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King and his siblings stand vigil around Queen’s coffin
The King and his brothers and sister have arrived to take their place in Westminster Hall to stand vigil around the coffin of the Queen.


How the Queen’s soft power projected Britain around the world
The Commons Speaker is understood to have refused a request to allow a Chinese delegation to attend the Queen's lying in state.


Queue to see Queen’s coffin reopens amid warnings of 24-hour waits
The number of people waiting to see the Queen's coffin lying in state got so big earlier today that, for a while, the queue along the banks of the Thames was declared closed.


‘The monarchy is a brand symbol for inequality,’ says Welsh independence supporter
We spoke to Auriol Miller, director of the Institute of Welsh Affairs, an independent think tank based in Cardiff, and Adam Johannes, from Real Democracy Now, a group which supports Welsh independence and is anti-monarchy.


King Charles greeted with both cheers and protest in Wales
So how has the royal visit been going down with the people here? 


‘A day of transition’ – Wales’ First Minister on King Charles’ visit
We spoke to the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, and began by asking him to reflect on the different dimensions of today's visit.


King Charles visits Wales on last stop of week-long tour
It may be the last stop on his week-long tour of the nations, but, speaking in Welsh, King Charles assured the Senedd that, as much as his late mother had loved the country, so did both he and the new Prince of Wales, his son William.


Queen consort: Who is Camilla Parker Bowles?
It’s been a punishing week for the new King as he carries out his many ceremonial obligations while also grieving his mother. But the schedule for the new Queen Consort has been equally hectic. Camilla may have had a controversial introduction ...


Investiture of Prince of Wales particularly in Caernarfon Castle ‘highly contentious’, says historian
Historian Professor Merfyn Jones tells @krishgm about Wales' complex relationship with the monarch.


Cost of living crisis: Survey paints ‘grim picture’, says Living Wage Foundation director
The cost of living crisis means the lowest-paid workers in the UK are skipping meals, falling behind on bills and increasingly using foodbanks according to a new survey by the Living Wage Foundation. 


King Charles III’s controversial history with Wales
Long queues are expected in Cardiff when the King continues his tour of the UK.


Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Funeral of nine-year-old shot dead in Liverpool takes place
In Liverpool, mourners turned out wearing a “splash of pink” for the funeral of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was fatally shot in her home in Dovecot last month.


Government could deliver ‘mini-Budget’ as soon as next week
Whitehall sources have signalled that the new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will deliver what's being described as a "mini-Budget" next week.


King Charles III changed many lives with The Prince’s Trust, says Joan Armatrading
The singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading is a trustee of The Prince's Trust charity, and has worked with him for more than 40 years.


The view from the queue to see the Queen lying in state
The big question then for those who are interested - how long should you be prepared to wait to see Her Majesty lie in state?



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