The Latest Breaking News from Queen Elizabeth II

Australian PM facing backlash for ‘short-notice’ bank holiday for Queen’s death

The health care sector said the ‘unanticipated public holiday’ will cause huge disruption to operations and patient consultations.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Mourners warned they face 3-mile overnight queues and 12-hour wait to see Queen lying in state

Government has set out guidelines on how people should behave when they are paying their respects to the Queen

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Australian monarchist recalls 'warm and engaging' moment with Queen Elizabeth

An Australian city councilman who met Britain's Queen Elizabeth on her final trip to his country in 2011 remembered a warm and engaging monarch who showed a genuine interest in his life.

Reuters · Sep 12, 2022

When is the Bank Holiday for the Queen's funeral? Schools to close but not shops

There will be a Bank Holiday for the Queen's funeral after Her Majesty died on Thursday at the age of 96 - schools will close but it will be up to shop owners whethey they shut their doors or not

Daily Mirror · Sep 12, 2022

SA endorses holiday over Queen's death

The South Australian government has revealed some details on how the public holiday to mourn the Queen's death will proceed in that state.

AAP · Sep 12, 2022

What you can and can't do when paying respect to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state

No "clothes with political or offensive slogans", phones switched off or to silent … and don't even think about a selfie with Her Majesty as she lies in state. Here is what people paying their respects to Queen Elizabeth can and cannot do.

ABC News · Sep 12, 2022

Mum shares top tip after losing 17st in three years

"I needed to make changes soon or I would not be around for much longer"

Liverpool Echo · Sep 12, 2022

Thousands queuing overnight in Edinburgh to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II – as it happened

Queen’s coffin will travel from the Scottish capital to London on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2022

‘Overnight’ queues expected for Queen Elizabeth’s lying in state

Hundreds of thousands of people expected to travel to London to file past the queen’s coffin amid tight security.

Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2022

King's Birthday holiday needs flexibility

A business group wants states and territories to pick their own dates for the King's Birthday public holiday.

AAP · Sep 12, 2022