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Queen Elizabeth II’s Final Hearse Is a Jaguar She Designed

By Victoria Scott

Posted on Sep 19, 2022 2:46 PM EDT

Queen Elizabeth II died at 96 at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland , which meant her funeral procession had a long way to travel back to London. As a result, the first hearse carrying her body was not her own specially designed one, but a funeral home’s Mercedes-Benz . For the final sections of her procession, however, her body is being transported in a custom-designed Jaguar meant especially for the royal family and partially designed by the queen herself.

The National Anthem sounds as the State Hearse drives Queen Elizabeth II to Windsor Castle. The Queen is going home… pic.twitter.com/IJX4PPn8Co — Royal Central (@RoyalCentral) September 19, 2022

The hearse is finished in Royal Claret, a specific royal-family color shared with other official vehicles, according to Baazar . Queen Elizabeth II approved the final design of the vehicle, which appears to be a heavily-stretched Jaguar sedan with a large glass rear and a massive hood ornament, which is a silver-plated bronze statue of St. George slaying a dragon , which was the Queen’s mascot and also appeared as a hood ornament on her Bentley limousine. The Jaguar is also equipped with monoblock-style wheels riding on massive tires (likely to help disperse the load of all that massive glass). This marks the first time the hearse, which was specifically designed for the Queen, has been used; the Queen’s Mother had a similar Jaguar XJ for her funeral, however.

The XF is accompanied by two new Range Rovers in the procession, which are finished in the same matching paint color. Elsewhere in the procession are other British royal limousines including classic Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, all carrying other members of the Royal Family. The queen is not the only royal who designed her own hearse before her passing; Prince Philip did the same, but he commissioned a Land Rover Defender 130, which had a decidedly different vibe than the stately Jaguar. He reportedly said to his wife, the queen, before his passing : “Just stick me in the back of a Land Rover and drive me to Windsor,” and the royal family delivered on that. Personally, I’m more a fan of the rugged military-green look and the utilitarian funeral for myself, but either way, it’d be nice to get to design your own last ride.

Clarification: A previous version of this story indicated the hearse was based on a Jaguar XF sedan. It’s unclear what the heavily modified hearse is based on.

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The Queen chose these unique details for her final journey

Everything was carefully considered.

Queen Elizabeth II sadly passed away on 8 September, but ahead of her death, the monarch gave her input on one very important element of her funeral and final journey.

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The State Hearse, which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II travelled from RAF Northolt to Buckingham Palace in and will also be used for the funeral, was designed by The Royal Household and Jaguar Land Rover, with Her Majesty consulted on the plans.

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The hearse features wide windows along the side and back, a see-through glass roof and three bright spotlights inside along one roof edge, illuminating the raised coffin. The vehicle is finished in Royal Claret, the same colour as the official Royal and State vehicles kept in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, and used by Members of the Royal Family on official duties.

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The vehicle features Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth’s Personal Royal Cypher and was designed to allow members of the public to have a clear view of the coffin as it travels through London and Windsor.

Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, also had a say in his funeral car. The Duke of Edinburgh opted to make his final journey in a Land Rover Defender TD5 130 painted in military green.

The Royal Hearse at RAF Northolt

Her Majesty's funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey. Following the funeral, the coffin will then travel in procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch.

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From Wellington Arch, the coffin will travel to Windsor and once there, the State Hearse will travel in procession to St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. A committal service will then take place in St George's Chapel.

Queen Elizabeth II made her final journey in the Royal Hearse

Her Majesty's final resting place will be the King George VI memorial chapel in Windsor.

Prince Philip was originally laid to rest in the Royal Vault of St George's Chapel, but he will be transferred to join his wife.

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Queen's coffin arrives in Edinburgh as Charles is proclaimed king of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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A fanfare of trumpets sounded at proclamation ceremonies in the capital cities of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on Sunday officially declaring Charles king of the nations that, along with England, form the United Kingdom.

Thousands of people gathered at Edinburgh Castle, Cardiff Castle and Hillsborough Castle in Belfast to hear the official announcement, although Charles officially became king when  Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday .

The ceremonies took place as the late monarch's coffin left Balmoral Castle and traveled to Edinburgh on Sunday. Crowds also lined the roads in tribute to the queen as the funeral procession slowly wound through tiny villages and small towns from the remote castle in the Scottish Highlands.

Here's what happened:

• Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh from Balmoral.
• The queen’s daughter, Princess Anne, accompanied the cortege as it slowly made its way to the throne room at Holyroodhouse Palace.
• King Charles III met with the secretary-general of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland, who heads the central body that has served the group of former colonies since it was established in 1965.
• Prince Andrew and his former wife, Sarah, the Duchess of York, will inherit the queen's corgis, according to a source close to the prince.

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Queen Elizabeth's subjects get one final chance to pay respects at Palace of Westminster

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The general public will be allowed to file past Queen Elizabeth's closed coffin in a round-the-clock operation that organizers warned could be physically taxing on mourners.

The queen's subjects and well-wishers will be able to stroll past the raised platform to glimpse her casket inside Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster from 5 p.m. BST Wednesday until 6:30 a.m. a week from Monday, the government announced Sunday.

"You will need to stand for many hours, possibly overnight, with very little opportunity to sit down as the queue will be continuously moving," a government statement said.

Larger bags, food and food containers will be strictly prohibited once mourners reach the Palace of Westminster, where they will be subjected to "airport-style" security screening, officials said.

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Newly crowned King Charles III greeted Realm High Commissioners at Buckingham Palace on Sunday in hope of maintaining the affiliation of former British-ruled lands that meant so much to his mother.

King Charles is the head of state in those countries, but Antigua and Barbuda is reportedly planning a referendum to possibly become a republic .

The House of Commons of Canada, one of the 14 realms, announced Saturday night that Parliament, originally set to reconvene for the fall term on Sept. 19 , will push that to Sept. 20 in honor of Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

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Biden recalls Queen Elizabeth II tribute at 9/11 commemoration

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Speaking at the National Sept. 11 Pentagon Memorial, President Joe Biden recalled a message from the late queen after the attacks 21 years ago Sunday.

“I remember a message sent to the American people from Queen Elizabeth,” he said. “It was on September 11. Her ambassador read a prayer of service at St. Thomas Church in New York, where she pointedly reminded us [that] ‘grief is the price we pay for love.’”

The queen broke with tradition in 2001 by ordering that the U.S. national anthem be played outside Buckingham Palace two days after the attacks. In 2010, she traveled to ground zero in New York City to honor the victims and laid a wreath at the site.

Hearse carrying queen's coffin completes journey

EDINBURGH, Scotland — The appearance of a helicopter overhead sent a crackle through the dense crowd and then the hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth II arrived on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

Some climbed on phone boxes, balconies and a staircase. Others leaned out windows eager to catch a glimpse. Many tried to capture the moment on their cellphones, some applauded. Minutes later it started to rain.

After the hearse stopped outside Holyroodhouse Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, the coffin was carried into the throne room by members of the military.

The coffin will remain under continuous vigil for 24 hours, allowing the public to pay its respects.

Queen's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

A hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has completed its journey to Edinburgh after a six-hour drive from Balmoral estate.

