News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Hall, London

Accused man did not believe queen was dead, court told

A man accused of grabbing the flag on the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth wanted to check for himself that she was indeed dead, a London court has heard.

UK • 20 Sep 22

A member of the Coldstream Guards is seen walking among flowers, given by members of the public, during the queen's funeral today (Ryan Pierse/AFP)

In pictures: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

In scenes not seen in London for a generation, Britain's longest reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II was to be laid to rest after a state funeral in Westminster Abbey.

UK • 19 Sep 22

Archbishop Eamon Martin recalled Queen Elizabeth's historic meeting with Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness in 2014 (Credit: Harrison Photography)

Archbishop Martin: Queen took courageous steps to peace

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was a person who modelled and witnessed reconciliation, according to the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.

World • 19 Sep 22

Queen interred in private ceremony at Windsor

As the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is held in London, follow all the day's events as they happen.

UK • 19 Sep 22

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle

Britain's Queen buried alongside husband at Windsor

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest alongside her husband after a day which saw Britain and the world pay a final farewell to the UK's longest-reigning monarch.

UK • 21 Sep 22

US President Joe Biden signed a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London

Britain's King greets world leaders ahead of funeral

Britain's King Charles III has welcomed world leaders to Buckingham Palace ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth • 18 Sep 22

President Higgins, his wife Sabina and Micheál Martin pay their respects as they pass the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II

President, Taoiseach pay respects to queen in London

President Michael D Higgins and the Taoiseach have paid their respects to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at her lying in state in Westminster Hall in London.

UK • 18 Sep 22

Britain's King Charles and Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill

How Sinn Féin was front and centre on king's NI visit

'Operation Shamrock', a detailed British government plan for Northern Ireland's response to the death of Queen Elizabeth, has drawn criticism from some unionists who say it was more 'Operation Sinn Féin', writes Northern Editor Vincent Kearney.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Sep 22

The grandchildren, aged from 44 to 14, stood silently with their eyes lowered as members of the public filed past

Queen's eight grandchildren mount vigil around coffin

The eight grandchildren of Britain's Queen Elizabeth mounted a vigil around her coffin on Saturday, hours after King Charles III and Prince William staged an unscheduled London walkabout.

UK • 17 Sep 22

Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, inside Westminster Hall

Crowds visit Westminster Hall as queen lies in state

Members of the public, some in tears, have been filing past the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as it lies in state in London's Westminster Hall.

World • 14 Sep 22

Anti-monarch protesters pictured in London yesterday

Arrests of royal protesters an 'affront to democracy'

The arrests of anti-monarchy protesters in the UK after the death of Queen Elizabeth have been described as an "affront to democracy" by free speech and human rights campaigners.

UK • 13 Sep 22

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrived at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

The state hearse carrying Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has arrived at Buckingham Palace.

World • 13 Sep 22

King Charles greeting President Michael D Higgins in Northern Ireland today

President and Taoiseach attend NI service for queen

President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney have attended a service of reflection for Britain's Queen Elizabeth in St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.

Ulster • 13 Sep 22

King Charles and his siblings stand vigil at the queen's coffin as members of the public file past

Queen's children hold vigil at coffin in Edinburgh

Britain's King Charles and his siblings held a silent vigil at the side of their mother Queen Elizabeth's coffin as it lay at rest in Edinburgh's historic cathedral, with thousands queuing for hours to pay their respects to the UK's longest-serving monarch.

UK • 12 Sep 22

Queen Elizabeth II died last week and new king, Charles, will visit Northern Ireland tomorrow

President and Taoiseach to attend NI service for queen

A service of reflection on Queen Elizabeth II's life will be attended by President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Belfast tomorrow.

Ulster • 12 Sep 22

Queen Elizabeth pictured with one of her corgis in 1952

Prince Andrew to take on queen's beloved corgis

A key question around Britain's royal succession was resolved today when it emerged scandal-hit Prince Andrew and his ex-wife will look after Queen Elizabeth's corgi dogs after her death.

UK • 11 Sep 22

People protesting ahead of the accession proclamation ceremony at Cardiff Castle in Wales

Anti-royalist demonstrators at Scotland, Wales events

Protesters opposed to the British monarchy have attended events in Wales and Scotland to proclaim the accession of King Charles III.

UK • 11 Sep 22

Crowds watch the cortege carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it arrives at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

The hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Edinburgh following a six hour journey through Scotland from Balmoral Castle.

UK • 11 Sep 22

Date confirmed for funeral of UK's Queen Elizabeth II

The state funeral for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September at 11am, the Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk has announced.

UK • 10 Sep 22

Charles automatically became king on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II

Charles formally proclaimed as Britain's new monarch

Britain's King Charles III has been formally proclaimed monarch during an Accession Council ceremony in London.

UK • 10 Sep 22

President Micheal D Higgins said Queen Elizabeth had a better understanding of the past than some current politicians

Britain's queen consistently aimed for peace - Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has reflected on British-Irish relations and his hope for the future of the two countries following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Ireland • 10 Sep 22

Britain's King Charles has made eldest son William and his wife Catherine the Prince and Princess of Wales (file image)

William and Catherine now Prince and Princess of Wales

The title of Prince of Wales has been passed to William, the eldest son of Britain's new King Charles, the monarch confirmed in a televised speech this evening.

UK • 09 Sep 22

King Charles III delivers his televised address, paying tribute to his late mother

Charles says 'beloved' mother had a 'life well lived'

Britain's King Charles III has made his first televised address since ascending to the UK throne following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II.

UK • 09 Sep 22

Fishmonger Pat O'Connell met Queen Elizabeth at Cork's English Market in 2011

Cork fishmonger recalls day he met Queen Elizabeth

Cork fishmonger Pat O'Connell has described how he believes the city left its mark on Queen Elizabeth during her State visit to Ireland in 2011.

Munster • 09 Sep 22

A time of grief and change for the UK

A week which started with the exit of one prime minister and the arrival of another would normally be viewed as seismic change. For many who have gathered outside Buckingham Palace, that the queen's passing was somewhat expected, did not make it any less shocking.

Analysis and Comment • 09 Sep 22