Queen’s coffin begins journey to final resting place
Well-wishers in Scotland said goodbye to the Queen as her coffin left Balmoral on a six-hour journey to Edinburgh, where it will lie at St Giles’ Cathedral. In bright sunshine, the hearse carrying the late monarch passed through the gates of the royal residence which...
Events take place across region to proclaim the new King
Towns and villages across the East Riding have marked the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Charles III. Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the proclamation of the new King was made in cities, towns and villages across the UK. The East...
King approves bank holiday for day of Queen’s state funeral
The day of the Queen’s funeral has been confirmed as a bank holiday after approval by the King. The date of the state funeral will be Monday, September 19. The bank holiday confirmation came when the King approved an order during a meeting of the Accession Council...
King Charles III praises late Queen as he is proclaimed new monarch
King Charles III paid tribute to the reign of the late Queen, “unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion”, as he was formally declared the nation’s new monarch. During a poignant and sombre meeting of the Accession Council, the King spoke movingly...