The coffin will remain in Scotland until Tuesday, when it will be flown from Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace in London.

The hearse left Balmoral Castle Sunday morning, draped in the Royal Standard and adorned with a wreath of flowers.

Highway overpass filled with crowds of people in Scotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland — Not everyone was deferential when King Charles III's proclamation was read aloud outside St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh Sunday.

A group of anti-monarchist protesters — or republicans — turned their backs and shouted “no consent” during the proclamation, part of which declares that Scotland consents to Charles being declared king.

“We wanted to make it clear that there’s more than one viewpoint in Scotland,” said John Hall, 33, treasurer of the anti-monarchy campaign group One Republic. “I wanted to make sure that I made it clear I didn’t consent to this pageantry.”

Hall added there were a number of people in the crowd shouting similar messages. “It’s nice to know I’m not the only one holding that viewpoint,” he said.

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EDINBURGH, Scotland — With the crowds on Edinburgh's Royal Mile already three or four deep in places, Vivienne Evans, 29, and Raina Roche, 24, were slightly worried about what it would be like when Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived in the Scottish capital.

“I don’t know what the response is going to be like when we see her coffin,” said Evans, who is originally from London and goes to college in nearby Glasgow.

“I imagine it will be incredibly overwhelming for a lot of people,” said Roche, a New Jersey native studying in London.

No kidding! Goat mascot attends King Charles III's proclamation in Wales

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Queen Victoria allowed the new mascot to be chosen from the royal herd of Kashmir goats and the tradition has been followed until the modern day. Queen Elizabeth II gave Shenkin IV — who has a military rank of Lance Corporal and receives an income that contributes to his uniform and lodging — to the battalion in 2018.

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“The prince acknowledged his and the princess’s deep affection for Wales, having made their first family home in Anglesey including during the earliest months of Prince George’s life,” it added.

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Anti-royalists demonstrate outside Cardiff Castle in Wales

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“It does not represent any form of disrespect to the monarch. This is not an act of hostility, or any difference between Antigua and Barbuda and the monarchy,” he told British broadcaster ITV News. “It is a final step to complete the circle of independence to become a truly sovereign nation.”

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King arrives at Buckingham Palace

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The new king waved as his black car drove down The Mall and through the palace gates accompanied by a motorcade of four cars and four police motorbikes.

Onlookers shouted “God save the King” while one man teared up and said he would remember the moment for the rest of his life.

India holds national day of mourning

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NEW DELHI — Flags at public places are flying at half-staff across India as the country held a national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II.

While some questioned why a symbol of colonial rule was being honored, others chose to focus on the person herself.

New Delhi shop owner Sameer Chaudhary, 50, told NBC News that the queen had a "terrific" reign but she symbolized the cruel colonial institution that devastated India.

What is the Royal Standard draped over the queen's coffin?

The coffin of the late queen was draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland as it left Balmoral Estate, highlighting the monarch's personal and official connection to one of her favorite places.

The Royal Standard has taken various forms throughout history and varies from country to country.

In Scotland, it features Scottish arms in the first and fourth quarters and English arms in the second. The lion rampant is a nod to the Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland, the crown’s official banner in Scotland.

In England, however, the standard bears four quarterings — England (represented by three lions) in the first and fourth quarters, Scotland (represented by a lion rampant) in the second quarter and Ireland (represented by a harp) in the third quarter.

Crowds build outside Edinburgh cathedral

Andrew Lonie, 79, a retiree from Edinburgh, was among the swelling crowds outside the cathedral where Charles was officially proclaimed king of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

“I wanted to come and see it in person — I’ve never heard one before,” said Lonie, who was 9 years old when the last new monarch took the throne. “It’s a piece of history, and I’m just so glad I’m able to see it.”

Charles proclaimed King of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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A fanfare of trumpets was sounded in Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, Wales' capital, Cardiff, and Northern Ireland's capital, Belfast, before Charles was officially proclaimed king in all the three countries.

Thousands of people gathered at Edinburgh Castle, Cardiff Castle and Belfast's Hillsborough Castle to hear the official announcement, although Charles officially became king when  Elizabeth died Thursday .

Many joined in as the national anthem, “God Save the King,” was played and offered three cheers for their new monarch.

Afterward, 21-gun salutes resounded outside all three venues.

Wreath atop queen's coffin adorned with flowers from Balmoral

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It features dahlias, sweet peas, phlox, white heather and pine fir, the royal family said in a tweet.

Flowers pile high at the gates of Balmoral Castle

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In his first international interview since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Albanese said it was a moment to show gratitude for the Queen’s “service to Australia, the Commonwealth and the world.”

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Scottish leader marks 'sad and poignant moment' as queen leaves Balmoral Castle

As Queen Elizabeth II's coffin embarked on its final journey from Balmoral Castle, Scotland's first minister posted a touching tribute to the late monarch.

“A sad and poignant moment as Her Majesty, The Queen leaves her beloved Balmoral for the final time. Today, as she makes her journey to Edinburgh, Scotland will pay tribute to an extraordinary woman,” Nicola Sturgeon said in a tweet .

On Friday, Sturgeon was pictured signing a book of condolence the monarch.

'You'll always be remembered'

EDINBURGH, Scotland — The outer walls and gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, have been covered in row upon row of flowers, notes and even children’s drawings mourning and thanking the late queen.

“You’ll always be remembered in my house as an example on how to behave under all circumstances,” one handwritten message said.

Another was written on a Portuguese flag. “Canada loves you forever,” one said.

Fiona and Alex Herries laid flowers with their two young daughters. “We just thought it was important for the next generation to be part of this so they understand the significance of this moment in history,” Fiona said.

Knitted tribute to the queen placed on postbox in Scottish village

Children wave union flags as they wait for queen's funeral procession

Queen's coffin leaves Scotland's Balmoral Castle

Draped in the Royal Standard, Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin has left Balmoral Castle to begin its journey to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital.

It is the first time her coffin has been seen since her death on Thursday.

The hearse will wind its way through tiny villages and small towns from the remote castle in the Scottish Highlands before it is laid to rest in the throne room of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, until Monday afternoon.

Royal reunion dominates British front pages

Images of Prince William, Prince Harry and their wives together for the first time in several months were splashed across the pages of British newspapers Sunday morning, with headlines proclaiming “peace” and unity for the sake of their grandmother.

On Saturday, the siblings walked together around a large flower memorial for the queen outside Windsor Castle, where they shook hands with members of the public and read handwritten notes left by mourners.

"William and Harry came together to mourn," The Independent said while tabloid, The People said they made "Peace for Gran."

Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals in 2020 while Prince William and Catherine, now Princess of Wales, carried on official duties.

Early mourners gather to see the queen's funeral procession

Remembrance services to be held for queen across U.K.

Remembrance services for Queen Elizabeth II will be held across the U.K. on the first Sunday after her death.

Special guidance has been issued by the Church of England on services during the period of mourning.

“Flags to be lowered to half mast, and to remain at this height until the day after the State Funeral,” it says, adding that bells should be rung at a “practicable” time.

The queen was formally the Defender of the Faith and governor of the Church of England, titles dating back centuries that have now passed to her son.

Queen Elizabeth to leave Balmoral for the last time

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On Sunday, the queen’s coffin will be driven from Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. 

Public viewing of the vehicle will be possible along the route in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen and Dundee, officials said.

The queen’s coffin will be carried into the Throne Room at Holyroodhouse, where it will remain until Monday.

Proclamations for the queen will be read elsewhere in Scotland, in Northern Ireland and Wales.

Denmark’s queen scales back her jubilee after Queen Elizabeth II’s death

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Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Denmark’s Queen Margrethe canceled, postponed and scaled back events of her own jubilee this weekend in which she marks 50 years on the throne of Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy.

Queen Margrethe, 82, whose reign is now Europe’s longest, has praised Britain’s late monarch as “a towering figure among European monarchs and a great inspiration to us all,” adding that “We shall miss her terribly.”

The Danish monarch also asked for a moment of silence Saturday evening before a gala performance at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen.

Billboards around the world pay homage to Queen Elizabeth II

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Displayed in a solid black background, images of the queen in her earlier years and in her 90s accompanied by the queen’s initials could be seen across buildings in Manila, Philippines.

This is one of the many tributes seen across the world as people continue to commemorate the queen’s legacy.

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Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh as mourners line streets

EDINBURGH - Queen Elizabeth’s coffin arrived in Edinburgh on Sunday after a six-hour journey from her summer home in the Scottish Highlands, past tens of thousands of mourners lining the route, many in sombre silence, some applauding and others in tears.  

At the end of its slow journey through picturesque Scottish countryside, villages, small towns and cities, soldiers wearing kilts carried the coffin to the throne room of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Elizabeth’s official Scottish residence, where it will remain overnight.  

In an emotional tribute to his mother on Friday, the queen’s eldest son and the new monarch, King Charles, said she had begun a “last great journey” to join Prince Philip, her husband of 73 years who died last year. 

Thousands lined the route in tribute to the late monarch, many in sombre silence, some applauding and others in tears.

Earlier, the hearse carrying the oak coffin emerged from the gates of Balmoral Castle, where she died on Thursday aged 96 , at the start of the drive to the Scottish capital.

In Edinburgh, people will be able to pay tribute to Elizabeth for two days.

Her coffin was draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland with a wreath on top made of flowers taken from the Balmoral estate including sweet peas, one of Elizabeth’s favourites.

Crowds, fifteen deep in places, massed in the centre of Edinburgh to greet the cortege as it made its way to Holyroodhouse, where it was met by a military guard of honour.

The queen’s daughter Anne, flanked by the queen’s younger sons, Princes Andrew and Edward, curtsied as the coffin was carried inside by soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

“There was no way I could miss this. I would regret it for the rest of my life,” said Eilidh Mackintosh, 62, who left her home at 6 a.m. to be sure of a good view among the large crowds on Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile.

Rachel Lindsay, 24, was left in tears as the coffin passed. “It’s just very sad,” she said. “I don’t think we expected it to ever happen. I just thought she’d live forever. I didn’t think it was real until I saw it.”

The journey from Balmoral was the first of a series of events leading up to the state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London on Sept 19.

Her death has drawn tears, sadness and warm tributes, not just from the queen’s own close family and many in Britain, but also from around the globe – reflecting her presence on the world stage for seven decades.

Wherever the cortege went, people lined the road or stopped their cars to get out and watch. At one point, it passed a guard of honour formed by dozens of tractors lined up in adjacent fields by farmers.

Many watched silently in bright sunshine. Some threw flowers into the road. For others, the emotion of the moment moved them to tears.

“It’s just very, very sad. I’m happy I was here to say our goodbyes,” said Elizabeth Alexander, 69, who was born on the day the queen was crowned in 1953.

Many thousands are continuing to gather at the royal palaces across Britain, bringing bouquet after bouquet of flowers. In Green Park near London’s Buckingham Palace, where some of the tributes are being taken, long lines of bouquets snake around the park allowing mourners to read the tributes.

Other well-wishers have attached their messages of condolence to trees.

Charles became king immediately after his mother’s death and was officially proclaimed the new monarch at a ceremony on Saturday, full of pageantry and centuries-old traditions.

Similar proclamations are following across the United Kingdom and the other 14 realms of which Charles is now head of state , including Australia, Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said parliament would be recalled on Thursday to allow members to pay tribute.

The queen came to the throne following the death of her father King George VI on Feb 6, 1952, when she was just 25. Her coronation took place a year later.

Show of unity

While King Charles' accession has pushed Britain into what newspapers have called the new "Carolean" era, Britain and the royal family are still coming to terms with the end of the Elizabethan age.

Prince William broke his silence with an emotional tribute to his beloved "Grannie" on Saturday.

"She was by my side at my happiest moments. And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life," said Prince William, who has now become the Prince of Wales.

But the queen's death also brought a surprise show of unity from Prince William, 40, and his younger brother Harry, 37, when they emerged with their wives to speak to well-wishers outside Windsor Castle, near London.

The sight of the two couples who have barely seen each other since 2020, together –even if they separated to speak and shake hands with different sides of the cheering crowds – will likely spark rumours of a reconciliation.

The picture of the four royals was splashed across the front of The Sun newspaper on Sunday with the headline "All 4 One".

Senior royals, including the queen's children, Princess Anne and Princes Andrew and Edward and their families, also inspected flowers outside Balmoral, where they had remained since the queen's death.

The queen's coffin, draped with a Scottish Royal Standard and floral wreath, had been kept in Balmoral's ballroom and was carried to her hearse by six estate gamekeepers.

'Many, many people'

The symbolism of the queen's last journey will be heavy for a nation that has strong royal connections – but where there is a strong Scottish independence movement intent on severing the centuries-old union with the United Kingdom.

Dedicated viewing points were set up along the route.

"We anticipate many, many people will be keen to pay their respects," said First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

The queen's coffin was taken to the Holyroodhouse Palace, the monarch's official residence in Scotland, where it will rest for a day.

King Charles and other royals will on Monday take part in a procession to convey her coffin along Edinburgh's Royal Mile to St Giles' Cathedral.

The following day, the coffin will be flown by Royal Air Force jet to Northolt airfield near London, and driven to Buckingham Palace. Then on Wednesday, it will be moved to Westminster Hall to lie in State.

King Charles will also visit Northern Ireland and Wales in a show of national unity, accompanied by British Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was appointed by the late queen only on Tuesday.

He has seen his popularity recover since Diana's death in a 1997 car crash, but he takes the throne at a moment of deep anxiety in Britain over the spiralling cost of living and international instability caused by the war in Ukraine.

'Inspiring example'

King Charles vowed at the formal Accession Council at St James's Palace on Saturday that he would "strive to follow the inspiring example (he has) been set" by his mother during her "lifetime of service".

The centuries-old tradition was televised live for the first time, featuring a fanfare of trumpets and a court official wearing a feathered hat to declare him king from a palace balcony.

Thousands of people have gathered outside Buckingham Palace and other royal residences in recent days to lay flowers and messages of condolence, or simply to experience history in the making.

But officials expect far more people to pay their respects while the queen lies in state, before the televised funeral service at Westminster Abbey opposite.

The funeral for the queen – who came to the throne aged just 25 in 1952 – will be attended by national leaders, including United States President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and possibly Japanese Emperor Naruhito.

Her record 70 years on the throne were a constant during a turbulent time for Britain, from a world of post-war deprivation and the loss of its empire, to more recent traumas such as the coronavirus pandemic.

King Charles' coronation, an elaborate ritual steeped in tradition and history, will take place in the same historic surroundings of Westminster Abbey, as it has for centuries, on a date to be fixed. AFP, REUTERS

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Queen Elizabeth's coffin arrives in Edinburgh ahead of a final journey to London

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Pallbearers carry the coffin of late Britain's Queen Elizabeth II covered with the Royal Standard of Scotland, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, in Edinburgh. Alkis Konstantinidis/Pool/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

Pallbearers carry the coffin of late Britain's Queen Elizabeth II covered with the Royal Standard of Scotland, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, in Edinburgh.

A cortege carrying Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrived at the royal Palace of Holyroodhouse in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh on Sunday after traveling the 100-mile journey from Balmoral Castle.

The convoy carrying the queen from the royal estate where she died began slowly snaking through the hills and forests of the Scottish highlands. The route took her through villages and towns which were lined by her subjects.

Members of the public gather along the Royal Mile to watch the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, as it is driven through Edinburgh towards the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Jamie Williamson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence (left) Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York (second left), Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal (center), Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex (second right) and Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex await the arrival of the hearse carrying the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Aaron Chown/Pool/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

People gather in tribute as the cortege carrying the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II passes by in Banchory, Scotland. Peter Summers/Getty Images hide caption

People gather in tribute as the cortege carrying the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II passes by in Banchory, Scotland.

Children gather along the streets as they wait to view the cortege carrying the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II in Ballater, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images hide caption

Children gather along the streets as they wait to view the cortege carrying the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II in Ballater, Scotland.

Flowers and pictures of the late Queen Elizabeth II are placed outside of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Flowers and pictures of the late Queen Elizabeth II are placed outside of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

The guard of honour from the King's Bodyguard for Scotland (Royal Company of Archers) arrive at the Palace of Holyrood House ahead of the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. Aaron Chown/AP hide caption

Members of the public gather in Princes Street Gardens to observe the Death Gun Salute fired by 105th Regiment Royal Artillery at Edinburgh Castle. Lesley Martin/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Members of the public pay their respects as they hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland, is driven through Ballater. Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

Elaine Weir, a bank worker from Glasgow, came with her two daughters to watch the cortege pass down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

"We all know how much Scotland meant to the Queen , so I think it is lovely for us to be here to witness this event in Scotland, in the capital," she told NPR.

Gamekeepers from the summer retreat Balmoral, where the queen died on Thursday after 70 years on the throne, carried the late sovereign's oak coffin from the castle's ballroom to a hearse. The hearse drove out of the gates of Balmoral past piles of flowers left by the public.

Members of the armed services march near St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland. Jon Super/AP hide caption

Members of the armed services march near St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Spectators watch as the cortege with the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II drives on the M90 motorway as it makes its journey to Edinburgh from Balmoral in Scotland. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption

Spectators watch as the cortege with the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II crosses the Queensferry Bridge. Alastair Grant/AP hide caption

The coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II is being transported Sunday on a journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where it will lie at rest before being moved to London later in the week. Jon Super/AP hide caption

The coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II is being transported Sunday on a journey from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, where it will lie at rest before being moved to London later in the week.

Members of the public stand on a bridge, in Kinross, overlooking the M90 motorway, to pay their respects as they look at the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

The Princess Royal and her husband Admiral Sir Tim Laurence travel behind the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. Paul Campbell/PA Images via Getty Images hide caption

The Princess Royal and her husband Admiral Sir Tim Laurence travel behind the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday. She is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images hide caption

Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday. She is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.

In Scotland, there is respect for the queen but skepticism for the institution of monarchy.

Heather McGrath, a chef who lives in Glasgow, told NPR she thinks the royal family is redundant.

"We don't really need them. It's just like it's a tourist attraction more than anything."

Heather McGrath, 38, who works as a pastry chef in Glasgow, supports Scottish independence and does not support the monarchy. Frank Langfitt/NPR hide caption

Heather McGrath, 38, who works as a pastry chef in Glasgow, supports Scottish independence and does not support the monarchy.

A Scottish nationalist, McGrath voted for independence in the 2014 referendum and said she would do so again if she gets the chance.

For others, though, the cortege felt personal and historic. Terry Rigby, a retired air traffic controller, brought his grandson to watch in the town of Banchory.

Terry Rigby, 72, a retired air traffic controller, brought his grandson, River, 11, to watch the queen's funeral cortege pass through the Scottish town of Banchory. Frank Langfitt/NPR hide caption

Terry Rigby, 72, a retired air traffic controller, brought his grandson, River, 11, to watch the queen's funeral cortege pass through the Scottish town of Banchory.

Rigby said he had celebrated the queen's coronation in 1953 outside Buckingham Palace.

"I was sitting on my father's shoulders," Rigby recalled. "That was her first journey. This is the last."

Police officers wait for Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images hide caption

Police officers wait for Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

People hold flowers as they wait to view the cortege carrying the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II in Ballater, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images hide caption

People hold flowers as they wait to view the cortege carrying the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II in Ballater, Scotland.

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, which is covered with the Royal Standard of Scotland and flowers, is driven away from Balmoral Castle in Ballater. Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, which is covered with the Royal Standard of Scotland and flowers, is driven away from Balmoral Castle in Ballater.

The queen's death kicked off a series of events that will last more than a week before her funeral, scheduled to take place Sept. 19 . On Monday, she'll be conveyed from the palace to nearby St. Giles' Cathedral to lie at rest before being flown to London on Tuesday.

Over the weekend, the queen's eldest son was formally proclaimed the new monarch — King Charles III — at an accession ceremony .

"I am deeply aware of this great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty, which have now passed to me," he said.

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, leaves Balmoral as it begins its journey to Edinburgh. Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images hide caption

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In Pictures: The Queen’s Final Journey From Balmoral Has Begun

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The  Queen’s coffin has left her beloved Scottish retreat Balmoral, as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch begins her final journey to Westminster Abbey for her state funeral. Three days after her death at the age of 96 on 8 September, Her Majesty’s coffin is being conveyed by road from Aberdeenshire to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, 175 miles away in Edinburgh, where it will rest in the Throne Room overnight.

It is the first part of a four-day journey to London, ahead of the Queen’s state funeral , which will be held on Monday 19 September. Mourners were lining the streets from early on Sunday morning for the chance to pay their respects, as the Queen’s last journey got underway. The hearse drove through the gates of the Scottish estate shortly after 10am, giving the public its first sighting of the monarch’s coffin. It was draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland and decorated with a simple wreath of white flowers. The wreath includes dhalias, sweet peas, phlox, white heather, and pine fir, all picked from the Balmoral Estate.

Despite the crowds gathered in Ballater, just a few miles from Balmoral, a pin-drop silence descended on the main street as Her Majesty’s hearse approached. See the procession in the pictures below.

A man sits on a bench in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, as he waits to view the Queen’s cortège.

A tribute at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on 11 September.

