Why Princess Anne is only female royal walking in Queen's procession

the Sex Pistols for trying to profit off the death of Queen Elizabeth II, but the band says they have no idea what he’s talking about. The crooner released a statement saying he “wishes to distance himself from any Sex Pistols activity which aims to cash in on Queen Elizabeth II’s death,” referring to the group’s anti-monarchy anthem, “God Save the Queen,” which he co-wrote.He said that “the timing for endorsing any Sex Pistols requests for commercial gain in connection with ‘God Save The Queen’ in particular is tasteless and disrespectful to the Queen and her family at this moment in time.”But the group shot back, telling Deadline that “we cannot understand what he would be referring to.“Other than a couple requests for use of imagery or audio in news reports on The Queen and her impact on culture, there’s nothing new relating to ‘God Save The Queen’ being promoted or released in any way,” the Pistols said.A representative for the band said Lydon’s comments amounted to a “strange rant” and called them “baffling.”“There’s really nothing planned to release or promote at all at this time,” the rep told Deadline.Lydon, aka Johnny Rottten, has a complicated history with the band and lost a court battle last year against former bandmates. The song in question, “God Save the Queen,” was released during Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 and takes its title from the country’s national anthem. The tune calls the monarchy “a fascist regime” and says the Queen is “not a human being.” It was banned from some airwaves at the time of its release.The Sex Pistols re-released the song ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebration with a new music video.The Pistols also released the “Pistol Mint Commemorative Coin” to honor the

As Prince William and his family continue to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, he will no longer make his planned trip across the pond to celebrate the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit.

Prince Andrew will be taking on a key role during his late mum Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday 19 September.The Duke of York, 62, will once again march behind the late sovereign's coffin next week, a duty he upheld on Wednesday 14 September when the casket was moved from Buckingham Palace's Bow room to Westminster Hall – where she is currently lying-in-state to ensure the public have the opportunity to pay their respects. He's also been allowed to keep a prominent role within the Royal Family since his brother, 73, ascended to the throne last week.

Walking in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral procession on Wednesday was very emotional for Prince William for more reasons than mourning his grandmother. It also brought him flashbacks of his mother Princess Diana’s funeral!

Prince Harry has reportedly been given special permission to sport his military uniform for Her late Majesty’s vigil on Saturday 17 September.The 37 year old was banned from wearing his military attire during the procession which saw the Queen’s coffin escorted from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday 14 September. Now, the Mirror has reported that the Prince will wear his military uniform on Saturday 17 September in a special tribute to the late sovereign. It appears the Duke of Sussex will don his military colours for a lying-in-state vigil staged by the Queen's grandchildren at Westminster Hall.

ascended to the throne.The tradition, called “telling the bees,” demands that the bees be informed of the monarch’s passing in a hushed tone, the Daily Mail reported.A traditional custom in many European countries, “telling the bees” started centuries ago According to tradition, the bees must be told of important events in their keepers’ lives, such as births, marriages or departures from the household. It is said that if the bees are not told of important events, there will be a penalty to pay such as bees leaving their hive, stopping the production of honey, or even dying.“I’m at the hives now, and it is traditional when someone dies that you go to the hives and say a little prayer and put a black ribbon on the hive,” the 79-year-old beekeeper told the Daily Mail.

Prince Harry turned 38 on Thursday but don't expect the Duke of Sussex to commemorate the occasion publicly, if at all, following Queen Elizabeth II's death.A source close to the royal family tells ET that the family is in a one-month period of mourning and Harry is not expected to do anything to mark the day, except spend it privately. Her Majesty died one week before Harry's birthday, and since then a number of events have taken place and will continue taking place, culminating with Elizabeth's state funeral scheduled for Monday at 6 a.m.

Prince Harry will wear his military uniform in a special tribute to the Queen on Saturday, the Mirror reports.

Attendees were shocked when a guard collapsed at Queen Elizabeth II’s vigil.

Buckingham Palace has announced that two minutes of silence will be observed across the United Kingdom at the end of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.

As the new monarch, King Charles III no longer needs a driving licence, making him the only person in the UK who can drive without one. Charles, 73, is now the reigning monarch following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away on 8 September age 96.

Claire Foy and Matt Smith are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. In the days since her death on Sept. 8, both of the actors, who starred on Netflix's as Queen Elizabeth and her late husband, Prince Philip, respectively, have spoken out about the late monarch in interviews. «I think that she was an incredible monarch,» Foy told BBCat the Toronto Film Festival.

Prince William gave an emotional speech to mourners on Thursday, opening up about just how painful it was walking behind the coffin of his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in the funeral procession. In video captured by Sky News, the new Prince of Wales talked to the crowd during a walkabout in Sandringham, where he and wife Kate Middleton perused tributes left in Queen Elizabeth's honor.  Prince William and Prince Harry walked side by side during the queen's funeral procession.

LONDON, England – There were audible gasps on the mall in London as the procession of cars carrying the senior royals to Westminster passed by the densely populated crowds that lined the streets of London. Not at the sight of the ceremonial splendor that London is famous for around the world, but at the sight of Meghan Markle and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.The two women sat together in the car – given their history and all that has gone on previously, who figured this was a great idea? Sophie, looking serene as ever, wore a black long-sleeved belted midi dress for the occasion, following the royal tradition of somber dressing during the mourning period.The princess accessorized minimally with a cross silver necklace and a black hat.  During the ceremony at Westminster Hall, the Countess of Wessex joined her husband and other members of the royal family, such as Kate, Princess of Wales, Queen Consort Camilla and Princess Beatrice, to honor Queen Elizabeth II.

