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this is bbc news, i'm ben brown, the headlines at 11. the royal family thanks the public for their support of the royal wedding, after thousands line the streets of windsor to see prince harry and meghan markle. the new duke and duchess of sussex left for their evening reception in an electricjaguar. the couple are staying in the uk rather than going on honeymoon immediately. in other news, a major overhaul of train timetables begins today, affecting half a million passengers. survivors of terror attacks and relatives of victims sign an open letter calling on the public to help stop future atrocities. also in the next hour — officials in cuba say 110 people are now known to have died in a plane crash near havana. three women who survived remain in a critical condition. one of the plane's flight recorders has been recovered from the wreckage. and coming up here on the bbc news channel in half an hour,
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foreign correspondents based in the uk give their take on the week's news. that's on dateline london at 11:30. good morning and welcome to bbc news. the royal family have thanked those who travelled to windsor yesterday for the wedding of prince harry and meghan markle, and the hundreds of millions estimated to have watched on television around the world. last night, the couple, now known as the duke and duchess of sussex, attended an evening reception for 200 friends and family members in the grounds of windsor castle. the couple are not expected to leave for their honeymoon immediately, choosing instead to remain in the uk before taking a break. this report is from andy moore.
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on a sublime summer's evening, the royal couple left windsor castle for a night of partying with 200 guests at nearby frogmore house. meghan was now wearing a dress by stella mccartney, harry had changed out of his uniform into black tie. they drove through a now quiet windsor home park, past one last small group of well—wishers and into their future. unusually, perhaps, for a wedding, the bride had turned up precisely on time, and the crowds got their first view of a well kept secret — the dress. fanfare as meghan entered the church behind her, a pageboy‘s face summed up the sheerjoy of the occasion. prince charles accompanied the bride to the altar. "thank you, pa", said harry, and then to his bride, "you look amazing."
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bishop michael curry gave the address in a style of preaching rarely seen in st george's chapel. there's power in love! there's power in love to help and heal when nothing else can. now the power of love is demonstrated by the fact that we are all here. two young people fell in love and we all showed up. meghan‘s mother was emotional, as the formal part of the ceremony reached its conclusion to the echo of cheers from outside. i therefore proclaim that they are husband and wife. distant cheering. as they went off to witness the signing of the registrar, prince charles reached out to meghan‘s mother — she was the only member of her family there. finally, the newly—married couple emerged into the bright sunlight. "shall we kiss?" said meghan. "yes," said harry.
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then they rode in an open—top carriage through the streets of windsor and down the long walk, a spectacle witnessed by tens of thousands first—hand and broadcast worldwide to hundreds of millions. andy moore, bbc news. joining me now from windsor is our correspondent jessica parker. soa so a wonderful day yesterday, what do we know about the party last night? well, of course, the reception last night for just night? well, of course, the reception last night forjust 200 guests reception last night forjust 200 gu ests after reception last night forjust 200 guests after they had had the earlier reception, which was a bigger affair with 600 guests, was a much more private event, so we don't know that many details, but we do know that many details, but we do know that many details, but we do know that meghan, for example, made a speech. we don't know what she said, but we know she spoke at the event, and we are told there were also some more traditional elements as well, so we can imagine perhaps
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that prince harry made a speech and the best man, his brother, as well. we know there were celebrities there, thanks to the instagram accounts, for instance serena williams posted that she had attended the black—tie event. and at around 11 o'clock last night, there was a fireworks display in the grounds of windsor castle, we can guess that was part of the festivities as well. what are the couple's plans now? well, we know they spent last night here in windsor at the castle, and we know that they are not off on honeymoon immediately, so we can speculate that they might leave the town at some point today, not off on honeymoon yet, but their first engagement as man and wife, public engagement, will be on tuesday at a charity garden party in buckingham palace. so not too many details yet, andi palace. so not too many details yet, and i think there is a sense now that yesterday was a very public affair, all of the country, all of the world invited to watch what was
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going on, but now perhaps a bit of private time for the couple. all right, good to talk to you, thank you very much indeed, jessica barker. joining me now is thejournalist ed adoo and angela foster, who's assistant news editor at the guardian. ed, what do think the wedding means for the monarchy? a breath of fresh air? it is a game changing moment, when you see a black reverend, a black choir in windsor, with the monarchy, you know, in—house, so to speak, it was a great moment. and also i think for diversity, if we had this conversation 20 years ago, and we said meghan markle would be pa rt and we said meghan markle would be part of the royal family, i'm sure people would say it will never happen. it has. and i think it is
