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Who is the Lord Chamberlain, what are his duties and what does breaking the Wand of Office mean?

In the final ceremonial act of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral the Lord Chamberlain will break the Wand of Office.

Wales Online

Queen Elizabeth II: A lifetime of ceremonies in pictures

The Queen’s role as head of state encompassed countless grand official functions

The Independent UK

Snowfall, Soup And Sandwich and House Of Lords impress

PUNE: Snowfall, Soup And Sandwich and House Of Lords impressed when the horses were exercised here o

The Hindu

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Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take these 24 questions to find out

People wanting to become British citizens and to snare a passport have to jump through a number of hoops first, including passing the Life in the UK citizenship test

Daily Mirror

Charles III and the 'weight of history' of Westminster Hall

In his first visit to Britain’s Parliament as monarch, King Charles III spoke of feeling the “weight of history which surrounds us” and referenced his “medieval predecessors” as he pledged to follow in his late mother Queen Elizabeth II’s footsteps and uphold the principles of constitutional monarchy

The Independent UK

Everything King Charles III said as he addresses Parliament

King Charles III paid tribute to his "darling late mother" and resolved to follow the late Queen's example of "selfless duty"

Manchester Evening News

King quotes Shakespeare in moving tribute to Queen in speech to MPs and peers

Later, the Queen will be taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to nearby St Giles’ Cathedral.

The Independent UK

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Charles and Camilla sit on thrones for first time as King and Queen - but hers is shorter

King Charles III is receiving the motion of condolence at Westminster Hall today - with Queen Consort Camilla taking her place beside her husband

Daily Mirror

Queen Elizabeth II: A lifetime of ceremonies in pictures

The Queen’s role as head of state encompassed countless grand official functions

The Independent UK

Tory peer broke lobbying rules, Whitehall watchdog finds

Earl of Shrewsbury failed to register as a lobbyist before contacting ministers about healthcare firm

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss: Seven challenges in Northern Ireland facing the new Prime Minister

A rundown of the issues affecting Northern Ireland in the overflowing Number 10 in-tray

Belfast Live

Boris Johnson gives peerages job to author of book on his ‘wit and wisdom’

Appointment of Harry Mount to role overseeing Lords nominations triggers fresh cronyism accusations

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson gives editor of 'The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson' top Lords job

BORIS Johnson has appointed the man who edited a book called “The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson” to the Lords Appointments Commission.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson hands 'quivering fanboy' job on committee approving peerages

Number 10 announced Harry Mount, a former Bullingdon Club member and second cousin of David Cameron, would be installed on the House of Lords Appointments Commission (HOLAC) - weeks before his controversial resignation honours list is to be confirmed

Daily Mirror

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HMRC issues winding up petition against PPE firm linked to Tory peer

PPE Medpro was awarded £203m contracts by UK government after Michelle Mone approached Michael Gove

The Independent UK

Proposed legacy Bill may not be human rights compliant, warns commissioner

The legislation has already cleared the House of Commons and heads to the House of Lords in the autumn.

Daily Mirror

Peers hand out 25% fewer Parliament passes since crackdown on lobbyists

Last April the Mirror revealed some 566 passes had been sponsored by peers - which has dropped to just 419 this year, according to official records

The Guardian - UK

Beware the ‘ghostliners’: people who downplay Britain’s slavery shame and mute calls for justice

The row about a Cambridge monument to a slave trafficker shows how far the UK has to go to confront its racist past, says history professor Kris Manjapra

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The Guardian - UK

Tory peer faces second investigation over lobbying allegations

Earl of Shrewsbury boasted ‘very considerable’ potential to open doors at top of government for firm

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's dad slams Johnson government in interview with Johnson's sister

Britain once again proved itself a normal country as Rachel Johnson interviewed Stanley Johnson about Boris Johnson's government over sewage pouring into the sea

Daily Mirror

Lib Dems gear up to give new PM a by-election headache in Nadine Dorries' seat

The party is set to launch the selection process for a race to replace Nadine Dorries if she's given a peerage by lame-duck Boris Johnson

The Independent UK

Lord Caine meets victims’ groups over Troubles legacy legislation

The Northern Ireland Office Minister held a series of meetings in Belfast on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Who is Hamza Yassin? Countryfile star is latest Strictly Come Dancing contestant

Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin is the latest star to be announced as a contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 and will compete against the likes of Fleur East and Kym Marsh

Daily Record

Baroness Mone pays out £50k to settle lawsuit after 'calling banker waste of a white man’s skin'

Richard Lynton-Jones, who is of Indian heritage, sued the Ultimo founder and Tory peer over the comment in a WhatsApp message.

Daily Record

Ruth Davidson pledges to lead pro-Union campaign in event of second independence referendum

The former Scottish Conservative leader remains a prominent figure in her party despite taking up a seat in the House of Lords.

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