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Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:54:15 GMT
Queen’s funeral – latest: Westminster Abbey opens as public viewing areas hit capacity
Today sees first state funeral in UK for nearly 60 years, attended by leaders from around the world

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:50:40 GMT
Poorest to gain just 63p a month from reversing national insurance hike, study warns
People earning above £100,000 will benefit most from tax cut in Friday’s mini-budget, says IFS

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:45:36 GMT
Mourners to miss Queen’s funeral as rail lines to Paddington blocked
All lines between Paddington in west London and Reading in Berkshire are blocked because of damage to overhead electric wires.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:44:45 GMT
Guests arrive in Westminster Abbey ahead of Queen’s state funeral
The state funeral service will begin at 11am

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:44:13 GMT
Mourners begin arriving at Westminster Abbey for Queen’s state funeral
Members of the royal family and world leaders will be at the service.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:38:26 GMT
Queen’s funeral: Order of Service revealed ahead of historic farewell at Westminster Abbey
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday, with thousands in attendance

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:33:25 GMT
Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals what caused the ‘odd disagreement’ with the Queen
The composer had met the monarch many times over the years.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:28:57 GMT
Prince George and Princess Charlotte will attend Queen’s State Funeral, order of service confirms
However, Prince Louis, the youngest child of Prince William and Princess Kate, will not attend

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:28:48 GMT
Minute’s silence to be held as Duke of York pays tribute to Queen
Big Ben will toll to mark the beginning of the national moment of reflection and the bell will be struck once more at 8.01pm as it ends.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:28:39 GMT
Plan, route, timings and everything you need to know about Queen’s funeral
State funeral at Westminster Abbey today is likely to be one of biggest single events staged in Britain since Second World War

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:27:25 GMT
Funeral will be ‘final and poignant goodbye’ to Queen, says Sturgeon
The Westminster Abbey service is the culmination of 10 days of events to commemorate the Queen’s life.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:26:35 GMT
What will happen today as the Queen is laid to rest?
The state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey at 11am, followed by a committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, at 4pm.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:25:20 GMT
Drivers warned to avoid parts of London during Queen’s funeral
One of the UK’s biggest transport operations will take place on Monday with around a million people set to visit the capital.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:24:12 GMT
New Zealand PM envisages country becoming republic ‘over course of lifetime’
Jacinda Ardern made her comments during her visit to the UK for the Queen’s state funeral.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:23:38 GMT
‘He collapsed right in front of me - how guard fainted as I paid my respects to the Queen’
Thousands of people queued into the small hours to see Her Majesty lying in state - and Maryam Zakir-Hussain was among them

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:20:55 GMT
Chinese delegation attends Queen’s lying in state at Westminster Hall
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle denied he had been ‘leant’ on to allow a delegation access to the hall.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:17:58 GMT
Ex-home secretary Priti Patel marshalls queue to see Queen’s coffin
The backbench MP was seen posing with mourners while wearing a blue hi-vis vest

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:16:21 GMT
Mourners’ fury after being refused entry to Queen’s lying-in-state after queuing for hours
Mourners who queued to see Queen lying in state complain of ‘constant misinformation’

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:15:57 GMT
Queen’s funeral: Order of Service revealed ahead of historic farewell at Westminster Abbey
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday, with thousands in attendance

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:15:08 GMT
Fracking won’t solve energy crisis and could cause ‘serious’ damage, watchdog warns
Liz Truss urged to ‘look at the facts’ – just days before she is expected to lift three-year ban on drilling for shale gas

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:12:25 GMT
‘I feel very privileged’ says final mourner as lying in state ends
The final members of the public queued through the night to say farewell to the Queen in Parliament’s Westminster Hall.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:09:51 GMT
‘Mixed emotions’ for Birthday Honours recipients at Queen’s funeral
Members of the public were invited to attend the state funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:04:10 GMT
Mourners’ rail journeys disrupted by damaged overhead wires
All lines between Paddington and Slough are blocked due to the problem.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:51:57 GMT
Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte mocked for taking ‘least incognito’ stroll in London
French first couple wore sunglasses and trainers for ‘secret’ stroll through London

