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Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:37:54 GMT
The Queen’s grandchildren saw their ‘wonderful’ Granny as ‘the boss’
The late monarch had eight grandchildren, who are performing a vigil around her coffin on Saturday, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:35:01 GMT
Has Prince Andrew been made counsellor of state? Role that allows disgraced duke to stand in for king
By law, counsellors of state include sovereign’s spouse and next four people in line of succession over age of 21

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:34:38 GMT
Prince Andrew’s role means he could stand in for King Charles
By law, counsellors of state include sovereign’s spouse and next four people in line of succession over age of 21

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:29:45 GMT
Queen queue – live: Mourners warned of 16-hour wait as man in custody after approaching coffin
Lines to view late monarch’s coffin stretch five miles across London as night-time temperatures dip into single figures

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:29:45 GMT
Hungary faces reckoning with EU that could cost it billions
Hungary's nationalist-populist government is facing a reckoning with the European Union after nearly a decade of accusations that it has failed to uphold the EU's democratic values

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:54:47 GMT
Russia ‘may not have sufficient reserves’ to withstand further Ukraine assault
British defence intelligence analysts believe Moscow has established a defensive line between the Oskil River and the town of Svatove.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:41:11 GMT
Queen queue – live: Mourners warned of 24-hour wait as man in custody after approaching coffin
Lines to view late monarch’s coffin stretch five miles across London as night-time temperatures dip into single figures

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:21:07 GMT
Queen’s grandchildren to hold vigil at her coffin with Duke of Sussex in uniform
Harry and the Prince of Wales will mount a vigil around the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall on Saturday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:00:23 GMT
Family-run ‘royal’ attraction say it is special seeing support for the Queen
The ‘Royal Room’ at Jeyes of Earls Barton in Northamptonshire was launched in 2012.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:00:01 GMT
Brain tumour patient ‘burst into tears’ opening one of the Queen’s last letters
Kerri Parker’s letter from the Queen was dated September 5, just three days before the monarch died.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:55:34 GMT
Mother and son, 10, found dead in flat after ‘concerns for welfare’
Police called to concerns for welfare at Leeds flat

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:41:44 GMT
Windrush compensation scheme ‘not fit for purpose’ as only 1% of appeals successful
Exclusive: Just 42 of the 3,479 appeals last year were successful, new figures show

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:26:48 GMT
Truss set to meet world leaders ahead of Queen’s funeral
The Prime Minister will speak with her counterparts from New Zealand and Australia on Saturday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:26:32 GMT
Liz Truss set to meet world leaders ahead of Queen’s funeral
Prime minister will speak with counterparts from New Zealand and Australia on Saturday

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:22:20 GMT
Queen queue: Man arrested after ‘disturbance’ at Westminster Hall as mourners viewed coffin
Queen Elizabeth II has been lying in state in the hall with mourners waiting for hours overnight to see her coffin

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:17:04 GMT
What to expect from Queen’s funeral from firm that organised Queen Victoria’s
While certain aspects of Queen Elizbeth II’s state funeral will have been sent out long ago, we could see some personal touches, says Jeremy Field

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:16:39 GMT
Queen’s funeral: Inside the biggest policing operation the UK has ever seen
Streets combed as thousands of police to deploy to protect hundreds of VIPs and huge crowds

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:25:38 GMT
The Queen was discussing her love for her horses ‘right to the very end’
Royal racing adviser John Warren said the Queen had been delighted to have a winner on Tuesday.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 04:20:53 GMT
Queue time ticks over 25 hours as thousands brave the cold to mourn the Queen
The DCMS warned people not to travel to join the queue and to check back later on Saturday morning for updates on wait times.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 02:20:42 GMT
Saudi crown prince’s ‘planned visit for Queen’s funeral would be stain on her memory’
Heir to Saudi throne must not ‘use this time mourning to seek legitimacy’, says Hatice Cengiz

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 01:46:01 GMT
Man arrested after approaching the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall
Metropolitan Police said the incident occurred around 10pm.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 01:11:52 GMT
What the papers say – September 17
The ever-growing queue of mourners continues to dominate the front pages.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 01:08:45 GMT
Queue for the Queen stretches 24 hours despite chilly forecast as Beckham and Ardern join mourners
‘We have been lucky as a nation’ says England football legend

