LONDON - While soccer may be the United Kingdom’s national sport, it’s sometimes said that it could just as well be “queuing” - such is Britons’ willingness to wait in line for long periods without complaining. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Sept. In his first speech as king last week, Charles suggested he would be more circumspect as monarch and step back from his advocacy on a variety of issues. The British monarch is also Australia’s head of state. “It should be something that’s above politics, the need to act on climate change.” But there are issues like climate change where I think if he chooses to continue to make statements in that area, I think that is perfectly acceptable,” Albanese said. “It’s important that the monarchy distance from party political issues. Virgin Atlantic said four of its flights would be canceled.īritain’s Civil Aviation Authority has separately introduced airspace restrictions covering the funeral as part of overall security arrangements.ĬANBERRA, Australia - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday it would be “perfectly acceptable” for King Charles III to continue to advocate for climate change action in his new, apolitical role as monarch.Īlbanese said before his departure for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral that the new king would decide whether he continues to advocate for reduced greenhouse gas emissions, as he did for years as a prince. The changes, including cancellations, will affect some scheduled flights, particularly in the late afternoon and the early evening.īritish Airways said it was canceling 50 round-trip short-haul flights from Heathrow on Monday, while its flights from Gatwick and London City airports will operate as planned. “Operations to and from the airport will be subject to appropriate changes in order to avoid noise disruption at certain locations at specific times on Monday,” a Heathrow spokesperson said in a statement.įlights will also be diverted around Windsor Castle during the private family service, it said. There will be no aircraft movement for 30 minutes around noon Monday to ensure skies remain quiet during the two-minute silence at the end of the funeral.
LONDON - Heathrow airport will alter 15% of its flight schedule Monday to reduce noise over the London skies as a mark of respect during Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, it said Thursday.
Immediately after the funeral Monday, Britain’s foreign minister, James Cleverly, will host a reception for guests at nearby Church House as members of the royal family head to Windsor for the queen’s burial. Heads of state and other senior foreign dignitaries will be asked to gather at the Royal Hospital, a retirement and nursing home for veteran soldiers in west London, and are expected to travel in groups to Westminster Abbey, a senior Buckingham Palace official said.įoreign dignitaries who do come to Britain will also be invited to visit the Queen’s Lying in State inside Parliament’s Westminster Hall ahead of the funeral. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are among the highest-profile guests from overseas who have confirmed they will be attending. LONDON - Presidents, prime ministers and monarchs from around the world will travel to London over the weekend to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth and attend a reception at Buckingham Palace to be hosted by King Charles the day before her funeral. King Charles III will head to Wales on Friday for a service honoring the queen and will hold a reception later at Cardiff Castle.Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, traveled to Sandringham to view floral tributes this afternoon.Prince Harry marked his 38th birthday while mourning his grandmother's death.The queen will continue to lie in state at Westminster Hall until her funeral Monday.The new king, Charles III, was expected to spend a quiet day in mourning after Wednesday's grand ceremonial procession before he heads to Wales on Friday. The line of those hoping to see the queen's coffin before her state funeral Monday stretched nearly 5 miles along the River Thames, with crowds flocking to the capital to say goodbye to the country's longest-reigning monarch.
LONDON - Thousands filed past London landmarks and ceremonial guards and down a mileslong line to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it rests in the revered Westminster Hall on Thursday. Live coverage on this blog has ended, please click here for the latest updates.
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