of the Vigil of the Princes began on 28 January 193 when King George V’s sons stood guard at their father’s coffin.
It was, royal experts have since said, a last, personal goodbye to their departed father.
The tradition is expected to be continued in the coming days.
Colin Drury reports:
Vigil of the Princes that will see Queen’s family stand guard at coffin explained
The charming question that Nelson Mandela would always ask the Queen on the phone
10:46 , Rory Sullivan
In a life filled with pageantry and rigorous rules of etiquette, only one world leader always spoke with Queen Elizabeth II on casual and informal terms, former prime minister Gordon Brown has revealed.
South African president Nelson Mandela did not use formal titles like “Your Majesty” or “Ma’am” when he spoke with the Queen on the phone, Mr Brown said.
Instead, Mandela would open every conversation with the friendly greeting: “Hello Elizabeth, how’s the Duke?”
The charming question that Nelson Mandela would always ask the Queen on the phone
Hush descends over Ballater as Queen’s coffin processes through town
10:42 , Rory Sullivan
Our reporter Holly Bancroft reports from Ballater, Scotland:
There was a hushed silence amongst the crowd at Ballater as the Queen’s coffin slowly processed through the town.
The coffin was draped in the royal banner of Scotland and was flanked by dozens of police motorcycles.
Following behind the coffin in convoy were cars full of special forces personnel wearing camouflage balaclavas.
Sturgeon praises Queen for being ‘extraordinary’ woman
10:38 , Rory Sullivan
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has called the Queen an “extraordinary” woman as her coffin winds its way through Aberdeenshire.
She tweeted: “A sad and poignant moment as Her Majesty, The Queen leaves her beloved Balmoral for the final time.
“Today, as she makes her journey to Edinburgh, Scotland will pay tribute to an extraordinary woman.”
Aerial shots of Queen’s coffin procession
10:33 , Rory Sullivan
Queen’s favourite flower tops her coffin
10:31 , Rory Sullivan
Sweet peas - one of the Queen’s favourite flowers - top her coffin.
The wreath is also made up of other flowers from the Balmoral estate, including dahlias, phlox, white heather and pine fir.
Her coffin is being brought from Balmoral to Edinburgh. The cavalcade consists of a single motorbike outrider and six vehicles.
Procession reaches Ballater
10:26 , Rory Sullivan
The procession has now reached the village of Ballater.
Hundreds of people lined the streets to mourn the Queen, whom residents considered a “neighbour”.
Many shops in the picturesque Victorian village are displaying photographs of the late monarch in their windows to pay tribute to her.
Moment Queen’s coffin leaves Balmoral
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Queen Elizabeth II’s final journey in photos
10:22 , Rory Sullivan
Queen’s coffin leaves Balmoral as journey to final resting place begins
10:17 , Rory Sullivan
The Queen’s coffin has left Balmoral as it begins the long journey to the late monarch’s final resting place.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain has more details on the calvacade:
Queen’s coffin leaves Balmoral as journey to final resting place begins
Marmalade sandwich left outside Balmoral in honour of Queen
10:13 , Rory Sullivan
Before the Queen’s coffin left Balmoral this morning, a marmalade sandwich was left among floral tributes outside the gates to the estate.
A message on the ziplock bag read: “A marmalade sandwich for your journey ma’am”.
This comes several months after the Queen was included in a sketch with the children’s character Paddington bear.
For her platinum jubilee, she was filmed telling Paddington that she always keeps a marmalade sandwich in her handbag.
Queen’s cortège leaves Balmoral for Edinburgh
10:06 , Rory Sullivan
Queen Elizabeth II’s final journey has begun.
Her oak coffin left Balmoral at 10am on Sunday bound for Edinburgh.
It is being transported by six of the estate’s gamekeepers.
Well-wishers urged not to bring teddy bears or balloons to Queen floral tributes
09:56 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Mourners are being urged not to leave teddy bears, balloons or lit candles among the floral tributes to the Queen.
The Royal Parks said no gifts or artefacts will be accepted and that non-floral objects should not be brought.
Thousands of well-wishers have laid flowers close to Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Balmoral since the monarch’s death was announced on Thursday.
Writing on its website, The Royal Parks said people are invited to leave floral tributes at a dedicated site in Green Park close to the late Queen’s London residence.
The floral shrines at royal residences over the last few days have included tributes such as teddy bears, Corgi soft toys, balloons and marmalade sandwiches in a nod to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee sketch with Paddington Bear.
The Royal Parks said cards and labels will be accepted, adding: “Unfortunately, no gifts and artefacts will be accepted and the public will be asked not to bring these to the parks.
“Non-floral objects/artefacts such as teddy bears or balloons should not be brought.”
Spectators line the streets in Ballater
09:48 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Spectators line the streets in Ballater to watch the Queen’s cortege pass through.
The Queen’s coffin is expected to leave Balmoral at 10am as it heads towards Edinburgh with an estimated arrival of 4pm.
Crowds build at Ballater waiting for Queen’s coffin to pass through
09:39 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The crowds are building up at Ballater, one of the first villages the Queen’s coffin is expected to drive through, our reporter Holly Bancroft who is on the scene in Balmoral, reports.
Standing in front of Ballater church, a group of His majesty’s Lord Lieutenants, deputy Lord Lieutenants and civic representatives have gathered to pay their respects.
Reverend David Barr told The Independent that the death of Queen was like “your Nan passing away”.
He described it as a “really deep down grief” that was keenly felt by the local community.
How to sign Queen Elizabeth II’s official condolence book
09:21 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
People wishing to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II following her death can now share their thoughts in an official condolence book.
The online book gives members of the public an opportunity to express their condolences, describe what the Queen means to them, and pass on any message to the Royal Family.
Those wishing to offer their condolences can do so at the official Royal Family website here, clicking the burgundy tab on the right-hand side of the page that reads “Book of Condolence”.
According to the site, a selection of messages will be passed on to members of the Royal Family and may be held in the Royal Archives for posterity.
How to sign Queen Elizabeth II’s official condolence book
Crowns begin to gather outside Buckingham Palace
09:08 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Crowds were already gathering under foggy skies at Buckingham Palace in central London to pay their respects to the Queen.
The early-morning atmosphere was sombre and calm as security personnel flanked the flow of mourners walking around the parks and the Palace.
Many families with young children and people with dogs appeared to have arrived early to lay flowers in St James’s Park and Green Park before the crowds grow.
