As Britain mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her son – now King Charles III – has returned to London after flying from Balmoral, ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Liz Truss and his first national address as monarch. The King met mourners outside Buckingham Palace, having traveled from Scotland to London earlier. As heartfelt tributes poured in from around the world after her death on Thursday, MPs observed a minute’s silence in the Commons, with former prime minister Boris Johnson recalling being “moved to tears” after being asked in a BBC interview several days ago months to discuss. the Queen in the past tense. Gun salutes rang out across the country on Friday afternoon, with 96 bullets marking the Queen’s life. The Queen reigned for nearly seven decades, overseeing huge political and cultural changes in national life. Her son automatically succeeds her as King Charles III, taking her place in ruling the United Kingdom and more than a dozen Commonwealth countries, a role she has spent a lifetime preparing for.
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What is the Accession Council? The coronation ceremony of King Charles will be broadcast live
While Charles III automatically became king on his mother’s death, he will be officially crowned king at a special Accession Council ceremony at St James’s Palace at 10am on Saturday – with the event being televised for the first time in history. Our political correspondent Adam Forrest has more details on what to expect:
The coronation ceremony of King Charles will be broadcast live
Tory MP Penny Mordaunt will lead the ceremony which will be televised for the first time. Adam Forrest takes a closer look at what to expect Andy Gregory9 September 2022 15:56 1662734865
Wristbands for the St. Paul monument sold out within three hours
All 2,000 wristbands for tonight’s memorial service at St Paul’s Cathedral were distributed to members of the public within three hours, a cathedral spokesman said. Andy Gregory9 September 2022 15:47 1662734633
The producers of James Bond send their “sincere condolences” to the royal family
Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson sent their “sincere condolences” to the royal family, saying they “join the world in mourning” the Queen’s death. The monarch famously appeared alongside 007 actor Daniel Craig at the London Olympics opening ceremony. James Bond accompanies the Queen to the London 2012 Olympics Andy Gregory9 September 2022 15:43 1662734474
What events were canceled after the Queen’s death?
Events across the country, from sporting events to strikes, have been canceled following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. My colleague Maryam Zakir-Hussain has compiled this comprehensive list of those who are no longer advancing:
All events were canceled following the Queen’s death
A sad nation mourns the queen who reigned for 70 years Andy Gregory9 September 2022 15:41 1662734144
What is the new royal family line of succession?
Following the Queen’s death, here is the new royal line of succession: (Press Association Images) Andy Gregory9 September 2022 15:35 1662733893
Watch: How will Queen Elizabeth II’s death be felt around the world?
The UK is in mourning over the death of the Queen, who died yesterday at Balmoral aged 96. Politicians across the UK are paying tribute to Her Majesty, who served for around 70 years. World leaders also paid their respects. Watch below for a look at how Elizabeth II’s death will be felt around the world. How will the death of Queen Elizabeth II be felt around the world? Matt Mathers September 9, 2022 3:31 p.m 1662733882
Hundreds line up for St. Paul’s memorial service
A queue hundreds strong stretching from St Paul’s Cathedral to the streets of the tube station away has formed as mourners arrive for the memorial service on Friday night. Attendees were smartly dressed in black suits and ties, while others wore black mourning veils as they waited to be seated inside the cathedral. Andy Gregory9 September 2022 15:31 1662733293
Extinction Rebellion postpones ‘festival of resistance’
Extinction Rebellion has postponed a ‘festival of resistance’ planned for this weekend due to the Queen’s death. The climate action group had planned to hold events in London and several other locations, but they have been canceled until “further notice”. “It was considered that the risks to our mobilization efforts outweighed the desire to continue and occupying a Royal Park at this time would not be practical,” a statement said. “The decision was not made lightly and with full appreciation that it will affect so many who have put so much time, heart and dedication into making this festival the beautiful reality it was set to become.” Matt Mathers September 9, 2022 3:21 p.m 1662732693
Ed Miliband shares an anecdote from meeting Her Majesty on energy
As taxes were paid in the House of Commons, Ed Miliband told MPs how the Queen had noticed his efforts to reduce energy use as climate change secretary in 200, reports Andrew Woodcock, our political editor. The former Labor leader recalled attending a Privy Council meeting at which the sovereign read out a list of laws being passed. “As he did, he stopped for a moment because he was struggling to read and said, ‘They’re these new long-life light bulbs we’ve introduced,’” Mr Miliband said, to laughter from MPs. “And she fixed me with a beady look and a twinkle in her eye, and I smiled. That was the sense of humor he showed.” Mr Miliband, now shadow climate change secretary, paid tribute to King Charles as “a great warrior on the environment long before it was fashionable”. Matt Mathers September 9, 2022 3:11 p.m 1662732093
Theresa May pays tribute to the Queen
Former Prime Minister Theresa May paid tribute to the Queen, who died yesterday aged 96. Mrs May paid tribute with an anecdote about how he once threw some cheese at her in the presence of the Monarch. Political correspondent Jon Stone reports:
Theresa May pays tribute to Queen with cheese-eating joke
MPs laugh as former prime minister describes picnic antics Matt Mathers September 9, 2022 3:01 p.m
