Selasa, 13 September 2022

People against monarchy 'have right to protest', police say - after man with a blank sign confronted - Sky News

Scotland Yard says people "absolutely have a right to protest" about the monarchy after a man carrying a blank piece of paper was told he might "offend someone".

The Metropolitan Police issued a statement after a barrister, Paul Powlesland, filmed an altercation he had with an officer in Parliament Square.

The 36-year-old can be heard saying: "Why would you ask for my details?"

The officer replies: "So I can check and make sure you can be here. You've already said you've been arrested once."

Mr Powlesland responds: "No, I said other people had been arrested. I was holding up a blank sign. Why are you asking for me details?"

The officer says: "Because you said you were going to write stuff on it that may offend people."

Mr Powlesland says: "I said I was going to write 'not my king' on a sign."

The officer replies: "You may offend someone."

Mr Powlesland said the officer told him he risked being arrested if he had gone ahead and written "not my king" on the paper.

Read more: Could an anti-monarchy placard get you arrested after the Queen's death?

A woman holding up a sign on Monday morning
Image: A woman holding up a sign on Monday morning

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said the Met was "aware" of the video.

He added: "The public absolutely have a right of protest and we have been making this clear to all officers involved in the extraordinary policing operation currently in place and we will continue do so."

Earlier in the day, a protester bearing a handmade sign saying "not my king" was ushered away from the Palace of Westminster by police.

It happened as King Charles was due to arrive to address MPs and peers in Westminster Hall yesterday morning.

Police spoke to the woman before escorting her away.

On Monday afternoon, a 22-year-old man was arrested "in connection with a breach of the peace on the Royal Mile", Police Scotland said.

Ruth Smeeth, chief executive of Index on Censorship, said the arrests were "deeply concerning", adding: "The fundamental right to freedom of expression, including the right to protest, is something to be protected regardless of circumstance."

Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, said: "If people are being arrested simply for holding protest placards then it is an affront to democracy and highly likely to be unlawful."

Jodie Beck, policy and campaigns officer at Liberty, said: "Protest is not a gift from the state, it is a fundamental right. Being able to choose what, how, and when we protest is a vital part of a healthy and functioning democracy."

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Senin, 12 September 2022

Chris Kaba: Met suspends officer who shot dead unarmed man - BBC

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A Met Police officer who shot dead an unarmed black man has been suspended from duty, the force has confirmed.

Chris Kaba, a 24-year-old rapper, died after a single shot was fired in Streatham Hill, south London, on 5 September.

Mr Kaba, who was due to become a father, was stopped by firearms officers when his car was flagged by a number plate recognition camera.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has opened a homicide inquiry.

Met Assistant Commissioner Amanda Pearson said: "Following the death of Chris Kaba, the firearms officer involved has been suspended from duty.

"This decision has been reached following careful consideration of a number of factors, including the significant impact on public confidence, and in light of the IOPC announcing a homicide investigation.

"Our thoughts and sympathies remain with Mr Kaba's family and friends. We understand how concerned communities are, particularly black communities, and thank those who are working closely with our local officers."

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She added that the decision to suspend the officer "does not determine the outcome of the IOPC investigation".

"Firearms officers serve to protect the public and know that on the rare occasions when they discharge their weapons, they will face intense scrutiny. I know this development will have a significant impact on the officer and colleagues."

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said he welcomed the decision and his "thoughts remain with Chris Kaba's loved ones at this intensely difficult time".

News of the suspension came as Chris Kaba's family and friends joined members of the local community in a vigil marking a week since his death.

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At the scene of the vigil

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The anguished cries of Chris Kaba's mother punctuate the emotionally charged candlelit vigil here on this residential street in south London.

Friends and family light candles and lay bunches of flowers at this quiet street corner in Streatham, the scene where he was shot dead by police, a week ago.

Despite the news the officer involved in the shooting has been suspended, the atmosphere remains tense - most gathered here say the suspension is far too little, far too late.

Campaigners say there are more questions than answers and they will continue to fight for justice for Chris and his family.

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Prince Andrew is forced to follow coffin in civvies - The Times

The Duke of York’s humiliation at being stripped of his royal duties was laid bare yesterday when he was the only one of the Queen’s children not dressed in military uniform as they followed her coffin.

