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The King addresses Parliament at Westminster Hall

By Richard Pollina

"Parliament is the living and breathing instrument of our democracy."

King Charles III address Parliament after receiving condolences.

The King made warm remarks about his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

"Dedicated service to her nation and people."

The King will now depart with Queen Consort Camilla to Edinburgh to lead his mother's procession with his siblings.

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The King has arrived at Westminster Hall

By Richard Pollina

King Charles III has arrived at Westminster Hall to receive condolences from members of Parliament.

The King will briefly address members of Parliament after condolences are made.

Parliament is not in session as the country remains in a period of mourning.

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King Charles III first visit with Parliament as king

By Richard Pollina

King Charles III will meet with the House of Parliament at Westminster Hall for the first time as King today.

The King will be receiving condolences from Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Lord Speaker, Lord McFall, who will speak on the behalf of all the Lords.

Following their condolences, the King will make a brief reply before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland to be with his siblings during their mother, Queen Elizabeth II's procession.

Westminster Hall meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 am London time.

When the public will be able to see the Queen in London

By Richard Pollina

Queen Elizabeth II will be Lying-in-State from Wednesday 14 September until Monday 19 September.

The public will be able to see the Queen and pay their final respects while Lying-in-State beginning Wednesday evening at The Palace of Westminster in London.

Large queues to view the Queen could last for multiple hours, officials in London say.

What King Charles III will be doing in Edinburgh today

By Richard Pollina

King Charles III will arrive in Edinburgh today to join his siblings when Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be taken from her Scottish palace to the historic St Giles cathedral.

The King and the rest of the Queen's children will join senior royals for a vigil at the church.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be flown back to London on Tuesday.

Princess Anne curtsies to late mom Queen Elizabeth’s coffin

By Nicki Gostin

The royal, 72, was spotted curtsying in front of her mom’s coffin, which was draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, as it was being taken into the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Anne, who is the only daughter of the late Queen, has been visibly heartbroken in the days since her mother’s death at the age of 96.

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Queen Elizabeth II was quite ‘fun,’ and may God bless Her Majesty

By Cindy Adams

Last year the queen was enthroned for the 23rd time in Madame Tussauds’ waxworks. Her latest royal likeness took 800 hours to create. Invites for her Platinum Jubilee went out this year in May.

July, her decree to save Buckingham Palace’s grass sidelined Elton John from his normal arrival. He finally showed up via golf cart. And wore more diamonds than she.

Her favorite sip, Dubonnet. Favorite dessert, mint chocolate ice cream. Favored grandchild, Prince Edward’s little girl. Known trait? Thrifty. No unnecessary lights remained on in Buckingham.

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First female British Ambassador to the US says Queen was 'ultimate' role model for women

By Katherine Donlevy

The first female British Ambassador to the US said that Queen Elizabeth was the ultimate figurehead and role model for women and girls.

During an interview with CNN, Dame Karen Pierce spoke of the monarch's intelligence and success as a ruler.

"There was no one above the Queen, so there might be lots of men between you and the queen. But at the end of it all, there was the queen, which was fantastic," Pierce said.

Karen Pierce listens to questions from the media in New York on Friday, February 7, 2020.
Dame Karen Pierce said the Queen had a "mischievous sense of humor." AP/Ted Shaffrey

Queen Elizabeth was awarded the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Award for Women in Leadership last year, which Pierce accepted on her behalf, saying the royal was extremely proud of the honor.

Pierce said a British convention prevents her from disclosing what the queen spoke with her about, but said the queen was warm, had a "fantastic smile" and had "quite a mischievous sense of humor."

President Joe Biden and Jill Biden only Americans invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral

By Katherine Donlevy

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are the only Americans invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral, a White House official said.

Buckingham Palace only invited the first couple, a deviation from previous state funerals, Jake Tapper tweeted Sunday.

Latest news from WH official: unlike in past similar state funerals -- such as for Nelson Mandela, where the president assembled a US delegation to attend -- Buckingham Palace extended WH invitations only to President and First Lady Biden. (Tho other Americans might be invited)

— Jake Tapper 🦅 (@jaketapper) September 11, 2022

Famed Dubai building lights up in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

By Katherine Donlevy

The United Arab Emirates celebrated Queen Elizabeth's memory by lighting up the world's tallest building with her image Sunday.

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai glistened with the royal's face before fading to a waving Union Jack.

"#BurjKhalifa lights up to extend our deepest condolences for the passing of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," the Burj Khalifa tweeted.

White House confirms Biden will attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral with wife Jill

By Ben Kesslen

President Biden has formally accepted his invitation to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral next week, the White House said Sunday.

The president will travel to England with First Lady Jill Biden for the Sept. 19 service at London’s Westminster Abbey.

President Joe Biden signs a condolence book at the British Embassy in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022
President Joe Biden signs a condolence book at the British Embassy in Washington. AP/Susan Walsh

Biden had said Friday he planned on attending the funeral for the 96-year-old monarch, who died Thursday at her Balmoral estate in Scotland.

“I don’t know what the details are yet but I’ll be going,” he told reporters before boarding Air Force One.

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Train security guard sings moving tribute to Queen Elizabeth

By Katherine Donlevy

A security guard at the London Bridge station brought riders to tears after singing a moving tribute to Queen Elizabeth.

Guard Marcella was passing organist Anna Lapwood playing in the station and asked the musician to play Lascia ch'io pianga, Lapwood tweeted.

Lapwood, the director of music at Pembroke College, Cambridge, said she “spontaneously stopped off” at the London Bridge station organ to play a couple of pieces for the queen.

(And yes - she got the audience and applause she deserved by the end!! We ended up doing a whole load of duets and it was pure joy ❤️) pic.twitter.com/dDngdIPkmp

— Anna Lapwood (@annalapwood) September 11, 2022

Train riders halted their commutes to listen to the duo, with many pulling out their phones to capture the moment.

The pair went on to sing several more duets, which Lapwood said was "pure joy."

Commuter Rosie Brooks told Telegraph she felt lucky to be passing through the station while Lapwood and Marcella were together.

“It was such an uplifting moment, very needed at the moment,” Brooks said.

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