Little boys and girls could be seen holding bunches of colourful flowers, Paddington bears and handmade cards while dogs were occasionally yapping at each other as they trotted along on the lead with their owners.
People could be seen pausing to bend down and read messages that have been left among the piles of blooms laid by trees and railings, saying: “We will miss you” and “Thank you for your service”.
Queen’s coffin: Route from Balmoral to Edinburgh
08:52 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The Queen’s coffin will be taken by road to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh today.
It will first leave Balmoral Castle at 10am and pass through Ballatar square, arriving at Aberdeen at around 11am.
The coffin will then travel down, reaching Dundee at approximately 2pm, pass through Perth and then finally arrive at Edinburgh at around 4pm.
There will be ‘overwhelming emotion’ at Ballater when Queen’s coffin passes
08:34 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
There will be “overwhelming emotion” when the Queen’s coffin passes through the Aberdeenshire village of Ballater, where many local people knew her, the local minister has said.
Reverend David Barr said locals regarded the Windsors as “like neighbours”, particularly as the Queen had been coming to Balmoral Castle since she was a girl, and people in the area had long-standing relationships with the estate.
He said: “When she comes up here, and she goes through those gates, I believe the royal part of her stays mostly outside.
“And as she goes in, she was able to be a wife, a loving wife, a loving mum, a loving gran and then later on a loving great gran - and aunty - and be normal.
“Now 70 years, she’s given her life, even up to the very last day, she’s given us service.
“So, here in the village, we want to give back, (and) by allowing the royal family to come here and go into the shops and have a cup of coffee and not be bothered.
“That’s what this community has done for 70 years.”
He added: “As you stand here today and you watch Her Majesty pass, that will be very tangible and be very real for people, and I think that will bring on an overwhelming amount of emotion.”
Mourners gather at Ballater ahead of funeral cortège
08:20 , Holly Bancroft
Mourners have started to gather at Ballater, a village close to Balmoral, in anticipation for the Queen’s funeral cortège.
The Queen’s coffin is expected to drive through the centre of the Highland village at around 10:15am, fifteen minutes after leaving the royal Scottish residence.
Margaret Phinn, 57, had travelled three hours from Glasgow on Saturday night to be at Ballater this morning.
Clutching a thermos full of tea and a bunch of yellow roses, she told The Independent: “I just thought I wanted to come here because it has such close links to the family. The family have always felt more comfortable here.
“I was so shocked when the Queen died. I thought she would always be here.”
She added that she was hoping to throw her roses on the hearse as it drives past.
Video: God Save the King sung at England cricket Test match
08:12 , Rory Sullivan
Yesterday, England’s cricketers became the first sports team to sing “God Save the King”, following the formal declaration of King Charles III as the new monarch.
The crowd who had gathered to watch the England v South Africa test heartily joined in.
‘See us soon for tea,’ Charles told Titchmarsh day before he became King
08:00 , Rory Sullivan
Charles hosted guests at Dumfries House in Cumnock the day before he became King.
His friend Alan Titchmarsh, who was part of the group, recalled the end of the evening.
“Because I stood by the door, he shook my hand last of all and said ‘Come and see us soon for tea’. I thanked him and he left the room as Duke of Rothesay, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and assorted other titles, unaware that he was doing so for the very last time. He was happy; it had been a good day.
“The next day, he woke up early as usual, but by the middle of the afternoon those ancient appellations would be redistributed among more junior members of his family. Prince William became Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall. Prince Charles would have but one title: The King.”
King Charles III was formally declared as the country’s new monarch by the Accession Council in London on Saturday.
What happens next after Queen’s death? A day-by-day schedule
07:45 , Rory Sullivan
The Queen’s body will today be transported from Balmoral to Edinburgh.
Here is what else is happening over the coming days:
What happens next after Queen’s death? A day-by-day schedule
Bank holiday declared for date of Queen’s state funeral
07:30 , Namita Singh
The day of the Queen’s state funeral on Monday 19 September is to be a bank holiday, it has been announced.
The one-off holiday was formally approved by King Charles III at his first meeting with the privy council in St James’s Palace in London.
Acting Lord President of the council Penny Mordaunt read out two draft proclamations appointing the day as a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in Scotland.
Charles responded with the single word “approved” before signing the proclamations.
The move means that schools, businesses, government offices and many shops will close for the day, allowing the maximum number of possible people to watch the funeral.
Andrew Woodcock reports:
Bank holiday declared for date of Queen’s state funeral
What does the ‘Queen Consort’ mean and what is Camilla’s new title?
07:15 , Namita Singh
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest child, formerly the Prince of Wales, has ascended the throne to become King Charles III of the United Kingdom.
So, with Charles as King, what does this mean for the Duchess of Cornwall’s title? Here’s how Camilla Parker Bowles’ title has changed.
The Duchess, who has been married to King Charles since 2005, has not become Queen because the throne can only be inherited and cannot be taken by members who married into the royal family.
However, earlier this year Queen Elizabeth II announced that it was her “sincere wish” that the Duchess of Cornwall be known as Queen Consort when the Prince of Wales becomes king, reports my colleague Saman Javed .
What does the ‘Queen Consort’ mean and what is Camilla’s new title?
Royals in tears greeting well-wishers at Queen’s Balmoral home
07:00 , Namita Singh
Members of the royal family wiped away tears as they read some of the thousands of tributes to the Queen left at the gates of Balmoral.
Prince Andrew joined his siblings, Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and other senior royals to greet well-wishers after attending a private memorial church service on Saturday.
Dressed in a black suit, Prince Andrew, who has taken a step back from public life after his car-crash Newsnight interview over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, said: “We’ve been allowed one day, now we start the process of handing her on.”
The Princess Royal‘s children, Peter Philips and Zara Tindall, also came to see the messages left by the public, as did the Countess of Wessex, her daughter Lady Louise Windsor, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
My colleague Holly Bancroft reports from Balmoral:
Royals in tears as they greet well-wishers at Queen’s Balmoral home
What will happen today?
06:45 , Namita Singh
Sunday marks D-Day + 2 or D+2 in the plans for the aftermath of the Queen’s death, codenamed London Bridge. Here is a timeline of events expected to happen today:
10am: The cortege is expected to leave Balmoral Castle - where the Queen died on Thursday.
Well-wishers are expected to gather along the route the cortege will take as it travels from Balmoral to the Scottish capital.
10.12am: It will first head to the nearby town on Ballater in Aberdeenshire, passing along the A93.
