The Queen’s coffin has arrived in Edinburgh, after a six-hour journey from Balmoral Palace through Scotland
The Queen is on her way to her final resting place in London. Thousands of people lined the streets of Scotland to witness the sad but historic moment.
Many farmers formed a guard of honour. Crowds applauded as the Queen’s coffin was slowly driven along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin has left Balmoral.
Accompanied by The Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, the cortege will travel to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Wreath on the coffin features Dhalias, Sweet Peas, Phlox, White Heather and Pine Fir from the Balmoral Estate. pic.twitter.com/Atv2v9SGFz
The coffin will remain at Holyroodhouse overnight and will proceed to St Giles’ Cathedral on Monday afternoon.
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The coffin will remain under continuous vigil for 24 hours, with the public able to pay their respects, with viewings around the clock.
Her Majesty’s coffin will then be flown from Edinburgh to London on a Royal air force flight, with her daughter Anne by her side.
From here, the coffin will move from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, and lie in state, until the morning of the funeral on September 19.
King Charles III
Meanwhile, King Charles the third has hosted an audience with Commonwealth General Secretary Patricia Scotland at Buckingham Palace.
The new King met with with representatives from the Commonwealth as he takes on the role as head of the union.
He left Buckingham Palace to cheers from the crowds.
On Monday he will visit Westminster Hall, where both Houses of Parliament will meet to express their condolences.
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Tributes to Her Majesty
The Archbishop of Canterbury paid his respects to the late Monarch.
“[People were] always struck by her ability to make them feel as though they were the most important, the only person in the room, the only person in the street, in the crowd…
Both Her late Majesty and His Majesty treat others as special because, for both, their faith is built on the same rock – the rock of Christ…
This is a moment of deep grief, indeed. As Her Majesty said herself, grief is the price we pay for love.”
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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby pose for a photograph after his act of ‘Homage’, in Buckingham Palace in central London February 26, 2013. The act of ‘Homage’ to the Queen is one of a number of formal stages before he begins his public ministry in Church and State. REUTERS/Anthony Devlin/Pool (BRITAIN – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY RELIGION ROYALS) – LM1E92Q16N501
In Wales, Welsh politicians have also stopped to reflect on the life of their Queen.
First Minister Mark Drakeford says the monarch’s “personal commitment to Wales and its democratic institutions” was extraordinary.
The reflection follows a proclamation ceremony in Cardiff, with the proceedings beginning with a minute’s silence.
Drakeford says the Queen lived a “remarkable life” with an “overriding sense of duty”.
Meanwhile, a number of sporting champions have also paid their respects to Her Majesty.
Golfer Rory McIlroy recalled the last time her met with her, saying it was a ‘wonderful’ moment.
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If there’s one thing the Queen is good at its bringing people together.
Prince William and Harry reunited to show their respects and greet well-wishers outside Windsor Castle.
Alongside their wives Catherine and Meghan, it is the first time the couples have been seen together in months.
In a show of solidarity, they spent time thanking the people who loved their grandmother.
It follows Prince William pledging his support to King Charles.
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Marmalade farewell
And you might remember that time when Paddington Bear met the Queen. Well-wishers have left a marmalade sandwich amongst the flowers for the Queen’s final trip.
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There are more heavy hearts than you could ever count, as thousands pay their respects.
At London Bridge, Musician, Anna Lapwood, spontaneously stopped at the station organ to play for the Queen, when security guard, Marcella, asked to join in.
In Short:
– Peter Mandelson has been dismissed as Britain’s ambassador to the US due to connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
– Prime Minister Keir Starmer reversed his support after new details revealed the significance of Mandelson’s ties to Epstein.
Britain’s ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, has been dismissed following revelations about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer requested Mandelson’s withdrawal after emails indicated that the nature of their relationship was more significant than previously understood.The decision comes after the release of a birthday book containing a letter from Mandelson, referring to Epstein as “my best pal.”
Although Starmer initially supported Mandelson, he reversed his stance amidst growing pressure from his party.
The foreign ministry stated that new details indicated a changed understanding of Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, which warranted his removal.
Deep Association
Mandelson reportedly suggested that Epstein’s first conviction should be challenged, which was viewed as troubling new information.
Expressing remorse, he acknowledged the painful impact of Epstein’s actions on victims and lamented his continued association with him, describing Epstein as a “charismatic criminal liar.”
In Short:
– Federal authorities are investigating the shooting of Charlie Kirk, who was killed at Utah Valley University.
– A manhunt for the actual shooter is underway; two men have been questioned and released without charges.
Federal authorities are investigating the shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, who was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
The incident occurred around 12:20 PM when Kirk was shot in the neck, leading to a chaotic scene as attendees fled. Kirk, a father of two, died shortly after being taken to a local hospital.Investigators believe the shooter fired from a building approximately 200 yards away.
During the aftermath, two men, one of whom claimed to have fired the shot, were taken into custody but later released without charges. A manhunt is ongoing for the actual shooter.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox stated that those responsible will be held accountable, outlining the state’s commitment to justice.
President Donald Trump condemned the political climate surrounding Kirk’s death, blaming extreme rhetoric and violence.
In a statement, he remembered Kirk as a patriot who advocated for open debate. Following the incident, vigils were held nationwide, and classes at the university have been cancelled.
Ongoing Investigation
As investigations continue, American flags will fly at half-staff until Sunday in honour of Kirk.
“I want to be very clear that this is a political assassination,” Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, told a news conference.
“And I just want to remind people that we still have the death penalty here in the state of Utah.
The Utah Department of Public Safety said that its State Crime Lab was “working with multiple active crime scenes”.
“These were identified based on where the victim was shot, as well as the locations where the suspect and victim travelled,” a department statement said.
“The shooting is believed to be a targeted attack. The shooter is believed to have fired from the roof of a building down to the location of the public event in the student courtyard.”
Eyewitness account
Attendee Tiana Lao said the shooting came as a shock in what otherwise felt like an= normal event.
“We didn’t realise it was real at first and then everyone began rushing out, shouting to get down in panic and distress,” she told ABC News.
“People were excited. There were some opponents like there usually are at these events … but they were peaceful, so this was a total shock.”
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university, leaving a significant void in U.S. conservative politics. #BreakingNews
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been assassinated while speaking at a Utah university, sparking shock and grief across America.
Known as the founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk became a leading voice in the MAGA movement, shaping conservative youth politics and energising Donald Trump’s base.
His sudden death leaves a major void in the U.S. conservative landscape.