The Falklands war veteran has been barred from wearing his navy uniform because he was in effect sacked as a “working” member of the royal family after he was disgraced over his relationship with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Working royals including the King, the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex will parade in military uniform at the state funeral and other occasions in the next week.

Prince Andrew, 62, is not allowed to wear a uniform at four of the five ceremonial events

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Queen's coffin arrives at royal residence in Edinburgh after 'emotional' journey from Balmoral - Sky News

The Queen's coffin has arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh after a journey of more than six hours from her Scottish home, Balmoral Castle.

It is the end of the first stage of what her eldest son, King Charles, described as his mother's "last great journey".

Thousands of people lined roads along the 180-mile route as they paid their respects to the 96-year-old royal.

Details of favourite flowers from Balmoral garden in wreath revealed - live updates

Pallbearers carry the Queen's coffin

The crowds were biggest in Edinburgh, where cheers and applause were heard as the hearse travelled through its sometimes cobbled streets in the city's Old Town.

In some places, packed crowds were more than 10 deep.

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, passes on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 on the journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where it will lie in rest for a day. (Jane Barlow/Pool Photo via AP)
Image: Large crowds in the centre of Edinburgh turned out to see the hearse

Her oak coffin, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland with a wreath of Balmoral flowers on top, was taken slowly in a seven-car cortege to the Scottish capital.

As it arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse - the official residence of the monarchy in Scotland - the Queen's two youngest sons, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, bowed their heads, and Edward's wife, the Countess of Wessex, curtsied.

The coffin was then taken out of the hearse and carried inside the building by eight pallbearers - soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland - as the royal trio repeated their gestures as the coffin passed them.

(far left to right) The Duke of York, the Countess of Wessex, and the Earl of Wessex (centre) await the arrival of the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, as it completes its journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where it will lie in rest for a day. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
Image: (L-R) Prince Andrew, the Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Princess Royal is comforted by the Countess of Wessex as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, completes its journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where it will lie in rest for a day. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
Image: The Countess of Wessex and the Princess Royal

The Queen's only daughter, the Princess Royal, also curtsied as she stood alongside her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.

The couple had been part of the royal procession travelling in a limousine directly behind the hearse.

The Princess Royal curtsied as she watched the Queen's coffin being carried into the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Pic: AP
Image: The Princess Royal curtsied as she watched the Queen's coffin being carried into the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Pic: AP

The royals then followed the coffin into the palace.

The coffin will rest in the Throne Room overnight so Holyroodhouse staff will be able to pay their last respects.

The Princess Royal approaches the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, as it arrives at Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, where it will lie in rest for a day. Picture date: Sunday September 11, 2022.
The Princess Royal and her husband Admiral Sir Tim Laurence travel behind the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as the procession passes through Aberdeen
Image: The Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence travelled behind the coffin

On Monday afternoon it will be taken along the historic Royal Mile to the city's St Giles' Cathedral where there will be a service.

The procession will feature the Queen's four children following behind on foot, along with Sir Timothy Laurence.

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Cortege carries Queen's coffin

The Queen Consort, Camilla, and the Countess of Wessex will follow by car and also attend the service.

There will be a Vigil of the Princes featuring the King and other royals, and the Queen will then lie at rest, where the public will be able to pay their respects for 24 hours.

Public viewing of the coffin begins at 5pm on Monday, but people have been warned of long waits, and photography and recording is strictly prohibited.

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Flowers thrown at Queen's coffin

During the journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh, some mourners threw flowers at the hearse, while others had tears in their eyes, describing the occasion as "very emotional".

The cortege left the estate just after 10am before passing through a number of villages, towns, and cities.

The sight of a coffin - the moment the sense of loss hits home

As the Queen’s coffin left Balmoral Castle, her place of sanctuary, it was a time to pause and take in what has happened.

Traffic, tractors and thousands in the crowds all stopping to pay their respects along the 180-mile journey.

The sight of a coffin, is so often the moment when the sense of loss begins to hit home.