Tributes will be led by the Lord-Lieutenants of Aberdeenshire, as well as senior officers and councillors. The cortege will then travel along the A93, through Aboyne, Banchory and Drumoak.
11.20am: It is then expected to arrive in Aberdeen about an hour later, where the Lord Provost of Aberdeen, in his role as Lord-Lieutenant, will lead a tribute at Duthie Park.
2pm: The cortege will arrive in Dundee at about 2pm, after travelling south along the A90.
Members of the public are being invited to pay their respects in safe standing areas along the A90 Forfar Road and Kingsway.
4pm: The cortege will then head to Edinburgh, where first minister Nicola Sturgeon and other party leaders in Scotland are expected to observe the coffin as it goes past the Scottish parliament.
All the pavements along the route from the north of the city to the Scottish parliament will be lined with barriers to allow the public to view from there.
From there, the coffin will be taken into the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where it will remain for the night.
Australia declares a bank holiday for national day of mourning for Queen
06:30 , Namita Singh
Australia will have a bank holiday to mark a national day of mourning for the late Queen following her state funeral.
Prime minister Anthony Albanese said he and governor-general David Hurley will travel to the UK in coming days to attend the funeral on September 19.
When they return to Canberra, a memorial service will held in parliament’s Great Hall on September 22 to commence the “one-off” bank holiday and national day of mourning, Mr Albanese said.
Mr Albanese pointed to attempts to achieve an Indigenous voice to parliament when asked if Australia’s link to the monarchy presented an “ongoing challenge” to achieving reconciliation with its First Nations people.
“I believe that the constitutional change that I have very clearly identified as my priority in this term of parliament is the recognition of First Nations people in our constitution,” he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Insiders programme on Sunday morning.
More in this report:
Australia declares a bank holiday for national day of mourning for Queen
Queen’s coffin to begin journey to its final resting place
06:15 , Namita Singh
The Queen’s coffin will begin its journey to its final resting place when it travels from Balmoral to Edinburgh.
Draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland and with a wreath of flowers on top, it has remained at rest in the Balmoral ballroom so the late monarch’s loyal Balmoral estate workers can say their last goodbyes.
The oak coffin will be lifted into a hearse on Sunday at 10am by six of the estate’s gamekeepers, who have been tasked with the symbolic gesture, ready for a six-hour journey to Edinburgh.
Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon said the “poignant” journey, which will see the Queen’s coffin transported to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, would give the public a chance to come together to “mark our country’s shared loss”.
On Saturday, the royal family received the condolences of well-wishers when they viewed floral tributes left in memory of the late Queen at her homes of Balmoral and Windsor Castle.
Read the details here:
Queen’s coffin to begin journey to its final resting place
Musical stars pay their tributes to the Queen
05:45 , Namita Singh
Musical stars including Sir Elton John, Sir Rod Stewart and Sir Paul McCartney all reflected on their encounters and experiences of performing for the Queen.
Sir Paul shared decades of intimate memories with the monarch that had come “flooding back” after her death, which stretched from 1965 to 2018, when he had made her “giggle slightly”.
Sir Elton dedicated his final live show in Toronto on Thursday to the Queen, as did pop megastar Harry Styles, who encouraged audiences at his show at Madison Square Garden to applaud the monarch’s seven decades of service.
Dame Vera Lynn’s daughter, Victoria Lewis-Jones, said her mother would have been “terribly upset” about the news of the monarch’s death, having known her since the late monarch’s 16th birthday.
In a statement shared with PA, Ms Lewis-Jones recalled her mother’s experiences with the monarch and their shared dedication to charitable work.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones: Queen’s death made actor 'homesick but proud of my heritage'
05:30 , Namita Singh
Catherine Zeta-Jones says she felt like she “lost a real family member” following the death of the Queen, and that the news had made her “homesick” but “proud of my heritage”.
The Welsh actress, 52, said the monarch had been “a real inspiration” and a figure of “power and respect”.
Speaking at the Disney’s D23 Expo on Saturday, Zeta-Jones said she had called her family back home and “felt like a little piece of me had gone”.
“I’m a big royalist and I love the royal family and what they do for our country,” she told the PA news agency.
“As a girl growing up in Wales, in Britain, in the UK, I had my mum who was the strongest, safest person to be with but I also had a queen.
“And I don’t just mean that she was a queen sitting on a throne, we’re at Disney where queens and princesses are the topic du jour, but a woman who was a real inspiration.
“I’m in a country that has never had a woman as a figure of leadership, of power and of respect, and so I shall miss her dearly.”
Read the details here:
Catherine Zeta-Jones: Queen’s death made me homesick but proud of my heritage
Antigua and Barbuda PM says he will hold republic referendum within three years
05:15 , Namita Singh
The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has said following the Queen’s death he will call for a referendum on the country becoming a republic within three years.
The Caribbean country is one of 14 nations to retain the British monarch as their head of state, with prime minister Gaston Browne signing a document confirming Charles’ status as the new King.
But minutes later, he said he would push for a republic referendum after indicating such a move earlier this year during a visit by the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
Mr Browne told ITV: “This is not an act of hostility or any difference between Antigua and Barbuda and the monarchy, but it is the final step to complete that circle of independence, to ensure that we are truly a sovereign nation.
“I’d say probably within the next three years,” he added, when asked for a timeframe on the referendum.
More in this report:
Antigua and Barbuda PM says he will hold republic referendum within three years
Charles to be proclaimed King in ceremony at Cardiff Castle
05:00 , Namita Singh
Charles is to be proclaimed King at a ceremony at Cardiff Castle today.
The former Prince of Wales ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday.
He was then formally proclaimed King at a historic ceremony in St James’s Palace following a meeting of the accession council during which Charles swore an oath to privy counsellors.
Proclamations will take place in other parts of the UK, including Wales, at about midday today.
Up to 2,000 people will be allowed to attend the event, with spaces inside the grounds available on a first come, first served basis. Gates are expected to open at 10am.
Several main roads through the city centre are due to be closed between 7am and 2pm.
Read the details here:
Charles to be proclaimed King in ceremony at Cardiff Castle
New monarch receives support from Blair
04:45 , Namita Singh
Hailing praises for the newly proclaimed King, former premier Sir Tony Blair said Charles III was well prepared for what lay ahead.
Writing in The Sunday Times, he said: “I feel for King Charles at this moment of heavy responsibility. But I also believe in him.