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:30:07 GMT
Queen to be laid to rest in historic state funeral
The royal family are among 2,000 mourners who will remember the late monarch at Westminster Abbey before a committal service in Windsor.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:19:08 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 set out long ago, we could see some personal touches, says Jeremy Field

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:18:40 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 set out long ago, we could see some personal touches, says Jeremy Field

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:18:25 GMT
Final mourner views Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall as lying-in-state closes to public
Final mourners were able to pay their respects at around 6.30am

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:15:23 GMT
Final service before the Queen’s private burial to be at St George’s Chapel
The chapel is steeped in royal history.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:14:29 GMT
Queen to be reunited with Philip in tiny King George VI Memorial Chapel
The late monarch will be interred alongside her husband the Duke of Edinburgh in the chapel which sits inside St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:09:33 GMT
Security operation surrounding Queen’s funeral ‘biggest the UK has ever seen’
The scale surpasses the operation for the Platinum Jubilee weekend and the London 2012 Olympics.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:48:53 GMT
All the countries not invited to the Queen’s funeral
Around 500 dignitaries from around the world will pay their respects to the long-reigning monarch

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:48:40 GMT
All the countries not invited to the Queen’s funeral
Around 500 dignitaries from around the world will pay their respects to the long-reigning monarch

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:46:04 GMT
Prince Harry ‘heartbroken’ after Queen’s ‘ER’ initials removed from his military uniform
The Duke of Sussex wore his uniform to stand vigil at Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:31:47 GMT
Prince Edward explains why he doesn’t shake hands with crowds
Queen’s youngest son greeted well-wishers on Saturday

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:30:59 GMT
Prince Edward explains why he doesn’t shake hands with crowds
Queen’s youngest son greeted well-wishers on Saturday

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:30:00 GMT
Jacinda Ardern says Queen Elizabeth II gave her the best advice on motherhood and leadership
Ardern recalls first meeting with the the Queen during UK visit for late monarch’s state funeral

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:28:25 GMT
Biden explains why he compared Queen to his mother – despite her hating the English
President’s late mother Jean once reportedly refused to sleep in bed Queen had previously used

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:28:19 GMT
Camilla recounts shoe mishap on wedding day which made Queen laugh
The Queen Consort was giving a televised tribute to the late monarch.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:19:15 GMT
Lying in state ends after outpouring of public devotion for Queen
Mourners queued for hours to pay their respects to the late monarch.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:54:17 GMT
Queen’s funeral will be a beautiful day, says Master of the King’s Music
Judith Weir was the first woman to be appointed to the role in 2014.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:45:38 GMT
Have funerals been cancelled? Concerns over services held on day Queen is laid to rest
Families have had their funerals postponed or rescheduled to avoiding clashing with the monarch’s farewell, writes Thomas Kingsley

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:45:28 GMT
Have funerals been cancelled? Concerns over services held on day Queen is laid to rest
Families have had their funerals postponed or rescheduled to avoiding clashing with the monarch’s farewell, writes Thomas Kingsley

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:43:33 GMT
Winston Churchill had last state funeral for non-royal
State funerals for a so-called ‘commoners’ need the assent of both parliament and monarch

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:43:23 GMT
Winston Churchill had last state funeral for non-royal
State funerals for a so-called ‘commoners’ need the assent of both parliament and monarch

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:30:29 GMT
Biden explains why he compared Queen to his mother – despite her hating the English
President’s late mother Jean once reportedly refused to sleep in bed Queen had previously used

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:27:59 GMT
Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:27:45 GMT
Did Queen Mother have a state funeral?
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:26:29 GMT
Unseen portrait of joyous Queen released by Palace ahead of final farewell
The monarch was photographed at Windsor Castle in May, ahead of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:12:52 GMT
Who will attend the Queen’s funeral?
Up to 2,000 people will attend Monday’s funeral

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:12:39 GMT
Who will attend the Queen’s funeral?
Up to 2,000 people will attend Monday’s funeral

