King Charles III is reportedly planning a “less expensive” coronation ceremony than his mother’s as he wants to avoid extravagance while ordinary people struggle with the cost of living crisis. No date has yet been set for the new monarch’s coronation, although royal precedent and a large amount of planning suggest the ceremony will be at least several months away – possibly next spring. Charles’ coronation “will be shorter, smaller and cheaper” than the Queen’s in 1953, a royal source told the DailyMirror. The source told the newspaper: “The King is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons, so he will see his wishes come true so that, although his coronation remains correct and true to the long-standing traditions of the past, it should also be representative. of a monarchy in a modern world”. Meanwhile, the Queen’s name has been inscribed alongside that of her mother, father and Prince Philip on a book stone at Windsor Chapel where she was laid to rest on Monday night.
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Hong Kong man arrested while paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
A 43-year-old Hong Kong man was arrested under the country’s sedition law while paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II outside the city’s British consulate on Monday. The man, identified in local media only by his middle name Pang, was arrested for playing songs on his harmonica, including the British national anthem and “Glory To Hong Kong” – a popular song during pro-democracy protests Three years ago. Maroosha Muzaffar has the full story.
Hong Kong arrests man who briefly attended vigil for Queen
The 43-year-old man played songs on his harmonica, including the British national anthem Furvah Shah September 21, 2022 11:40 am 1663755600
Onlookers praise the pallbearers who carried the Queen’s coffin
The soldiers who carried Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin have been praised for their professionalism, “utmost precision” and “nerves of steel” during the state funeral on Monday. Pallbearers from the Queen’s company, the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carried the late monarch’s coffin through Westminster and Windsor, where the Queen was laid to rest. Watchers from around the world praised the work of the eight veterans, with many describing them as “heroes”.
Onlookers praise pallbearers who carried Queen’s coffin: ‘True heroes’
Soldiers carried the Queen’s coffin through Westminster and Windsor Furvah Shah21 September 2022 11:20 1663754400
London Fashion Week ends with tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
After a one-day break to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, London Fashion Week concluded on September 20 with a tribute to Her Majesty by designer Richard Quinn. Quinn had a special relationship with the Queen, as his LFW show was the only one she attended in her 70-year reign. Queen Elizabeth II at the 2018 Richard Quinn London Fashion Week show (Yui Mok/PA) (PA file) In 2018, it also presented Quinn with the inaugural QEII Award for British Design.
Richard Quinn closes London Fashion Week with tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Richard Quinn’s LFW final paid tribute to the late Queen, while also looking ahead to brighter times with his take on ‘exquisite futurism’. Furvah Shah21 September 2022 11:00 1663751700
ICYMI: Flag man tried to grab flag wanted to check Queen was in coffin, court told
A man who tried to grab the flag draped over the Queen’s coffin as she lay in state at Westminster Hall did not believe she was dead, a court heard. Muhammad Khan, 28, reportedly wanted to look into the coffin to “check for himself” that the queen was there and also planned to go to royal residences to “try to get in touch” with the monarch. Doctors deemed Mr Khan unfit to stand trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and he was granted bail on condition he remains in a mental hospital until his next hearing. Furvah Shah September 21, 2022 10:15 am 1663750218
ICYMI: The Queen’s name is inscribed on the Windsor Chapel stone
The Queen’s name has been inscribed on a new stone in the chancel at Windsor Chapel, where she was buried on Monday. The late monarch was laid to rest with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, at the George VI Memorial alongside her parents and sister. The private service was attended by King Charles and the royal family following her state funeral at Westminster Abbey and stint at Windsor. Buckingham Palace says the stone replaces a black plaque bearing the names of George VI and Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Liam James has the full story.