“Reinforced by his mother’s example, his attachment to duty is clear. He is an intelligent, caring and good man. His sense of service to his people and his love for them will be as profound as hers.
“Do not imagine for an instant that in the long years past he has not watched, absorbed and thought about what it means to be king. He is well prepared and, I have no doubt, resilient for the task ahead.”
Charles will be a brilliant king, says David Cameron
04:29 , Namita Singh
King Charles is set to become a “brilliant” monarch after serving the “longest apprenticeship in history”, David Cameron has said.
The former prime minister disclosed that when he was in office, he had audiences with the then Prince of Wales so Charles could prepare for the day when, as sovereign, he was holding weekly meetings with the premier.
“I had audiences with Prince Charles when Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne because he wanted to start thinking about how to conduct those audiences,” Mr Cameron told the BBC in an interview to be broadcast on Sunday.
“From what I saw he will be brilliant at that job. Brilliant at listening, brilliant at asking questions, giving wise advice and sage counsel. This has probably been the longest apprenticeship in history.”
He said that, like his mother, the new King was a “superb diplomat” and predicted he would prove a “very worthy successor” when it came to supporting the British government of the day abroad.
“I saw him in action at Commonwealth heads of government meetings and he knows everybody personally, he interacts with them brilliantly,” Mr Cameron said.
“The soft power that the British monarch brings to help a prime minister and a government with all those international relations, it was obviously outstanding under Queen Elizabeth II.
“I think you will see Charles III will be a very worthy successor in that regard.”
Harry and Meghan yet to confirm if Archie and Lili will use new titles
04:10 , Joe Middleton
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children Archie and Lilibet are yet to be named prince and princess on the royal website because it has not been confirmed if they will use the new titles.
While Prince William’s title in the line of succession as the Prince of Wales has been swiftly added with his children now listed as “of Wales”, Archie and Lili’s had not changed on Saturday.
They are technically now a prince and a princess because their grandfather has become King, but it has not been confirmed by their parents or Buckingham Palace whether they will use the titles.
Harry and Meghan yet to confirm if Archie and Lili will use new titles
Charles III formally proclaimed King
03:30 , Joe Middleton
Charles III has been proclaimed King in a formal ceremony at St James’s Palace in London.
The King himself was not present for the proclamation at the accession council, attended by around 200 members of the privy council including prime minister Liz Truss.
Members of the council declared in unison “God Save the King” as the proclamation was announced.
The formal proclamation document was signed by William, Prince of Wales, Queen Consort Camilla, Prime Minister Liz Truss, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York and leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt, who officiated over the ancient ceremony in her role as acting Lord President of the Council.
Andrew Woodcock reports.
Charles III formally proclaimed King
King’s declaration is published and proclaimed from St James's Palace
03:10 , Joe Middleton
Voices: Once he was the late Queen’s ‘favourite’ – but what does the future hold now for Prince Andrew?
02:50 , Joe Middleton
What to do with the King’s brother? The future of Prince Andrew isn’t the most pressing concern of the nation – or even the royal family – but for as long as the nation’s constitution and identity is tied up with the Windsor family, Andrew will present a conundrum, as well as a permanent, ineradicable embarrassment, writes Sean O’Grady.
The late Queen was often said to be especially fond of Andrew and keen to see him rehabilitated even in his darkest hours. She was said to have paid his legal bills in the Virginia Giuffre case. She sometimes chose to make those little public gestures of loyalty to him, so we would see him looking after her at Prince Philip’s memorial service or travelling next to her in a car.
Such was her prestige that these misjudgements passed without much criticism. He was, after all, her son, not just some random celeb. However, whatever protection and support his mother provided to the Duke of York is now gone.
What does the future hold now for Prince Andrew? | Sean O’Grady
Penny Mordaunt confirms day of Queen's funeral will be bank holiday
02:30 , Joe Middleton
The day of Queen Elizabeth II‘s state funeral will be a bank holiday, it has been announced.
Acting Lord President of the Council Penny Mordaunt read out two draft proclamations today, 10 September, confirming that the day will be a bank holiday throughout the UK.
It has not been confirmed when the funeral will take place, but it is likely to be Monday, 19 September.
King Charles III formally approved the holiday at his first meeting with the privy council at St James’s Palace in London.
Penny Mordaunt confirms day of Queen's funeral will be bank holiday
Charles is now King – what will having an environmentalist as monarch mean for the planet?
02:10 , Joe Middleton
‘After billions of years of evolution, nature is our best teacher,’ the new King has previously commented. Saphora Smith looks at how Charles’s beliefs could still make an impact.
Charles is now King. What will that mean for the planet? | Saphora Smith
Queen Elizabeth II turned down a private Paul McCartney show to watch Twin Peaks
01:50 , Joe Middleton
The million-mile monarch: How Elizabeth II became ‘The’ Queen to the world as Britain’s power waned
01:30 , Joe Middleton
Bel Trew explores the global legacy of a reign lasting 70 years summarised by France’s President Emmanuel Macron: ‘to you, she was your Queen. To us, she was The Queen’.
How Elizabeth II became ‘The’ Queen to the world as Britain’s power waned
'It brings us all together': Sir Keir Starmer reflects on unity following Queen's death
01:10 , Joe Middleton
Voices: Mocking the Queen’s death isn’t edgy – it’s ignorant and ghoulish
Sunday 11 September 2022 00:50 , Joe Middleton
The Queen is dead. So too, it seems, is compassion. Even before the official announcement of the 96-year-old Elizabeth Mountbatten-Windsor’s death had come, many of my fellow travelers on the left were circling like vultures, writes Skylar Baker-Jordan.
“I heard the chief monarch of a thieving raping genocidal empire is finally dying,” tweeted Dr Uju Anya of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. “May her pain be excruciating.” The tweet was removed by Twitter for violating its policy.
Tweets like this – and there were so many, though Dr Anya’s has gotten the most attention – belie only a callous disregard for human life and those grieving the passing of the world’s longest-serving head-of-state.
More shockingly, though, given the academic and journalistic backgrounds of many of those tweeting such things, it betrays a profound ignorance of both the British constitution and the legacy of Elizabeth II. Far from being a coloniser or perpetrator of genocide, Elizabeth was both a powerless figurehead of a crumbling empire and one of the greatest diplomats of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Mocking the Queen’s death isn’t edgy – it’s ignorant and ghoulish
‘Now we hand her on’: Royals in tears greeting well-wishers at Queen’s Balmoral home
Sunday 11 September 2022 00:30 , Joe Middleton
Members of the royal family wiped away tears as they read some of the thousands of tributes to the Queen left at the gates of Balmoral.