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:09:00 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

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:08:48 GMT
Latest: World prepares to say thank you to Queen at state funeral
Millions around the globe are expected to watch the late monarch’s funeral in London.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:02:59 GMT
Big Ben fails to chime after minute’s silence for the Queen
Clock tower will chime after every one minute during Queen’s funeral procession

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 GMT
In Pictures: A reign for the ages takes its place in the history books
A burial at Windsor sees the second Elizabethan era formally laid to rest.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:45:28 GMT
Mourners vent frustration after being turned away from Queen’s lying in state
Officials said late on Sunday evening the last people had been admitted to the line.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:44:35 GMT
When is the Queen’s funeral?
Bank holiday declared across UK for funeral on Monday 19 September

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:44:24 GMT
When is the Queen’s funeral?
Bank holiday declared across UK for funeral on Monday 19 September

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:30:47 GMT
Prince Harry ‘heartbroken’ after Queen’s ‘ER’ initials removed from his military uniform
The Duke of Sussex wore his uniform to stand vigil at Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:26:11 GMT
Who is Viscount Severn? Queen’s 14 year old grandson who stood vigil by coffin
James is the second child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex but is seen in public less often than his cousins

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:25:56 GMT
Who is Viscount Severn? Queen’s 14 year old grandson who stood vigil by coffin
James is the second child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex but is seen in public less often than his cousins

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:20:38 GMT
Prince Edward explains why he doesn’t shake hands with crowds
Queen’s youngest son greeted well-wishers on Saturday

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:11:42 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

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:11:29 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

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 03:04:36 GMT
Queen’s funeral - latest: George and Charlotte will attend service as UK says goodbye
Monday will see the first state funeral in the UK for nearly 60 years, attended by leaders from around the world

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:47:31 GMT
Queue to Queen’s lying in state closes to public after four long days
The final mourner will view the coffin at 6.30am on Monday.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:45:53 GMT
Queen’s Piper to help close funeral with traditional bagpipe piece
Pipe Major Paul Burns was the monarch’s personal player at the time of her death.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:45:19 GMT
Parks and town halls across Northern Ireland to show Queen’s funeral
Live feeds of the procession before the funeral will be shown at a number of venues on Monday.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:45:07 GMT
Scotland set to come to standstill as country says final goodbye to Queen
The Scottish Government has confirmed all schools will be closed on Monday as a mark of respect.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:14:39 GMT
What the papers say – September 19
A newly released photograph of the late monarch is splashed across many of the papers.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:11:45 GMT
Fifteen arrests made in continuing ‘disorder’ in east Leicester
Authorities said they became aware of groups of young men gathering on Sunday afternoon in the North Evington area of the city.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:12:34 GMT
Met Police officers suspected of discrimination could be placed under surveillance by undercover colleagues
New Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the Met had ‘let the public down’ after series of high profile incidents

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:01:15 GMT
Crown to be removed and white staff broken at Queen’s committal service
Many of the household and private estate staff who worked for the Queen will pay their last respects at the service in Windsor.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:01:08 GMT
Packed week ahead for Liz Truss as premiership set to swing into action
The new Prime Minister will fly to New York for the UN General Assembly before the Government sets out its long-anticipated mini-budget on Friday.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Health workers ‘honoured’ to play a role in Queen’s funeral
Nurse May Parsons, who delivered the first ever Covid-19 jab, will be part of the procession.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Dock workers in Liverpool to begin two-week strike
Members of Unite at the Port of Liverpool will walk out from Monday evening, hours after the Queen’s funeral.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 22:49:02 GMT
Striking photo shows Beefeaters taking a break from 20 minute shifts holding vigil in Westminster Hall
Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London have been guarding the coffin in state

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 22:18:13 GMT
Queen’s queue closes to new entrants as public urged not to try and join line
Queue to Westminster Hall has seen thousands of mourners wait through the night to say a personal farewell to Queen Elizabeth