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bigger and wider than the actual wedding, it is about embracing different cultures, and i think reaching out to all types of people. i think that is what makes it significant. is that the way you see it, angela? you could tell from the guests outside that it would be a very different occasion, and i was blown away by it. the bishop you mentioned there, you know, a powerful address, i think about 13 and a half minutes, some people felt it was a little bit too long, some people thought it was incredibly powerful. that is a normal sermon, the eye was speaking to the guy at reception, my mum is a devout catholic, and we once had a priest from jamaica who ended up singing a frank sinatra song made low, and sometimes that is what needs to be donein sometimes that is what needs to be done in order to address a proper sermon. “— done in order to address a proper sermon. —— made flow. ithink done in order to address a proper sermon. —— made flow. i think what exposed our britishness, in tins of patients, with 30 minutes is a bit
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too long, like queueing up at a bank 01’ too long, like queueing up at a bank or your too long, like queueing up at a bank oryourtrain is too long, like queueing up at a bank or your train is delayed. —— too long, like queueing up at a bank oryourtrain is delayed. —— in terms of patience, with? where 13 minutes is a bit too long. we saw prince charles and zara phillips looking down politely, you can tell, can you hurry up now, 13 minutes is far too much! what has been the reaction of your readers? you have been getting a lot of feedback. people loved the reverend, that was one of the most read stories of the day, people reading the sermon, people really ta ken day, people reading the sermon, people really taken by that. reading a transcript, 0k? what was significant about that, in light of what is going on with windrush, brexit, terrorism, it is about love, andi brexit, terrorism, it is about love, and i think no—one has used that term, and he has refreshed the nation, and he has said two people,
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you know, despite what is going on in the world, all you need is love. he said, these are two people in love. what was a surprise, we weren't knowing that was going to happen, we weren't knowing there was going to be a gospel choir, there we re going to be a gospel choir, there were lots of surprises. even meghan and harry looked a bit taken aback, actually! it was amazing. if it had been... anyone who has been to a black church, that would have been tickled, some lady in the background going amen! shouting and screaming, exactly. the next big thing, in 25 yea rs' exactly. the next big thing, in 25 years' time, we have a mixed race princess, will we see a black male member of the royal family? we were just talking about it, i am not endorsing betting, buti just talking about it, i am not endorsing betting, but i might place a bet down, you never know, i might bea a bet down, you never know, i might be a millionaire! when you talk about it, ed, as a game changing
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moment, notjust for the about it, ed, as a game changing moment, not just for the monarchy but british society. in terms of interracial relationships, i wrote an article a couple of weeks ago about it, and from personal experience, dating out of the box, so experience, dating out of the box, so to speak, where both sides, black and white people, who don't tend to accept interracial relationships for what it is, people straightaway typecast on background and skin colour. this is two people in love who respect each other, and i think for people who are in interracial relationships, mixed relationships, i think there is a sigh of relief — 110w i think there is a sigh of relief — now we can finally be accepted in mainstream culture, and also the term mixed race, trying to kind of question where people from and their background, i often hear conversations where people say, so are you black, are you white, are you from? those kind of questions
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and stuff can be swept aside, it can be buried for the right reasons. it is about personality, it is about character, it should bejudged not upon race 01’ character, it should bejudged not upon race or background. meghan embraces both sides as well, which isa embraces both sides as well, which is a good point about the wedding, she embraces both sides. and an american coming into the royal family, some people have said, you know, only harry could have got away with it! he is allowed to take more risks than perhaps william would have been able to. yeah, because he is further down the line, but he has always been a bit of a rogue element. i think now he has met the one, meghan is the one, and i think there is a spiritual side to her where there is some sort of greater understanding, where he gets, and obviously that is why they have got together. that is why they are now husband and wife. in terms of the
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wild element, what he has done previously, i think we will see less of that, we will see a different side. did it matter in the end that her father wasn't there? their mother looked a little bit lonely at times during the service. the service wasjust so times during the service. the service was just so moving, times during the service. the service wasjust so moving, you almost forgot all the drama that had gone before. that was like an afterthought in the end. i thought is the mike kerr mother was amazing, she looked so proud. —— i thought her mother was amazing, she looked so her mother was amazing, she looked so proud. i know it was extraordinary that the sun shone, we have had days of sunshine, some of the foreign visitors can't believe this is written, but it made windsor and britain look astonishing, didn't it, to the whole world? it did, and toa it, to the whole world? it did, and to a lot of people we are not this nation, we are not divided, we are tolerant, we do accept people from
