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Australian PM facing backlash for ‘short-notice’ bank holiday for Queen’s death

Australian PM facing backlash for ‘short-notice’ bank holiday for Queen’s death

Australian PM facing backlash for ‘short-notice’ bank holiday for Queen’s death

12 September 2022

The health care sector said the ‘unanticipated public holiday’ will cause huge disruption to operations and patient consultations.


What the papers say – September 12

What the papers say – September 12

What the papers say – September 12

12 September 2022

Every national newspaper shows the same image of the Queen carried by pallbearers from the Scottish military.


Charles shows signs of being an open and informal King

Charles shows signs of being an open and informal King

Charles shows signs of being an open and informal King

12 September 2022

Since the death of the Queen on Thursday, he has already met members of the public in two walkabouts at Buckingham Palace.


New boss of Britain’s biggest police force starts work

New boss of Britain’s biggest police force starts work

New boss of Britain’s biggest police force starts work

12 September 2022

Sir Mark Rowley has begun his new job as Metropolitan Police Commissioner on Monday during unsettled times for the force.


Chaplain recalls ‘privilege’ of seeing Queen’s holiday photos at Balmoral

Chaplain recalls ‘privilege’ of seeing Queen’s holiday photos at Balmoral

Chaplain recalls ‘privilege’ of seeing Queen’s holiday photos at Balmoral

12 September 2022

Church of Scotland minister Lorna Hood said the Queen had beckoned her over to look at the family holiday photos on a visit to Balmoral.


King to lead royal family in procession behind Queen’s coffin

King to lead royal family in procession behind Queen’s coffin

King to lead royal family in procession behind Queen’s coffin

12 September 2022

Members of the public will be able to view the coffin at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh to pay their respects.


Trial of police officer accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson to begin

Trial of police officer accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson to begin

Trial of police officer accused of assaulting Dalian Atkinson to begin

12 September 2022

The former Aston Villa footballer died an hour after being tasered near his childhood home in 2016.


Passionate football fans ‘likely to be hostile to rival fans but also more kind’

Passionate football fans ‘likely to be hostile to rival fans but also more kind’

Passionate football fans ‘likely to be hostile to rival fans but also more kind’

12 September 2022

Researchers found that women were significantly more likely than men to be altruistic to fellow supporters.


What are Charles III’s duties and powers as King?

What are Charles III’s duties and powers as King?

What are Charles III’s duties and powers as King?

12 September 2022

The monarch must remain politically neutral and has ‘an important formal and ceremonial relationship’ with Parliament.


King to stay at Clarence House while major works completed at Buckingham Palace

King to stay at Clarence House while major works completed at Buckingham Palace

King to stay at Clarence House while major works completed at Buckingham Palace

12 September 2022

Charles moved into Clarence House, which used to belong to his grandmother the Queen Mother, in 2003.


Mourners warned they may queue for 12 hours to see the Queen

Mourners warned they may queue for 12 hours to see the Queen

Mourners warned they may queue for 12 hours to see the Queen

12 September 2022

London’s rail services and roads will be ‘extremely busy’ throughout the official mourning period.


Charles to carry out engagements in Northern Ireland on Tuesday

Charles to carry out engagements in Northern Ireland on Tuesday

Charles to carry out engagements in Northern Ireland on Tuesday

11 September 2022

MLAs are returning to Stormont on Monday for a special sitting to pay tribute to the Queen.


What happens next? Day by day after the death of the Queen

What happens next? Day by day after the death of the Queen

What happens next? Day by day after the death of the Queen

11 September 2022

A number of engagements will take place in the days leading up to the state funeral.


Graffiti artist ‘honoured’ to paint tribute to the Queen at pub named after her

Graffiti artist ‘honoured’ to paint tribute to the Queen at pub named after her

Graffiti artist ‘honoured’ to paint tribute to the Queen at pub named after her

11 September 2022

Scott Wilcock, who works under the name Snow Graffiti, created a mural with the words ‘thanks for everything ma’am’.


Queen’s funeral will be ‘living tradition in action’

Queen’s funeral will be ‘living tradition in action’

Queen’s funeral will be ‘living tradition in action’

11 September 2022

The Dean of Westminster has said the Queen’s funeral will be ‘living tradition in action’ and a chance to give thanks for her ‘extraordinary life’.


Queen’s ‘neighbours’ pay respects as hearse passes through Ballater

Queen’s ‘neighbours’ pay respects as hearse passes through Ballater

Queen’s ‘neighbours’ pay respects as hearse passes through Ballater

11 September 2022

There was no applause or flowers strewn in the path of the hearse, but there was a quiet and reflective atmosphere.


Slim chance of rain for mourners waiting to see Queen’s coffin

Slim chance of rain for mourners waiting to see Queen’s coffin

Slim chance of rain for mourners waiting to see Queen’s coffin

11 September 2022

People in Edinburgh will be able to view the coffin at St Giles’ cathedral from 5pm on Monday September 12.


Radio 4’s The Archers marks Queen’s death with specially-recorded scene

Radio 4’s The Archers marks Queen’s death with specially-recorded scene

Radio 4’s The Archers marks Queen’s death with specially-recorded scene

11 September 2022

The serial has twice featured members of the real royal family.


Biden confirms he will attend the Queen’s funeral

Biden confirms he will attend the Queen’s funeral

Biden confirms he will attend the Queen’s funeral

11 September 2022

It comes amid reports that heads of state will be asked to use a coach instead of private cars to attend the service.


The Queen’s lying in state: What you need to know

The Queen’s lying in state: What you need to know

The Queen’s lying in state: What you need to know

11 September 2022

Thousands of people are expected to queue to see the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall.


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