Queen Elizabeth
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What's happening today?
It's another busy day:In the morning: King Charles and Camilla, the Queen Consort, will visit Belfast where the monarch will meet Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris, as well as other party leaders.
After a meeting with religious leaders, the royal couple will attend a prayer service at St Anne's Cathedral before returning to London.
17:00: The Queen's coffin is due to be moved from St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh to the city's airport, and then be taken by plane to RAF Northolt at 18:00.
The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, will accompany the coffin, as she has since the beginning of its journey in Balmoral.
19:00: The coffin is expected to arrive in London and will then travel to Buckingham Palace, where it will be met by the King and Queen.
The Crown of Scotland
Resting on top of the Queen's coffin at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh is the Crown of Scotland.
It dates back to the reign of James V, who was King of Scotland from 1513 until his death in 1542.
They are the oldest crown jewels in the United Kingdom.
It's made from Scottish gold - with gemstones, precious stones and Scottish freshwater pearls.
Crowds have started camping outside Westminster Hall in London ahead of the Queen's lying in state on Wednesday.
Huge crowds of people are expected to pay their respects, with members of the public already being warned to expect long queues around the capital.
Huge crowds of people are expected to pay their respects, with members of the public already being warned to expect long queues around the capital.
"I can't bear this bloody thing!"
The King today got frustrated with a leaky pen during a book-signing ceremony at Hillsborough Castle in Belfast, though with everything that's happening in his life right now - the death of his mother and unexpectedly becoming Head of State at this time - we can excuse the 73-year-old new monarch feeling a bit miffed. Thankfully, his wife stepped in to help...
The King today got frustrated with a leaky pen during a book-signing ceremony at Hillsborough Castle in Belfast, though with everything that's happening in his life right now - the death of his mother and unexpectedly becoming Head of State at this time - we can excuse the 73-year-old new monarch feeling a bit miffed. Thankfully, his wife stepped in to help...
Queen's coffin has arrived in London
The Queen's coffin has arrived in London from Edinburgh on an RAF plane where it will travel to Buckingham Palace and be received by the King and Queen and the children and grandchildren of Her Majesty.
Amongst those at RAF Northolt as it arrived in the UK capital were Prime Minister Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence...
The Queen's coffin has arrived in London from Edinburgh on an RAF plane where it will travel to Buckingham Palace and be received by the King and Queen and the children and grandchildren of Her Majesty.
Amongst those at RAF Northolt as it arrived in the UK capital were Prime Minister Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence...
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Queen's hearse arrives at Buckingham Palace
The Queen's coffin has arrived at Buckingham Palace to cheers from the crowd.
Alongside King Charles III, the hearse is being received by Princes William and Harry and other members of the Royal Family.
Thousands of people lined the 14-mile route as the hearse travelled from RAF Northolt in west London.
Cheers and applause at Buckingham Palace
George BowdenReporting from Buckingham Palace
A huge cheer went up as the Queen’s hearse passed those waiting beside the palace.
After a previously sombre atmosphere came a respectful celebration of the late Queen.
Applause and shouts of “rest in peace” also met the cortège as it proceeded towards the Mall and round the Victoria Monument.
Shouts of "hip, hip, hooray!" were also heard.
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Thousands witness Queen's final homecoming
Rajini Vaidyanathan
Reporting from Buckingham Palace
The sound of helicopters whirred above.
The crowd held their phones in the air, the rain continued to fall - and then she arrived.
As she made her final homecoming, some of the thousands who'd gathered outside Buckingham Palace wiped away tears, as Queen Elizabeth returned to her official residence one last time.
For the family, an evening of private mourning. For the many gathered here, a poignant chapter as the nation says goodbye.
Queen hosted footballers and royalty in room her coffin will rest in
The Queen with members of the Arsenal team in 2007
The Queen's coffin will rest in Buckingham Palace's Bow Room tonight, where it will be watched over by a rota of chaplains.
The red-carpeted room in the west wing of the palace is named after the window that runs along its side.
