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The Queen’s 15: Every prime minister who served Elizabeth II

From Churchill to Truss, the Queen was a figure above politics for her premiers to look up to

The Independent UK

With sorrow and song, Scotland bids emotional farewell to ‘our Queen’

Service of thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh pulses with history as nation pays its respects

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson reveals details of final meeting with 'bright' Queen two days before death

During his time as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson met with the Queen once a week for a private audience - the last of which took place just two days before her death as he resigned in place of Liz Truss

Daily Mirror

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Tony Blair’s awkward look around room at ceremony becomes instant internet meme

The former Prime Minister was singled out during proceedings by eagle-eyed royal watchers due to his bemused expression

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II remembered in heartwarming anecdotes as the nation grieves her loss

For most the late Queen was the model of respectability and elegance - but for some luckily enough to know her personally, they saw glimpses of a mischievous sense of humour, kind heart and enduring humanity

Daily Mirror

Sacking Tom Scholar risks politicising civil service, says Lord Butler

Former cabinet secretary says move by Liz Truss on her first day in office was ‘very unusual and very regrettable’

The Guardian - UK

Gordon Brown left 'embarrassed' by Queen's impressive knowledge of current affairs

Gordon Brown, who was Prime Minister between 2007 and 2010, said the Queen 'actually knew better about what was happening to the country' than he did during his time in No10

Daily Mirror

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Former heads of civil service blast Liz Truss over sacking of Treasury mandarin

Sir Tom Scholar removed after six years shortly after PM’s arrival in office

The Independent UK

Gordon Brown reveals what Queen said to him after global financial crash in 2008

The late monarch questioned the Labour Prime Minister during a meeting saying "why have these bankers got it all wrong".

Daily Record

‘Entirely right’ for Charles to have lobbied ministers, says David Cameron

Former PM says he never felt Charles interfered, and ‘black spider memos’ should have stayed private

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss to join King Charles III on UK tour during national mourning

PM will join monarch as he heads to Scotland on Monday

The Independent UK

Monarchy will be more informal under King Charles says Gordon Brown

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

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

The charming question that Nelson Mandela would always ask the Queen on the phone

South African president was the one world leader who could dispense with formality with Elizabeth II

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Charles III to reign ‘more like a Scandinavian monarchy’

Royal family to be slimmed down and more ‘approachable’, former prime minister predicts

Evening Standard

‘Monarchy is in great hands’ - three former PMs heap praise on King Charles III

Three former prime minister’s have heaped praise on King Charles III as he takes to the throne following his mother’s death on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Lend me your ears! The art of political speechwriting

The politicians deliver the words but who writes them? We talk to the experts whose job is to come up with the memorable phrases

Daily Mirror

King Charles III vows to seek 'peace, harmony and prosperity' as reign begins

The new King has spoken movingly of his mother's example and said he is 'deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of Sovereignty'

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The Guardian - UK

Secret of the Queen’s soft power – across seven decades and 15 prime ministers

Elizabeth II got on well with PMs of widely differing politics and backgrounds and played a key role in the background of British politics

The Independent UK

Former PMs join Prince of Wales and Queen in solemn Accession Council ceremony

Five former prime ministers including Sir Tony Blair and Sir John Major were among the Privy Counsellors who heard Charles proclaimed as the new King.

Daily Mirror

All six living ex-Prime Ministers together for first time at King's accession council

Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and Sir John Major appeared at the solemn event, to see King Charles proclaimed the new head of state

The Guardian - UK

How the Queen’s constitutional role shifted over her reign

All monarchical discretion over the appointment of prime ministers fell away but she continued to exert influence at audiences with them

Manchester Evening News

"There was that twinkle in the eye...": Past Prime Ministers give rare glimpse into the real woman behind the crown

She was adored by so many, but so few ever had the privilege of knowing her like the country's past Prime Ministers

Daily Record

The 15 prime ministers to serve under the Queen during her 70-year reign

The Queen held weekly meetings with the prime minister of the time throughout her long reign.

Daily Mirror

The Queen and her 15 Prime Ministers - from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, the Queen held weekly audiences with the nation's political leaders over 70 years to discuss their plans and offer wise counsel on the issues of the day

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