Edinburgh 'sombre' as thousands await arrival of the Queen’s coffin

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has deleted a 'crass and classless' tweet he posted about the Queen on the day of her funeral.

It may be almost 100 days until Christmas but Ayrshire retailers are already gearing up for the festivities.

Labour party bosses have been told they "cannot dodge" a debate on the future of the monarchy following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has sparked concern as he continues to suffer from chronic pain.The 62 year old GB news presenter opened up about his struggles on Twitter Tuesday morning and offered a channel for sufferers to talk about their emotional pain. “Hello, all my #ChronicPain sufferers... I know it’s not much help but it does help a little I feel to know we are not alone.

People are convinced King Charles III's bodyguards are using fake hands after clips went viral on social media.The new King has been seen greeting crowds over recent days flanked by security personnel. Videos circulating online focusing on the hands and arms of these bodyguards have suggested they are fakes and being used as decoys for hidden weapons. In one clip showing close ups of two members of security, an "inanimate" hand doesn't appear to move and the "strange" movement of one bodyguard's arm is also questioned, while an apparent coat "bulge" is highlighted as well.

You can find more information here.Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on September 8. She was 96 years old.

Anna Friel is captivating audiences in her new role as Nicolette 'Nicky' Roman in Fox's new drama series Monarch.RELATED: Inside country music singers' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert + moreThe show stars Susan Sarandon (Dottie Cantrell Roman) and Trace Adkins (Albie Roman) as the King and Queen of country music whose reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, leaving their heir to the crown Nicolette to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.WATCH: Monarch will be your new TV obsession - see the official trailerWhile there's no hiding her private life on-screen, Anna prefers to keep her personal life out of the spotlight, but here's what we know about her love life…Most recently, Anna dated Regimental Corporal Major Mark Jaworski, who previously served alongside Princes William and Harry. However, Anna endured heartbreak in 2020 as the two decided to part ways at the beginning of lockdown. She told The Times: "Going through heartbreak during lockdown hasn't been easy.

Brothers Prince Harry and Prince William were seen to have an exchange about the Queen's funeral seating moments before her committal service at Windsor Castle. The Prince of Wales could be seen making a gesture to his wife Kate Middleton to give the seats to the Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. William led his two children George, nine, and Charlotte, seven to the front pew to take their seats, prior to the beginning of the service.

A former Larkhall minister was invited to read a prayer at Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral service in Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Susanna Reid has explained why she and co-host Ben Shephard were still wearing dark clothes on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain following the Queen's funeral on Monday.The late Queen completed her final journey and reunited with her beloved Prince Philip at St. George's Chapel in Windsor on Monday 19 September.

The Emoji Movie and other children’s films during Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.The channel was the only major UK network not to show any footage of the historic funeral on Monday (September 19), which drew in over four billion viewers from across the world.BBC One, BBC Two, ITV and Sky all broadcast the funeral live, while Channel 4 aired a documentary on the Queen.Channel 5’s decision to instead play The Emoji Movie – the 2017 animation starring Patrick Stewart and James Corden – as well as other kids’ films such as Stuart Little and Ice Age, proved to be divisive on social media, with some criticising the move.However, many viewers took to Twitter to praise the network for providing child-friendly alternatives on a day of national mourning.“Channel 5 deserve a lot of respect for this,” one person wrote. “Airing an entire day’s worth of kid and family-friendly content to give us a break from wall-to-wall bleakness is a great move.”Another tweeted: “Really don’t understand the criticism of Channel 5 for showing The Emoji Movie, Stuart Little etc during the queen’s funeral.

Tougher rules surrounding new work search for those claiming Universal Credit will be enforced next week.

An Australian TV presenter was spotted taking an impromptu nap on live television after covering The Queen ’s funeral for 14 hours straight. Today show host Allison Langdon had been working around the clock in London to broadcast coverage from the Queen’s state funeral for audiences back home in Australia.

