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After lying at rest overnight, the Queen will leave Scotland for the final time on Tuesday as her coffin makes its way to London. Mourners will continue to file past the coffin at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh until around 3pm in the afternoon, after it was taken there in a procession yesterday. Her journey

The King and senior members of the Royal Family have held a vigil beside the Queen’s coffin in Edinburgh. The coffin was taken to St Giles’ Cathedral this afternoon before a service of thanksgiving for her life. King Charles, who was wearing a kilt, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal and the Earl of

Prince Harry has issued a tribute to “granny”, saying: “We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace.” It is the first time the Duke of Sussex has spoken publicly since the death of his grandmother, although he was seen greeting members of the public in Windsor on

People who wish to see the Queen lying in state have been warned of long queues and banned from taking photographs, as official guidance was issued ahead of the late monarch’s arrival at Westminster Hall. Extensive rules and regulations have been published in advance of the late monarch being flown to London on Tuesday, where

Well-wishers in Scotland have been saying goodbye to the Queen, with her coffin seen for the first time as it makes its slow journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh. Draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland and featuring a wreath of flowers on top, the oak coffin is travelling from the royal castle, through the Aberdeenshire

On the most solemn of occasions, it was a moment of surprise that for some will have brought a smile. Two brothers who may have had their differences, brought together again by their grief. A time to show unity at an incredibly difficult time for the family. I’m told Prince William made the call to

Charles III has been officially proclaimed King by the Accession Council. The principal proclamation took place on the balcony at St James’s Palace as trumpets blared, guns were fired from the Tower of London, and the centuries-old ceremony was televised for the first time. It was followed by a rendition of God Save the King

King Charles III will be formally proclaimed monarch today at an Accession Council which will be televised for the first time in history. The King will make his declaration and oath in St James’s Palace at 10am. He will be joined by the Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge as well as the Queen Consort, Camilla,

The King will be proclaimed at the Accession Council at 10am tomorrow in the State Apartments of St James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace has said. He has just boarded a plane at Aberdeen airport which will take him to London. Dressed in a black suit and tie, the grieving king, left the estate seated in the

The Queen has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” Buckingham Palace said. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history and the world’s oldest head of

Liz Truss will set out her plan on Thursday to help households and businesses with soaring energy costs. Downing Street said the action would be “bold” and “decisive” and will support people across the UK facing rocketing bills, whilst also increasing domestic energy supply. Ms Truss is due to unveil her proposals to Parliament, opening

No firearm was found on a man shot dead by police, it has emerged, as his family called for a murder investigation into his killing. Chris Kaba died after a chase involving armed officers that ended in Streatham Hill, south London, on Monday night. The police watchdog, which is investigating the shooting, has now confirmed

Four men arrested over the fatal shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel have been bailed by police. A 34-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder on Sunday and questioned by police. A 34-year-old man from Liverpool, a 41-year-old man from Knowsley and a 29-year-old man from Liverpool were arrested on

Liz Truss has said the country “can ride out the storm” of the cost of living crisis as she delivered her first address to the nation as prime minister. Speaking outside the famous black door of Number 10, Ms Truss said: “As strong as the storm may be, I know the British people are stronger.

Boris Johnson has delivered his valedictory speech to the nation, describing himself as a “booster rocket that has fulfilled its function”. Speaking outside a packed Downing Street, the outgoing prime minister said: “This is it folks.” Mr Johnson vowed to “get behind Liz Truss every step of the way” and told the Conservative Party that

Liz Truss will become the next prime minister after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership contest. Ms Truss, who was the favourite to win, will succeed Boris Johnson on Tuesday and become the nation’s third female leader. The foreign secretary used her victory speech to indicate she would not trigger an early general

Either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be crowned the next Conservative Party leader and prime minister of the UK later today, after a gruelling summer contest. The pair have spent the past six weeks battling it out to persuade Tory members that they have what it takes to run the party – and the

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in connection with the killing of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, Merseyside Police said. The force said the man remains in custody and is being questioned by detectives. Meanwhile, a 41-year-old man from Knowsley has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and

Liz Truss has said she is ready to take “tough decisions” and “immediate action” on energy bills during her first week in office, if she becomes prime minister. There have been ever-louder calls in recent weeks for the government to intervene to support the most vulnerable, with energy bills set to rise to around £3,500

The family of a “loving and caring” Sikh priest left with life-changing brain injuries after an attack in Manchester city centre have appealed to the public for help in catching his attacker. The 62-year-old was left unconscious in the middle of Tib Street after the assault on Thursday 23 June 2022, and he still remains