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UK Parliament holds special session to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Everyday politics was put on hold in UK with lawmakers set to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Parliament over two days, which began with a special session at noon. Many sporting and cultural events were cancelled as a mark of respect, and some businesses including Selfridges department store and the Legoland amusement park shut their doors. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said the queen's death marked an enormous shift for Britain and the world. A part of our lives we've taken for granted as being permanent is no longer there, he said. But while Elizabeth's death portends a monumental shift, day-to-day life in Britain went on Friday, with children in school and adults at work and facing concerns about soaring prices. Elizabeth was Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of constancy in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and disarray in her own family. Members of the royal family had rushed to her side at the family's summer residence in

Charles is Britain's new monarch as Queen Elizabeth II dies

His late mother was overwhelmingly popular and respected, but she leaves a royal family that has seen reputations tarnished and relationships strained

Queen Elizabeth II stalwart of our times, personified dignity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid heartfelt tributes to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, saying she was a stalwart who provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. She personified dignity and decency in public life, Modi said, recalling his "memorable" meetings with the Queen in 2015 and 2018. "I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture," the prime minister said. "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. She provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise. My thoughts are with her family and people of UK in this sad hour," he said. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died on Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after reigning for 70 years. She was 96.

Queen Elizabeth II: Global symbol of grace, stability in an era of upheaval

She ruled for seven decades, unshakably committed to the rituals of her role amid epic social and economic change and family scandal

Formal proceedings to mark instant shift from queen to king's rule in UK

The British monarchy's rules state that a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies. That means Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, Prince Charles, became king immediately upon her death. However, it may be months or even longer before Charles' formal coronation. In Elizabeth's case, her coronation came on June 2, 1953 -- 16 months after her accession on February 6, 1952, when her father, King George VI, died. A look at the formalities that take place after Charles accedes to the throne: Within 24 hours of a monarch's death, a new sovereign is proclaimed formally as soon as possible at St. James's Palace in London by the Accession Council. This is made up of officials from the Privy Council, which includes senior Cabinet ministers, judges and leaders of the Church of England, who are summoned to the palace for the meeting. Parliament is then recalled for lawmakers to take their oaths of allegiance to the new monarch. The new monarch will swear an o

Official proceedings, other events that follow Queen Elizabeth II's demise

The death of the Queen is known in official circles in the UK as Operation London Bridge, the protocol for which has been triggered when Buckingham Palace announced the death of the 96-year-old monarch on Thursday evening. It set in motion a series of planned events, accompanied simultaneously by Operation Spring Tide the codename for Queen Elizabeth II's son and heir Charles succeeding her on the throne as King Charles III. London Bridge is down is reportedly the way in which the death of the Queen would have been communicated to the Prime Minister, Liz Truss, by the Queen's Private Secretary. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Global Response Centre is in charge of sending the news to the 15 governments outside the UK where the Queen is Head of State, and to the other 38 countries of the Commonwealth. A footman was seen walking across the forecourt of Buckingham Palace to pin the Official Notification of the Queen's death to the gates, outside which there wa

'Glorious legacy': Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh condoles Queen's death

Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Friday condoled the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, saying she has left behind a great and glorious legacy of dedication, humility and commitment. Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after reigning for 70 years. She was 96. Taking to Twitter, Amarinder Singh, scion of the erstwhile Patiala royal family, said, "My heartfelt condolences to the people of England & the Royal family on the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Britain's longest reigning monarch, she has left behind a great and glorious legacy of dedication, humility and commitment." "May she rest in peace," he added.

Britain's King Charles to address nation after Queen Elizabeth's death

At first light in London, members of the public continued laying flower outside Buckingham Palace and billboards across the city displayed messages of condolence

Sylvester Stallone to Daniel Craig, celebs mourn Queen Elizabeth's demise

Hollywood celebrities mourned the demise of the longest-serving monarch of the UK, Queen Elizabeth II on social media

Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built: PM Truss

Britain's newly-elected Prime Minister Liz Truss has paid tribute to the Queen as the rock on which modern Britain was built, soon after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland. Truss, who had been anointed by the 96-year-old monarch just days before on Tuesday at Balmoral Castle, stepped out at 10 Downing Street in London on Thursday to reflect upon the legacy of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. She described her as a champion of the Commonwealth and a source of stability and strength over the course of 70 years of her reign. She was the very spirit of Great Britain and that spirit will endure, said Truss. Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built. Our country has grown and flourished under her reign. Britain is the great country it is today because of her, she said. She has been our longest-ever reigning monarch. It is an extraordinary achievement to have presided with such dignity and grace for 70 years. Her life of ...

