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Mourners resort to watching Queen’s funeral on phones due to rail disruption

Mourners resort to watching Queen’s funeral on phones due to rail disruption

Mourners resort to watching Queen’s funeral on phones due to rail disruption

19 September 2022

All lines serving Paddington station, west London, were blocked from 6.30am because of damage to overhead electric wires.


Queen ‘made you feel at home’, says chef of Royal Yacht Britannia

Queen ‘made you feel at home’, says chef of Royal Yacht Britannia

Queen ‘made you feel at home’, says chef of Royal Yacht Britannia

19 September 2022

Jeff Hughes shared his memories of serving on board the royal yacht for 16 years.


Peep Show’s Sophie Winkleman attends Queen’s funeral as member of royal family

Peep Show’s Sophie Winkleman attends Queen’s funeral as member of royal family

Peep Show’s Sophie Winkleman attends Queen’s funeral as member of royal family

19 September 2022

The actress has been married to Lord Frederick Windsor since 2009.


‘We will meet again’, archbishop tells mourners at Queen’s funeral

‘We will meet again’, archbishop tells mourners at Queen’s funeral

‘We will meet again’, archbishop tells mourners at Queen’s funeral

19 September 2022

Grief felt across the world arises from the Queen’s ‘abundant life and loving service, now gone from us’, the Archbishop of Canterbury said.


Liz Truss flying to New York for meetings with Biden and Macron

Liz Truss flying to New York for meetings with Biden and Macron

Liz Truss flying to New York for meetings with Biden and Macron

19 September 2022

They will meet against the backdrop of Brexit tensions over Northern Ireland and the PM failing to say whether the French leader is ‘friend or foe’.


Queen praised as ‘joyful’ presence by Archbishop in state funeral sermon

Queen praised as ‘joyful’ presence by Archbishop in state funeral sermon

Queen praised as ‘joyful’ presence by Archbishop in state funeral sermon

19 September 2022

Thousands of people are lining the route of the Queen’s funeral procession on the day she is laid to rest.


Uniforms and medals worn by senior royals

Uniforms and medals worn by senior royals

Uniforms and medals worn by senior royals

19 September 2022

The King and Prince of Wales dressed in the colours of the branches of the armed forces in which they served.


Chief Scout Bear Grylls represents Scouts at Queen’s state funeral

Chief Scout Bear Grylls represents Scouts at Queen’s state funeral

Chief Scout Bear Grylls represents Scouts at Queen’s state funeral

19 September 2022

He was appointed as the Chief Scout in 2009.


Funeral wreath includes flowers from Buckingham Palace and Highgrove

Funeral wreath includes flowers from Buckingham Palace and Highgrove

Funeral wreath includes flowers from Buckingham Palace and Highgrove

19 September 2022

The flowers and foliage are in shades of gold, pink and deep burgundy, with touches of white, to reflect the Royal Standard.


Nation pays its respects to Queen at state funeral

Nation pays its respects to Queen at state funeral

Nation pays its respects to Queen at state funeral

19 September 2022

After 70 years of service the Queen will be laid to rest.


Actress Sandra Oh at Queen’s funeral as part of Canadian delegation

Actress Sandra Oh at Queen’s funeral as part of Canadian delegation

Actress Sandra Oh at Queen’s funeral as part of Canadian delegation

19 September 2022

She walked alongside musician Gregory Charles and Olympic gold medallist swimmer Mark Tewksbury.


Capital filled with mourners ahead of state funeral

Capital filled with mourners ahead of state funeral

Capital filled with mourners ahead of state funeral

19 September 2022

Charles has led the nation in mourning for the late Queen.


Soldier reflects on final display of ‘ER’ uniform

Soldier reflects on final display of ‘ER’ uniform

Soldier reflects on final display of ‘ER’ uniform

19 September 2022

Trooper Tilly Bishop said her kit will change the moment the funeral is over.


Rainbow appears over Westminster as Queen’s lying in state comes to an end

Rainbow appears over Westminster as Queen’s lying in state comes to an end

Rainbow appears over Westminster as Queen’s lying in state comes to an end

19 September 2022

A rainbow also appeared above Windsor Castle on the evening that Her Majesty’s death was announced.


Final two who saw Queen lying in state ‘friends forever’ after meeting in queue

Final two who saw Queen lying in state ‘friends forever’ after meeting in queue

Final two who saw Queen lying in state ‘friends forever’ after meeting in queue

19 September 2022

Chrissy Heerey and Sima Mansouri were the two last people into Westminster Hall on Monday morning.


Funeral seating plan prepared for kings, princes and presidents

Funeral seating plan prepared for kings, princes and presidents

Funeral seating plan prepared for kings, princes and presidents

19 September 2022

Members of the royal family will be taking their place in the front row of the south lantern.


Priti Patel spotted marshalling queues to see Queen lying in state

Priti Patel spotted marshalling queues to see Queen lying in state

Priti Patel spotted marshalling queues to see Queen lying in state

19 September 2022

The former home secretary was seen volunteering in a blue high-vis jacket as thousands lined up to pay their respects.


Tribute to Queen made using 250 twinkling candles

Tribute to Queen made using 250 twinkling candles

Tribute to Queen made using 250 twinkling candles

19 September 2022

The Knoll Residents Association in Orpington, south-east London, created a piece of art which depicts the Queen wearing a crown.


‘Gentle giant’ horse Apollo taking part in Queen’s funeral procession

‘Gentle giant’ horse Apollo taking part in Queen’s funeral procession

‘Gentle giant’ horse Apollo taking part in Queen’s funeral procession

19 September 2022

The Drum Horse will be ridden by Lance Corporal Chris Diggle from the Band of the Household Cavalry.


Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals what caused the ‘odd disagreement’ with the Queen

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals what caused the ‘odd disagreement’ with the Queen

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals what caused the ‘odd disagreement’ with the Queen

19 September 2022

The composer had met the monarch many times over the years.


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