King Charles III addressed Parliament in London, then flew to Scotland for a service of thanksgiving for his mother.
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While England Gambles on ‘Freedom Day,’ Scotland Opts for Caution
Scotland is not ready to abandon pandemic restrictions, says its nationalist leader, Nicola Sturgeon. That stance could increase support for Scottish independence if coronavirus cases in England surge.
Edinburgh Festivals Will Go Ahead, in Person and Online
The Edinburgh International Festival, canceled last year, said it would proceed in August thanks to three specially built pavilions.
Hundreds Will Spend the Night in Sleeping Bags on Times Square
World’s Big Sleep Out, drawing attention to homelessness, will occur on Saturday in New York, London and other cities.
Market Remains Strong for Castles and Country Homes in Scotland
A 563-acre estate, complete with a new 12,000-square foot house, is being offered for $3.4 million.
In Scotland, Brexit Is on the Line. So Is the Future of the U.K.
The Scots could decide the outcome of Britain’s election next month, the future of Brexit and maybe even the survival of the United Kingdom.
Boris Johnson Drags the Queen Into the Brexit Quagmire
By having the crown suspend Parliament on a potentially misleading justification, the British prime minister threatened long-settled relations with the monarchy.
British Airways Flight to Germany Lands in Scotland by Mistake
Passengers said they were astonished when their flight arrived in Edinburgh instead of Düsseldorf, Germany. The airline said a faulty flight plan was to blame.
Wildfires Rage in Britain After Record Temperatures
Firefighters tackled blazes in some of the country’s most beloved nature spots, including the woodland that inspired the Hundred Acre Wood of the “Winnie the Pooh” novels.