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William and Harry reunite to mourn the Queen — here's why the death of a family member can bring siblings together

Much has been made of supposed tensions between princes William and Harry over the last few years. But in the wake of the Queen’s death we have seen the brothers come together with their family, uniting to pay tribute to their grandmother and take part in official mourning activities.

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Prince Andrew's royal life now Charles is King - uniform row, heckling and duty doubt

Prince Andrew, who retains his rank as a Vice Admiral, has been permitted by his older brother, the new King, to wear his uniform when he marks the Queen's death tonight

Daily Mirror

Angus Robertson and John Swinney to lead Scotland in minute's silence for the Queen

SCOTS have been invited to observe a “moment of reflection” on Sunday in honour of the Queen.

The National (Scotland)

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What do Britain's tears for Queen Elizabeth mean?

The BBC reports that “some of the first mourners to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in Westminster Hall have come away in tears, describing the sight of the cloaked coffin as overwhelming”. What is really going on here?

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How news of the death of Elizabeth I in the 17th century was communicated in ballads and proclamations

When Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022, there can’t have been many people in the UK who hadn’t heard about it within hours of her death. The media was on high alert from around midday, when an announcement from Buckingham Palace made clear that the monarch’s health…

The Conversation

Women ‘sexually assaulted in queue to see Queen's coffin’

Adio Adeshine allegedly tried to enter the River Thames to escape from police but was arrested

Wales Online

Emotional David Beckham wipes tears away as he pays respects to Queen after 12 hour queue

The former Manchester United and England star joined the hundreds of thousands of other mourners on Friday

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Amid the mourning, we republicans should look and learn – but we must not be silenced

Although the arguments against this system of privilege are strong, it is important to understand why it endures, says MP and republican Clive Lewis

The Guardian - UK

King addresses Senedd in Welsh and English

The King, who was taught Welsh at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth in 1969, addressed members of the Welsh Parliament bilingually.

The Independent UK

Motherwell's Ross County clash rescheduled, with new date for your diary

Stevie Hammell's side will travel to the Highlands to take on the Staggies next month

Daily Record

Elizabeth II took the throne at age 25 — one of the many young queens who shaped Britain's history

Imagine being 25 years old and 5,000 miles from home when you get a call delivering the worst possible news – your parent has died. For Elizabeth Windsor, this call had a far greater impact. She was now taking on the greatest of responsibilities, shouldering the burden of the sovereign’s…

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Loss of queen brings first encounter with death for some children

The death of Queen Elizabeth and the closure of schools on the day of her funeral have meant many teachers and families have had to talk about death for the first time with young children.

Reuters

Queen Elizabeth II: the history of royal funerals and how this one will be different

Great royal events in the United Kingdom are often a mix of old and new, and the commemoration and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be no exception. While there will be several strikingly new features, the seemingly traditional elements are not as old as they may appear. While some…

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ITV's Professor T: Start time, cast, locations and how many episodes

The series is returning for a second series

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William and Kate tell Commonwealth troops how 'strange' it is to go from Jubilee to funeral

The troops from across the Commonwealth have been deployed to the UK to take part in the Queen's funeral as Prince William and Kate Middleton were greeted with a fearsome ceremonial Haka dance

Evening Standard

There could be no more fitting farewell for Queen Elizabeth II than Westminster Abbey

During the new King’s address to Parliament last Monday, he told peers and MPs that he felt “the weight of history which surrounds us”. It’s a sentiment most of us share, as we’ve watched ancient ceremonies that form the way this country deals with the death of one monarch and…

Liverpool Echo

Marks and Spencer shoppers praise 'dream' £8 snack they 'need to buy'

One M&S shopper said: "This is the actual DREAM"

Evening Standard

The songs chosen by orchestras and choirs around the country as tributes to the Queen

The works of English composers were tribute favourites

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Queen’s committal service: what is it and who is part of it?

The committal service held on Monday will be attended by about 800 guests before the Queen’s burial

The Independent UK

RNLI fundraisers given Birthday Honours will attend Queen’s funeral

Lynn Spillett, from Sussex, and Guy Addington, from Kent, are among 200 Birthday Honours recipients to be invited to the Queen’s funeral.

The Guardian - UK

Britain may look united in grief – but polling shows a growing generational divide

New figures reveal that despite the monarchy’s recent boost in popularity, discontent is simmering among younger people, says Matthew Smith, head of data journalism at YouGov

Daily Mirror

Why Queen will be first monarch in 300 years to have Westminster Abbey funeral

The Queen is said to have personally chosen Westminster Abbey for her funeral rather than Windsor because she wanted to make it easier for more people to attend and for the public to gather

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

Evening Standard

‘Don’t join queue’ warning as the ‘Elizabeth Line’ hits 14 hours

The entrance to the queue to see Queen Elizabeth as she lies in state was shut today as the five-mile line that stretches from Westminster to Southwark Park reached capacity. You can see the latest updates from the live stream here.

Daily Mirror

Queen's unusual Christmas present for Archie was Meghan's idea - and he loves it

Prince Harry shared a story about his grandmother, the Queen, during an interview with James Corden and he revealed that Her Majesty took her role as a great-grandparent very seriously

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