Around 2,000 guests gathered at Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on 19 September, including seven former Prime Ministers and the entire Royal Family. Each guest was dressed in black and many paid tribute to the late monarch with their outfit choices and jewellery selections. Many of the female guests in attendance opted to wear black headwear, with some choosing hats while others opted for headbands.

Prince Harry made a sweet gesture of support for his wife Meghan Markle on Monday, as he squeezed her hand tightly while leaving his grandmother The Queen’s funeral service. According to a fellow funeral goer who had attended the service, Harry was seen giving Meghan’s hand a “firm squeeze” in a heartfelt show of solidarity on the emotional occasion.

Matt Baker has taken to Instagram to share some exciting family news with his fans.The Countryfile star has been married to wife Nicola since 2004 and together they share two children, Luke and Molly. WATCH: Matt Baker welcomes brand new family member!They live together on a farm in the Durham Dales, Hertfordshire where they care for a huge array of animals including sheep, chickens, dogs and donkeys. And now they have added another little member to their pack.Taking to Instagram, Matt revealed that they had a new rescue kitten.

The Royal Family shared a poignant tribute to the late Queen on Monday night alongside a Shakespearean quote from the King's first public address.

Brooklyn Beckham has followed in his parents footsteps after penning a touching tribute to the Queen on the day of her funeral.

Mel B is the latest person to take a swipe at This Morning presenters Phillp Schofield and Holly Willoughby over claims they jumped a queue at Westminster Hall last week, where the Queen was lying in state.

The Queen has finally been laid to rest after an emotional funeral procession, which saw thousands of mourners pay their final respects.

K.J. Yossman “This Morning” anchors Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby addressed accusations they “queue-jumped” the 5-mile long line to visit Queen Elizabeth II lying in state last week. In a pre-recorded segment at the opening of the show on Tuesday morning, the duo took viewers through a montage of events that took place since the Queen’s death on Sept. 8, from the news breaking to her lying-in-state in Westminster Hall last week. Alongside footage of Schofield and Willoughby outside Westminster Hall, where they spoke to members of the public who had queued to see the Queen, Willoughby said in a voice-over: “Like hundreds of accredited broadcasters and journalists, we were given official permission to access the Hall. It was strictly for the purpose of reporting on the event for millions of people in the U.K. who haven’t been able to visit Westminster in person.”

This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield have broken their silence over the criticism they've faced since visiting the Queen's Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall. Phil, 60, and Holly, 41, have faced backlash after they were spotted walking past queuing mourners and paying their respects in a different line to the public, even leading to a petition to have the two presenters axed. ITV has since been forced to release a statement clarifying they were there in a professional capacity with "press accreditation", insisting: "They did not file past The Queen's coffin", adding: "Any allegations of improper behaviour are categorically untrue." Holly and Phillip appeared on Tuesday's This Morning after the show took a break so ITV could cover the Queen's funeral on 19 September.

Vanessa Feltz was reduced to tears on her TalkTV show as she discussed and reflected on the Queen being laid to rest after her state funeral on Monday. Queen Elizabeth II died 'peacefully' on September 8 at Balmoral, aged 96.

Meghan Markle has allegedly requested a “one-to-one” meeting with King Charles to rectify rifts before returning to California.The Duchess of Sussex has spent the last couple of weeks in the UK with her husband, Prince Harry, for Her Majesty’s funeral. And according to a royal insider, Meghan has reached out to the king to arrange a private meeting before heading back overseas. Neil Sean, an entertainment correspondent who has appeared on NBC News, MSNBC and Access Hollywood, revealed that he had heard from a 'very good source' that the former actress had sent a letter requesting a private conversation with the King.

The Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre were placed on top of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin for the duration of her state funeral, and it turns out the objects were actually screwed down to prevent any mishaps. Each object was bolted to Her Majesty's coffin to ensure that they could not fall off, after her grandfather, King George VI, had his crown fall from his coffin.