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September 11, 2022

Truce as William and Harry mourn death of the Queen

Princes William and Harry were reunited in grief yesterday afternoon as they viewed floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.

5 mins

Thousands come to witness Charles III proclaimed King

Guards in ceremonial uniform offer three cheers to the King at St James’s Palace yesterday

3 mins

What is the privy council?

The work of this little-known advisory body normally takes place far from the public eye – that is, until its members are needed to proclaim a new sovereign

2 mins

There’s one word that sums up Elizabeth’s long reign

When, on her 21st birthday, the future Elizabeth II dedicated her life to her future subjects, her words were not spoken lightly.

4 mins

Putin congratulates King on his accession to the throne

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin became one of the first world leaders to congratulate King Charles III, who was proclaimed the new British sovereign yesterday.

1 min

William says he is grieving for grandmother and Queen

‘An extraordinary leader’: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William together in 2017

2 mins

Natural England chief calls Charles III ‘most significant environmentalist in history’

King to ‘pass on the baton’ of environmentalism to his son, says head of environmental body

3 mins

Family of man shot by Met demand officer's suspension

Police watchdog the IOPC has launched a murder investigation following Chris Kaba’s death

2 mins

British Gas owner wants to cap profits in deal over bills

Centrica is keen to be the first company to agree on Liz Truss’s deal to lower the price of electricity sold to suppliers

3 mins

Ukraine claims major win as Russians flee from key city

Destroyed armoured vehicles litter the road yesterday in Balakliia, Kharkiv

3 mins

Top 10… longest-reigning monarchs in British history

Queen Elizabeth II outlasted them all

1 min

A falling pound will hit UK tourists wherever they go

Sterling is at its lowest level against the dollar since 1985 and that could hurt you in a lot of places

2 mins

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