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The Archbishop of Canterbury calls on bishops to pray for The Queen and her successor, King Charles III

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9th September 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury has asked for bishops to pray for Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III in a new letter published Thursday. The Most Reverend Justin Welby wrote his letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion and Moderators of the United Churches following the death of Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Speaking of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s faith, the…
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Operation Unicorn is now underway as The Queen dies in Scotland

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8th September 2022
Her Majesty The Queen has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and Operation Unicorn is now underway. Operation Unicorn was organised if The Queen was to die in Scotland, which, sadly, has now taken place. Immediate business in the Scottish Parliament has been suspended to prepare for the state funeral. A 10-day mourning period will now be underway. Her body will be transferred to…
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Prime Minister Liz Truss sends her thoughts to The Queen following serious health concerns

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8th September 2022
The Prime Minister has sent her thoughts to The Queen and her family following news that the 96-year-old monarch’s health had deteriorated. Liz Truss, who was only appointed to 10 Downing Street a couple of days ago, took to Twitter to share her thoughts, The Prime Minister tweeted: “The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.
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An ancient tradition hitting the headlines again - what is the 'kissing of hands'?

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4th September 2022
When The Queen appoints her 15th prime minister, she’ll do so with an ancient custom called the kissing hands ceremony. What is this element of a government change? Buckingham Palace has confirmed that, on 6 September, The Queen will receive the out-going Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, for a farewell audience at Balmoral followed by an audience with the new Prime Minister—either Liz Truss…
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