The queen’s coffin was en route to Edinburgh, with crowds lining the streets during a six-hour journey.
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King Charles III Is Formally Proclaimed to His New Role
Charles will spend much of the first 10 days of his reign leading his country in mourning the queen, whose state funeral will be held on Sept. 19 in Westminster Abbey.
Balmoral, a Cherished Royal Getaway in Scotland, Becomes a Place of Pilgrimage
‘If she had to go, this was the place,’ one visitor said. ‘She loved it.’
Harry Leaves Balmoral Castle, With Uncertain Plans Ahead
The Duke of Sussex was among the members of the royal family who traveled to the estate in Scotland where Queen Elizabeth II died.
A ‘Period Dignity Officer’ Seemed Like a Good Idea. Until a Man Was Named.
The job in the Scottish region of Tayside was eliminated after a groundswell of anger that a man would be overseeing, or ‘mansplaining,’ menstruation policy.
Scotland Makes Period Products Free
The country is the first to offer tampons, sanitary pads and other menstrual products free of charge.
Britain Faces More Extreme Heat
Temperatures were expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) in some parts of the country, which largely lacks air-conditioning and set a record high last month.
Scotland’s Leader Calls for Independence Vote, Challenging Judges to Stop It
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a plan for a referendum on Scottish independence next year, but will have to overcome judges in London and opposition from Boris Johnson.
Other Countries Had Mass Shootings. Then They Changed Their Gun Laws.
Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway: All had a culture of gun ownership, and all tightened restrictions anyway. Their violence statistics now diverge sharply from those of the U.S.
Your Friday Briefing: Russia Doubles Down
Moscow wants victories before its Monday holiday.