The Queen’s name is inscribed on the chapel stone next to Prince Philip
The late monarch went with her husband to her final resting place after the funeral Furvah Shah21 September 2022 09:50 1663747200
Justin Trudeau’s team defends song ahead of Queen’s funeral
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office has defended him after he was filmed singing at a piano in a London hotel two days before the Queen’s funeral. She sang Bohemian Rhapsody by British rock band Queen, with pianist Gregory Charles at the Corinthia Hotel. A spokesman for the prime minister said “the prime minister has taken part in a number of activities to pay his respects to the Queen”. Furvah Shah21 September 2022 09:00 1663745538
20 royal staff jobs at risk after Queen’s death
Up to 20 members of royal staff who worked closely with Queen Elizabeth II have been told their jobs may be at risk, according to the Guardian. Workers were reportedly informed of possible job losses shortly after the monarch’s death and told by the royal household that final decisions would be made after Monday’s state funeral. Some of the all-female hairdressers responsible for dressing the Queen and those who help the monarch move between royal palaces are those at risk, according to sources. Furvah Shah21 September 2022 08:32 1663743197
Collectors clamor for rare Queen Elizabeth coins and notes
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has left collectors scrambling to secure rare coins and notes bearing her likeness, even though her portrait is set to remain in circulation for years to come on money across the Commonwealth. Coin dealers say demand for rare notes and coins – such as a pre-World War II Canadian $20 note depicting Elizabeth as a child or Australia’s 50-cent platinum jubilee coin – has increased since she died queen in Scotland on September 8. Inquiries are coming from both experienced collectors and novices looking to commemorate Britain’s longest-serving monarch, who appears on a record 33 coins around the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. “There has been an incredible surge in demand,” said Peter Hutchison, a heritage coin specialist at Hattons in London, adding that he is fielding inquiries from as far away as Australia. In greatest demand are the limited edition coins that were sold to collectors in the first place. Prices are rising as experienced numismatists try to fill gaps in their collections and newcomers join in, Hutchinson said. “I think we’re going to see them increase a lot more now as more people come into the market and try to hunt them down,” he said, pointing to items such as Canada’s 1954 “Devil’s Head” note series, where part of the Queen’s hair gives the illusion of a smiling devil. “It just takes enough people on eBay to chase the price.” Sam Rkaina21 September 2022 07:53 1663741757
ICYMI: Who waited in line and who jumped?
This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield insisted they would “never jump the queue” as they made their controversial visit to see the Queen lie in state. The couple were accused of ‘queue skipping’ on social media after they appeared at Westminster Hall on Friday without taking part in the public line. Some media and MPs were able to skip the line and gain access to Westminster Hall during the roughly four-day stateside stay. MPs are given special passes to skip the public queue and can bring up to four guests with them – a privilege that has been criticized by members of the public as “elitist” and “unfair”. But other celebrities also joined the thousands of people who spent hours patiently standing in line, which at one point reached a waiting time of at least 24 hours. ITV bosses later said Willoughby and Schofield attended to film a segment for an upcoming show, while Willoughby on Tuesday insisted they would “never jump the queue”. As the fallout continues, my colleague Chiara Giodano gives a roundup of all the celebrities who waited their turn in the public queue:
Who waited in line and who didn’t in line for the Queen?
While Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield have faced criticism for allegedly skipping the queue, several celebrities have been spotted waiting in line for hours with members of the public. Namita Singh21 September 2022 07:29 1663740322
How the Queen’s orb, crown and scepter were kept safe during her funeral
Symbols of the monarchy that adorned the Queen’s coffin before her burial were secured in place to prevent any mishaps in a long line of processions. The Imperial State Crown, Sovereign’s Orb and Scepter remained with the Queen from her coronation until moments before her coffin was lowered into the ground at St George’s Chapel on Monday. The royal remains, which are usually kept in the Tower of London, were placed on top of Her Majesty’s coffin to lie in state, traveling from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey and then to Windsor. Onlookers at the funeral were baffled as to how the trio of objects, one of which is spherical, remained in place throughout the journey. The footage showed that special fittings had been attached to the coffin to secure it in place.
How the Queen’s orb, crown and scepter were kept safe during her funeral
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