It was a journey that spanned the two most important aspects of the Queen’s life: Driving through the Highlands we saw where she personally felt most at home every summer, enjoying time with her family. But soon it was time to face the crowds of towns and cities just as she had throughout her life, where much of her official work was carried out.

Overall, there was silence, punctuated by the odd round of applause, as hundreds raised their phones in the centre of Edinburgh to capture this moment - people all wanting to be able to show in the future they were there.

Princess Anne and her husband Admiral Sir Tim Laurence had travelled in a car behind the coffin.

Today she will join the rest of her siblings, led by King Charles, as they follow the hearse once more to St Giles Cathedral for a service of remembrance.

In death, as in life, we will again see that natural instinct to support and be there for their mother and Queen.

'Sad and poignant moment'

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon paid tribute to the Queen when her final journey began.

Ms Sturgeon said in a tweet: "A sad and poignant moment as Her Majesty, The Queen leaves her beloved Balmoral for the final time.

"Today, as she makes her journey to Edinburgh, Scotland will pay tribute to an extraordinary woman."

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The first village was Ballater, the closest to Balmoral, where many locals considered the Queen as a neighbour.

Hundreds, silent and sombre, lined its main street, as the cortege passed slowly.

Elizabeth Taylor, from Aberdeen, shed tears as she considered what she had just seen.

She said: "It was very emotional. It was respectful and showed what they think of the Queen. She certainly gave service to this country, even up until a few days before her death."

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Tears after eight-hour drive to see coffin

Another woman told Sky News she had driven eight hours from Cheshire to get to the village. She said: "I just wanted to be here today to wave her off. She's been the constant figure in the whole of my life.

"It's brought together all the losses of the last few years."

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What happens between now and the Queen's funeral?
How the Queen adapted to Scotland's shifting politics
The secrets behind some of the Queen's most famous photos

In the town of Banchory, crowds again came out in large numbers, with some people clapping the cortege as it went by.

'A wonderful salute'

Sky's royal commentator Alastair Bruce said: "A wonderful salute from Banchory, quiet gentle applause and a few of them throwing flowers into the path of the hearse."

Around two hours into its journey, it arrived in the city of Aberdeen, where large crowds fell silent as they watched the cortege pass. Many people brought their children to bear witness to the historic moment.

Some of the largest crowds were witnessed in the city of Dundee, where a lone long-stemmed flower could be seen on the hearse windscreen.

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Farmers form guard of honour for Queen

And in a rural part of the route, farmers paid homage to the Queen with tractors lined up in a field.

The Princess Royal will fly to London with her mother's body on Tuesday afternoon.

The events in Scotland are the first meticulously planned steps leading to the funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September - a day that will be a bank holiday.

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Prince Andrew to care for Queen's beloved corgis - BBC

A picture released in London on February 4, 2022, and taken in January, shows Elizabeth II stroking Candy, her Dorgi, as she looks at a display of memorabilia from her Golden and Platinum Jubilees at Windsor CastleAFP via Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II's corgis are going to live with her son Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, the BBC has confirmed.

The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York will take on Muick and Sandy - two young corgis that the prince and his daughters gave the Queen as a present in 2021.

The Queen also had a dorgi - a dachshund-corgi cross - named Candy, which she was pictured with in January.

Her Majesty owned more than 30 corgis during her lifetime.

So strong was the association that well-wishers almost immediately began asking who would adopt the dogs.

A source close to Prince Andrew told the BBC: "The corgis will return to live at Royal Lodge with the duke and duchess. It was the duchess who found the puppies which were gifted to Her Majesty by the duke.

"The duchess bonded with Her Majesty over dog walking and riding horses, and even after her divorce, she would continue her great friendship with Her Majesty, by walking the dogs in Frogmore and chatting."

Royal Lodge, a mansion in the grounds of the Windsor Estate, is the home of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, and Frogmore is an estate next to Windsor Castle.

The duke, 62, and his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie, initially gave the Queen Muick and another puppy named Fergus last spring. The goal was to lift the Queen's spirits while her husband, the late Prince Philip, was in hospital and amid the Covid lockdown.

