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Four arrested after waxwork of King Charles is smeared with chocolate cake
Four arrested after waxwork of King Charles is smeared with chocolate cake
The Just Stop Oil activists bought tickets for the attraction just after 10.30am on Monday, stepped over the barrier and appeared to smear the model with cake.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2022

Joyce Fegan: A disconnect between the power and the people
Joyce Fegan: A disconnect between the power and the people
"Back home it looks like the empire next door is falling to pieces but walk its streets and it's business as usual"

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

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Diana’s infamous Panorama interview explored in new trailer for The Crown
A trailer for the new series of The Crown recalls how the infamous Panorama interview with Princess Diana sent shockwaves through the British royal family.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

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Meghan reflects on ‘complicated time’ during Britain's Queen Elizabeth’s death
Meghan Markle has described the mourning period of the British queen’s death as a “complicated time”, adding that she felt a “deep gratitude” to have been given the chance to get to know her.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Royal engagements in Scotland
Coronation of Britain's King Charles set for May 6
The deeply religious affair will take place in Westminster Abbey, eight months after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

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Two men charged with alleged assault on heckler at Queen’s coffin procession
The incident happened at around 2.50pm on Monday September 12 when the late monarch’s four children followed the hearse from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

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eBay removes wristbands given to those queuing to see Queen Elizabeth's coffin
Some people have sought to cash in by selling the bands, which have reportedly attracted bids of several thousand pounds before being removed.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2022

Séamas O'Reilly: The Queen's funeral got me thinking about my own 
Séamas O'Reilly: The Queen's funeral got me thinking about my own 
In place of bible verses, I’d ask that the congregation is shown the first eight minutes of Pixar’s Up and that bit of My Girl when McCauley Culkin dies

Sat, 24 Sep, 2022

Energy prices
Letters to the Editor: Government must help people out with budget
With the budget coming up, what is the Government going to do?The situation is absolutely horrendous with the cost of fuel and household essentials going up. Children will suffer the most.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2022

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Michael Moynihan: Long lines across the water and parsing the fine art of queuing
People have a tolerance for waiting in queues that is proportional to the complexity or quantity of service that they anticipate

Thu, 22 Sep, 2022

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Royal staff told their jobs could be affected following Queen Elizabeth’s death
A letter has been sent to a number of employees saying that consultations will be held.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

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King Charles ‘plans for slimmed down coronation and monarchy’ amid cost-of-living crisis
The Daily Mirror quotes a royal source as saying the new monarch’s coronation would be “shorter, smaller and less expensive” than the queen’s ceremony in 1953.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2022

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Irish Examiner view: Role will be to modernise and change
King Charles III

Tue, 20 Sep, 2022

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Quarter of a million people filed past Queen Elizabeth’s coffin in London
UK Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan gave the figure the morning after the country's longest-reigning monarch was buried at Windsor Castle.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2022

Podcast Corner: Queen's demise puts history of empire back on the agenda 
Podcast Corner: Queen's demise puts history of empire back on the agenda 
William Dalrymple and Anita Anand offer a fascinating series that touches on the origins of the British Empire and how it should be regarded today  

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lowered into vault ahead of private burial
Hundreds of thousands lined the queen’s funeral procession from Westminster Hall to her state funeral and on to Windsor Castle

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

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Here's why two Spanish kings attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral — and why it's so controversial 
Once revered for his role in Spain's transition to democracy, the popularity of Juan Carlos fell drastically amid financial scandals, affairs, and public disgust at an elephant-hunting trip 

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

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Who are Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren? Here's everything you need to know 
We all recognise William and Harry — but what do we know about her six other grandchildren?

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

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'Roses for the queen. Touched by David Beckham in the queue'
Dozens had camped out overnight for a prime spot at The Mall, the long stretch of road between Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

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Letters to the Editor: Are our water networks competent?
Since August 6, I turn on the tap each morning in trepidation, as I wait to see what colour the water coming from the tap will be that day. Today is the 43rd day and it looks like being one of the worst ones yet. Teeth are washed using bottled water.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

Suzanne Harrington
Suzanne Harrington: When will we be able to change the topic from the queen?
Devotion to Her Late Majesty is now being calculated by how long you spent shuffling along the Thames; at the time of writing, David Beckham was in the lead.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

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What will happen today as the queen is laid to rest?
The queen’s state funeral will take place on Monday, which was dubbed D-Day+10 or D+10 in the Operation London Bridge plan for events following the monarch’s death. Here is a timeline of events expected to take place over the next 24 hours.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

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Irish Examiner View: Taking care of business amid the pageantry
Following the funeral at Westminster Abbey, the Taoiseach and the President will attend a reception at Church House hosted by British foreign secretary James Cleverly.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2022

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RTÉ to air funeral of the queen and present special programme
MicheĂĄl Martin and President Higgins have already paid their respects at the catafalque of Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Hall in London

