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PM warned that lobbying scandal could risk ‘red wall’ gains

PM warned that lobbying scandal could risk ‘red wall’ gains

A senior Tory said Boris Johnson needed to ensure his Government was ‘more transparent’ than previous administrations.

Royals ‘have never appeared quite so emotional than at Philip’s funeral’

Royals ‘have never appeared quite so emotional than at Philip’s funeral’

Judi James said the royals appeared ‘surprised at how hard Philip’s death had hit them’ during the service on Saturday.

Funeral ‘typically Philip and all the better for it’ – royal author

Funeral ‘typically Philip and all the better for it’ – royal author

The duke perfected the order of service and proceedings years in advance.

Unique televised moment of coffin being lowered into the Royal Vault

Unique televised moment of coffin being lowered into the Royal Vault

Philip’s coffin was moved beneath the Quire of St George’s Chapel by an electric motor.

Second World War veteran who fought alongside Philip watches funeral in uniform

Second World War veteran who fought alongside Philip watches funeral in uniform

Malcolm Clerc, 94, served in the Royal Navy with the Duke of Edinburgh.

Queen could ‘step back’ from duties following Philip’s funeral – royal historian

Queen could ‘step back’ from duties following Philip’s funeral – royal historian

The Duke of Edinburgh’s passing could mark a ‘turning point’ in the future of the monarchy, it has been said.

Key moments at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Key moments at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Philip was honoured with proceedings confined to Windsor Castle and its grounds.

Stoic Queen says farewell to Philip

Stoic Queen says farewell to Philip

Covid restrictions meant all 30 mourners in the chapel wore face masks and were sat socially distanced with partners or by themselves.

Disabled nine-year-old wears bowler hat and tie for duke’s funeral

Disabled nine-year-old wears bowler hat and tie for duke’s funeral

Noah Wall, who was born with a rare brain condition, said he felt ‘proud to be British’.

Music chosen by duke provided personal soundtrack to funeral

Music chosen by duke provided personal soundtrack to funeral

Many of the arrangements had strong Naval and royal connotations.

Mother’s ‘life is on hold’ as she makes appeal two years on from son’s murder

Mother’s ‘life is on hold’ as she makes appeal two years on from son’s murder

Tony Ferns made it home after being assaulted on Thursday April 18, 2019, but died in front of mother Phyllis as paramedics fought to save his life.

Royal family show glimpses of affection at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Royal family show glimpses of affection at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Family members gathered for the service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.

Queen wears brooch said to be among largest in her jewellery collection

Queen wears brooch said to be among largest in her jewellery collection

The monarch wore the Queen Mary’s Richmond Brooch to the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.

In Pictures: How the country came together to remember the Duke of Edinburgh

In Pictures: How the country came together to remember the Duke of Edinburgh

The royal funeral was stripped back due to coronavirus restrictions.

Sombre Andrew cuts lonely figure at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Sombre Andrew cuts lonely figure at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Andrew looked emotional when he briefly removed his mask during the service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Philip’s funeral marked across island of Ireland

Philip’s funeral marked across island of Ireland

Gun salutes rang out, while flags were flown at half-mast.

Royal fans defy ‘stay away’ warning to pay tribute to Philip in Windsor

Royal fans defy ‘stay away’ warning to pay tribute to Philip in Windsor

As the day went on, hundreds arrived in the sunshine wearing Philip-themed clothing, waving Union flags and holding flowers.

Teenager dies after sports club incident

Teenager dies after sports club incident

Two 15-year-old boys previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 20-year-old man have now been further arrested on suspicion of murder.

Half of Scottish population vaccinated as Sturgeon praises ‘phenomenal progress’

Half of Scottish population vaccinated as Sturgeon praises ‘phenomenal progress’

A total of 2,733,387 people have now received their first dose and 715,714 of those have had both doses.

Philip’s passion for carriage-driving remembered with poignant possessions

Philip’s passion for carriage-driving remembered with poignant possessions

The red pot itself was actually used to store sugar lumps which Philip would give his ponies after carriage-driving.

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