The Latest Breaking News from Queen Elizabeth II

In this special programme from London, we look back at Queen Elizabeth II's life as a cultural icon. During her 70-year reign, the late monarch was the subject of countless portraits, photographs and artworks around the world. Artist Nicky Philipps painted the queen's official portrait three times. She speaks to…

"You'd think the government would have learned their lesson when they tried to honour the Black and Tans?"

Prince Andrew split from Sarah Ferguson in 1992 and the couple divorced in 1996, but they remained close to raise their two children, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, and Fergie has joined her ex to view floral tributes in Windsor following the Queen's death

A combined UK TV audience of over 20 million is likely for the Queen’s funeral. This is in comparison to another high profile funeral - that of Diana, Princess of Wales - where an average 32.1 million people tuned in.

Tube stations in central London will be exceptionally busy while bus routes around Westminster will be diverted

Shahzad Khan, 47, performed the ceremonial role as Charles and the Queen Consort visited on Friday.

David Beckham has been waiting for 12 hours to see the Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall and says he felt it important to represent his family and pay his respects.

Darren Martin has taken 10 days off work to fly from Australia to the UK to mourn the Queen and go on a royal tour. He said he'll also do "whatever it takes" to see her lying in state

'The King said: "Hi" and I said: "Hi"'

Kate Middleton has reportedly told a member of the public that her three children have 'settled in nicely' at their new school and have made 'new friends' already

Public displays of royals at times of loss can generate powerful symbols of personal unity with the public