Home   News   National   Archive

NATIONAL NEWS

Queen’s funeral venue is where she was married and crowned

Queen’s funeral venue is where she was married and crowned

Queen’s funeral venue is where she was married and crowned

11 September 2022

The monarch had close connections to the church – a focal point during times of national celebration and sadness.


Churches in Windsor remember the Queen as crowds pour in to pay respects

Churches in Windsor remember the Queen as crowds pour in to pay respects

Churches in Windsor remember the Queen as crowds pour in to pay respects

11 September 2022

A sea of flowers, cards and tributes were placed outside the gates of Windsor Castle ahead of the local proclamation of the new King, Charles III.


Historic Stone of Destiny to be moved to London for new King’s coronation

Historic Stone of Destiny to be moved to London for new King’s coronation

Historic Stone of Destiny to be moved to London for new King’s coronation

11 September 2022

The stone, which is currently housed in Edinburgh Castle, will be moved south for the service, before returning to Scotland.


Balmoral pauses to remember ‘special’ moments with Queen as coffin passes by

Balmoral pauses to remember ‘special’ moments with Queen as coffin passes by

Balmoral pauses to remember ‘special’ moments with Queen as coffin passes by

11 September 2022

A light mist hung in the air as media gathered to capture the moment the nation’s longest-reigning monarch began the journey to her resting place.


New Prince of Wales says it will be an ‘honour’ to serve the Welsh people

New Prince of Wales says it will be an ‘honour’ to serve the Welsh people

New Prince of Wales says it will be an ‘honour’ to serve the Welsh people

11 September 2022

The Prince and Princess of Wales have said they will visit the nation soon.


Monarchy will be more informal under King Charles says Gordon Brown

Monarchy will be more informal under King Charles says Gordon Brown

Monarchy will be more informal under King Charles says Gordon Brown

11 September 2022

Ex-prime ministers say the monarchy will evolve in the years ahead, though change will come gradually.


Former church leader recalls Queen playing cards and sharing ‘holiday snaps’

Former church leader recalls Queen playing cards and sharing ‘holiday snaps’

Former church leader recalls Queen playing cards and sharing ‘holiday snaps’

11 September 2022

The Very Rev Dr Angus Morrison spoke about his meetings with Elizabeth II.


People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

11 September 2022

Bookings can be done online or over the phone as long as the person had their last Covid jab at least three months ago.


Daniel Craig reflects on filming 007 comedy sketch with the Queen

Daniel Craig reflects on filming 007 comedy sketch with the Queen

Daniel Craig reflects on filming 007 comedy sketch with the Queen

11 September 2022

In the scene, the actor, as James Bond, calls at Buckingham Palace to summon the Queen to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.


Duke of Edinburgh rejected Prince Consort offer

Duke of Edinburgh rejected Prince Consort offer

Duke of Edinburgh rejected Prince Consort offer

11 September 2022

The husband of a reigning Queen does not become a King and, unlike a Queen Consort, is not crowned or anointed at a coronation.


Gordon Brown left ’embarrassed’ as PM by Queen’s knowledge of current affairs

Gordon Brown left ’embarrassed’ as PM by Queen’s knowledge of current affairs

Gordon Brown left ’embarrassed’ as PM by Queen’s knowledge of current affairs

11 September 2022

The former Labour leader recalled his weekly meetings with the monarch when he was in Number 10.


5,000 Muslim men to pledge allegiance and loyalty to nation over weekend

5,000 Muslim men to pledge allegiance and loyalty to nation over weekend

5,000 Muslim men to pledge allegiance and loyalty to nation over weekend

11 September 2022

Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community from across the UK are meeting in Hampshire as part of their National Ijtema.


Thousands line streets as Queen’s coffin embarks on trip to final resting place

Thousands line streets as Queen’s coffin embarks on trip to final resting place

Thousands line streets as Queen’s coffin embarks on trip to final resting place

11 September 2022

The hearse carrying the Queen’s coffin will travel to Edinburgh, passing through significant cities, towns and settlements along the way.


Richard E Grant: Charles was extraordinarily kind to my wife before she died

Richard E Grant: Charles was extraordinarily kind to my wife before she died

Richard E Grant: Charles was extraordinarily kind to my wife before she died

11 September 2022

Joan Washington died in September last year at the age of 74.


Well-wishers urged not to take teddy bears or balloons to Queen floral tributes

Well-wishers urged not to take teddy bears or balloons to Queen floral tributes

Well-wishers urged not to take teddy bears or balloons to Queen floral tributes

11 September 2022

Thousands of people have paid their respects by laying flowers since Thursday.


Mr Gorilla swaps outfit for ‘kindness of strangers’ in 263-mile walk for Ukraine

Mr Gorilla swaps outfit for ‘kindness of strangers’ in 263-mile walk for Ukraine

Mr Gorilla swaps outfit for ‘kindness of strangers’ in 263-mile walk for Ukraine

11 September 2022

Tom Harrison is to walk 263 miles from Land’s End, Cornwall, to Parliament Square in London from September 12.


Come and see us soon for tea, Charles told Titchmarsh a day before becoming King

Come and see us soon for tea, Charles told Titchmarsh a day before becoming King

Come and see us soon for tea, Charles told Titchmarsh a day before becoming King

11 September 2022

The 73-year-old was formally confirmed as the nation’s new monarch during a meeting of the Accession Council on Saturday.


Members of TV show Hunted to swap suits for jogging bottoms for cancer awareness

Members of TV show Hunted to swap suits for jogging bottoms for cancer awareness

Members of TV show Hunted to swap suits for jogging bottoms for cancer awareness

11 September 2022

The team are to climb 91 peaks in total to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, with the challenge having begun on September 10.


What the papers say – September 11

What the papers say – September 11

What the papers say – September 11

11 September 2022

The Sunday papers focus on royal unity as well as developments in Ukraine.


People with ME invited to take part in major genetic study

People with ME invited to take part in major genetic study

People with ME invited to take part in major genetic study

11 September 2022

DecodeME aims to reveal the tiny differences in a person’s DNA that can increase their risk of developing the condition.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More