William and Kate's first overseas trip since Queen's death overshadowed by controversy at home
Thursday, 1 December 2022 The Prince and Princess of Wales' first overseas trip since the Queen's death has been overshadowed by controversy back home.
By September 2022, Liz Truss had beaten Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race, and by October, a lettuce had beaten Liz Truss. She became the UK’s shortest-serving Prime Minister - lasting just 45 days in office.
Two days after Truss asked the Queen’s permission to form a government, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died. This bought her time before she had to deliver her plan of action, In the end, that came in the form of a disastrous budget that saw the value of the pound drop to an all-time low.
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London has marked the start of 2023 with the chimes of Big Ben and a dazzling fireworks display at the London Eye – whilst tributes were paid to Ukraine and the late Queen Elizabeth II during a spectacular light display at Horse Guard's Parade. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
By September 2022, Liz Truss had beaten Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race, and by October, a lettuce had beaten Liz Truss. She became the UK’s shortest-serving Prime Minister - lasting just 45 days in office.
Two days after Truss asked the Queen’s permission to form a government, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died. This bought her time before she had to deliver her plan of action, In the end, that came in the form of a disastrous budget that saw the value of the pound drop to an all-time low. Report by Hajariv. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Britain’s new monarch has evoked memories of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as he broadcast his first Christmas message as monarch in a speech that also paid tribute to the “selfless dedication” of the country's public service workers.
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The King reflects on the past year, in his Royal Highness’ first Christmas Broadcast, following the death of his mother Elizabeth II in September. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn