The Sunday’s front pages lead with photos from a vigil for the late Queen Elizabeth II, held by her grandchildren. Prince William and Prince Harry wore their military uniforms- at their father’s request, King Charles III. They were joined by their six cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Zara Tindall and Peter Philips, Lady Louise and James Viscount Severn.
The grandchildren stood around the Queen’s coffin for 15 minutes.
A few of the newspapers look at UK politics for its lead story – mostly stories on prime minister Liz Truss.
The Independent – Truss approach to climate crisis ‘beggers belief’
The Independent reports on Liz Truss’s energy plans and how they show the UK has abandoned its net zero targets.
The Observer – Truss faces brutal return to political fray after funeral
Liz Truss is facing a “baptism of fire” with “warnings of mass bankruptcies across the economy”, The Observer reports.
Daily Star Sunday – The truth will be out there
Daily Star Sunday – not the biggest royal fan – reports on a story about secret agents, aliens and UFOs.
Sunday Mirror – Granny’s guard of honour
The Sunday Mirror fills its front page with a photograph of the Queen’s grandchildren, who held a vigil around their grandmother’s coffin in Westminster Hall.
Sunday People – Vigil of love
Princes William and Harry were “united” as they honoured the Queen with a vigil in Westminster Hall, the Sunday People says.
The Sun on Sunday – United we stand: Wills and Harry joint Queen vigil
The Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex showed a “united front” during a vigil for the Queen, the Sun on Sunday says on its front page. “United we stand” is the headline.
‘Southport killer bought knife on Amazon’ & ‘Trump’s new era kicks-off’ – Paper Talk UK
Wednesday’s lead stories continue with similar coverage as yesterday with the Southport killer and Donald Trump’s presidency leading the front pages.
The prime minister addressed the public yesterday, following the guilty plea from the Southport killer, in which he warns that Britain is facing a new threat from what he called “loners, misfits [and] young men in their bedroom” accessing violent content online.
There are several stories on the new US president including reports on the Capitol rioters who were pardoned, his renewed threats to introduce tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China and as well as reports the 47th president will impose steep tax rises on foreign companies and overseas nationals working in the USA.
The back pages asses the English clubs’ performance in the Champions League, with Liverpool’s win seeing them sit at the top of the league and Aston Villa’s 1-0 loss. Manchester City and Arsenal are in action in the Champions League tonight.
South Korean suspended president denies ordering lawmakers’ arrest
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denied allegations of ordering the arrest of lawmakers during his attempt to impose martial law. Yoon made the denial during his first appearance at his impeachment trial on Tuesday.
Murdoch’s tabloids apologies to Prince Harry, Crossbow killer admits murder, Tough checks on knife sales after Southport murders
The prime minister delivered a speech yesterday, following the guilty plea of the Southport killer, saying he will introduce tougher measures for people trying to buy knives online. It was revealed Axel Rudakubana bought the knife he used to murder three young girls on online retail giant Amazon, despite being only 17.
Kyle Clifford has admitted to murdering his ex-girlfriend and her sister with a crossbow and their mother with a knife in an attack at the family home. Carol Hunt, 61, was stabbed to death and Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, suffered fatal crossbow bolt injuries in Bushey, near Watford, on 9 July. Clifford, 26, from north London, changed his plea to the murders during an appearance via video link at Cambridge Crown Court.
The owner of the Sun newspaper has offered a “full and unequivocal apology” to Prince Harry for “serious intrusion” into his private life and agrees to pay him substantial damages. It settles a long-running legal battle between the prince and the newspaper group, moments before it was due to reach the High Court.
UK weather today 22 January 2025
Morning fog patches across northern England and Northern Ireland, lifting with a mix of bright spells and scattered coastal showers. Rather cloudy and mostly dry elsewhere but outbreaks of rain and drizzle across the southeast of England. Feeling rather cold. Tonight: Rain in the southeast clearing. Otherwise, coastal showers continuing in places. Patchy fog and frost, most likely in the east. Colder than previous nights with more widespread frost further north.
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