Members of the public gather beside a makeshift memorial in Ballater, as they wait to view Queen Elizabeth II’s hearse.

On Sunday September 11, the public saw the Queen’s coffin for the first time, as it was conveyed to Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh.

Photo: Samir Hussein

The Queen’s coffin, draped in the Royal Standard, departs Balmoral.

The Queen’s only daughter, Princess Anne, accompanied her mother’s coffin on the first part of its journey from Balmoral.

The Queen’s hearse approaches the closest town to Balmoral.

Members of the public bow their heads as the Queen’s coffin drives past.

The crowd was silent as the cortège drove slowly through Ballater, a community with close links to the royal family.

The hearse passes by Glenmuick Church, Ballater.

Many members of the public chose to dress in black to witness the Queen’s final journey.

The simple wreath was made using flowers freshly picked from the grounds of Balmoral.

Flags are lowered as the hearse passes.

Onlookers watch as the Queen’s funeral cortège passes through Banchory, Aberdeenshire.

A car carrying the Princess Royal was among the convoy following the hearse.

Hundreds of people gathered to see the hearse.

Crowds watch as the funeral cortège makes its way over the King George VI Bridge in Aberdeen, crossing the River Dee.

Outside St Giles’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, where the Queen’s coffin will lie in state on September 12, the proclamation of the new King was taking place.

Members of the Royal Regiment of Scotland attend the proclamation of King Charles III in Edinburgh, as the Queen’s coffin was making its way to the city.

The procession makes its way over the Queensferry Crossing, which the Queen declared officially open five years ago.

Crowds lined the Royal Mile in Edinburgh on both sides to see the Queen’s coffin as it made its way to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The procession passes Mercat Cross in Edinburgh.

Members of the public throng Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

The Queen’s coffin arrives at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The Princess Royal curtsies as her mother’s coffin is carried into Holyroodhouse, the monarch’s official residence in Scotland.

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Queen's coffin seen for the first time as it left Balmoral on start of journey to final resting place

Mourners in Scotland have lined the streets to pay their respects to the Queen as her coffin travels from Balmoral to Edinburgh. Public viewing of the coffin will start on Monday, before Princess Anne flies to London with her mother's body on Tuesday.

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Well-wishers in Scotland have been saying goodbye to the Queen, with some throwing flowers into the path of her coffin, which was seen for the first time as it made its slow journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh.

Draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland and featuring a wreath of Balmoral flowers on top, the oak coffin was travelling from the royal castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, passing through miles and miles of countryside and cities such as Aberdeen and Dundee.

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As the hearse left the Balmoral estate in bright sunshine, members of the public lined the road and stood silent to pay their respects and one mourner threw flowers at the vehicle, as police officers bowed their heads.

The gentle rush of flowing water through the River Dee could be heard as the seven-car cortege crossed a bridge, as well-wishers gathered at the end of the route out of Balmoral.

See the cortege as it continues its journey to Edinburgh

The Queen's only daughter, the Princess Royal, and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, were part of the royal procession, travelling in a limousine directly behind the hearse.

Onlookers described the "emotional moment" as they bade a quiet farewell to "the only Queen we've ever known".

Cortege passed through villages and towns

The cortege, with a single police outrider, slowly made its way towards the Scottish capital, as thousands of people turned out to see it pass, including hundreds in Ballater, Aberdeenshire.

Crowds three or four deep watched as the cortege drove through the village, including past the local church.

Some mourners threw flowers at the hearse.

Ballater is the village closest to the Balmoral estate, where many locals considered the royal as a neighbour.

One woman told Sky News she had driven eight hours from Cheshire to get to Ballater. She said: "I just wanted to be here today to wave her off. She's been the constant figure in the whole of my life."

She added: "It's brought together all the losses of the last few years."

Clapping the cortege

In the town of Banchory, crowds again came out in large numbers, with some people clapping the cortege as it went by.

Sky's royal commentator Alastair Bruce said: "A wonderful salute from Banchory, quiet gentle applause and a few of them throwing flowers into the path of the hearse."

Around two hours into its journey, it arrived in the city of Aberdeen, where large crowds fell silent as they watched the cortege pass. Many people brought their children, so they could bear witness to the historic moment.

Elizabeth Taylor, from Aberdeen, had tears in her eyes as she considered what she had just seen.

She said: "It was very emotional. It was respectful and showed what they think of the Queen. She certainly gave service to this country, even up until a few days before her death."

Some of the biggest crowds were seen in the city of Dundee.

Following the Queen's death on Thursday, the coffin had remained at rest in the Balmoral ballroom to give estate workers there the chance to say goodbye for the last time.

Six of the estate's gamekeepers lifted the coffin into a hearse at 10am, marking the start of the cortege's six-hour journey to Edinburgh.

The wreath sat atop the coffin is made from some of the Queen's favourite flowers picked from the garden of Balmoral.

Sky News understands these include phlox, dahlias, sweet pea, limonium, white heather, and pine fur.

Nicola Sturgeon, the country's first minister, said the "poignant" journey would give people in Scotland the chance to come together to "mark our country's shared loss".

Meanwhile, proclamation ceremonies for King Charles III have been taking place in Edinburgh, as well as at Cardiff Castle and Hillsborough Castle.

An "unprecedented" amount of preparation has gone into planning the coffin route, planning bosses said.

After arriving at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, it will rest in the throne room until Monday afternoon, when it will be moved to St Giles' Cathedral.

There it will lie for 24 hours, so the public can pay their respects.

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Public viewing of the coffin begins at 5pm on Monday, but people have been warned of long waits, and photography and recording is strictly prohibited.

Princess Anne will fly to London with her mother's body on Tuesday.

The events in Scotland are the first meticulously planned steps leading to the funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September - a day that will be a bank holiday.

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Last chance to say goodbye to the Queen: The coffin's route to Windsor confirmed

19 September 2022, 13:49 | Updated: 19 September 2022, 13:57

By Emma Soteriou

The route of the Queen’s final journey from London to Windsor has been revealed as mourners get one last chance to pay their respects to the late monarch.

The Queen's coffin will embark on a 25-mile journey to Windsor Castle following the procession of her state funeral at Westminster Abbey in the morning.

The route will begin in London , making its way along quieter A-roads instead of motorways, in a move that has been "planned with the public in mind", according to Buckingham Palace.

Her coffin, covered in a flag and crown jewels , will be transported to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, arriving at about 3pm.

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The hearse will pass through Hammersmith and Chiswick along the north bank of the River Thames as it continues through the capital.

It will make its way along the A4, A30 and then onto the A308, with well-wishers expected to line the roads to say their goodbyes.

What is the route of the Queen's coffin from London to Windsor?

• South Carriage Drive
• Queens Gate
• Cromwell Road
• Talgarth Road
• Great West Road (A4)
• Great South West Road (A30)
• London Road (A30)
• Staines Road (A30)
• Windsor Road (A308)
• Albert Road (A308)

The coffin will leave Westminster Abbey at 12.15pm for the procession to Wellington Arch in Hyde Park.

It will be taken from a Gun Carriage and placed into the hearse at 1pm.

Once at Windsor, the hearse will drive along The Long Walk, leading up to Windsor Castle.