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:34:19 GMT
Rental home floor space shrinks 16% over 20 years as costs continue to soar
And costs of new tenancies rise by more than 10 per cent in a year as inflation bites

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:01:42 GMT
Sun expected to shine on queue to attend Queen’s lying in state
At one point on Friday, the wait time hit 14 hours.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:01:20 GMT
What will happen today following the death of the Queen?
Here is the timeline of events expected to take place over the next 24 hours.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:01:01 GMT
What happens next? Day by day after the death of the Queen
A rehearsal for the funeral service will take place inside Westminster Abbey on Saturday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Kiltmaker tells of ‘extreme pride’ in kilt made of fabric given by King Charles
Graeme Bone says a Prince’s Foundation programme ‘opened up a whole new world’ for him.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Co-founder of life-saving voluntary group ‘taken aback’ at funeral invite
Stuart McLellan, from Renfrewshire, was made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in June.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Veteran Kuwaiti ambassador recalls three decades of memories with the Queen
Khaled Al-Duwaisan, 75, an ambassador of 30 years, spoke with the PA news agency from his home in Kuwait.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 22:51:40 GMT
Man arrested after disturbance inside Westminster Hall
Metropolitan Police said the incident occurred around 10pm on Friday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:44:12 GMT
Jonathan Gullis suggests he has taken on schools brief
The DfE said ministerial portfolios will be confirmed next week.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:33:48 GMT
Accessible queue to see Queen lying in state paused until Saturday
Line for those with disabilities currently on hold, with all current entry slots allocated

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:07:38 GMT
Manufacturer of yoghurt used in Pret wrap speaks of regret after woman’s death
Celia Marsh, 42, suffered a fatal allergic reaction

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:00:00 GMT
Queen’s funeral believed to be ‘largest international event’ in UK in decades
Around 500 dignitaries from around the world are expected to attend the occasion at Westminster Abbey.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:30:35 GMT
Truss to meet six visiting world leaders ahead of Queen’s funeral
The Prime Minister will meet privately with the leaders of the US, Canada, Ireland, Poland, Australia and New Zealand.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:03:38 GMT
Queen’s children surround her coffin in sombre vigil
Thousands of people have filed past the coffin to pay their final respects.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:46:35 GMT
Queen’s funeral sees cemeteries close, supermarkets shut and driving tests cancelled
Grieving families forced or asking to postpone loved ones’ farewells

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:42:07 GMT
Anti-monarchy protesters boo King Charles as he greets cheering crowd at Cardiff Castle
New sovereign’s first visit to Wales as monarch coincides with Owain Glyndwr Day

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:37:32 GMT
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Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:36:55 GMT
Charles and siblings mount vigil in honour of Queen
The Queen Consort and many members of the royal family watched the vigil.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:34:45 GMT
King Charles leads Vigil of the Princes beside Queen’s coffin as she lies in state at Westminster
Queen’s eight grandchildren to hold separate vigil on Saturday

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:05:25 GMT
Chris Kaba: Police watchdog to examine whether race was a factor in fatal shooting
Chris Kaba, 24, was shot dead by the Metropolitan Police following a pursuit that ended in Streatham Hill, south London, on September 5

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:33:37 GMT
Lying in state queue 24 hours long as overnight temperatures look set to fall
The queue to see the Queen lying in state is now expected to take more than 24 hours and the Government has warned it will be cold overnight.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:31:01 GMT
King Charles III visits Wales for the first time as monarch
The new monarch passed down his former title to his son, Prince William

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:28:00 GMT
Queen’s funeral: Plan, route, timings and everything you need to know about the day
State funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday is likely to be one of biggest single events staged in Britain since Second World War

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:18:51 GMT
In Pictures: Cheers and a few boos for King and Queen Consort on Welsh visit
It was the royal couple’s first visit since the King handed on the Prince of Wales title to his son, William, in the wake of the Queen’s death.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:17:01 GMT
King tells faith leaders he has personal duty ‘to protect diversity of our country’
Charles hosted more than 30 faith leaders from various religions at a reception in Buckingham Palace on Friday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:07:20 GMT
Charles concerned about people coping with difficult winter, Welsh leader says
Mark Drakeford says the impact of the cost-of-living crisis came up in conversation with Charles during their audience on Friday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:56:13 GMT
Watchdog to consider whether race was a factor in fatal shooting of Chris Kaba
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued an update on the investigation.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:37:51 GMT
Earl and Countess of Wessex meet mourners on walkabout in Windsor
Edward and Sophie smiled and laughed as they shook hands and accepted bouquets from mourners lined up outside Cambridge Gate.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:27:40 GMT
Princess Diana conspiracy theories: Eight reasons people believe the crash in Paris wasn’t all it seems
More than 20 years on, conspiracy theories continue to rage – despite almost all of them being proven decisively wrong

