I got a tip off about when the announcement of #QueenElizabethII's death would be made public, so after my shift on the desk finished at 3pm I headed straight to Buckingham Palace and waited. It was a very strange atmosphere at the gates.

Second anniversary: ‘In memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, from all of the Windsor Estate staff and pensioners’, 8th September 2024. 📷 Stuart Mailer #QueenElizabethII #WindsorCastle #royal

Jude Law says he doesn’t know if he is a monarchist and wouldn’t want to bow to anyone. The Royal Household would say that’s fine. There is no protocol requiring anyone to bow or curtsy. The palace line is always: a short neck bow if you want to but only if you feel comfortable.

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire a 41 Gun Royal Salute in Hyde Park to mark the second anniversary of the accession to the throne of King Charles III

Former Conservative MP Lord Benyon has been appointed Lord Chamberlain to replace ex-MI5 Director General Lord Parker of Minsmere. The Lord Chamberlain is the senior officer of the Royal Household. Lord Parker will step down on October 31.

I agree, Chris.

Prince William has arrived at Swiss Valley primary school in Llanelli, south Wales, beard still in place. “Bore da,” he said on arrival

William Prince of Wales visiting Swiss Valley Community Primary School Llanelli in South Wales #royal #wales royalfocus.com

The King and Queen will go on tour to Australia and then Samoa - for a state visit and then the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting - from October 18 to 26, Buckingham Palace says. In Australia they’ll visit Sydney and Canberra.

Prince William on his wife’s good news. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…