The late Queen hosted various distinguished guests in the Bow Room, including former US president George Bush, Premier League footballers, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, and the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team.
George Bush being hosted at Buckingham Palace in 2003
Route released for queue to see Queen lying in state in London
The route for people queuing to see the Queen lying in state at Westminster Hall in Parliament has been released by the government.The line will start at Albert Embankment near Lambeth Bridge, and could stretch all the way to Southwark Park in south-east London.
Those queuing are asked not to attempt to save a place for someone else, or leave personal items unattended, or put up tents.
Once people reach the front of the queue, they will have to go through airport-style security before entering Parliament.
That's a very long queue.
A 'unique privilege' to take part in today's procession
Major General Christopher Ghika is in charge of the ceremonial aspects of the Queen's funeral
It's a "very sad duty but a unique privilege" to be involved today as the Queen's coffin is taken to the Palace of Westminster, says the man in charge of the ceremonial aspects of her funeral.
A "very special afternoon" is in store when Elizabeth II leaves Buckingham Palace at 14:22, Major General Christopher Ghika tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Up to 1,000 members of the armed forces will be taking part in the parade, many of whom have been involved in operations around the world.
Maj Gen Ghika says he hopes to create "the best state ceremonial this city has ever seen".
Rain stops as queue to see Queen's coffin grows
Kristian Johnsonreporting from Albert Embankment
There are hundreds of people in the queue now to see the Queen's lying-in-state at Parliament's Westminster Hall.
It stretches back along the South Bank as far as the eye can see, with people arriving in their droves to pay their respects.
The rain has stopped - for now - bringing much-needed respite for those who camped overnight.
It’s thought hundreds of thousands of people will queue in London to see the Queen’s coffin.
Her lying-in-state begins at 17:00 BST on Wednesday 14 September, and will last 24 hours a day until 06:30 BST on Monday 19 September - the day of the funeral.
Ontario decides against holiday for state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Author of the article:Antonella Artuso
Publishing date:Sep 13, 2022 • 15 hours ago • 2 minute read • Join the conversation
The Ontario government will not declare a statutory holiday on Sept. 19, the day of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.
The Ontario government will not declare a statutory holiday on Sept. 19, the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.
Instead, Ontarians will be encouraged to observe a moment of silence at 1 p.m. to reflect on the long-serving monarch’s life.
“Ontario will mark Sept. 19, 2022 as a provincial Day of Mourning in lieu of a provincial holiday,” said a statement Tuesday from Premier Doug Ford’s office. “This will give all Ontarians an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable life of Queen Elizabeth II and her unrelenting commitment to service and duty. It also allows students to be in school learning about the many contributions the Queen made to the people of Ontario, Canada, and the entire Commonwealth, as well as the accession of King Charles III.”
The statement said the Ontario government encourages all Ontarians to honour Her Majesty and pay tribute to her extraordinary legacy.
Earlier Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that Sept. 19 would be a federal holiday and that his government would work with provinces and territories to see if they would do the same.
Some people initially understood Trudeau’s comments to include all federally-regulated employees, like those working in banks, would also get a statutory holiday.
Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan Jr. later clarified in a tweet Tuesday that the holiday to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II was mandatory only for federal government employees.
“Federally regulated employers are welcomed to follow suit, but they are not required to do so,” he tweeted.
Had Ontario opted to duplicate the federal government’s announcement, provincially-funded workers like bureaucrats and teachers would have had the day off but not private sector employees.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) had asked that provincial governments not declare Monday a statutory paid holiday, arguing it would be “deeply unfair” to small businesses and cost the economy billions of dollars.
“For many small businesses, such as restaurants, hotels and movie theatres, this would mean paying more in order to stay open,” said a statement from CFIB President Dan Kelly. “Small businesses are already struggling with labour shortages and requiring them to close or pay time and a half to their employees with no notice would be extremely costly or result in a day’s lost productivity.”
aartuso@postmedia.com
torontosun.com
Author of the article:Antonella Artuso
Publishing date:Sep 13, 2022 • 15 hours ago • 2 minute read • Join the conversation
The Ontario government will not declare a statutory holiday on Sept. 19, the day of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.
