Lydia Starbuck

All the grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II have held a vigil at her coffin during the Lying in State at Westminster Hall. It was the first time that such a tribute had been held by a Monarch’s grandchildren. Just after 6 o’clock, the three strikes on the floor indicated a change of guard at the Lying in State and the eight grandchildren walked slowly into the Hall. The Prince…

King Charles III has said that he considers protecting the diversity of the whole country as one of his main duties. The King was addressing a group of faith leaders at a reception at Buckingham Palace. During his speech, he said ” I have always thought of Britain as a ‘community of communities.’  That has led me to understand that the Sovereign has an additional duty – less…

The four children of Queen Elizabeth II will keep vigil over her coffin on the evening of September 16th 2022. King Charles III, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex will stand guard over their mother for a quarter of an hour at Westminster Hall while thousands continue to queue to pay their final respects. They have already kept vigil at her coffin when it lay at rest…