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different backgrounds, and we are a champion of diversity. i think yesterday was a prime example of what britain is and will be. great to talk to both, thank you for coming in, thank you for your time. the times of every train service provided by four major operators in and around london will change today. govia thameslink railway is rescheduling every train in its franchise, which includes southern, thameslink and great northern services. but passengers in a number of smaller locations complain they will be served with fewer or slower services. here's our transport correspondent victoria fritz. from today, arrival and departure times will change on every train run by great northern, thameslink, southern, and the gatwick express. it will also have a knock—on effect on southeastern trains. together, these operations run more than a quarter of all railjourneys in the uk. this is what is part of what was once known as thameslink 2000. it's a few years late.
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more trains, more seats and more destinations at a cost so far of £7 billion. they've had years to prepare, but are they ready? it is going to be ok. i am not saying there won't be a few bumps, there will, but we are here for the next two weeks, means longer hours for me, to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible. this is the reality of train travel for many. capacity has become such an issue that for the first time passenger numbers in the south east are beginning to fall. govia thameslink has promised space for an extra 50,000 passengers travelling in and out of london at peak times, but not everyone will be a winner, some services will be deliberately slowed down, whilst other passengers may find that their regular stopping service just whizzes straight on through. it is in part to accommodate these new trains new infrastructure means trains can run closer together through central london.
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but the upgrade won't be complete until 2020. the first big test will come tomorrow on the monday—morning commute, passengers are being asked to check the new times before they embark on theirjourney. victoria fritz, bbc news. the headlines on bbc news: the royal family thanks the public for supporting the wedding of prince harry and meghan markle, after thousands line the streets of windsor to see the newlyweds. a major overhaul of train timetables begins today, affecting half a million passengers, but unions warn the changes will hit disabled travellers. survivors of terror attacks and relatives of victims sign an open letter calling on the public to help root out extremism. sport now, and for a full round—up, from the bbc sport centre, here's kat downes. good morning. antonio conte's future as chelsea manager still remains in doubt despite his side's1—0 victory
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against manchester united in the fa cup final. the only goal of the game came from the penalty spot, united defender philjones fouling chelsea's eden hazard. he stepped up to score the resulting spot kick. and that was enough to win the cup. after the game, conte spoke about his future at the club. i don't think it changes my future. i don't think a win or a loss can change the future. it is right for the club to take the best decision, but i don't think the win today can change an assessment and an evaluation about my work. history was made in scottish football yesterday. celtic beat motherwell in the scottish cup final at hampden park, and it means brendan rodgers' side are the first scottish club to win all three domestic titles in successive seasons, the so—called
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"double treble". i am lucky to get the chance to manage the club. it is a big thing, big thanks to board for choosing me to come in. you can only do your best, and the last couple of seasons have been magical. i said to the players before the game, "this is a chance for you to make your own history." we have had some brilliant achievements, but like i say, to win today will live with you for ever. former england captain casey stoney is set to become the manager of manchester united's women's team. united are expected to be given a licence to play in the restructured women's super league 2 at the start of the next season. stoney is currently assistant manager to england boss phil neville and is likely to stay in that role. it's the final day of the women's super league season today. all the games are kicking off at 12:30. the pick of the fixtures includes champions chelsea facing liverpool, while birmingham city,
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who need to avoid defeat to secure european football next season, take on reading, who are a point behind them. british motogp rider cal crutchlow will be on the grid for today's french grand prix despite a crash in qualifying yesterday. here's the view from on board crutchlow‘s bike. he was flung from his lcr honda, landing awkwardly on his back. medical assistance was quick to arrive, and he did give the crowd a thumbs—up before being placed in the back of an ambulance. crutchlow is currently seventh in the world championship. champions exeter chiefs will defend their title against sacarans in the premiership final next weekend. exeter booked their place by confrontably beating newcastle falcons 36—5. don armand scoring one of their three tries in the last minute of the game. saracens beat wasps in their semifinal. scarlets will face leinster in the final of the pro 1a after the european champions narrowly beat munster in dublin.