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Family rush to be with Queen Elizabeth as doctors voice concern

Doctors say queen, 96, under medical supervision; heir to the throne Prince Charles is with queen

Liz Truss allots $150 billion to keep energy bills below $2,300

Truss is also finalising plans for a £40 billion ($46 billion) support package to lower energy bills for businesses.

Why Liz Truss went to Scotland to become UK leader: An explainer

Liz Truss, a onetime accountant who has served in Parliament for the past 12 years, became Britain's prime minister on Tuesday after Queen Elizabeth II formally asked her to form a government. The ceremony, which took place at a royal residence in Scotland, followed a bruising two-month contest to succeed Boris Johnson, who formally offered his resignation to the queen shortly before Truss arrived to take up the mantle. The handover of power is governed by rules and traditions built up over the centuries, as the U.K. evolved from an absolute monarchy to a modern parliamentary democracy where the sovereign plays an important but largely ceremonial role as head of state. Here is a brief description of Tuesday's events and how Britain arrived at this point. HOW DID LIZ TRUSS BECOME PRIME MINISTER? Boris Johnson announced his intention to step down as prime minister and leader of the ruling Conservative Party on July 7, after dozens of Cabinet ministers and lower-level officials resig

Liz Truss vows energy crisis action after becoming Britain's new PM

In her first speech as Prime Minister, Liz Truss says her government will 'transform Britain into an aspiration nation'

Queen Elizabeth II appoints Liz Truss as Britain's new Prime Minister

Conservative Party leader Liz Truss was on Tuesday formally appointed as Britain's new Prime Minister by Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the third female premier of the country. Truss travelled to the 96-year-old monarch's Balmoral Castle residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to meet the Queen who formally asked her to form a new government. Earlier, outgoing prime minister Boris Johnson submitted his resignation to the Queen who is currently at Balmoral, her retreat in Aberdeenshire, for her annual vacation. Following her royal audience, 47-year-old Truss will be flown right back to 10 Downing Street in London to deliver her inaugural speech as the Prime Minister before going on to unveil some key Cabinet posts. On Monday, Truss defeated former chancellor Rishi Sunak to take charge as Britain's new Prime Minister. Attorney General Suella Braverman is expected to be the only Indian-origin MP in her top team, as the Goan-origin former leadership contender is expected to be promoted to

Why Liz Truss is visiting Scotland to formally pledge as UK Prime Minister

Liz Truss, a onetime accountant who has served in Parliament for the past 12 years, will become Britain's prime minister on Tuesday when Queen Elizabeth II formally asks her to form a government. The ceremony, which will take place at a royal residence in Scotland, follows a bruising two-month contest to succeed Boris Johnson, who will formally offer his resignation to the queen shortly before Truss arrives to take up the mantle. The handover of power is governed by rules and traditions built up over the centuries, as the U.K. evolved from an absolute monarchy to a modern parliamentary democracy where the sovereign plays an important but largely ceremonial role as head of state. Here is a brief description of Tuesday's events and how Britain arrived at this point. HOW DID LIZ TRUSS BECOME PRIME MINISTER? Boris Johnson announced his intention to step down as prime minister and leader of the ruling Conservative Party on July 7, after dozens of Cabinet ministers and lower-level offic

Liz Truss to take charge as new UK PM; set to unveil key Cabinet posts

Liz Truss, the new Conservative Party leader who beat former chancellor Rishi Sunak to replace Boris Johnson, will take charge as Britain's new Prime Minister on Tuesday after an audience with the Queen in Scotland. The 47-year-old foreign secretary, who follows Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May as the third female leader of the Tory party, will travel to the 96-year-old monarch's Balmoral Castle residence in Aberdeenshire to become the first leader of the majority party to not be invited to form a government at Buckingham Palace in London. Following her royal audience, soon after Johnson submits his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, Truss will be flown right back to 10 Downing Street in London to deliver her inaugural speech as the Prime Minister before going on to unveil some key Cabinet posts. Attorney General Suella Braverman is expected to be the only Indian-origin MP in her top team, as the Goan-origin former leadership contender is expected to be promoted to replace Priti ..

Britain's Queen becomes world's second-longest reigning monarch

The UK has been celebrating the 96-year-old Queen's Platinum Jubilee to mark 70 years of service to the nation with grand events taking place last weekend

Queen Elizabeth II's party ends but the UK monarchy looks to the future

Extinguish the beacons, take down the stage, roll up the bunting. The party's over