Members of the Royal Family will accompany the coffin through the gates.

Road closures

Ahead of the event, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council announced 21 roads would be fully closed all day on Monday as well as between midnight and 7am on Saturday.

The council added: "Residents living in these roads won't be able to leave or enter the area when the restrictions are in place."

It has also announced 29 further partial road and junction closures for the day.

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MISS EVA. Photos of Eva Le Queen at her 'RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars' premiere viewing party in Pasig City on August 16, 2024.

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MANILA, Philippines – During a premiere viewing party of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars , Eva Le Queen was performing a lipsync of Six: The Musical ’s “No Way” to an electric crowd when the stage went black and the music stopped. 

“I have an announcement. Sumabog ‘yung [circuit] breaker (The circuit breaker broke). So we will take a couple of minutes to fix it. It is what it is,” she told the crowd in Pasig City on Friday, August 16.

When the lights returned, Eva yielded to the request of her fans to do her performance from the top. This moment showed how Eva wants to be remembered as a drag artist. 

“For me, I want to solidify my name as a drag personality. I think what I’m good at is holding the mic and talking to people. What I’m good at is really doing business of drag, mounting an event such as this,” she said in a press conference before the viewing party.

Eva is among the 12 queens that was selected by RuPaul to participate in Global All Stars . Though feeling pressure as the only Asian representative in the competition, the Drag Race Philippines season 1 finalist was confident as she was selected to participate in the first iteration of the new show.

“I didn’t have to fight for my spot. I didn’t have to audition for it. I was handpicked to do this,” she said.

The Filipino drag queen shared that meeting RuPaul for the first time in the main stage of Global All Stars was a “spiritual out-of-body experience” as Mother Ru “has done so much in my life” through the Drag Race franchise. 

In Eva’s first meeting with the Global All Stars judging panel, Michelle Visage asked her what essential item she would bring if she were trapped in a deserted island. Eva picked lipgloss, saying she will “not be found dead with chappy lips.” 

The answer elicited a “Good thinking” response from RuPaul.

“I looked calm but I was losing my mind. It’s so surreal, it doesn’t look like it’s true…. I don’t even know if she realizes that she has that impact on that side of the world. And for her to say my name, Eva Le Queen, is like ‘Oh my god, she knows of me,’” she said in a mix of English and Filipino. 

Being part of Global All Stars has been a huge honor for Eva but she only started processing what happened during the competition as the episodes are getting released. She added that she tried to forget about the show after filming ended.

“My mind refuses to acknowledge how big it actually is so that I can function normally…. I have to tried to forget about Global All Stars since I filmed it…. And now finally I’m able to talk about it…. Today marks that very day that I’m going to embrace this destiny 110% ‘cause I have been depriving myself of feeling anything about Global All Stars for such a long time,” she said.

When asked what viewers can expect from Eva in Global All Stars , she said, “You’re gonna expect someone that is, I would say, the highest version of Eva as a visual art, but also the more mature that I have been as a person.”

She also learned from the show that “it takes courage to bet on yourself” and that she was more vulnerable in the competition than she was during the first season of Drag Race Philippines . 

“Looking back in retrospect, I think it’s a beautiful thing because Drag Race isn’t always about shade and roast. It’s art, and it’s human, and it’s beautiful.” 

Cultivating Filipino drag

Eva’s Global All Stars premiere viewing party was not just a celebration of her international milestone, but it was a celebration of how far Filipino drag has come. She said that the future is bright as it’s going to be an “amazing next couple of years for drag.”

Several of her Drag Race Philippines sisters such as Precious Paula Nicole, Brigiding, Viñas Deluxe, Minty Fresh, Lady Morgana, Hana Beshie, Arizona Brandy, Bernie, Khianna, Maxie, and Tita Baby, were there to support or perform for Eva. Even the show’s host Paolo Ballesteros was in attendance to show some love for the Global All Stars contestant. 

Eva’s parents and other family members, were also in attendance. The Filipino drag queen said that it was the first time for her parents to see her perform in drag. 

“The way we do drag is so so good. The makeup that we do, the performance, the talent, it’s really world-class. The only difference we have [with other queens] is international exposure and visibility. But nonetheless, we can eat them up. So me being [in Global All Stars] was not just about me, but it’s really about how excellent Filipinos are,” she said. 

Eva also looked back on her journey in cultivating the next generation of Filipino drag queens through Drag Playhouse PH , which has now evolved into a drag talent and events agency.

She added the recent challenge win of her drag daughter Myx Chanel in Drag Race Philippines season 3 for her “trashion” runway made her realize the impact she has made on young talent. 

Before Myx left for filming, I gave her one very firm advice — do not say I’m your Drag Mother. Myx is a very hardworking and talented kid. Headstrong and cunning. And I want her to earn 100% credit to all of the genius and magic that she makes. Earn her own flowers. I want her… — Ms. Eva (@eva_lequeen) August 14, 2024

“Myx mentioned about how she started her drag in one of my Zoom parties during the pandemic. And a lot of the young queens right now also started their drag there in my Playhouse parties…. That really made cry and made me sob because with everything that I’m doing and hearing that from Myx Chanel, saying that on national TV, I thought ‘Oh my god, I must have done something right,’” she said. 

“For me, I just work, work, work. Carry on to the next big dream and just keep on doing what I do without really realizing what I do unless people tell it. Sobrang gandang moment ‘to (It was such a beautiful moment). I was reminded that I was more than just Eva Le Queen, I was more than just Global All Stars . There’s actually an impact that I have created that’s more real than anything,” Eva added. 

As Eva soaks in the Global All Stars glory, she aims to use that momentum and platform to further evolve Filipino drag.

“The global is just a feather [in] my cap, honestly, to tell them that there is something this possible. But I think unless I really do the work and start it from the ground up, I think I would live a more fulfilling run on Global All Stars knowing that I was something more other than that.” – Rappler.com

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A photographers journey capturing Black Rodeo culture from behind the lens

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As someone who’s spent the better part of a decade living and photographing in Los Angeles, few things felt more exciting than capturing my first rodeo here and the Black riders who personified athleticism, passion and courage. As part of my journey over the past several years to find Black faces and places to document in ways only my ancestors could have dreamt of — under the project name Black Magic — I went in search for Black horseback riders and rodeo participants of all ages chasing their desire to ride, jump, lasso and embody the spirit of the old West while making it new again.

Starting in January 2024, this journey has led me to the small-but-mighty city of Tulsa, Okla. Known by most as the site of the 1921 Race Massacre and historically Black Greenwood District, Tulsa and the greater state of Oklahoma is home to some of the richest pockets of rodeo and Western culture in the country, just ask the creators of the 2023 film “Riding Legacy (An Oklahoma Black Cowboy Story)” directed and produced by Kian Taylor, Jay Ridley, Nicole Jocleen and Brittany Taylor. Unlike Tulsa, L.A. is typically one of the last places people might assume any rodeo culture exists, let alone a Black rodeo. Little did I know upon entering the Industry Hills Expo Center in West Covina recently to witness the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo for the first time last year, I had stumbled onto an event where Black communities across the country congregate yearly for a day of fun, food, riding and fellowship.

