Two small planes have collided in mid-air near Denver, Colorado, killing three people, authorities in the US said. It was not known what might have caused the crash between the four-seater Cessna 172 and the Sonex Xenos, a light, aluminium, homebuilt aircraft that can seat two. Nearby residents who heard …
Read More »Funeral timeline: Full schedule of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral
11.55am: As the Queen’s funeral draws to a close, the Last Post will be played, followed by a two-minute silence across the nation and the National Anthem. 12pm: At around midday, the Queen’s coffin will be placed on to the gun carriage for the procession through London. 12.15pm: The Queen’s …
Read More »Westminster Abbey steeped in royal history | Mandurah Mail
Lessons will be read by the British Prime Minister and the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, while the Archbishop of York, the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the Free Churches Moderator will say prayers. Source link
Read More »Dundee United fans disrupt minute’s silence in memory of Queen at Ibrox
Dundee United fans disrupted the minute’s silence in memory of the Queen before Saturday’s cinch Premiership game against Rangers at Ibrox. The Light Blues had confirmed they planned the tribute for their home game, along with the singing of the national anthem before kick-off. However, boos and chanting could be …
Read More »Money, stamp and post boxes: everything changing after Queen’s death
The death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96 plunged millions into mourning. As people share stories of special moments with the Queen, crowds have queued for up to 11 hours to see her coffin at Westminster Hall. It’s been on show for 24 hours a day since …
Read More »Winchester Cathedral holding special service to remember the Queen this evening
A SPECIAL service of commemoration for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is taking place at Winchester Cathedral this evening. Starting at 6pm, the service will feature music from uniformed bands and the Cathedral Choirs as well as contributions from representatives of charities of which the late Queen was patron. The tribute will …
Read More »What’s the Cost to Replace Queen Elizabeth’s Image Around the U.K.?
Queen Elizabeth II’s image is ubiquitous. Her face is on British money — the blue five-pound notes, the bronze one-pound coin. It’s on post boxes and stamps. The royal coat of arms is on condiment jars and jackets. Since her death this month, Queen Elizabeth’s face has been all over …
Read More »Westminster Abbey steeped in royal history | Busselton-Dunsborough Mail
Lessons will be read by the British Prime Minister and the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, while the Archbishop of York, the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the Free Churches Moderator will say prayers. Source link
Read More »Ammanford’s Corgi Socks proud to supply King Charles III
An Ammanford knitwear factory, which has made socks for past, present and future monarchs, says it is proud of its 35-year relationship with King Charles III. Corgi Socks, located on New Road in Ammanford, first received its Royal Warrant in 1987, and has continued to make the then Prince of Wales’ …
Read More »East Lothian Peeps into the Past: September 12-15, 1997, 1972 and 1922
WE TAKE a look at the stories making headlines in East Lothian 25, 50 and 100 years ago. NEARLY a dozen pupils from across East Lothian were heading overseas, reported the East Lothian Courier on September 12, 1997. Historic links between Scotland and its Scandinavian neighbours are being preserved and …
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