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The new British Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives at St Giles' Cathedral ahead of the service which sees Queen Elizabeth II's coffin lying in state in Edinburgh for a day before being transported down to London. IMAGES
The cortege carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, following a 180-mile (290-kilometre) journey from Balmoral Castle. The coffin will remain in Edinburgh until Tuesday, when it will be flown to London in preparation for the late queen's funeral. IMAGES
The new Prime Minister of the UK Liz Truss' car enters the gates of Buckingham Palace following the council of accession meeting earlier in the day at St James Palace proclaiming Charles III the new King following Queen Elizabeth II death. IMAGES
Liz Truss arrives by car at Queen Elizabeth II's remote Balmoral retreat in the Scottish Highlands to be formally appointed as the United Kingdom's Prime Minister and invited to form a government by the 96-year-old monarch. Truss, 47, was announced winner of an internal vote of Conservative party members on Monday, after a gruelling contest that began in July. She will be the 15th prime minister of the Queen's 70-year reign. IMAGES
Outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives at Buckingham Palace where she will formally tender her resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, as her successor Boris Johnson prepares to take over. IMAGES of Theresa May arriving at Buckingham palace
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.