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leinster took an early lead with this try from jack conan try. munster fought back, as only point separated the two irish sides at the final whistle. josh warrington is the new ibf world featherweight champion after upsetting the odds to beat lee selby at leeds united's elland road. warrington, fighting in front of his home crowd, dominated in the early exchanges, with selby cut after an accidental clash of heads. the fight went the full 12 rounds, warrington picking up the victory on a split decision. 0n the undercard, double 0lympic champion nicola adams returned to action after some time away from the sport with a convincing win over soledad del valle frias. that's all the sport for now, i'll have more in the next hour. thank you very much, see you later on. survivors of terror attacks and relatives of those killed have signed an open letter, calling on the public to do more to catch those responsible.
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the widow of fusilier lee rigby and the brother of a man killed in last year's manchester arena attack are among those who have signed the letter. james waterhouse reports. the timing of this letter is certainly poignant. not only is it a year since young ariana grande fans were so brutally targeted in manchester, in an attack the singer recently described as the worst of humanity, it's also five years since lee rigby was murdered as he made his way back to woolwich barracks. it reads... the signatories, including the brother of one of the manchester victims, say it is this hatred we must take on and defeat. we strongly believe that it is well within the power of ordinary people to have a positive effect on how we handle these things. it really is about reaching out to people who, although they haven't been directly affected, can definitely help us. this appeal is signed by dozens of people affected by attacks,
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including those in paris at the bataclan, the brussels bombing, and bali. it calls for focus on the honouring the memories of those being killed and not mentioning the names of the killers. there are practical points — to come forward if you know something or suspect a plot, but the core message is simple, to take on hatred wherever you find it. james waterhouse, bbc news. just some news coming into us from sussex police, who are saying that pa rt sussex police, who are saying that part of elmer beach near bognor regis has been called and off because a 6—foot world war ii german sea mine has been found. it is said to be viable. it was found just below the high watermark. 0rdnance experts are dealing with it to make it safe. no evacuations of the seafront properties have been deemed necessary , seafront properties have been deemed necessary, but the public are being
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asked to stay away from the elmer beach area near bognor regis, whether they are onshore or swimming 01’ whether they are onshore or swimming or sailing, they are asked to stay away from that area, because a world war ii german sea mine, 6—foot long, has been discovered, and it is said to be viable. we will bring you more on that as it comes in from sussex police. the family of the 17—year—old boy accused of killing ten people in a shooting at a high school in texas have said they are shocked and confused at what has happened. relatives of dimitrios pagourtiz offered their condolences to the victims and their families. the teenager is facing capital murder charges. authorities have now said that two supply teachers and eight students were killed at the school in santa fe. police have charged a man with the murder of an 85—year—old woman whose body was found at her home in romford in east london on tuesday. 65—year—old paul prause was arrested on friday in connection with the death of rosina coleman.
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he'll appear before redbridge magistrates court tomorrow. officials in cuba say 110 people are now known to have died in the plane crash near havana on friday. 99 were cuban. three women who survived remain in a critical condition. the boeing 737 was on a domestic flight to the eastern city of holguin when it crashed shortly after take off at havana airport. one of the plane's flight recorders has now been recovered from the wreckage. will grant reports. cuba is in mourning. two full days of national mourning are taking place for the victims, more than 100 of them, in the island's worst air disaster since the 1980s. amid their pain, people still want to know the full story. how a plane on a routine flight across the island ended this way. eyewitness testimony is beginning to provide some clues, but there isn't a clear picture yet.
