In this issue

September 19, 2022

The world is witnessing an amazing piece of history

As the emotional public response tells us, Queen Elizabeth provided an example and a legacy that cannot be dismissed.

5 mins

Campers give Mall a festival feel before Queen's funeral

As the queue to view the monarch's coffin is closed last night

4 mins

King Tells The Nation He Is Deeply Touched By Support

The King issued a message of thanks to the nation on the eve of the Queen's state funeral, taking place today.

1 min

Biden's Tribute To Queen: 'The World's Better For Her'

President Joe Biden and the first lady Jill Biden paid tribute at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Westminster Hall yesterday.

2 mins

Ukraine's first lady meets Kate at Buckingham Palace

The Princess of Wales has welcomed the First Lady of Ukraine to Buckingham Palace ahead of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today.

2 mins

George And Charlotte Will Attend The Queen's Funeral

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will attend the State Funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. The order of service for today's elaborate ceremony shows that George, nine, and his seven-year-old sister, Charlotte, will gather alongside 2,000 others in Westminster Abbey. However Prince Louis, 4, the youngest child of Prince William and Princess Kate, will not attend.

2 mins

Now is the time to address Britain's colonial legacy

The death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, has been marked by a global outpouring of grief with civilians and leaders across the world praising the monarch for her 70 years of dedicated service to the United Kingdom and her position internationally as a fixture of stability. Emotions have been particularly high as it came on the heels of her platinum jubilee celebrations.

4 mins

Andrew pays tribute to his mother for her 'compassion'

Prince Andrew has issued a tribute to his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, ahead of her funeral, which is set to take place today. The Duke of York said in a statement: "Dear Mummy,

1 min

Non-working royals could lose their stand-in status

King Charles is considering rewriting an 85-year-old law which would mean Prince Andrew and Prince Harry could lose their "stand-in status" as counsellors of state, according to reports.

1 min

'Queue-pid' strikes couple in line to see the Queen

Two strangers who met and spent at least 12 hours in the queue to pay their respects to the Queen may have sparked the romance movie of the decade.

1 min

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