The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.

By Emma Dance 8th Sep 2022

Local News by Emma Dance 8th Sep 2022

The statement from the King

The new King, King Charles III has offered the following statement following the death of the Queen, Queen Elizabeth II this afternoon.

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