Lady Amelia Windsor turned heads as she walked the catwalk at London Fashion Week for Manchester designer Zeynep Kartal. The fashion model, dubbed the 'most beautiful royal' walked in the Zeynep Kartal x Li & Fung spring/summer 2023 runway show.
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Mourners across Greater Manchester have stopped to pay their respects for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
On the day of her state funeral, shops, motorways, and workplaces have closed to bring the city-region to a standstill on what is a momentous occasion for the nation. The Manchester Evening News has reporters out across Greater Manchester capturing the mood of mourners.
Throughout the area, residents have been shown an outpouring of grief for their beloved monarch, M.E.N. staffers have found. Before the state funeral formally begins, here is the mood of the region.
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Chris Slater, stationed at the Queen’s Arms in Audenshaw, said: “The pub isn’t even open yet but already a couple have pulled up in their car to have their picture taken with it.
“My daughter lives in Ireland and I wanted to send her some pictures,” the woman said. “I can’t get over it. It’s unbelievable.”
Stephen Topping is watching proceedings in Manchester Cathedral. Mourners began to arrive at 8am, he said, and are ‘fixed’ to the large television screen. He added: “There is silence in Manchester Cathedral and eyes are fixed to the screens as the Queen’s funeral procession takes place.”
Nearby is Louisa Gregson, also watching the day on a big screen in Manchester city centre. She’s in a damp Exchange Square, where mourners have flocked from around the world.
She explained: “People from Hong Kong and Australia have joined the crowd at Exchange Square to see the funeral of The Queen. They say despite her being The Queen of England she means a lot to them too.”
Also outside is Lyell Tweed, in Cathedral Gardens. He has found that despite ‘miserable’
Lady Amelia Windsor turned heads as she walked the catwalk at London Fashion Week for Manchester designer Zeynep Kartal. The fashion model, dubbed the 'most beautiful royal' walked in the Zeynep Kartal x Li & Fung spring/summer 2023 runway show.
Nova Twins were the latest band to take part in BBC Radio One’s Live Lounge segment today, where they delivered a storming cover of Beyoncé‘s ‘Break My Soul’.You can see the duo’s performance below, which sees them transform the original house-inspired track into a punchy rock anthem. You can take a look below.The Beyoncé original first appeared in June as the lead single from her much-anticipated ‘RENAISSANCE’ album, and was followed by a surprise remix EP last month featuring Honey Dijon, will.i.am, Terry Hunter and Nita Aviance.As well the cover, Nova Twins also performed a live rendition of their own track ‘Choose Your Fighter’, the fifth single from June’s Mercury Prize-nominated second album ‘Supernova‘.Earlier this month, meanwhile, Nova Twins extended their British and European ‘Supernova’ tour dates into 2023.
Silence fell across the region earlier today, as the nation marked a historic moment to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II.
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With a gorgeous trails for hikers and cyclist, beautiful rolling hills that switch colour with the seasons, a famous post box and links to the Royal Family, the Trough of Bowland is a must visit for all intrepid explorers of the English countryside. The scenic valley is found in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lancashire and while the drive is almost one hour and a half from Manchester via the M66 the trip is well worth it.
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A humble and at times tearful David Beckham was among those who stood in the long lines of Britishers waiting outside Westminster Hall today to pay last respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
LONDON, England – It is often said that the best way to solve family troubles is in unity and getting together. Sometimes grief or the sudden loss of a loved one can make people see sense and bury the hatchet so that all can heal and move on. However, when you look at the fractured royals, more so the gift that keeps on giving in the shape of former actress and activist Meghan Markle, along with her husband Harry, all is not what it seems, and what was actually served was not the ideal meal.
David Beckham couldn't hide his emotions as he finally filed past the Queen's coffin to pay his respects to the late monarch. The former Manchester United and England star joined the hundreds of thousands of other mourners who have queued to pay their last tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex shared a sweet exchange with a boy paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The 57-year-old royal hugged Josh, a young boy who offered her a teddy bear as they mourned the passing of the 96-year-old monarch - who passed away after more than 70 years on the throne - in St Anne’s Square in Manchester on Thursday (15. 09.
Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex travelled to Manchester today, where they lit a candle in memory of the Queen and viewed floral tributes in St Ann’s Square.The Wessex royals also looked at the Book of the Condolence for the Queen, who passed away Thursday 8 September aged 96 at her Balmoral estate in Scotland. Prince Edward and Countess Sophie were pictured greeting a large crowd who had gathered at Manchester's Central Library, where they arrived to see the Book of condolences.The royal couple chatted with as many members of the public they could as they were presented with bouquets of flowers in commiseration of the Queen's death.
A number of events will be held in Manchester this weekend honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth before culminating in the state funeral on Monday. A photo and video exhibition celebrating Britain's longest serving monarch will be held at Central Library from Friday.
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been thrown back into Royal life in London.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have remained in the UK after the Queen, Harry's grandmother, died on Thursday 8 September at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Meghan, 41, and Harry, 37, were already in the UK when Her Majesty was placed under medical supervision, as they'd flown over from the US to attend charity events in Manchester and London a few days prior.
Thousands of new and returning students are set to arrive in Manchester over the coming days in preparation for 'freshers' (welcome) week to begin or resume their university courses. This has long been set to fall on Monday (September 19), which has now become a bank holiday as the Queen's funeral is set to take place in London, following her passing last week.