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The Latest Breaking News from Tony Blair

For the first time in history, not one of our four leading ministers of state is a white man. Jason Okundaye looks at how this happened and whether it’s just political gameplay

Evening Standard

Joe Biden could enjoy UK state visit next year - hosted by King Charles

The trip could be the first time King Charles III welcomes a fellow Head of State to the UK for an official visit, although no date has yet been confirmed

Daily Mirror

Hopes Joe Biden set for Belfast as part of UK Good Friday Agreement anniversary tour

The US President is understood to want to mark 25 years since the 1998 peace deal

Belfast Live

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UK aims to end Stormont row before planned Joe Biden visit in 2023

US president’s potential visit next Easter to mark 25th anniversary of Good Friday agreement is ‘absolutely vital’ moment

The Guardian - UK

'The real, imperfect country we inhabit deserves our attention - not the romantic dream of a future independent state' | Martin Shipton

To mark the 25th anniversary of the referendum that delivered devolution to Wales, Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton assesses the role devolution has played in shaping Wales - and argues it needs our full attention rather than a romantic dream of independence

Wales Online

All six living former prime ministers among Queen’s funeral congregation

Liz Truss and Lady Scotland only two politicians to speak at service, giving readings from the Bible

The Guardian - UK

Former PMs united in grief at Queen’s funeral

The six living former prime ministers attended the state funeral at Westminster Abbey.

The Independent UK

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The Queen’s relationship with each US President: From Truman to Trump

Queen Elizabeth shared warm relationships with many US presidents

The Independent UK

Why Black Wednesday still matters – it was the start of markets telling politicians what to do

I spent Black Wednesday – the day the markets successfully bet against the power of the British government to prop up the pound sterling – on the 28th floor of Dresdner Bank’s headquarters in Frankfurt. I had just been hired as an exchange-student intern in the back office for currency…

The Conversation

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

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 'loathed' Boris Johnson, report claims

THE late Queen “loathed” Boris Johnson, it has been claimed.

The National (Scotland)

How Peter Morgan, Netflix and The Crown brought us closer to understanding the real Queen Elizabeth II

Film and TV depictions of her reign tapped into our collective urge to peek behind the royal curtain, but the popularity of multiple Emmy winner The Crown did something more.

ABC News

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

The remarkable reign of the platinum queen was almost too perfect

By being such a constant source of comfort and object of pride, she masked Britain’s relative decline

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.

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Al Jazeera

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II in Zimbabwe

Some Zimbabweans criticise the late monarch for failing to ‘promote the interests of Africans in the colonial era’.

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

Los Angeles Times

Queen’s death adds another challenge for Britain at an already troubled time

LONDON — It could hardly be a more dramatic start to Liz Truss’ tenure as Britain’s latest prime minister.

The Independent UK

Charles suggests his campaigning on issues will end now he is King

Charles was known for his ‘black spider’ memos – so-called due to his distinctive handwriting and abundant use of underlining and exclamation marks.

Evening Standard

The Queen on film: the best movies and documentaries exploring her reign and life

As we approach the Queen’s birthday, these excellent films offer a glimpse into our late monarch’s extraordinary life and career

Daily Mirror

What the Queen really thought of her 15 Prime Ministers - including one who made her cry

Her majesty has lived through 15 different powers of parliament. The Queen befriended some in high regards, such as James Callaghan and Harold Wilson, and some not so much, such as David Cameron and Tony Blair

Al Jazeera

What are King Charles III’s views on the Middle East?

British royal family constitutionally obliged to stay out of political issues, but Charles is known for close Gulf ties.

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