Charles was scheduled to meet the prime minister in the 1844 room at Buckingham Palace at 12.15pm on Sunday, ahead of meetings with prime ministers of countries where he is also head of state. They include Kausea Natano of Tuvalu. Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda and James Marape of Papua New Guinea. The king met with other Commonwealth leaders on Saturday, including the prime ministers of Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Justin Trudeau, Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern. There has been speculation that some countries may choose to become democracies after the queen’s death, but Ardern said on Sunday she had no intention of instigating that process for New Zealand, although “there will continue to be an evolution in our relationship ». . Jacinda Ardern on New Zealand becoming a democracy: ‘It won’t be quick or soon’ – video The King met Truss last Saturday after the accession ceremony at St James’s Palace. The pair will meet for weekly audiences when parliament is in session. Later on Sunday, the king and Camilla, the Queen Consort, along with other members of the royal family, will host a reception for heads of state and official foreign guests at Buckingham Palace, including US President Joe Biden. At 8pm, the country will observe a minute’s silence. An interview with the Queen Consort will be broadcast on the BBC in which she will talk about how Queen Elizabeth II was a “lone woman” in a male-dominated world. He will add: “I can’t remember anyone but the Queen being there.” Giant screens are set up in various locations across the UK to broadcast the service, including Hyde Park in London and Coleraine Town Hall in Northern Ireland. Around 125 cinemas will also screen the event. Meanwhile, people have been told not to travel to join the queue for the Queen’s stateside stay, which is due to close on Sunday. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said: “Waiting times are already 13.5 hours and may increase. To avoid disappointment, do not start joining the queue.” Transport for London is preparing for around a million people to visit the capital on the day of the funeral and police have described it as their “biggest ever event”, involving 10,000 officers on duty. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Around 250 extra train services will run – including some overnight trains – and National Highways has suspended planned motorway closures across England. Former Archbishop of York John Sedamu said the funeral, which starts at 11am on Monday at Westminster Abbey, will be emotional. “The Queen does not want and did not want what you call long, boring services. you will not find boredom but be lifted up to glory as you listen to the liturgy,” he said. “People’s hearts and races will be warmed, and at the same time there will be a moment that will say this is a funeral that is glorious in its setting.”