Prince Andrew joined his siblings, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and other senior royals to greet well-wishers after attending a private memorial church service on Saturday.
Dressed in a black suit, Prince Andrew, who has taken a step back from public life after his car-crash Newsnight interview over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, said: “We’ve been allowed one day, now we start the process of handing her on.”
Holly Bancroft reporting from Balmoral.
Royals in tears as they greet well-wishers at Queen’s Balmoral home
Prince William says he is grieving loss of both grandmother and ‘extraordinary’ Queen
Sunday 11 September 2022 00:10 , Joe Middleton
Prince William has said he is grieving for both his grandmother and “our extraordinary Queen”, as he made a very personal tribute to the late sovereign.
“I knew this day would come, but it will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly be real,” said the new Prince of Wales in his first public remarks following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
“I will honour her memory by supporting my father, the King, in every way I can,” William said, speaking of his father King Charles III’s accession to the throne.
Adam Forrest reports.
Prince William says he is grieving for both grandmother and ‘extraordinary’ Queen
Princess Kate reveals Prince Louis’s touching comment about Queen’s death
Saturday 10 September 2022 23:50 , Joe Middleton
The Princess of Wales has revealed the heartbreaking comment her son Prince Louis made after learning of the Queen’s death.
Kate spoke of the touching anecdote while meeting members of the public on a walkabout outside Windsor Castle with her husband, the Prince of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Banita Ranow, 28, was among the crowd on the Long Walk and said she heard Kate tell the children next to her what her youngest son, Louis, had said about the Queen’s death.
Princess Kate reveals Prince Louis’s touching comment about Queen’s death
Harry and Meghan speak to public outside Windsor Castle
Saturday 10 September 2022 23:30 , Joe Middleton
College professor under fire for Queen’s death tweet stands by criticism of monarchy
Saturday 10 September 2022 23:10 , Joe Middleton
The college professor whose tweet hoping Queen Elizabeth II had an “excruciating” death is standing by her criticism of the monarchy after her comments were condemned by Carnegie Mellon University and she faced a racist and misogynistic backlash.
Dr Uju Anya tweeted on Thursday: “I heard the chief monarch of a thieving raping genocidal empire is finally dying. May her pain be excruciating.”
The tweet was removed by Twitter for violating platform policies, but not before a backlash began, including a response from Amazon found Jeff Bezos.
Oliver O’Connell reports.
College professor under fire for Queen’s death tweet stands by criticism of monarchy
Date of Queen’s state funeral announced
Saturday 10 September 2022 22:50 , Joe Middleton
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday 19 September, it has been announced.
The Queen’s body will be brought down from Scotland to lie in state in Westminster Hall for “four clear days”, from 14 September until 6.30am on the morning of the funeral, to allow the public to pay their respects.
Earlier on Saturday King Charles III declared the date of the state funeral to be a bank holiday across the UK.
The date of the Queen’s state funeral has been announced
MSNBC host clashes with British historian over Royal Family's legacy
Saturday 10 September 2022 22:30 , Joe Middleton
Mourners warned to expect long waits to view Queen’s coffin
Saturday 10 September 2022 22:11 , Joe Middleton
People wishing to view the Queen’s coffin when it lies at rest in Edinburgh have been warned to expect hour-long waits.
A queuing system will be in place with security checks and restrictions on mobile phones will apply. Photos and recordings are banned.
The cortege carrying the Queen’s coffin is expected to arrive at the Palace of Holyroodhouse at around 4pm on Sunday and will lie at rest in the throne room.
From there, a procession will travel up the Royal Mile to St Giles’ Cathedral.
Lord Lieutenant of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, said the events would be “truly historic”.
He said: “I believe Scotland can take real pride that Her Majesty cherished her time here and now the eyes of the world will be upon the Capital as we unite in national mourning and herald our new King.
“This is a time for our communities to stand together and for people to reflect on our shared history.”
Queen’s coffin can be viewed by public in Edinburgh from Monday
MPs finish second day of tributes to the Queen
Saturday 10 September 2022 22:00 , Joe Middleton
MPs have finished the second of two days in the House of Commons in which they paid tribute to the late Queen, closing by conveying their sympathy to the King for his loss.
Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt closed the second day of tributes, saying: “Our great Queen has entrusted us all with a living legacy of triumph over tribulation, of cheerfulness over challenge, of dedication and determination.
“She has left us. Her values remain with us. Her example compels us to continued fidelity to our King and our country. God save the King.”
A humble address was agreed unanimously by all those present, which conveyed “deep sympathy” to the King and his family for his loss, paid tribute to the late Queen for her “unstinting dedication”, and expressed the House’s “loyalty” to the King.
“This has been an amazing tribute,” Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said, adding “when the House comes together it comes together in a very special way, and there has been none more special than these last two days. 138 contributions today, making a total of 321 contributions in total.”
PA
‘All the best’: Vladimir Putin offers congratulations to King Charles III on his accession to the throne
Saturday 10 September 2022 21:49 , Joe Middleton
Russia’s president Vladimir Putin became one of the first world leaders to congratulate King Charles III, who was proclaimed the new British sovereign on Saturday.
“Please accept my sincere congratulations on your accession to the throne,” read a statement posted on Twitter by the Russian embassy in London. “I wish Your Majesty success, good health and all the best,” it added.
Prince Charles was officially declared the British king in a ceremony on Saturday morning. Although Charles became king immediately after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday, his accession to the throne was formally approved on Saturday at a meeting of Britain’s accession council.
‘All the best’: Vladimir Putin offers congratulations to King Charles III
Members of Parliament swear allegiance to King Charles III
Saturday 10 September 2022 21:34 , Joe Middleton
King to join mourners when Queen’s coffin goes on display
Saturday 10 September 2022 21:23 , Natalie Crockett
Mourners in Scotland will be able to view the Queen’s coffin from 5pm on Monday.
The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed the late monarch will lie in state at St Giles Cathedral on Edinburgh’s High Street for 24 hours.
Members of the royal family, including King Charles, will stand beside the coffin from 7.20pm in a tradition known as the Vigil of the Princes.
The Princess Royal will accompany the Queen’s body back to London via plane on Tuesday.
Princess Beatrice gets new senior role after Queen’s death
Saturday 10 September 2022 21:18 , Joe Middleton
Princess Beatrice has received a new role following the death of her grandmother, the Queen.
The eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, has now become a Counsellor of State, meaning she is among a small group of senior royals who can represent King Charles III when needed.
Her duties will include attending privy council meetings, signing routine documents and receiving the credentials of new ambassadors to the UK.
Princess Beatrice gets new senior role after Queen’s death
King Charles greets members of the public outside Clarence House
Saturday 10 September 2022 21:08 , Joe Middleton
Liz Truss will join the King on ‘services of reflection’ around UK
Saturday 10 September 2022 20:44 , Joe Middleton
Liz Truss will join the King as he leads “services of reflection” around the United Kingdom, Downing Street has said.
The prime minister’s official spokesperson said she would travel with the King to Scotland on Monday, followed by visits to Northern Ireland on Tuesday and Wales on Friday.
“The Prime Minister believes it is important to be present for what will be a significant moment of national mourning around the United Kingdom,” the spokesman said.
Queen’s coffin to travel from Balmoral to Edinburgh with thousands expected to line route
Saturday 10 September 2022 20:27 , Joe Middleton
The Queen’s coffin will travel over 100 miles on Sunday through the Scottish Highlands towards Edinburgh, with thousands of people expected to pack the streets to watch it pass.
The hearse will set off from Balmoral Castle at 10am in a convoy of cars before slowly making its way through the small villages of Ballater and Aboyne. Many in Ballater, a Victorian village in the heart of Deeside, will know the royal family from their summers spent at Balmoral.
The Queen was known to meet walkers in the Cairngorms and local Ballater tradesmen were invited to the annual Ghillies Ball, held at the castle, for a night of Scottish dancing.
Our reporter Holly Bancroft has the latest from Balmoral.
The route the Queen’s coffin will take from Balmoral to Edinburgh
Shapps recalls embarrassing moment with the Queen when he became a privy counsellor
Saturday 10 September 2022 20:20 , Joe Middleton
‘Now we hand her on’: Royals in tears greeting well-wishers at Queen’s Balmoral home
Saturday 10 September 2022 20:08 , Joe Middleton
Members of the royal family wiped away tears as they read some of the thousands of tributes to the Queen left at the gates of Balmoral.
Prince Andrew joined his siblings, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and other senior royals to greet well-wishers after attending a private memorial church service on Saturday.
Dressed in a black suit, Prince Andrew, who has taken a step back from public life after his car-crash Newsnight interview over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, said: “We’ve been allowed one day, now we start the process of handing her on.”
Our reporter Holly Bancroft has the latest from Balmoral.
Royals in tears as they greet well-wishers at Queen’s Balmoral home
Feuding princes William and Harry reunited in grief over death of the Queen
Saturday 10 September 2022 19:47 , Joe Middleton
Feuding princes William and Harry were reunited in grief as they appeared together to view floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.
Accompanied by wives Kate and Meghan, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex spoke with well-wishers just a day after Charles III used his first speech as King to try to draw a line under the rows resulting from Harry’s decision to withdraw from royal duties.
It is understood that Prince William invited his younger brother earlier on Saturday to join him for what was their first public appearance together since the unveiling of a statue of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in July 2021. They both attended a service of thanksgiving for the Queen’s platinum jubilee earlier this year but did not speak.
Andrew Woodcock reports.
Feuding princes William and Harry reunited in grief over death of the Queen
Prince Andrew speaks publicly for first time since Queen's death
Saturday 10 September 2022 19:31 , Joe Middleton
Liberal Democrats cancel conference after Queen’s death
Saturday 10 September 2022 19:17 , Joe Middleton
The Liberal Democrats have cancelled their upcoming autumn conference and postponed major debates until spring following the Queen’s death.
Sir Ed Davey’s party conference – set to run from 17 to 20 September – clashed with the 10-day mourning period for late sovereign Queen Elizabeth II, including the 19 September funeral.
Nick da Costa, who chairs the party’s conference committee, said the Lib Dems “want and need to show our respect to the Queen and the period of national mourning”.
Adam Forrest reports.
Liberal Democrats cancel conference after Queen’s death
Harry and Meghan speak to public outside Windsor Castle
Saturday 10 September 2022 18:59 , Joe Middleton
‘I felt so emotional and I felt the Queen would have loved it'
Saturday 10 September 2022 18:50 , Joe Middleton
Banita Ranow, 28, among the crowd on the Long Walk, said she heard Kate tell children next to her about what her youngest son Louis had said about the Queen’s death.
She said Kate told the children: “Louis said at least Grannie is with great grandpa now.”
Ms Ranow said Kate was “welling up” as she spoke to the children.
The well-wisher from west London also spoke of her surprise at seeing the two brothers and their wives together, adding: “It was really nice.”
Her mother Baljinder Ranow, 64, said it was “fabulous”, adding: “It was so beautiful to see.”
She said: “I felt so emotional and I felt the Queen would have loved it. I just hope in the future they remain like that and that the brothers come together, and the families.”
PA
Meghan Markle hugs young girl at Windsor castle walkabout
Saturday 10 September 2022 18:38 , Joe Middleton
The Duchess of Sussex was seen being given a close hug by a young girl in the crowd at Windsor Castle.
Meghan walked over to a section of the crowd and approached a teenager, who was seen putting her hand over her mouth in shock.
The pair spoke briefly for a few moments and Meghan could be seen assuring her by putting her hand on her shoulder.
The girl then said: “Can I have a hug?” and Meghan was seen nodding, before leaning in and giving her a big hug.
The touching moment was filmed by other members in the crowd.
Liberal Democrats cancel Autumn Conference
Saturday 10 September 2022 18:30 , Joe Middleton
A Liberal Democrat spokesperson said:“As we mourn the loss of The Queen, we send our condolences to The King and the Royal Family.
“Given the date of the funeral and period of national mourning, we have decided to cancel our Autumn Conference.
“We look forward to welcoming members to our next conference.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex finish walkabout
Saturday 10 September 2022 18:25 , Joe Middleton
The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have finished their walkabout outside Windsor Castle, leaving in the same vehicle.
The group spent more than 40 minutes speaking to members of the public, where they received flowers, gifts and hugs from well-wishers.
‘Above all I think we most remember that mischievous twinkle'
Saturday 10 September 2022 18:09 , Joe Middleton
Labour peer Lord Dubs recalled his loss of “tact” in asking about the Queen’s speech.
