The Latest Breaking News from Queen Elizabeth II

Kevin Bridges: Scottish comedian divides fans with ‘poor taste’ joke in wake of Queen’s death

Comic’s comments on the monarch branded both ‘disgusting’ and ‘not that bad’

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022

Do shops and businesses need to close during the period of National Mourning?

Here is the latest guidance for the days following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Manchester Evening News · Sep 9, 2022

NTA Awards 2022 in crisis talks as TV schedules overhauled for tributes to the Queen

The National Television Awards 2022 is due to be broadcast live on ITV on September 15, but this year's ceremony could now be postponed as the nation enters a 17 day period of mourning to mark the Queen's death

Daily Mirror · Sep 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth: monarch who had to adjust to the shift from Empire to Commonwealth

On her 21st birthday, 21 April 1947, when Britain’s Princess Elizabeth was accompanying her parents and her sister on a tour of South Africa, she spoke “to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they came from, and whatever language they speak”.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2022

New king will be Charles III - but who were Charles I and II?

The first two monarchs called Charles were on the throne at one of the most turbulant times in British history

Wales Online · Sep 9, 2022

How BBC's Huw Edwards prepared and rehearsed announcement of Queen's death

The newsreader said it would be his "biggest challenge" in BBC news history

Liverpool Echo · Sep 9, 2022

How to approach the Queen's death with your children as expert says honesty is key

Sarah Ockwell-Smith has shared her advice for talking to your children about the death of Queen Elizabeth II, as she says it's important to be 'honest and accurate'

Daily Mirror · Sep 9, 2022

From the pillar boxes to passports: what changes after the Queen’s death?

The words of the national anthem have been updated

Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2022

Hearts, Hibs and rest of SPFL games postponed in mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II

The SPFL have confirmed matches scheduled to take place over the weekend will not be played as they released a statement following the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen, aged 96

Edinburgh Live · Sep 9, 2022

What is a state funeral, when was last one in the UK and who was it for?

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral will be held today with King Charles III previously confirming it to be a bank holiday. These events are a rare occurrence in UK history, with only a handful of people receiving one

Daily Mirror · Sep 9, 2022