Simon Cowell reflected on meeting Queen Elizabeth II, and noted that it was a night he’ll "never forget." "Even though she was in her late nineties… you couldn't imagine her not being there. And then when it happened, it was like I could feel it in my stomach, I was really upset," Cowell told Fox News Digital exclusively on the red carpet at "America's Got Talent." The 62-year-old TV personality’s comments come on the heels of King Charles III ascending the throne after Queen Elizabeth II died last week at the age of 96."I have so much respect for her, for her work ethic… now it just doesn't feel the same.

Former TOWIE star Frankie Essex gave birth to her twins, whom she shares with boyfriend Luke Love, in May and has since revealed to the world that they’ve named their little bundles of joy Logan and Luella. In her exclusive column for OK!, Frankie’s discussed a range of topics in regards to motherhood – from her first social outing with the twins and a blackout at her home when they were just a few days old, to “feeling more human again” as the babies drop their dreaded 2am feed.This week, the reality star discusses Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's heartbreaking death as she passed away "peacefully" in Balmoral on Thursday 8 September and what it means for her children to grow up with King Charles III as the new monarch of the United Kingdom. Paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II On Monday we drove down to the Palace – the flowers were just beautiful.

John Lydon has distanced himself from the Sex Pistols after accusing them of aiming to “cash in” on the Queen’s death.In a thread shared on Twitter, Lydon’s band Public Image Ltd explained the former Pistols singer disavows any activity linked to the band’s 1977 single ‘God Save The Queen’ which has gone ahead.“John Lydon wishes to distance himself from any Sex Pistols activity which aims to cash in on Queen Elizabeth II’s death,” the statement began. “The musicians in the band and their management have approved a number of requests against John’s wishes on the basis of the majority court-ruling agreement.”Acknowledging the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the potential connection to the controversial song, they continued: “In John’s view, the timing for endorsing any Sex Pistols requests for commercial gain in connection with ‘God Save The Queen’ in particular is tasteless and disrespectful to the Queen and her family at this moment in time.“John wrote the lyrics to this historical song, and while he has never supported the monarchy, he feels that the family deserves some respect in this difficult time, as would be expected for any other person or family when someone close to them has died.”John Lydon wishes to distance himself from any Sex Pistols activity which aims to cash in on Queen Elizabeth II's death.

Runners have been left confused by 'bizarre' parkrun rules following the Queen's death.

Representing the royal family. Princess Anne greeted mourners in Glasgow, Scotland, days before Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral.

Grateful for all the love and support. The British royal family is speaking out as the world continues to mourn the late Queen Elizabeth II.

John Lydon, who as Johnny Rotten in his punk days with the Sex Pistols wrote the scabrous lyrics to the anti-monarchy anthem “God Save The Queen,” is now directing harsh words to his former bandmates for what the singer says is “a tasteless and disrespectful” attempt to cash in on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

After starring as a young version of Prince Philip during the first two seasons of The Crown, Matt Smith has a unique insight into whether Queen Elizabeth II actually binged the Netflix series based on her life.

As Prince William and Princess Kate continue to mourn the late Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her state funeral, the couple emotionally made a public appearance at Sandringham Estate.

Prince Harry and Prince William spent the evening together alongside their wives Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, as well as other members of the Royal Family.The group are said to have sat down for dinner together after the Queen’s highly emotional return to her home of 70 years, Buckingham Palace. Prince Harry was seen with his father King Charles III as the late monarch’s coffin was driven through the archway of the palace following it’s journey over from Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Princess Royal cannot act in the King’s place if he is ill or overseas, despite the fact that her younger brother the Duke of York , and his eldest daughter Princess Beatrice can. The only people who are able to act in the King’s place are the Queen Consort, the new Prince of Wales, the Dukes of Sussex and York, and Princess Beatrice. Other than the Queen Consort, these individuals all have the role of Counsellor of State, which is a title that is automatically bestowed upon the four royals next in the line of succession who are older than 21.

A week has gone by since the terrible news of our Queen’s passing broke, and it still doesn’t feel quite real. Queen Elizabeth II was special to so many of us for different reasons, but, for me, I’ll always remember her for being refreshingly bold with her fashion and beauty choices.

One week on since the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III has been busy adjusting to his new life as Head of State. As part of his new role, the 73 year old has spent recent days leading the royals in paying tributes to the late Queen and has put aside his personal grief to visit, and address, the four corners of the nation. But in addition to these public acts of reflection, King Charles will have been making some more personal considerations, including where he shall reside as His Majesty.

In the days since the Queen’s sad death last week, King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort have spent much of their time completing royal engagements in the public eye. However, having visited the four home nations and having guided the royals through their united display of grief, the couple have now returned to their homes for some private time away from the spotlight.

Prince William has revealed how walking behind his grandmother the Queen’s coffin yesterday brought back memories of his mother Diana’s funeral. Prince William and Prince Harry put aside their differences as they walked in solidarity together behind The Queen’s coffin on her journey to Westminster Hall.The brothers, who have had a strained relationship in recent years, walked united in grief during the Queen’s procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the coffin will now lie in state until the funeral on Monday September 19.

This Morning has been cancelled tomorrow to make way for the coverage of King Charles' Cardiff visit.