A 1966 black and white picture of Prince Andrew, a young boy in knee socks, encouraging a reluctant royal corgi to leave the train at Liverpool Street Station in London
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Muick, pronounced "Mick", is a corgi, named after Loch Muick, on the royal Balmoral estate.

Fergus, a dorgi, was named after the Queen's maternal uncle, Captain Fergus Bowes-Lyon, who was killed in action during World War One. The puppy died in May aged just five months, reportedly due to a heart defect. The Queen was said to be devastated.

Prince Andrew then gave her another corgi puppy, Sandy, on her official 95th birthday.

The Queen's dresser, personal assistant and longstanding friend Angela Kelly said recently that the new arrivals had proved a "constant joy" and "always brought a smile to everyone's faces".

18th birthday present

The Queen was an enthusiastic corgi breeder, and owned more than 30 corgis and dorgis over six decades. Many were descended from Susan - the dog she received as an 18th birthday present from her father in 1944.

The royal household's breeding programme wound up several years ago, however, as the Queen was said to be unwilling to leave young dogs behind when she died.

There has been speculation that Prince Andrew, knowing this, may have assured his mother he would care for the dogs if the need arose.

The prince and his ex-wife the duchess have remained very close since their divorce in 1996, so her involvement does not come as a surprise.

The duchess said the Queen had been "the most incredible mother-in-law and friend" to her and that she would miss her "more than words can express".

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Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh as mourners line streets - Reuters UK

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  • Crowds, some tearful, line the route
  • Funeral will be held on Sept. 19

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrived in Edinburgh on Sunday after a six-hour journey from her summer home in the Scottish Highlands, past tens of thousands of mourners lining the route, many in sombre silence, some applauding and others in tears.

Shortly after 10 a.m. (0900 GMT), a hearse carrying Elizabeth's oak coffin emerged from the gates of Balmoral Castle, where she died on Thursday aged 96, at the start of a slow drive to the Scottish capital.

The coffin was draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland with a wreath on top made of flowers taken from the Balmoral estate including sweet peas, one of Elizabeth's favourites.

Crowds, fifteen deep in places, massed in the centre of Edinburgh to greet the cortege, which included the queen's daughter, Princess Anne, as it made it way to the Palace of Holyroodhouse where it was met by a military guard of honour.

Soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland then carried the coffin to the throne room of the palace where it will remain overnight.

"There was no way I could miss this. I would regret it for the rest of my life," said Eilidh Mackintosh, 62, who left her home at 6 a.m. to be sure of a good view on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile where large crowds were gathering.

"She never let us down and I didn’t want to let her down either. Now she has gone there is a big hole in the heart of the nation."

The journey from Balmoral was the first of a series of events leading up to the state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London on Sept. 19.

In an emotional tribute to his mother on Friday, the new monarch, King Charles, said she had begun a "last great journey" to join Prince Philip, her husband of 73 years who died last year.

Her death has drawn tears, sadness and warm tributes, not just from the queen's own close family and many in Britain, but also from around the globe - reflecting her presence on the world stage for seven decades.

Wherever the cortege went as it wound its way through picturesque countryside, villages, small towns and cities, people lined the road or stopped their cars to get out and watch. At one point, it passed a guard of honour formed by dozens of tractors lined up in adjacent fields by farmers.

Many watched silently in bright sunshine. Some threw flowers into the road. For others, the emotion of the moment moved them to tears.

"It's just very, very sad. I’m happy I was here to say our goodbyes," said Elizabeth Alexander, 69, who was born on the day the queen was crowned in 1953. read more

Many thousands are continuing to gather at other royal palaces across Britain, and large piles of flowers are massing as people visit to pay their respects.

Charles became king immediately after his mother's death and was officially proclaimed the new monarch at a ceremony on Saturday, full of pageantry and centuries-old traditions. read more

Similar proclamations are following across the United Kingdom and the other 14 realms of which Charles is now head of state, including Australia, Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. read more

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said parliament would be recalled on Thursday to allow members to pay tribute. read more

The queen came to the throne following the death of her father King George VI on Feb. 6, 1952, when she was just 25. Her coronation took place a year later.

While Elizabeth's death was not totally unexpected given her age and deteriorating health, there was still a sense of shock at the news.