Remembering a meeting with the Queen as a junior minister, he said: “Then I did something which perhaps I shouldn’t have said, but my tact disappeared and I said to the Queen, ‘Your Majesty have you ever delivered a Queen’s speech you didn’t agree’ with and there was a deathly silence, my ministerial colleagues thought I was going to be out and the Queen looked at me and said ‘yes, it has happened’, but I didn’t ask her to give me examples of the occasions on which it had happened.”
Labour peer Lord Harris of Haringey said “above all I think we most remember that mischievous twinkle”.
He told a cheese related story about a senior police officer who reportedly encountered difficulties using the stilton spoon at a small dinner with the Queen, noting “Theresa May has probably stolen the market with her anecdote about the cheese”.
He said: “It reached the Queen, looking him firmly in the eye, she dug in the spoon, demonstrated there was a little button on the side of the spoon that you pressed and the stilton dropped out and that twinkle remained with him forever.”
Queen's children thank members of the public at Balmoral
Saturday 10 September 2022 18:03 , Joe Middleton
Voices: Leave Harry and Meghan alone – they’ve reunited with Wills and Kate to mourn the Queen
Saturday 10 September 2022 17:52 , Joe Middleton
The irony of a lifelong supporter of a republic writing a column cheerleading for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is not lost on me, writes James Moore.
The thing is, I’ve never much liked bullies. Or bullying. And there has been a lot of that directed at the Sussexes. But now, in full view of the watching nation, Harry and Meghan have reunited with Wills and Kate to pay their respects to their grandmother at Balmoral. Perhaps we can learn something from this display of familial solidarity – and finally leave them alone?
The message from the English right when it comes to the Queen is: “Play nice or else you’ll get a brick through your window. However, if you want to let off a little steam, feel free to unload on Harry and Meghan. Throw as many stones as you want. Tip as much bile as you can find.”
And my, how they’ve done that. A tweet from Petronella Wyatt, the journalist, broadcaster and former paramour of Boris Johnson, summed it up: “May God forgive Harry and Meghan for causing the Queen so much pain, for I never shall.” Really, Ms Wyatt? Please. They need your forgiveness about as much as they need subscriptions to the tabloids that use them to sell copies.
Opinion: Leave Harry and Meghan alone – they’re with Wills and Kate to mourn
Harry and Meghan join Prince and Princess of Wales to lay floral tributes for Queen
Saturday 10 September 2022 17:40 , Joe Middleton
Pictured: Prince William, Catherine, Prince Harry and Meghan
Saturday 10 September 2022 17:36 , Joe Middleton
Prince and Princess of Wales join Harry and Meghan to view Windsor floral tributes
Saturday 10 September 2022 17:31 , Joe Middleton
The Prince and Princess of Wales have joined the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to view floral tributes left in memory of the Queen at Windsor Castle.
Prince and Princess of Wales join Harry and Meghan to view Windsor floral tributes
‘The Queen sensed my anxiety, smiled, engaged me in conversation and put me at ease'
Saturday 10 September 2022 17:21 , Joe Middleton
Conservative peer Baroness Warsi recalled her “fear” at meeting the Queen and her corgis after not growing up with pets.
She said: “So when I was invited to a small lunch at Windsor Castle and found myself in the company of the Queen and her corgis, I’m not sure who struck fear in me most.
“My face must have reflected my racing heartbeat and my sweating palms....in that very human and warm way, the Queen sensed my anxiety, smiled, engaged me in conversation and put me at ease. She also left me in no doubt that although I was her invited lunch guest, the corgis came first.”
Pictured: Charles meets Liz Truss and members of her Cabinet
Saturday 10 September 2022 17:17 , Joe Middleton
Date of Queen’s state funeral announced
Saturday 10 September 2022 17:01 , Joe Middleton
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday 19 September, it has been announced.
The date of the Queen’s state funeral has been announced
‘I think a lot of people in Scotland thought that Queen viewed Balmoral as her spiritual home'
Saturday 10 September 2022 17:00 , Joe Middleton
Our reporter Holly Bancroft is at Balmoral talking to the many people who have come to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
Cameron, 11, and Blair, 7, shook Princess Eugenie’s hand as she made her way up Balmoral driveway to look at the flowers. “Prince Edward and Prince Andrew said thank you for coming,” Blair said.“We saw the royal family walking up here and shook hands with Princess Eugenie,” Cameron said.
Their mother, Katheryn Groudwater, said they weren’t expecting to see the royals and had just come to lay flowers and pay their respects.
“The Queen gave up her life for us and it’s amazing that a woman, an particularly at such a young age when she became Queen, would do that. I think a lot of people in Scotland thought that Queen viewed Balmoral as her spiritual home. I feel like it was her wish to pass away here,” she said.
She thought King Charles came across really well in the speech but hadn’t expected him to mention Harry and Meghan. “I think he just wants everyone to come back together again - instead of being separated - and be a family again.”
Prince William says he is grieving loss of both grandmother and ‘extraordinary’ Queen
Saturday 10 September 2022 16:53 , Joe Middleton
Prince William has said he is grieving for both the death of his grandmother and “our extraordinary Queen” as he paid tribute to the late sovereign’s life of service.
“I knew this day would come, but it will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly be real,” said the Prince of Wales in his first remarks on the death of Elizabeth II.
“I will honour her memory by supporting my father, the King, in every way I can,” William said.
Adam Forrest reports.
Prince William says he is grieving loss of both grandmother and ‘extraordinary’ Queen
Prince William pays touching tribute to ‘Grannie’
Saturday 10 September 2022 16:35 , Joe Middleton
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the Queen in a statement released by Kensington Palace, saying: On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute. So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign.
“I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade. My wife has had 20 years of her guidance and support. My three children have got to spend holidays with her and create memories that will last their whole lives.
“She was by my side at my happiest moments. And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life. I knew this day would come, but it will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly feel real.
“I thank her for the kindness she showed my family and me. And I thank her on behalf of my generation for providing an example of service and dignity in public life that was from a different age, but always relevant to us all.
“My grandmother famously said that grief was the price we pay for love. All of the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary Queen.
“I will honour her memory by supporting my father, The King, in every way I can.”
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 10, 2022
What will happen at the Queen's funeral?
Saturday 10 September 2022 16:30 , Joe Middleton
Queen told me she liked all her PMs, says Donald Trump
Saturday 10 September 2022 16:20 , Joe Middleton
Donald Trump said spending time with Queen during his visit to the UK in 2019 “was one of the most extraordinary honours of my life” and said Charles III would be “a great and outstanding successor”.
