New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss pays tribute to Queen minutes after death at 96

Princess Anne has shared a moving tribute to her late mother the Queen as she travels with her coffin from Edinburgh to London. Speaking of Queen Elizabeth II in a statement, the Princess Royal, 72, shared: "It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys." She continued: "I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life. It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys.

Penny Lancaster has been spotted carrying out her duties as a special constable where The Queen's coffin will arrive by plane.The 51 year old model and TV presenter, who is married to Rod Stewart, said this week that she was "very proud to be able to serve" as part of the policing effort around the monarch's funeral. She signed the signed the oath to the Queen after training as a special constable with the City of London Police last year.

Preston North End fan has lashed out at the club his family have supported for generations after they handed him a lifetime ban over tweets he sent regarding the Queen and Royal Family on his personal account.The now-former season ticket holder fan was been told in no uncertain terms that the views 'crossed the boundary of acceptability' despite them insisting that they recognise an 'individual’s right to free speech and personal opinions'.The country has been placed in a state of mourning following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96 - but the supporter doesn't see why his tweets are of any connection to the football club. READ MORE: Rugby league player banned as she calls Queen 'dumb dog' and says death was 'good day'The fan was left baffled by the decision having been attending fixtures since the age of three - and says he wasn't even told which of his posts had led to the ban.Speaking to Daily Star Sport, he said: "They wouldn't tell me what tweet it was. They wouldn't quote any of the tweets.

Several cinema venues across the UK will be screening the Queen's funeral procession on Monday September 19, while others are to remain shut.

TMZ obtained an email showing Vivid Entertainment honcho Steve Hirsch purportedly telling Kim that the tape made $1,424,636.63 in revenue, the majority of which stemmed from DVD sales. Those numbers came just four days six weeks after the tape was released.The 15-year-old video became a hot topic recently after Kris Jenner took a lie detector test on James Corden's show in which she insisted she had no involvement in the tape's release. Soon after, Ray J said in an Instagram video that Kris was highly involved in the negotiations.

“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” fans in the U.K. slammed Sky this week after they axed a joke about the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Molly-Mae Hague has returned from a short break on social media following Queen Elizabeth II's death last Thursday (September 8). The influencer and creative director of PrettyLittleThing decided to stop posting on her platforms amidst the sad news of the Queen's passing.

Queen Elizabeth's death,future King Charles III was having dinner with none other than 's Jenna Bush Hager. As the co-host revealed on the morning show Monday, she was in England to interview now-Queen Consort Camilla last week — a sit-down that was a year in the making, tied to her and Camilla's joint selection for their book clubs. The night before the interview, Camilla's flight had been delayed, so Hager and her husband, Henry, dined with the then-prince without her. «It was a lovely meal.

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K.J. Yossman Last Thursday evening (Sept. 8), “Operation London Bridge” – the codename for the British government’s longstanding arrangements surrounding Queen Elizabeth II’s death – swung into motion as the U.K.’s longest-serving monarch, who recently celebrated a record-breaking 70 years on the throne, drew her last breaths at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands. For global news outlets, this was also a moment many had spent decades preparing for. “I’ve literally been thinking about this for many, many years,” said ABC News’ senior executive producer for special events, Marc Burstein. Similarly Chris Shaw, editorial director at U.K. broadcaster ITN News, told Variety that over 35 years he has rehearsed the Queen’s death “several times each decade.”

Fish and chips have become almost like a trademark of Britishness.They are one of the first dishes on a pub menu and foreigners have been known to cite it as the first thing that comes to mind when asked what they think of Brits.In fact, King Charles III himself is known to be impartial to a chip or two, and the late Queen was very particular about she liked hers.Chippies are synonymous with Fridays due to Britain’s Christian past.Although it is largely becoming a lost tradition, Christians have historically refrained from eating meat on Fridays, making the dish a popular choice.Queues outside chippies continue to be common sights at the end of the working week.The Queen's funeral is not on a Friday, but on Monday September 19, with the occasion being declared a bank holiday.Takeaway owners will have to decide whether they want the day off themselves or to open to the public.Fish and chip shops are privately-run ventures in the main, so it will be up to owners of the fryers as to whether they stay shut on Monday.The UK Government has said that there is "no obligation to suspend business" during the national mourning period following the Queen's death on Thursday (September 8).Given that most of the major supermarkets are closed throughout the bank holiday, takeaways might find it is a good time to open for business.The likes of Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Iceland and M&S have said most of their regular shops will be closed on Monday.Other brands, such as Tesco and Co-op will close certain stores early or open after 5pm.It could mean there are hungry Britons with bare cupboards who could fancy venturing to their local chippy on Monday.The Queen is said to have liked her fish and chips cooked in a "refined"

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has shared an important health reminder with her legions of followers. The actress, best known for playing Maria Windass in the ITV soap, took to Instagram with a message after heading for her own health check.

The launch of this year's Strictly Come Dancing has been postponed following the Queen's death. The start of the 2022 edition of the BBC One dance contest was hanging in the balance as it was due to air this coming Saturday (September 17), just two days before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey nine days after Her Majesty passed away at age 96 at Balmoral Castle on Thursday 8 September. Shortly after her passing, the Royal Family released a statement announcing the plans for her upcoming state funeral and King Charles III confirmed that the day will be a Bank Holiday in the UK.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's launch is still hanging in the balance with the BBC not confirming when it will air. The special show - which previews the new series - was due to air on Saturday, but schedules are still being hastily rearranged.

during the national period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.Yesterday (September 12) a 22-year-old man was arrested in Edinburgh after heckling the late Queen’s son, the Duke of York, as he walked behind her coffin.Police Scotland said that the man, who was caught on camera shouting “You’re a sick old man” at Prince Andrew was detained “in connection with a breach of the peace on the Royal Mile”. He has since been charged.At the weekend (Sunday September 11), Police Scotland also arrested a 22-year-old woman who held a sign up that read “Fuck imperialism, abolish monarchy” ahead of the accession proclamation of King Charles III.

Prince Harry will not be allowed to wear a military uniform at the vigil for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall later this month.

Denise Van Outen has slammed the "disrespectful" Royal protestor who heckled Prince Andrew during Queen Elizabeth II's cortege on the Royal Mile.The Celebrity Gogglebox star, 48, appeared on Steph's Packed Lunch on Tuesday (September 13).Discussing the heckler - who yelled out Andrew was a "sick old man" during the coffin procession in Edinburgh - Denise revealed her disapproval and deemed his actions "so disrespectful".READ MORE: Prince Andrew looking 'self-conscious' amid 'disgrace' body language expert saysSharing her belief that the heckling was made at the "wrong time and place", she said: "I think there's a time and a place for it."I understand that you have anti-Royalists, it's just...

Buckingham Palace and down The Mall as she made her way to the Heart FM studios in Leicester Square, Amanda Holden, 51, who presents the radio stations breakfast show alongside Jamie Theakston, shared a video of the moment she saw soldiers practising ahead of the state funeral that will take place on Monday, September 19.In a video posted on the Heart Twitter account, which has amassed more than 150,000 followers, Amanda explained to listeners that she felt “privileged” to see what she referred to as one of the “most incredible sights around London.”A video then showed what Amanda witnessed during her early commute in the capital.“I saw rehearsals of what is going to be on television and what we are all going to be able to see over the next few days,” Amanda explained.“It was unbelievable!“Everyone was in their full uniforms.The bear hats, the red uniforms.