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What the papers say – June 4

What the papers say – June 4

What the papers say – June 4

04 June 2022

The papers focus on the Queen’s absence from a Platinum Jubilee event after she was forced to withdraw due to ‘discomfort’.


Significant rail disruptions expected Saturday and Sunday as workers strike

Significant rail disruptions expected Saturday and Sunday as workers strike

Significant rail disruptions expected Saturday and Sunday as workers strike

04 June 2022

Conductors and cleaners have walked out over a pay dispute.


‘Cheeky’ Queen laughs at joke during video call with Australians of the Year

‘Cheeky’ Queen laughs at joke during video call with Australians of the Year

‘Cheeky’ Queen laughs at joke during video call with Australians of the Year

04 June 2022

The monarch remarked on the ‘splendid’ technology allowing the virtual call to take place between participants on opposing sides of the world.


Johnson to focus on NHS as he seeks to shake off ‘partygate’ scandal

Johnson to focus on NHS as he seeks to shake off ‘partygate’ scandal

Johnson to focus on NHS as he seeks to shake off ‘partygate’ scandal

04 June 2022

Government to update on progress in dealing with the Covid backlog as PM fends off calls to resign over lockdown parties.


Future kings Charles and William to speak in honour of Queen at Jubilee concert

Future kings Charles and William to speak in honour of Queen at Jubilee concert

Future kings Charles and William to speak in honour of Queen at Jubilee concert

03 June 2022

The father and son will both address the crowds at the Platinum Party at the Palace.


Harry and Meghan’s daughter Lilibet celebrates first birthday

Harry and Meghan’s daughter Lilibet celebrates first birthday

Harry and Meghan’s daughter Lilibet celebrates first birthday

03 June 2022

Neither Lilibet nor her older brother, three-year-old Archie, have been seen in public at any of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations so far.


Thunderstorms set to miss Jubilee celebrations

Thunderstorms set to miss Jubilee celebrations

Thunderstorms set to miss Jubilee celebrations

03 June 2022

Concert-goers at the Party at the Palace are expected to avoid a second bout of thunderstorms predicted for Saturday night.


Katherine Jenkins recalls touching gesture from Queen to save her embarrassment

Katherine Jenkins recalls touching gesture from Queen to save her embarrassment

Katherine Jenkins recalls touching gesture from Queen to save her embarrassment

03 June 2022

The Welsh singer is performing in a number of celebrations over the Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrating the Queen’s 70 year reign.


Homes and businesses in Welsh seaside village hit by deluge of heavy rain

Homes and businesses in Welsh seaside village hit by deluge of heavy rain

Homes and businesses in Welsh seaside village hit by deluge of heavy rain

03 June 2022

The seaside town of Criccieth received a sudden downpour on Friday, leaving several homes and business damaged.


Community events to thank the Queen for her service to the country

Community events to thank the Queen for her service to the country

Community events to thank the Queen for her service to the country

03 June 2022

Events range from a picnic at Wembley Stadium to a meal for refugees from all backgrounds.


Bishop calls on Johnson to stand down over lockdown party ‘lies’

Bishop calls on Johnson to stand down over lockdown party ‘lies’

Bishop calls on Johnson to stand down over lockdown party ‘lies’

03 June 2022

The Bishop of Buckingham, said the Prime Ministers excuses were ‘nonsense’ and the country needed a leader it can trust.


Queen in unseen footage patting and feeding beloved horses

Queen in unseen footage patting and feeding beloved horses

Queen in unseen footage patting and feeding beloved horses

03 June 2022

The monarch, a keen horseracing fan, observed the animals alongside her trusted bloodstock and racing adviser John Warren.


Charles and William to pay tribute to Queen at Jubilee concert

Charles and William to pay tribute to Queen at Jubilee concert

Charles and William to pay tribute to Queen at Jubilee concert

03 June 2022

The father and son will appear live on stage separately at the BBC’s Party at the Palace on Saturday night.


Operation Market Garden veteran marks 100th birthday

Operation Market Garden veteran marks 100th birthday

Operation Market Garden veteran marks 100th birthday

03 June 2022

Alec Hall was dropped behind enemy lines at Arnhem, in the Netherlands, in 1944, to try to open up a route into Germany.


Service of commemoration for fifth anniversary of London Bridge terror attack

Service of commemoration for fifth anniversary of London Bridge terror attack

Service of commemoration for fifth anniversary of London Bridge terror attack

03 June 2022

The service was held at Southwark Cathedral on Thursday June 3.


Queen rests at Windsor as she watches Jubilee service on TV

Queen rests at Windsor as she watches Jubilee service on TV

Queen rests at Windsor as she watches Jubilee service on TV

03 June 2022

The monarch will have had the company of her three dogs – her elderly dorgi Candy, and two corgi puppies – Muick and Sandy.


Five members of military faint while on duty at National Thanksgiving Service

Five members of military faint while on duty at National Thanksgiving Service

Five members of military faint while on duty at National Thanksgiving Service

03 June 2022

It was a very warm and sunny day in London, with temperatures hovering at around 20C at the start of the service.


Boxer David Haye charged with assault

Boxer David Haye charged with assault

Boxer David Haye charged with assault

03 June 2022

David Haye appeared in court to face a charge of assault by beating at the Hammersmith Apollo in October 2021.


Former protection officer recounts moment tourists did not recognise Queen

Former protection officer recounts moment tourists did not recognise Queen

Former protection officer recounts moment tourists did not recognise Queen

03 June 2022

Richard Griffin was speaking to Sky News as part of its coverage of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.


Harry and Meghan back with royals, but relegated at Queen’s Jubilee service

Harry and Meghan back with royals, but relegated at Queen’s Jubilee service

Harry and Meghan back with royals, but relegated at Queen’s Jubilee service

03 June 2022

The Duke and Duchess were making their first public appearance alongside the Windsors since Megxit and their controversial Oprah interview.


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