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:30:36 GMT
Prince of Wales says the Queen will be ‘looking down’ on her funeral service
The couple also watched a traditional haka performed by 25 troops from the New Zealand Defence Force.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:13:34 GMT
Who will attend the Queen’s funeral?
Up to 2,000 people will attend Monday’s funeral

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:55:40 GMT
LGBT choir founder says invitation to Queen’s funeral is ‘wonderful privilege’
A man who was made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours said he is ‘really flattered’ to have been invited to her state funeral on Monday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:55:30 GMT
Mother who tried to bar ex-partner from seeing child’s body loses court fight
The woman said the man and his relatives had mistreated her and she did not want him to visit a chapel of rest or attend the child’s funeral.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:42:55 GMT
Boos heard over cheering well-wishers as King and Queen Consort visit Cardiff
Charles and Camilla received a largely warm reception at Cardiff Castle on Friday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:36:51 GMT
Earl pays tribute to ‘beloved mama’ as he meets well-wishers at Windsor Castle
The Earl and Countess of Wessex spent almost 30 minutes speaking to people and collecting floral tributes.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:26:11 GMT
MPs skipping queue to see Queen lying in state sparks criticism
Cleaners, security staff and caterers in Parliament are being treated ‘as second class citizens’ as they cannot jump the line, a union said.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:23:10 GMT
Government warned foreign investors could desert Brexit Britain as pound hits 37-year low
City expert says ‘very bad’ figures suggest UK already in recession

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:18:05 GMT
David Beckham’s tribute to the Queen after queuing to see her lying in state
He joined the queue in the early hours of Friday morning.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:11:14 GMT
Prince Edward says Queen’s death has left ‘unimaginable void in all our lives’
Earl of Essex issues statement thanking public for support following Queen Elizabeth’s death last week

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:59:29 GMT
Witness protection order in Sir Salman Rushdie case to be discussed next week
The writer’s alleged attacker, Hadi Matar, appeared at Chautauqua County Court in New York state for a fifth time on Friday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:58:20 GMT
Queen’s funeral guest list includes Victoria and George Cross recipients
The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association said 17 of the 23 recipients will be at the service on Monday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:56:31 GMT
Man accused of sexually assaulting two women in queue to see Queen’s coffin
Defendant, 19, accused of fleeing police by jumping into River Thames after exposing himself

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:49:41 GMT
Women ‘sexually assaulted in queue to see lying in state’, court told
Adio Adeshine was charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:44:50 GMT
Aberfan wives say Queen ‘came at the right time’ after disaster
Denise Morgan and Gloria Davies were invited as guests to Cardiff Castle on Friday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:35:17 GMT
Bill Turnbull’s funeral recalled ‘centuries past’ like that of Philip – Reverend
The life of the late TV presenter and journalist was marked on Friday afternoon.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:26:34 GMT
The four new driving laws coming into force in UK this month
From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:25:04 GMT
The four new driving laws coming into force in UK this month
From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:19:29 GMT
Keir Starmer ‘Beergate’ probe cost £100,000, Durham police reveal
Investigation took around 3,203 hours of police work and involved nine detectives

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:18:03 GMT
Dozens of ministerial posts may remain unfilled despite end of Queen’s mourning period
King Charles announced further Royal Mourning period – and appointments are made by the monarch

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:52:57 GMT
Only 15% of public support plan to axe bankers’ bonus cap
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng under fire over ‘obscene’ proposal to ditch limits on pay-outs

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:11:37 GMT
King addresses Senedd in Welsh and English
The King, who was taught Welsh at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth in 1969, addressed members of the Welsh Parliament bilingually.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:09:35 GMT
Brexit: UK tells EU it will extend grace periods on Northern Ireland border checks
EU expected to hold off on further escalation in row, despite unilateral move by Liz Truss government