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 22:09:50 GMT
Queue for Queen’s lying in state closes to new arrivals
People have been warned not to attempt to join the line for Westminster Hall.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 22:00:40 GMT
2,300 police to oversee Queen’s journey to Windsor Castle
Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said Monday will see the ‘final and most complex phase’ of the policing operation.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:38:10 GMT
George and Charlotte to attend state funeral for great-grandmother the Queen - old
The young prince and princess will join the royal family and the nation in mourning for the late Elizabeth II.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:30:30 GMT
King thanks nation for ‘support and comfort’ as unseen image of Queen released
The state funeral at Westminster Abbey will be attended by more than 2,000 mourners.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:19:51 GMT
Northern Ireland joins minute’s silence held to mourn the Queen
People gathered at Royal Hillsborough and at West Belfast Orange Hall on the Shankill Road to reflect on the late monarch’s life.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:18:16 GMT
Royal Variety Charity chairman: Queen meant so much to entertainment industry
The Queen’s state funeral will be held on Monday.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:01:45 GMT
Britain holds minute’s silence to mourn Queen’s death ahead of state funeral
Mourners could be heard applauding and cheering after the minute’s silence ended on Sunday evening

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:01:15 GMT
King Charles tells the nation he is ‘moved beyond measure’ by its support ahead of Queen’s funeral
King Charles III issues message of gratitude hours before Queen’s state funeral

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 21:00:00 GMT
King gives thanks to nation for support and comfort on eve of Queen’s funeral
The monarch issued words expressing his gratitude ‘as we all prepare to say our last farewell’.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 20:59:48 GMT
Britons hold minute’s silence to mourn Queen’s death ahead of state funeral - OLD
Mourners could be heard applauding and cheering after it ended.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 20:27:15 GMT
Scotland falls silent to honour Queen as lanterns lit to celebrate her life
A service at The Kelpies saw hundreds turn out to reflect on the Queen’s reign.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 20:20:09 GMT
Final farewell to the Queen as the UK prepares for funeral like no other
Service may be most watched send off in history with millions expected to tune in around the world

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:30:59 GMT
Archbishop’s prayers for those who work, weep and wait the night before funeral
The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Rev Justin Welby reflected on the country’s sense of loss in a meditation delivered on BBC Radio 4.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:28:10 GMT
Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Community adamant schoolgirl’s death ‘will not be in vain’ four weeks after shooting
‘It goes without saying the family will never get over this. But I think in a way the community won’t either’

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:22:56 GMT
Queen’s funeral - latest: King Charles hosts world leaders as mourners continue to join queue
Duke of York calls his late mother ‘Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty, three in one’

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:59:40 GMT
King hosts Buckingham Palace reception for world leaders - old
Presidents, prime ministers and royals from across the globe came together as guests of the monarch on the eve of the Queen’s funeral.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:59:12 GMT
King Charles hosts Buckingham Palace reception for world leaders as they gather for Queen’s funeral
Presidents, prime ministers and royals from across the globe came together as guests of the monarch on the eve of the Queen’s funeral.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:55:30 GMT
Co-operation Ireland chief honoured to attend Queen’s funeral
Peter Sheridan, of Co-operation Ireland, reflected on the late monarch’s ‘gestures of healing’ before attending her funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:48:24 GMT
Tissues, wet wipes and champagne: Thousands of campers give Mall a festival feel ahead of Queen’s funeral
They’ve brought candles, flags, playing cards, picnic foods, puzzle books, and a not insignificant amount of booze to see them through the night...

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:44:49 GMT
Kate hosts Ukraine’s first lady at Buckingham Palace - OLD
No 10 had preciously refused to confirm reports that Olena Zelenska would travel to the UK for the Queen’s funeral.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:43:29 GMT
Liz Truss concludes talks with world leaders and meets King ahead of funeral - OLD
The Prime Minister hosted her Irish counterpart as well as the Canadian premier and the Polish president at Downing Street on Sunday.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:42:49 GMT
Joe Biden says ‘world is better’ thanks to Queen after visiting lying in state - OLD
The US president arrived with his wife Jill at Westminster Hall on Sunday afternoon.



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