"We all thought she was invincible," her grandson Prince William, now the heir to the throne, told a well-wisher on Saturday as he met crowds at Windsor castle. read more

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The day of Elizabeth's funeral will be a public holiday in Britain, officials have announced. U.S. President Joe Biden said he would be there, although full details of the event and the attendees have not yet been released.

Before that, her coffin will be flown to London and there will be a sombre procession when it is later moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where it will lie in state for four days.

"It goes without saying that we can expect large numbers of people," a spokesperson for Prime Minister Liz Truss told reporters.

Truss, whose appointment as prime minister on Tuesday was the queen's last public act, will join King Charles as both the new head of state and prime minister tour the four nations of the United Kingdom in the next few days. read more

Charles, 73, is now the 41st monarch in a line that traces its origins to the Norman King William the Conqueror who captured the English throne in 1066.

Elizabeth's death has capped a difficult couple of years for the royal family.

The most high-profile issue has involved her grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who stepped down from royal life in 2020 to move to California from where they both have heavily criticised the institution.

That has left them alienated from the rest of the family, with Harry and his older brother William said to be barely on speaking terms. But the death of their grandmother has seen differences put aside, as they appeared together with their wives outside Windsor Castle to meet the crowds on Saturday. read more

A royal source described it as an important show of unity at an incredibly difficult time for the family.

Reporting by Michael Holden, William James and William Schomberg in London, Russell Cheyne in Balmoral, Lewis MacDonald and Marco Trujillo in Ballater, and Andrew MacAskill in Edinburgh; Editing by Kate Holton, Mark Potter, Frances Kerry and Andrew Heavens

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King Charles reveals new signature - and appears to show his royal cypher - Sky News

King Charles has revealed his new signature - and what appears to be his royal cypher - for the first time since becoming monarch.

His Majesty was officially proclaimed King by the Accession Council in a historic ceremony at St James' Palace.

As part of the centuries-old formality, he was required to sign two official documents to record his agreement to the Scottish Oath, which has been taken by every King and Queen of England since George I's accession in 1714.

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The documents allowed us to get a glimpse of his Royal Sign Manual, which is the signature he will use as reigning monarch.

It features his name, Charles, with an R added on the end.

The Queen would sign any official paper with Elizabeth R, with the R standing for Regina, which is Latin for Queen.

However, the R at the end of King Charles's signature stands for Rex, which is Latin for King.

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King Charles's signature

What will his cypher look like?

During the proclamation, His Majesty also appeared to display his cypher for the first time.

The Royal Cypher is a way of combining a monarch's initials and title, and can be either standalone letters or entwined like a monogram.

It is used on a variety of items across the country, including postboxes, stamps, uniforms, government signage and medals.

King Charles appeared to showcase his cypher on a tie pin during his proclamation, which featured the letters CR intertwined with a crown on top.

King Charles III signs an oath to uphold the security of the Church in Scotland during the Accession Council at St James's Palace, London, where King Charles III is formally proclaimed monarch. Charles automatically became King on the death of his mother, but the Accession Council, attended by Privy Councillors, confirms his role. Picture date: Saturday September 10, 2022

As the second Elizabethan era comes to an end, and the reign of King Charles ushers in the new Carolean age, everyday objects featuring her cypher and her portrait will have to change.

The Queen had the cyphers EIIR or ER, which stood for Elizabeth Regina, with the Roman numerals II referring to her being the second monarch named Elizabeth.

Read more:
Line of succession: Who's now closer to the throne
King Charles in pictures - life of royal as he becomes monarch

A band member wearing a ceremonial uniform with the royal cypher of the late Queen Elizabeth II during the Proclamation of Accession of King Charles III at the Royal Exchange in the City of London. Picture date: Saturday September 10, 2022.

'My most sorrowful duty'

The proclamation ceremony, which dates back to Saxon times, saw the King pay tribute to his "beloved" mother and pledge to follow her "inspiring example"

"It is my most sorrowful duty to announce to you the death of my beloved mother, the Queen," he said.

"To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.

"My mother's reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life."

Read more:
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Photos show difference between Queen and King's accession

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