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:03:50 GMT
Scots invited to observe one-minute silence in honour of Queen
The funeral is due to take place on Monday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:03:38 GMT
Plan to axe banker bonus cap condemned as ‘obscene’ amid pay cuts and ‘huge risk’ to economy
’Nurses given real-terms pay cuts. City executives given unlimited bonuses,’ TUC chief says

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:02:26 GMT
Public queue to attend Queen’s lying in state resumes after 40-minute pause
The Government had warned mourners they may not be able to access the queue until later this afternoon.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:01:52 GMT
Welsh actor Owen Teale praises Charles for his commitment to theatre
The performer has met the King on a number of occasions.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:01:43 GMT
Zac Goldsmith axed as environment minister by Liz Truss
Boris Johnson ally loses brief overseeing animal welfare and will no longer attend cabinet

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:57:52 GMT
Liz Truss hope for meeting with Joe Biden ahead of Queen’s funeral
Political ‘issues’ likely to come up as PM hosts world leaders this weekend, says No 10

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:56:01 GMT
Man accused of sexually assaulting two women in queue to see Queen’s coffin
Two women were allegedly sexually assaulted in the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state, a court has heard.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:55:39 GMT
RNLI fundraisers given Birthday Honours will attend Queen’s funeral
Lynn Spillett, from Sussex, and Guy Addington, from Kent, are among 200 Birthday Honours recipients to be invited to the Queen’s funeral.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:48:45 GMT
Man accused of sexually assaulting two women in queue to see Queen’s coffin
Two women were allegedly sexually assaulted in the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state, a court has heard.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:48:35 GMT
Broadcasting world celebrates Bill Turnbull’s life at funeral
The broadcaster died at his home in Suffolk on August 31 at the age of 66.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:35:05 GMT
Arrests made in biggest police operation in Met’s history for Queen’s funeral
Operation is set to surpass the London 2012 Olympics which saw up to 10,000 police officers on duty per day.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:27:40 GMT
Harpist speaks of her pride at performing for King Charles III
Claire Jones played a specially composed piece as the King and Queen Consort made their way through the Senedd to hear a motion of condolence.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:26:22 GMT
Avoid grand ceremony for new Prince of Wales, first minister says, after protests
More than 27,000 people sign petition demanding ancient title – born out of English conquest – is ditched

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:19:25 GMT
Woman was deeply in love with man accused of her murder in 1976, trial told
William MacDowell denies killing Renee MacRae, 36, and their three-year-old son Andrew MacRae.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:00:30 GMT
Charles speaks of Queen’s commitment to Wales on first visit to nation as King
The King toured Cardiff with the Queen Consort, meeting well-wishers and hearing words of condolence.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:59:29 GMT
Teenagers jailed for killing father after joking he ‘looked like Ant or Dec’
Late father-of-two described as ‘caring, loving and compassionate’

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:48:26 GMT
Train services to London halted by damaged electric wires
All lines are blocked between Ipswich and Manningtree because of the problem, Greater Anglia said.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:40:36 GMT
Mace-bearer speaks of pride at role in Senedd ceremony with King
Shahzad Khan, 47, performed the ceremonial role as Charles and the Queen Consort visited on Friday.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:23:55 GMT
Queue to see Queen’s coffin paused for six hours as capacity reached
The line is now almost five miles long

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:23:27 GMT
Queue to see Queen’s coffin resumes after pause due to capacity
The line is now almost five miles long

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:19:05 GMT
China delegation ‘banned from viewing Queen’s coffin in parliament’
Sir Lindsay Hoyle said to have refused access due to sanctions against MPs and peers

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:59:28 GMT
Teenagers launched deadly attack on dad after joking he ‘looked like Ant or Dec’
Danny Humble, 35, was attacked by five teenagers as he walked home from a night out with his partner after lockdown ended.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:46:07 GMT
Family of man shot dead by loyalists settle civil case against the state
Father of four Loughlin Maginn, 28, was killed by the UDA in his home in Rathfriland, Co Down in 1989.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:44:56 GMT
Crowds welcome Charles and Camilla to Wales amid bright sunshine
The King and Queen Consort were greeted by thousands of well-wishers as they arrived in Cardiff and attended a service in memory of the Queen.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:44:39 GMT
Arrest warrant issued for Anthony Stokes as footballer fails to appear in court
The former Celtic striker was expected at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday for sentencing for stalking his ex-partner.



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