Liz Truss' Scottish roots influence her strong opposition to independence

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II has already gone down in history as a once-in-a-lifetime event, with huge praise reaped on both the organisers and the tireless broadcasters coordinating events and beaming them across the world. All except.

Liz Truss was mistaken for a 'minor royal' by Australian TV presenters as they failed to identify the new Prime Minister at the Queen's funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II was seen in rare photos from Balmoral Castle, ahead of her death. In pictures taken on the property, the monarch smiles as she sits in a chair wearing sunglasses. The royal was dressed in a green coat and a plaid skirt.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has opened up about how the late Queen Elizabeth II had been "absolutely on it" in their final meeting just two days before her death. The MP said she remained "actively focused" on both world and UK politics when he formally tendered his resignation as Prime Minister to her on Tuesday 6 September. Boris had his final audience with the Queen in Balmoral Castle in Scotland last week, before the late monarch then met with his successor and the UK's new Prime Minister, Liz Truss.The Conservative backbencher, who was the 14th Prime Minister of the Queen's 70-year reign, said he was moved by her "sense of duty" during their meeting.

Welcome back to Insider, Jesse Whittock here in the UK. You’ll find this week’s newsletter a bit different to the usual format. With emotions pouring out around the world following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we’re focusing only on coverage of the sadly historic event this week. You can still find our fantastic coverage from Venice, Telluride and Toronto by clicking the links, or search the International page for more exclusive stories and analysis. Normal service resumes next week.

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. The British monarch passed away at her Balmoral residence in Scotland with her family by her side on Thursday afternoon. "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

Queen Elizabeth II made history on Tuesday, when she both accepted the resignation of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and appointed new Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Truss is England's third female prime minister and the 15th prime minister to serve during the queen's 70-year reign. Breaking tradition, the 96-year-old reigning monarch chose to relocate the symbolic events due to her ongoing health and mobility issues.

Queen Elizabeth made her last royal engagement just days before her sudden death.

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II is to be kept "under medical supervision" after doctors became concerned for her health on Thursday. Buckingham Palace officials issued a statement on Thursday confirming the 96-year-old, who is at her Balmoral residence in Scotland, is suffering from health problems requiring her doctors' intervention.

“died peacefully” at 96 in Scotland on Thursday — just 48 hours after publicly appointing Liz Truss the new Prime Minister of Britain. The queen summoned the conservative politician to Balmoral Castle on Tuesday to participate in an ancient swearing-in ceremony known as “kissing of hands.”Elizabeth II appointed 13 British Prime Ministers over the course of her 70-year reign, and usually conducted the historic ceremonies at Buckingham Palace in London.

Queen Elizabeth II – the longest reigning monarch in British history – has died at the age of 96. Her Majesty's death comes just over a year after her beloved husband Prince Philip peacefully passed away on 9 April 2021 and just months after nationwide celebrations for her Platinum Jubilee.The news was shared on the Royal Family's Twitter account, shortly before being announced on multiple TV channels.

The Queen has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

Her last appearance. Queen Elizabeth II‘s final royal engagement came just days before her death when she appointed new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday, September 6.

The Queen is currently at her Scottish residence of Balmoral where she is ‘under medical supervision’. Her Majesty, 96, took the decision to stay on at her summer residence this year and it was where she was to greet the new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday.

Queen Elizabeth II's health continue as Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday morning that doctors for the 96-year-old British monarch have expressed concern. «Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,» a statement from the Palace reads. «The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.»ET has confirmed that Prince William, Prince Charles, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, are all heading to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to be by the queen's side. Royal reporters are also noting that the queen's other children, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward are heading to Scotland to be with her. New British Prime Minister Liz Truss, who traveled to Balmoral this week to accept her appointment from Queen Elizabeth, also tweeted, «The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.

welcomed the 15th prime minister of her 70-year reign. But in others, Her Majesty’s audience with Liz Truss, as she invited the incoming Prime Minister to form a new government, was a sign of changing times. For the first time, the Queen, 96, formally ushered in a new political era within the cosy confines of the green-carpeted drawing room at Balmoral, her Aberdeenshire estate, rather than at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.

Liz Truss has promised an energy support package, tax cuts and more cash for the NHS in her maiden speech as Prime Minister.

In pictures that will delight Royal fans, The Queen was pictured smiling broadly on Tuesday as she met new Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral. Wearing a grey cardigan and pleated tartan skirt, the monarch leant on a walking stick for support but was standing as she held an audience with the incoming prime minister and invited her to form a government.