BBC viewers were left in shock when live footage of the Queen lying in state showed one of the royal guards watching over Her late Majesty’s coffin suddenly collapse. The guard was standing at the foot of the late monarch’s casket when he suddenly fell to the floor. The incident …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth II: Essex artist delighted portrait chosen by BBC
He said: “So it wasn’t just being overawed by the Queen wearing the crown and the great robes of state, but it was actually about capturing something of the very person, who had warmth, had, if you want, a steadfastness, all those attributes of not just a monarch, but of …
Read More »Which businesses will close and stay open on day of Queen’s funeral?
The government advises on its website that the additional bank holiday “will allow individuals, businesses and other organisations to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning”. Source link
Read More »stamp – The royal stamp: Queen Elizabeth was a symbol of reassurance
There are some childhood passions which, when carried over into adult life, become eccentricities. For me, it was collecting stamps — I am too much of an amateur to confer this interest with the grandiose label, philately. It began in fits and starts in the 1960s, suffered a 20-year gap …
Read More »Amazon to cancel deliveries on Monday until after the Queen’s funeral
AMAZON will cancel deliveries on Monday as a mark of respect for the Queen’s funeral. There will be no deliveries during the Queen’s funeral, the retail giant has confirmed. 1 Amazon will pause deliveries during the Queen’s funeralCredit: Reuters The Queen’s funeral will take place on Monday, September 19 and …
Read More »Unite postpones London bus strikes out of respect for the Queen, puts below-inflation pay offer to members
Unite has followed every other major trade union in responding to the death of Queen Elizabeth II by calling off strike action scheduled over the period of “national mourning” that runs until her state funeral on September 19. On Monday Unite announced it was “postponing” strikes at London United by …
Read More »Everything that will be closed or cancelled on the Queen’s funeral — from food banks to hospital appointments
Hospital and Doctors appointments Several planned hospital and doctor appointments have been cancelled on Monday. According to The Guardian, “Operations such as hip and knee replacements, cataract surgery, maternity checks and some cancer treatment” will be cancelled. These cancellations will only add to the pressure put onto the health services …
Read More »Worthing postbox could be the last in the UK approved by the Queen
The West Durrington postbox was installed last year A Worthing postbox could be the last one in the country approved by the Queen, according to a local councillor. Northbrook Councillor Russ Cochran discovered the West Durrington postbox and pointed out that it could be the last of its kind following …
Read More »Royal Mail stamps changing: When will this happen?
Published: 4:52 PM September 14, 2022 Thousands of stamps will become unusable within months after Royal Mail announced major changes. The postal service has said that it has “reinvented” the stamp for the next generation. What are the new stamps and why are they changing? These new stamps will be similar to …
Read More »Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change
Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable withing months as a new system is introduced, with some left set to be thousands out of pocket. Customers have been warned that their ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps will be unusable from January 2023 as Royal Mail begin rolling out …
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