A WEST Dorset club will be involved in an illuminated flotilla on the River Thames in memory of Queen Elizabeth II and to honour the accession of King Charles III.

MAYORS and representatives from across Dorset's town councils have paid their 'final goodbye' to Her Majesty the Queen.

An esteemed human rights lawyer from west Dorset who specialises in defending people accused of only the most serious crimes will be in Bridport to talk about his new book.

The This Morning presenters have received criticism from some on social media after they appeared inside Westminster Hall on Friday

The Royal Family will observe another week of mourning for the Queen following her state funeral on Monday.

The RSPCA in Dorset is 'very worried' about the increase in videos of animal cruelty on social media.

Previously unused footage of an early trip by Queen Elizabeth II to Dorset has resurfaced.

THE former chief constable of Dorset Police said receiving a Queen's Police Medal was the proudest day of his life.

THE Woodland Trust is encouraging schools and community groups across Dorset to help plant a record breaking number of trees.

A mental health charity is reminding people affected by the Queen's death of support available throughout the county.

DESPITE a difficult growing season due to the drought conditions there was a good display of flowers and other produce at the Broadwindsor Annual Show, organisers said.

Wonderful view looking over the heathland at sunset captured by by Ming Mok.

The Royal Family will be observing a further week of mourning for the Queen.

A period of mourning will be observed for another week as the Royal Family mourn the Queen.

Dorset says goodbye to Her Majesty the Queen as funeral is held at Westminster Abbey

Crowds of mourners have flocked to London, Windsor and royal sites throughout the UK while the royal family gathered at Westminster Abbey.

DORSET will fall silent today as people pay their respects to the Queen whose state funeral is being held in Westminster Abbey.

Concerns for a man who was late back from his swim prompted an alert on the coast.

The Queen’s state funeral will “unite people across the globe and resonate with people of all faiths” and pay a “fitting tribute to an extraordinary reign”, the man in charge of the historic occasion has said.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte warmed hearts as the young pair attended Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Charles spoke out in a new statement hours before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is buried.

Today, a nation stands united in mourning as we bid a final farewell to our longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

A royal memorabilia expert revealed the staggering cost newspapers are already selling for on ITV This Morning.

Two 'queuers' from Dorset have told of their 'humbling' experiences seeing the Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall.

The late Queen will be buried with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh in King George VI’s chapel in Windsor Castle.

Thousands travelled to London and millions more tuned in to see the Queen’s funeral on Monday.

Since 5pm on Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of members of the public have filed past the Queen's coffin.

Hundreds of competitors braced the early morning chill to take part in Weymouth's Ironman.

The world's leading maze designer is to give a talk in Bridport.

Children from a pre-school in Bridport will help in an effort to grow hundreds of trees this year.

Books of condolence will remain open across the county tomorrow to give residents a final opportunity to pay their tributes to the Queen.

Lyme Regis Town Council has paid tribute to her Majesty's "golden thread of continuity".

Along with heads of state and global leaders, seven Victoria Cross and 10 George Cross medal recipients will be at today’s Queen’s funeral service, as well representatives of those charities close to the Queen’s heart.

A committal service will be a part of the Queen's state funeral, taking place at 4pm

King Charles III was left close to tears during a state funeral service at Westminster Abbey.

Britain's longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II is being laid to rest today after 70 years on the throne. In that time, the monarch has had dozens of jubilees.

Penny Lancaster was seen policing the Queen’s funeral procession in central London today (September 19).

The Queen is remembered and celebrated for being a beloved ruler as well as for the more unique elements of her reign - including that she had two birthdays.

One fan replied: “Part of a moment in time. Can’t be a prouder dad in Britain right now I’m sure."

The wreath atop the Queen’s funeral included flowers that have been specifically requested by King Charles, the Royal Family has revealed.

Thousands of mourners have left floral and other tributes to Queen Elizabeth II who died at the age of 96 more than a week ago. When Princess Diana passed, 60 million flowers were laid.

The national anthem has altered slightly for King Charles III becoming monarch

The Imperial State Crown was placed on a purple velvet cushion alongside a wreath of white flowers ahead of Monday's funeral.

The new Princess of Wales arrived at Westminster Abbey with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and the Queen Consort.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has described the Queen as having touched “a multitude of lives” in his sermon at her state funeral.

Camilla arrived at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral wearing a silver brooch.

Reports suggest the Duke of Sussex only found out about his grandmother’s death at the same time as the public.

King Charles III will wear a crown on his coronation, but what exactly will it be?

Despite two tours of Afghanistan in which the Duke of Sussex saw front-line action, it emerged will wear civilian dress for official events.

Who are the coffin bearers at Queen's Elizabeth II's funeral as the nation bids final farewell.