A photographer’s role doesn’t solely depend on our ability to see things as they are. Our job offers the opportunity to, as Solange iconically put it, see things we’ve also imagined to add an air of whimsy or fantasy to the moments we’ve intentionally frozen in time. Upon entry to the parking lot of the 40th Annual Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo you are immediately tasked with tapping into all of your senses with an acuity we only enlist during a heightened sense of excitement. You smell the rodeo well before you approach entry gates. The assortment of fried, smothered, pickled or barbecued options guide your steps into the gentlest of food comas. Sounds of Beyoncé and Earth, Wind & Fire reach your eardrums and awaken the alto in all of us to join the choir of thousands around you. Depending on how close you end up sitting, you may even taste some of the dirt thrown from the ring as champion cowgirl Kandra Demery whirls about the strategically placed obstacles during her barrel races. Without a doubt, you’ll feel your heart racing watching the steer wrestlers hurl themselves from atop their horses to wrangle bovine companions in time to secure their victory.

With a camera in hand, I challenged myself to capture the synchronized electric slides, dozens upon dozens of Black folk on horseback in the arena for the Grand Entry trailed by the largest Pan-African flag you’ve ever seen carried by rising star Paris Wilburd. I aimed to document the fast twitch movements of each bull trying to dismount daredevils like my rodeo twin Au’Vion Horton, contributing to the treasure trove of Black culture and keeping my finger on the shutter button to get the best shot.

As the popularity of Black rodeo culture has grown in the last year, it has opened doors for countless Black folk to deepen their relationship with themselves through seeing these historic traditions and families that have upheld them for generations. One of the first faces I saw upon entry to the arena in L.A. is the rodeo’s Merchandise Manager Kristi Demery, a rodeo mom for almost 30 years from Okmulgee, Okla. now living in the Beggs, Okla. We spoke of the reverence this community has for their lifestyle and the legacy left by Bill Pickett Rodeo’s founder Lu Vason in 1984 that caused millions of Black folk to truly understand our place in Western culture.

Fast forward one year, Demery has become somewhat of a rodeo mother to me as we’ve seen each other at numerous rodeos around Oklahoma. Each rodeo is akin to a family reunion, a side glance across the bleachers can turn into an hour long conversation recalling how each other’s mothers are doing with smiles cheek to cheek and the promise of leaving with a plate of your favorite catfish.

After experiencing the captivating events a year prior, I arranged for my own reunion of sorts with around 35 friends and new faces within the Black creative community to gather and bear witness to this momentous anniversary. I think of Kilyn Hayes, Devyn Hayes and Maya Johnson for example. These young Black women from the Inland Empire and their families congregate in the VIP section of the arena to break bread, share laughter and, of course, take photos among the sea of Black rodeo enthusiasts each year. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing and spending time with them and their families for the second year in a row. Even if you don’t arrive at the show with your family, you’re almost guaranteed to feel close to kin with someone by the time you leave. The magnetic energy and gleaming smile of rodeo MC Tiffany Guess will certainly make sure of it.

The Bill Pickett Rodeo is a celebration of the culture that extends far beyond the bright lights and line dances. For 40 years, generations of people have come from far corners of America to honor the contributions made by Black people in Western culture. The dedicated staff that puts on the traveling rodeo tour reminds us as each rodeo concludes why it truly is “The Greatest Show on Dirt.”

Here’s a few more images from the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo in Los Angeles:

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Queen guitarist and wildlife activist presents new programme Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me

The programme follows Brian over a decade long journey to understand the crisis caused by Bovine Tuberculosis and his opposition to the controversial badger cull, implemented to curb the spread of the disease in cattle

I don't blame people for being suspicious of me in the beginning, because, you know, I'm a guitarist. You know I'm a rock star. What am I doing? Why would I have some contribution to make? — Sir Brian May

Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me, is an authored, first-person piece by the Queen guitarist and wildlife activist. Broadcast on BBC Two at 9pm on Friday, 23 August, the programme follows Brian over a decade long journey to understand the crisis caused by Bovine Tuberculosis and his opposition to the controversial badger cull, implemented to curb the spread of the disease in cattle.

For decades, Brian May and his team have passionately opposed the cull of badgers, organising marches, protests, and a petition. Despite their efforts, the cull in England began in 2013 and continues to this day. It has caused a divide between wildlife activists and farmers, whose livelihoods depend on the health of their cattle herds. Under current laws, any cow testing positive for TB must be slaughtered, placing immense pressure on the agricultural community.

Speaking about the documentary, Sir Brian May says: “I don't blame people for being suspicious of me in the beginning, because, you know, I'm a guitarist. You know I'm a rock star. What am I doing? Why would I have some contribution to make?

“I came in to save the badgers. I now realise that to save the badgers, you have to save everybody because it's a mess. It's a tragic human drama where people's hearts are broken”.

Providing a platform for numerous voices in this debate, the documentary presented by Sir Brian shares discoveries and tragic stories, including one farmer who lost his entire herd to this devastating disease. It also highlights the plight of badgers, who Sir Brian May argues are being scapegoated, with hundreds of thousands culled over the years. In 2016, Sir Brian partnered with large mammal vet Dick Sibley and farmer Robert Reed, whose farm was chronically infected with bovine TB. Together, they conducted what they claim is a groundbreaking four-year experiment to eradicate the disease, and without harming badgers.

The experiment faced numerous challenges but its supporters claimed success; the farm was declared TB-free without the culling of a single badger. Now, Brian and the team believe that they could have identified the real source of TB spread among cattle. However, the challenge remains as to whether they can convince the wider farming community, the scientific world and authorities to listen to and consider their findings.

Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me is a 1x60’ Athena Films production for the BBC set to air Friday 23 August, on BBC Two, BBC Two Wales and BBC iPlayer at 9pm.

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Matthew Perry’s Assistant and Doctors Charged With Getting Him Ketamine

Five people have been charged with a conspiracy to distribute the powerful anesthetic that led to the death of the “Friends” star. Three of them are pleading guilty.

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Authorities Charge Five People For Giving Matthew Perry Ketamine

Matthew perry’s personal assistant, two doctors and two others have been indicted and charged with providing the ketamine that caused his death..

Following Mr. Perry’s death in October of last year, law enforcement, my office and our partners represented on this stage began an in-depth, wide-ranging investigation. That investigation has revealed a broad, underground criminal network responsible for distributing large quantities of ketamine to Mr. Perry and others. This network included a live- in assistant, various go-betweens, two medical doctors and a major source of drug supply known as, quote, the ketamine queen. We’ve charged five defendants in this matter. These defendants took advantage of Mr. Perry’s addiction issues to enrich themselves. They knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew what they were doing was risking great danger to Mr. Perry, but they did it anyways.

By Matt Stevens

Matthew Perry’s personal assistant, two doctors and two others have been indicted and charged with providing the ketamine that caused the death of Mr. Perry , a star on the television show “Friends,” the authorities said on Thursday.

In documents filed in federal court in California, prosecutors said that Mr. Perry’s assistant and an acquaintance had worked with two doctors and a drug dealer to procure tens of thousands of dollars worth of ketamine for Mr. Perry, who had long struggled with substance abuse and addiction.