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translation: the plane left the airport, then came to here. it seemed unable to lift, and it came to here, and when it arrived at the house, it turned, it got tangled in the cables, and that is where it fell. now an important breakthrough. the cuban government confirmed it had recovered one of the black box recorders from the wreckage, and potentially vital information as to what caused the plane to come down so what caused the plane to come down $0 50011 what caused the plane to come down so soon after take—off. translation: we already have the black box in our possession, and we are searching for the other black box. the grief and confusion extends beyond cuba. the plane was owned by a mexican company, and families of the mexican crew and passengers gathered in vain for more information. translation: they do not have any data right now. they are just like us, waiting for more information about what happened.
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earlier, the cuban president visited the crash site, and promised a full investigation. for now, though, the emphasis is on supporting the victims' families, and praying that the survivors, just three of them out of 110 people, pull through. cuba has experienced air disasters in the past, but none this bad for decades. thewquestions are already being raised about the reliability of the rest of its air fleet, much of which dates to the soviet era. for a new president who only recently took over power from raul castro, this represents his first real test as leader. will grant, bbc news. more residents have been rescued from their homes in hawaii as molten lava continues to pour from the ground following the eruption of the kilauea volcano. our correspondent chris buckler has the latest from hawaii. people are being prevented from getting anywhere close to the area.
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those are volcanic vents, and they create cracks in the ground, and they are getting ever bigger, and lava is shooting out from them. last night we saw fountains of lava from those vents. the national guard are preventing people from going into those areas. that means that people have been moved out of their homes, and that has caused all sorts of difficulties. across the road from here, you can see that there is a centre that has been set up. in there, people have got clothes, they are being given food, because there are families who have lost literally everything. not just their houses, but everything inside because it has been destroyed by the lava. with those fissures continuing to grow, that is a real concern for other people. last night, the national guard had to helicopter in to remove some people from their homes, because some people had
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been reluctant to leave. but they are going to be told that they have to leave for their own safety. the other concern is toxic gases. that is a real fear for people, and many people have already been given masks to ensure that they are all right. but the real concern at the centre of this is the volcano itself. that has been another violent eruption, and there are fears of other explosions, which is why people are being prevented from getting anywhere near it. if you listen to the radio, you will hear amazing announcements, like the idea that the volcano could spew boulders the size of cars. that gives you an idea ofjust how dangerous this volcano is becoming. chris buckler reporting from hawaii, 110w chris buckler reporting from hawaii, now the weather with darren bett. the weather not quite so
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straightforward today, we don't have blue skies everywhere, certainly more clouds today for scotland and northern ireland, there has even been rain and drizzle, most of it 110w been rain and drizzle, most of it now retreating back to the north west of scotland, western parts of northern ireland, allowing eastern scotla nd northern ireland, allowing eastern scotland to improve, getting quite warm. the sunny skies will be across england and wales, around coastal areas in the south and east there may be some areas of mist and fog and low cloud, that will push its way back inland across the eastern side of england overnight tonight. at the same time, wetter weather pushing further into northern ireland and western scotland, heavy bursts of rain possible from that. not a particularly cold night as we head into monday, that mist and cloud and low fog burns off, many areas will be dry and sunny, sunshine more widely across scotland as the rain pushes back towards the north—west, still outbreaks of rain across northern ireland, temperatures similar to today. across norti our reland, across norti our latest , across norti our latest headlines... the royal family has thanked the public after thousands of people
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lined the streets of windsor to celebrate the marriage of prince harry and meghan markle. a major overhaul of train timetables begins today, affecting half a million passengers, but unions say the changes will cause disruption for disabled travellers. survivors of terror attacks and relatives of victims sign an open letter calling on the public to help stop future atrocities. officials in cuba say 110 people are now known to have died in a plane crash near havana. three women survived and remain critically ill. now on bbc news, this week's edition of dateline london. hello. welcome
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