The Ontario government will not declare a statutory holiday on Sept. 19, the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.
Instead, Ontarians will be encouraged to observe a moment of silence at 1 p.m. to reflect on the long-serving monarch’s life.
“Ontario will mark Sept. 19, 2022 as a provincial Day of Mourning in lieu of a provincial holiday,” said a statement Tuesday from Premier Doug Ford’s office. “This will give all Ontarians an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable life of Queen Elizabeth II and her unrelenting commitment to service and duty. It also allows students to be in school learning about the many contributions the Queen made to the people of Ontario, Canada, and the entire Commonwealth, as well as the accession of King Charles III.”
The statement said the Ontario government encourages all Ontarians to honour Her Majesty and pay tribute to her extraordinary legacy.
Earlier Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that Sept. 19 would be a federal holiday and that his government would work with provinces and territories to see if they would do the same.
Some people initially understood Trudeau’s comments to include all federally-regulated employees, like those working in banks, would also get a statutory holiday.
Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan Jr. later clarified in a tweet Tuesday that the holiday to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II was mandatory only for federal government employees.
“Federally regulated employers are welcomed to follow suit, but they are not required to do so,” he tweeted.
Had Ontario opted to duplicate the federal government’s announcement, provincially-funded workers like bureaucrats and teachers would have had the day off but not private sector employees.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) had asked that provincial governments not declare Monday a statutory paid holiday, arguing it would be “deeply unfair” to small businesses and cost the economy billions of dollars.
“For many small businesses, such as restaurants, hotels and movie theatres, this would mean paying more in order to stay open,” said a statement from CFIB President Dan Kelly. “Small businesses are already struggling with labour shortages and requiring them to close or pay time and a half to their employees with no notice would be extremely costly or result in a day’s lost productivity.”
aartuso@postmedia.com
Ontario decides against holiday for state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
The Ontario government will not declare a statutory holiday on Sept. 19, the day of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.
Queen's coffin arrives at Westminster Hall
The Queen's coffin has arrived at the oldest-surviving part of the Houses of Parliament for the public to pay their respects
The Queen's coffin has arrived at the oldest-surviving part of the Houses of Parliament for the public to pay their respects
The significance of Westminster Hall
Westminster Hall is the only part of Parliament that wasn't destroyed by an inferno in 1834
The Queen is now lying in state in Westminster Hall.
Built in 1097, Westminster Hall has played a significant role in British history for centuries.
King Charles III addressed members of Parliament and peers there on Monday, but it has also hosted the trials of Charles I and Guy Fawkes, Henry VIII's coronation banquet, and speeches by well-known figures such as Nelson Mandela, French President Charles de Gaulle, Pope Benedict, and US President Barack Obama.
The last member of the Royal Family to lie in state at Westminster was the Queen Mother in 2002, when more than 200,000 people queued to file past her coffin and pay their respects.
But it is not only royals who have lain in state in Westminster Hall.
The same honour was extended to former Prime Minister Winston Churchill following his death in 1965 and to the victims of the R101 airship disaster of 1930.
Westminster Hall is the only part of Parliament that wasn't destroyed by an inferno in 1834
The Queen is now lying in state in Westminster Hall.
Built in 1097, Westminster Hall has played a significant role in British history for centuries.
King Charles III addressed members of Parliament and peers there on Monday, but it has also hosted the trials of Charles I and Guy Fawkes, Henry VIII's coronation banquet, and speeches by well-known figures such as Nelson Mandela, French President Charles de Gaulle, Pope Benedict, and US President Barack Obama.
The last member of the Royal Family to lie in state at Westminster was the Queen Mother in 2002, when more than 200,000 people queued to file past her coffin and pay their respects.
But it is not only royals who have lain in state in Westminster Hall.
The same honour was extended to former Prime Minister Winston Churchill following his death in 1965 and to the victims of the R101 airship disaster of 1930.