“I grew up in a household where Queen Elizabeth – her grace, her charm, her nobility – were deeply admired, especially by my mother, who came from Scotland,” he wrote in a piece for the Mail.
Trump said he had asked about her favourite prime minister. “When I asked her who was her favourite, she told me she liked them all.”
Man tackled by police and arrested after jumping barrier in front of King Charles’ car
Saturday 10 September 2022 16:11 , Joe Middleton
A man jumped over the barrier in front of King Charles’ car as he approached Buckingham Palace today but was tackled to the ground by police officers on the scene.
Met officers rushed over the barriers to get to the man who had tried to get close to the new King this morning (Saturday 10 September) as he arrived at Buckingham Palace after his proclamation ceremony at St James’ Palace.
The police has confirmed that they arrested a man who ran into the Mall and breached the barrier that had been put in place.
Man who jumped barrier in front of King Charles car arrested
‘I hope King Charles will be like his mother'
Saturday 10 September 2022 15:59 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Matthew Roland-Page, 25, had come to Balmoral with his 18 month year old baby Ezra.
Standing with his young son in the crowd, Princess Beatrice picked him out and commented on how well-behaved Ezra was being. “She said he was being very patient and she wasn’t sure her children necessarily would.”
Princess Beatrice recently gave birth to a daughter, Sienna, last September.
Speaking about why he had come to pay his respects to the Queen, Mr Roland-Page said: “I saw her when she came to the Royal Infirmary where I work a few years ago. My parents and my grandparents have also met her previously because they’ve both been to the Royal Garden parties, through their involvement in church and through the council.
“The Queen is a constant stabilising force, from Winston Churchill to present day. I hope King Charles will be like his mother. I think the world needs more people with grace and a listening ear to the problems that the world is facing.”
Saphora Smith: Charles is now King – what will having an environmentalist as monarch mean for the planet?
Saturday 10 September 2022 15:55 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
An ardent environmentalist is now the King of the United Kingdom.
King Charles III, who ascended to the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has spent the last half century advocating for sustainability, organic farming and the importance of tackling the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, writes Saphora Smith.
In his first speech on the environment, in February 1970, the Prince of Wales as was warned of the “horrifying effects of pollution in all its cancerous forms”.
Read more here:
Charles is now King. What will that mean for the planet? | Saphora Smith
Duke of York comforts daughters Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice
Saturday 10 September 2022 15:46 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Prince Andrew, Duke of York puts his arm around Princess Eugenie of York and Princess Beatrice of York as they look at floral tributes outside Crathie Kirk.
The royal family spent just under 10 minutes intently reading messages and admiring the flowers left by the crowd before they returned inside Balmoral Castle.
Archbishop of York recalls ‘healing’ Queen’s Bentley
Saturday 10 September 2022 15:36 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The Archbishop of York has revealed how he once “healed” the late Queen’s Bentley motorcar after it refused to start during hhis visit to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Speaking in the Lords, the Most Rev Stephen Cottrell recounted how the monarch’s vehicle eventually fired up after he performed “a large sign of the cross” over it.
“I see the Queen out the corner of my eye looking rather stony faced at this point and I think perhaps I’ve over-stepped the mark. Anyway, the driver tries the car again and – praise the Lord – the car started.
“The Queen gets in and goes back to Sandringham. When I arrive at Sandringham as I come into lunch, the Queen with a beaming smile says, ‘Ah, bishop. It’s the bishop – he healed my car!’.”
The cleric added: “Two years later when I was greeting her at the west front of Chelmsford Cathedral ... she took me to one side and said, ‘Bishop, nice to see you again. I think the car’s all right today, but if I have any problems I will know where to come’.”
Prince Andrew says royal family preparing to start ‘handing’ Queen on
Saturday 10 September 2022 15:10 , Joe Middleton
Prince Andrew thanked people for visiting Balmoral after the death of his mother the Queen, saying: “We’ve been allowed one day, now we start the process of handing her on.”
The Duke of York spoke to well-wishers as he walked past crowds outside Balmoral to see floral tributes. He said “thank you for coming” as he was greeted by members of the public.
In pictures: Royal Family admires floral tributes at Balmoral
Saturday 10 September 2022 14:54 , Aisha Rimi
Earl of Wessex and family thank well-wishers at Balmoral
Saturday 10 September 2022 14:51 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The Earl of Wessex, accompanied by his wife who was holding hands with their daughter Lady Louise, thanked well-wishers lining the route back to Balmoral Castle.
Hearing one group had come from Glasgow to show their support, he said: “Thank you very much for coming all that way, we appreciate it.”
Prince Andrew arrives at Crathie Kirk for service paying tribute to Queen
Saturday 10 September 2022 14:44 , Aisha Rimi
Prince Andrew has been seen arriving at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral for a service paying tribute to Queen alongside other Royal Family members.
A convoy of cars were seen leaving Balmoral and Princess Anne, Princess Eugenie and Beatrice, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie and Zara Tindall are thought to be on their way to the service.
The public is being cleared out from Balmoral gates, our reporter Holly Bancroft who is on the scene at Balmoral has reported.
Prince Andrew arrives at Crathie Kirk for service paying tribute to Queen
Royal family walk back from service and greet members of public outside Balmoral
Saturday 10 September 2022 14:39 , Aisha Rimi
Members of the royal family – Princess Anne, Zara Tindall, Peter Philips, Earl and Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, Prince Andrew, and Prince Eugenie and Beatrice – have arrived back at Balmoral after their private service at Crathie Kirk.
They admired the floral tributes at the gates by members of the public, before waving at the crowd outside and heading back inside the gates towards the castle.
Royal Family shares guide to mourning after Queen’s death
Saturday 10 September 2022 14:27 , Aisha Rimi
The royal family has now released its “Mourning and Condolence arrangements at the Royal Residences” guide which details what will happen in the weeks following the monarch’s death.
It states that a period of Royal Mourning will be “observed by Members of the Royal Family, Royal Household staff and Representatives of the Royal Household on official duties, together with troops committed to Ceremonial Duties”.
It adds that His Majesty King Charles III has stated that a “period of Royal Mourning be observed from now until seven days after The Queen’s Funeral. The date of the Funeral will be confirmed in due course.”
Laura Hampson has more:
Royal Family shares guide to mourning after Queen’s death
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