The actor, who gained sitcom superstardom as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” was discovered floating face down in a hot tub at his home in Los Angeles on Oct. 28. The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office said in an autopsy report that Mr. Perry, 54, had died of “acute effects of ketamine .”

An indictment filed in federal court on Wednesday detailed grand jury charges against Jasveen Sangha, who prosecutors said was known as “the Ketamine Queen,” and Dr. Salvador Plasencia, known as “Dr. P.”

Ms. Sangha maintained a “stash house” in North Hollywood, the indictment said, and Dr. Plasencia, a physician at an urgent care center, was among those who worked to get the ketamine to Mr. Perry despite knowing he had a history of drug abuse.

Court documents say that Mr. Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, injected him with at least 27 shots of ketamine in the five days leading up to his death, including at least three on the day he died. An indictment said that the defendants used coded language to discuss drug deals, referring to bottles of ketamine as “Dr Pepper,” “cans” and “bots.” And it said that when Dr. Plasencia texted with another doctor about how much to charge Mr. Perry for ketamine, he wrote, “I wonder how much this moron will pay” and “Lets find out.”

Ketamine, a powerful anesthetic with psychedelic properties , is increasingly being used as an alternative therapy for depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. It is also used, and abused, recreationally.

Three people have already pleaded guilty in the case, officials said.

Mr. Iwamasa pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death.

Dr. Mark Chavez, who admitted to selling ketamine to Dr. Plasencia, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine. Dr. Chavez obtained ketamine by making false representations to a wholesale ketamine distributor and by submitting a fraudulent prescription in the name of a former patient, officials said.

Erik Fleming, an acquaintance of Mr. Perry’s, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death, officials said. They said he admitted to obtaining the ketamine from Ms. Sangha and distributing 50 vials of ketamine to Mr. Iwamasa.

“We’re sending a clear message,” Martin Estrada, the United States attorney for the Central District of California, said at a Thursday news conference in downtown Los Angeles. “If you are in the business of selling dangerous drugs, we will hold you accountable for the deaths that you cause.”

The charges against Ms. Sangha and Dr. Plasencia include conspiracy to distribute ketamine; distribution of ketamine resulting in death; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; and altering and falsifying records related to a federal investigation.

If they are convicted, Ms. Sangha, 41, faces between 10 years and life in prison while Dr. Plasencia, 42, faces up to 10 years in prison for each ketamine-related count and up to 20 years for each count of falsifying records.

On Thursday afternoon, prosecutors announced that both Ms. Sangha and Dr. Plasencia had been arraigned and had pleaded not guilty. A judge ordered Ms. Sangha jailed without bond and set Dr. Plasencia’s bond at $100,000; their trials were scheduled for October.

Mr. Iwamasa, 59, faces up to 15 years in prison and Mr. Fleming, 54, up to 25 years. Dr. Chavez, 54, has been charged in an information pursuant to a plea agreement and will be arraigned on Aug. 30; he faces up to 10 years in federal prison.

Attempts to reach the defendants were not immediately successful.

Anne Milgram, the head of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, said at the news conference that Mr. Perry had sought treatment for depression and anxiety and, after visiting a local clinic, had become addicted to intravenous ketamine.

Mr. Perry wrote about his history of drug and alcohol addiction in a memoir. Officials declined to explain whether the ketamine treatment he initially received was legitimate and would not say how he became connected to Dr. Plasencia and Dr. Chavez.

“When clinic doctors refused to increase his dosage, he turned to unscrupulous doctors who saw Perry as a way to make quick money,” Ms. Milgram said of the actor. “Dr. Plasencia and Dr. Chavez violated the oath they took to care for their patients. Instead of do no harm, they did harm so that they could make more money.”

The autopsy report said that Mr. Perry had been on ketamine infusion therapy but that the level of ketamine found in his blood was equivalent to the amount that would be used during general anesthesia.

Dr. Plasencia was accused in the indictment of misleading officials about Mr. Perry’s treatment. Prosecutors said he “provided a falsified document purportedly showing the medical treatment plan for Victim M.P.” that claimed he was being given a maximum dose of 60 milligrams over 24 hours. They added that, “in fact, as defendant Plasencia then well knew, defendant Plasencia injected Victim M.P. with ketamine dosages far in excess of 60 milligrams.”

The police in Los Angeles acknowledged this year that they were working with the D.E.A. to investigate the source of Mr. Perry’s ketamine and whether it was obtained legally. The United States Postal Inspection Service assisted with the investigation.

“The Postal Service will not be an unwitting accomplice to anyone using the U.S. mail to distribute illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia, said Matthew Shields, the acting inspector in charge of the service’s Los Angeles division.

In the weeks leading to Mr. Perry’s death, the indictment and law enforcement officials said, Dr. Plasencia sold roughly $55,000 worth of ketamine to Mr. Iwamasa and personally injected Mr. Perry with the drug at Mr. Perry’s residence.

During one visit, a large dose caused Mr. Perry to “freeze up,” prosecutors said, causing the doctor to advise against a similarly sized injection in the future. Dr. Plasencia also injected Mr. Perry with ketamine while inside a vehicle in a public parking lot in Long Beach, Calif., according to court papers.

At one point, the doctors charged Mr. Perry $2,000 for a vial of ketamine that cost Dr. Chavez roughly $12, Ms. Milgram said.

Court documents also outlined the days leading up to Mr. Perry’s death.

Mr. Fleming, who shared a mutual friend with Mr. Perry, texted him offering to sell him ketamine for a “good price” as long as he received a “fair tip for bringing it.” Mr. Fleming later told Mr. Iwamasa that his source, Ms. Sangha, dealt with “high end” celebrities.

“I guarantee it’s going to be amazing,” Mr. Fleming texted Mr. Iwamasa.

Mr. Fleming delivered a sample vial to Mr. Perry’s home, and then Mr. Iwamasa agreed to buy 25 vials, advancing Mr. Fleming $500 for “logistics.” He delivered 25 more vials on Oct. 24, four days before Mr. Perry’s death.

In March, Ms. Sangha was charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute; she has pleaded not guilty. Law enforcement raided her home in North Hollywood that month, seizing 79 bottles of liquid ketamine and nearly 2,000 grams of methamphetamine pills, along with other drugs, according to court documents.

The two doctors charged in Mr. Perry’s death have known each other for years, one of them said in a post on social media.

Dr. Chavez has built a brand for himself as what he calls “The Health MD,” describing himself online as a longevity coach, medical doctor, entrepreneur and fitness trailblazer. Having started his career as a medical chemist, Dr. Chavez recently listed himself as a medical director at a company specializing in regenerative medicine . His website offers a 12-week weight loss program for $1,500 involving the drug Ozempic.

Dr. Plasencia described Dr. Chavez on LinkedIn as a mentor of his for 15 years, writing that Dr. Chavez had been “extremely helpful to me as I navigated my own path as a medical entrepreneur.”

Jill Cowan contributed reporting from Los Angeles, Julia Jacobs from New York and Glenn Thrush from Washington. Kirsten Noyes contributed research.

Matt Stevens writes about arts and culture news for The Times. More about Matt Stevens