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

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Archbishop says outpouring of affection for queen has helped to strengthen relationships between communities
Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin said since the passing of the queen there has been an outpouring of affection and genuine respect towards her from right across Ireland

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

'I’d write to her on birthdays, jubilees. Every single time I'd get a reply' — Cork native on correspondence with queen
'I’d write to her on birthdays, jubilees. Every single time I'd get a reply' — Cork native on correspondence with queen
The death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has 'brought people back memories of their own mam and their own dad', says Joss Baker, who now lives in Dorchester

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

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Joyce Fegan: Washing the royal laundry in full view of the public
For the majority of us, we get to keep our houses and affairs private, but for the royals, they walk the line of grieving in public with all their dirty laundry on display

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

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Aer Lingus cancels eight Heathrow flights to ensure silence during queen's funeral
More than 100 flights at Heathrow have been cancelled overall, whilst more than 1,000 flights due to take off or land tomorrow afternoon at the airport will be delayed.

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

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King Charles has travelled more than 1,900 miles in just over a week
Britain's King Charles has travelled more than 1,900 miles around the UK since he came to the throne. Charles has spent more than a week carrying out engagements and a tour of the home nations since the death of the queen.

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

SĂ©amas O'Reilly: The queen was a kind of living statue, a stoical, unmoving symbol of the past
S SĂ©amas O'Reilly: The queen was a kind of living statue, a stoical, unmoving symbol of the past
I wanted to talk about the ordinary people I know here in England and their reactions, but the fact is, there hasn’t been much.

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

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Joe Biden attends Westminster Hall to pay respects to queen
US President Joe Biden has visited Westminster Hall to pay his respects to the queen. Mr Biden arrived with his wife Jill at the lying in state shortly before 5pm on Sunday, ahead of his attendance at Monday’s funeral.

Sun, 18 Sep, 2022

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Princes William and Harry lead Queen’s grandchildren in emotional coffin vigil
The eight grandchildren of Britain's Queen Elizabeth together staged a heart-rending evening vigil around their beloved granny’s coffin ahead of the final day of the lying in state.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

Maeve Higgins: Americans just can't get enough of monarchy malarkey
Maeve Higgins: Americans just can't get enough of monarchy malarkey
TV news networks in the United States have committed enormous resources to covering the death of Queen Elizabeth, an event that has no material impact on anyone's lives there — and people are watching.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

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Queuing to see the queen to the tune of 'Daddy Cool' and 'Disco Inferno'
In Ireland, the show of pomp and solemnity that has accompanied the death of the 96-year-old monarch has been undoubtedly puzzling at times. But in The Queue, there is a sense of grief

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

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Taoiseach to hold talks with British PM Liz Truss
Ireland is one of the few countries permitted to have so many attendees at Monday's funeral.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

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Irish Examiner view: The price we pay for being always on
Blanket coverage of queen's death to continue ahead of Monday's funeral

Sat, 17 Sep, 2022

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Queen Elizabeth’s children surround her coffin in sombre vigil
Britain's King Charles and his siblings have stood in silent contemplation as they guarded their mother’s coffin in Westminster Hall.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

David Beckham’s tribute to Queen Elizabeth after queuing to see her lying in state
David Beckham’s tribute to Queen Elizabeth after queuing to see her lying in state
The football star began queueing at 2am on Friday and looked emotional as he finally made it inside Westminster Hall to view the monarch’s coffin, with footage appearing to show him wiping away tears.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

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Charles and US presidents: Meetings include ‘amusing’ visit to Nixon White House
Hanging out with Richard Nixon’s daughter Tricia at a White House supper-dance, swapping stories with Ronald Reagan about horseback riding and bending the ears of Donald Trump and Joe Biden about climate change, feature among the new British king’s ...

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

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David Beckham among masses queueing for Queen Elizabeth’s lying in state
Former England captain David Beckham is among the famous faces who have waited several hours to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state. The football star began queueing at 2am on Friday and was still in line 12 hours later.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

Letters to the Editor: Do nation’s politicians stand for anything at this stage?
Letters to the Editor: Do nation’s politicians stand for anything at this stage?
What is going on in the political mind these days? Flip-flopping on principles and beliefs now seems a daily occurrence.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

Gas Prices Remain Historically High As War In Ukraine Rages On
Alison O'Connor: Inflation in US hits harder than gun violence, Ukraine, or climate
Different accent but the same language to US talk of cost-of-living crisis

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

Parade in Edinburgh
Harry set to wear army uniform as Queen Elizabeth’s grandchildren hold vigil at coffin
Queen Elizabeth’s grandchildren are expected to honour her memory by holding a vigil at her coffin – with Harry wearing his military uniform.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

Flight cancellations
More than 100 Heathrow flights cancelled due to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
More than 100 Heathrow Airport flights will be cancelled due to the Queen’s funeral. The west London airport announced that 15% of its 12,000 flights due to take off or land on Monday will be disrupted “to avoid noise”.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

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