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Tributes on death of Queen Elizabeth – as it happened

Reaction as the UK’s longest serving monarch dies aged 96

The Guardian - UK

Queen Elizabeth II: The longest-reigning monarch in British history

Her Majesty oversaw 15 prime ministers and was devoutly dedicated to both country and Commonwealth

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II: the end of the 'new Elizabethan age'

When Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952, Britain was just seven years out of the second world war. Rebuilding work was still ongoing, and rationing key products such as sugar, eggs, cheese and meat would continue for another year or so.

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Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures - OLD

A look back at the life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

The Independent UK

Queen’s coffin to lie in state in keeping with historic tradition

The Queen’s coffin will be draped in a royal flag and guarded around the clock.

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, dies after historic 70-year reign

Charles automatically becomes king after his mother passes ‘peacefully’ at Balmoral

The Independent UK

Queen’s state funeral will be UK’s first for more than half a century

The last state funeral in the UK was held for wartime prime miniser Sir Winston Churchill in 1965.

The Independent UK

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Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

He’s clearly not in the Churchill or Thatcher first class, and his personal flaws and precipitate fall from power means he’s demoted below the likes of Blair and Wilson in the second division. However, Brexit and his election success put him above May and Cameron, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

Eight things Boris Johnson said in his speech – and what he meant

From the Covid vaccine rollout to his stance against Russia, outgoing PM was keen to cement his legacy

The Guardian - UK

Queen’s relationship with her Prime Ministers - and when they broke protocol

Her first Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill and her most recent will be Liz Truss, the 15th figure she has welcomed to the role

Daily Mirror

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

The Independent UK

When will Queen meet Liz Truss in Scotland? New Prime Minister's protocol

New prime minister Liz Truss will be asked to 'kiss the hands' of the Queen as a traditional sign of loyalty to the monarch. There are differing accounts about whether there is still a physical kiss exchanged

Daily Mirror

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson scolded by staff for 'sharing Queen's brutally honest comment from meeting'

The Queen will meet her 15th Prime Minister this week as Boris Johnson says goodbye to Number 10 - and aides will be hoping Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak's first meeting goes more smoothly than the outgoing leader's

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The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson broke all the rules, but history may be kind to him yet

From Brexit to Covid, there were some gleams of light – but the PM’s belief he was above the law did for him in the end, says academic and author Vernon Bogdanor

The Independent UK

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

The Independent UK

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

Daily Record

Moffat's Dowding Commemoration set to remember World War Two's "Architect of Deliverance"

The event remembers the vital part played by Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding in thwarting Hitler's invasion plans

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Evening Standard

Boris Johnson tops public poll of worst post-war Prime Ministers with half saying he did bad job

Almost half of those polled said Mr Johnson had done a bad job as leader

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson tops poll of post-war PMs thought to have done a bad job

He came fourth in the list of prime ministers thought to have done a good job.

The Independent UK

What is the Queen’s role in the appointment of a new prime minister?

The appointment of a prime minister is ‘one of the few remaining personal prerogatives of the Sovereign’.

The Independent UK

From Churchill to Johnson: Queen to meet 15th prime minister at Balmoral

The monarch will meet the new Conservative Party leader next week.

Daily Record

Tribute to the Perth and Kinross few who took to the skies during the Battle of Britain in 1940

The region's RAF men helped halt the Nazi invasion across the English Channel during WWII

ABC News

Famous Winston Churchill portrait reportedly stolen from Ottawa hotel and swapped for a copy

A staff member noticed the portrait looked different. Now, the hotel is appealing for information

Evening Standard

Famous Winston Churchill portrait stolen from Canadian hotel and replaced with fake

Yousuf Karsh’s portrait The Roaring Lion was found to have been replaced by a fake in Ottawa

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