King Charles III greeted by thousands of well-wishers at Buckingham Palace September 9, 2022 King Charles III arrived at Buckingham Palace this afternoon, greeted by tens-of-thousands of well-wishers and floral tributes following the death of Her Majesty the Queen. The new sovereign shook hands with adoring members of the public with shouts of “God save the King” being heard. Kind Charles came to London from Balmoral with Queen Consort [...]
The Queen’s death: King Charles III returns to London to address a grieving nation September 9, 2022 King Charles III will address the country at 6pm today as the nation mourns the passing of its longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The new King and Queen Consort will make the journey from Balmoral, Scotland to London, to meet the prime minister and make a televised address. World leaders paid their respects to Her [...]
Depths of grief: Truss, Starmer, Johnson, May and Harman lead tributes to Queen in sombre Parliament September 9, 2022 Prime minister Liz Truss, her predecessors Boris Johnson and Theresa May, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Mother of the House Harriet Harman, led heartfelt tributes to Her Majesty the Queen in Parliament today. MPs and peers gathered at Parliament to pay tribute to the Queen this afternoon, all wearing black in a show of [...]
Banknotes and coins with The Queen’s iconic face will remain legal tender, for now September 9, 2022 The nation has become accustomed to the Queen’s face adorning our bank notes, pound coins and stamps. But as the country now mourns her passing, many have wondered what will happen to the iconic symbol of the monarch on our coins; whether her face will continue to be printed on the currency, and whether indeed [...]
Premier League and EFL cancel this weekend’s fixtures despite guidance there was ‘no obligation’ to do so September 9, 2022 The Premier League and English Football League has cancelled this weekend’s fixtures to mark the death of Her Majesty the Queen despite government guidance there was “no obligation” to do so. England’s footballing body released a statement on Friday saying it took the drastic action following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth aged 96. [...]
Royal Mail: Stamps with the Queen still valid with further updates after the funeral September 9, 2022 The Royal Mail has said stamps featuring the late Queen Elizabeth will remain valid, but updates will be announced after her state funeral. The postal service confirmed stamps will remain valid until the end of January 2023, including everyday items and special versions. Any special stamps previously announced will still be launched, though the postal [...]
Royal mourning period to be observed from now until seven days after Queen’s funeral September 9, 2022 A period of royal mourning will be observed from now until seven days after the Queen’s funeral, Buckingham Palace have said. The date of the funeral will be confirmed in due course, the Palace said on Friday morning, according to the PA newswire. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, died aged 96 at her Scottish country [...]
M&S and Harrods pay tribute to ‘selfless devotion’ of Queen as Selfridges’ stores close September 9, 2022 High street leaders have paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, remembering her “comfort, leadership and steadfastness”. The Queen passed away yesterday at Balmoral Castle, after a reign spanning seven decades, aged 96. Luxury department store Selfridges announced its stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham would remain closed on Friday out of respect. The stores [...]
The Queen: Thousands of well-wishers mourn outside Buckingham Palace: Black Cabs line The Mall as flowers laid in tribute September 9, 2022 THOUSANDS of tearful well- wishers gathered outside the gates of Buckingham Palace yesterday, with many laying flowers to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Family announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II at 6.30pm, confirming her passing with the lowering of the flag at Buckingham Palace to half-mast. A double rainbow [...]
London markets remain open as UK mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II September 9, 2022 LONDON’s markets continue to operate as usual as the UK enters a period of official mourning following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The London Stock Exchange said yesterday its bourses will operate according to their normal schedule today and throughout the “official period of mourning” for the Monarch, which is now set [...]