Across the United Kingdom, proclamations
for King Charles III have been taking place. They continue as the
first days of his reign unfold. His accession follows the death of
his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who took the throne in
1952, succeeding her own father, King George VI. But his reign had
been unexpected. For decades, it had been assumed that his older
brother would rule and provide…
Final rehearsals for the military for lying in state procession of Queen Elizabeth II
13th September 2022
As London slept, the military took to the
streets of London for final rehearsals for the processions which
will bring Queen Elizabeth II home to her capital. In the early
hours of the morning of September 13th 2022, the Army, Navy and RAF
went through last practices for…
King Juan Carlos set to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
13th September 2022
King Juan Carlos will attend the funeral
of Queen Elizabeth II in London. The former Monarch, who abdicated
in 2014 and who has lived in self imposed exile in Abu Dhabi since
2020, has accepted the invitation sent to him. King Felipe VI and
Queen Letizia have already…
The Duke of York has been heckled as he
walked with his siblings behind the coffin of Her Late Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II. As the royals walked behind the hearse
conveying The Queen’s coffin to St. Giles’ Cathedral from the
Palace of Holyroodhouse, a man in the crowd shouted ”Andrew, you’re
a sick old man.” There were immediately shouts of ‘God Save The…
Thousands queue into the night to pay their respects to Scotland's first Queen called Elizabeth
12th September 2022
Thousands of people are queuing Edinburgh
to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth as her coffin lies at rest
in St. Giles’ Cathedral. The coffin of Her Late Majesty was brought
in procession to the Cathedral on the afternoon of September 12th
2022 from the Throne…
The UK to fall silent for Queen Elizabeth II on the eve of her funeral
12th September 2022
A one minute silence will take place in
the United Kingdom on the eve of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
The tribute will take place at 8pm on the evening of September 18th
2022 as the country prepares for a final farewell to Her Late
Majesty. The State Funeral of…
Military uniform for working members of Royal Family at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral - and not for Prince Andrew
12th September 2022
All working members of the Royal Family
will wear military uniform for the processions and funeral of Her
Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Duke of York will not be
permitted to wear uniform However, Prince Andrew will be permitted
to wear military uniform when he keeps vigil at the coffin of his
mother during the lying in state at Westminster Hall. This would
also indicate that the Duke…
Day by day guide to Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state and funeral: September 12 2022
12th September 2022
The coffin of Her Late Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II is now at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh from where
it will move to St. Giles Cathedral ahead of the first lying in
state. King Charles III will be at the Houses of Parliament before
heading to Edinburgh. Here’s…
King Charles III on Queen Elizabeth II: ''a pattern to all princes living''
12th September 2022
The King quoted Shakespeare to the Houses
of Parliament today as he responded to their messages of condolence
in a moving and historic ceremony in Westminster. Charles III
addressed the Commons and the Lords, assembled in Westminster Hall,
with the words of the Bard as he…
Prince Harry's warm words for his beloved Granny in emotional statement marking her death
12th September 2022
The Duke of Sussex has praised the
commitment to service and duty of Queen Elizabeth II in an
emotional statement. Prince Harry spoke of Her Late Majesty’s
”unwavering grace and dignity” and said she was ”globally admired
and respected”. The Duke also described Queen Elizabeth II as a
”guiding compass…to so many” in his statement which was…
