cordele it tells a bit more about what anthony albanese told you. alb anes >> well anthony albanese and his republican views have been known back in 2018, he thinks australia needs of an australian head of state, but he recognizes the gravity of this moment, the need for the nation to mourn and that deep affection and connection with the monarch, she was the first reigning monarch to step foot in australian soil, she visited the country 16 times, he spoke very fondly of her, her ability to support the nation in its time of need whether that was in floods, droughts or natural disasters, in the wake of her death there has been a discussion once again about referendum on a republic in australia, there was already a referendum that has taken place back in 1996, but he has made it clear that he will not be holding one in his first term of office and he very much wants to dedicated this time in really respecting the honor of the service that the queen gave this country, and the deep affection everyone had for her here. i did ask him though about whether -

she always spoke fondness about it, anthony albanese said that she was able to console, comfort at a time when the country most needed it, that's during floods for instance, during natural disasters. she was there for them and he doesn't think that this is a time to discuss politics and he confirmed that he would not be holding another referendum on whether indeed australia should become a republic. i did press someone whether he felt like australian people wanted to see the institution of the monarchy evolve. here is what he had to say. evolve he>> of course and it has evolvd and it will continue to evolve and it will need to continue to move with the times. but the bigger question about the constitution are not ones for this current period. this is a period in which we are showing the grief that so many australians are feeling at the moment, showing our deep respect and admiration for a contribution of the queen to australia and today of course the transition formally here to recognize that with the queen passing, king charles automatically became the head of state of australia. au

among the world leaders in that reception, there was the australian prime minister, anthony albanese.shaimaa khalil. hello, how is australia marking the event? ~ . , hello, how is australia marking the event? ~ ., , �* ., hello, how is australia marking the event? ~ �* ., ., event? well, as britain and the world aet event? well, as britain and the world get ready _ event? well, as britain and the world get ready to _ event? well, as britain and the world get ready to say - event? well, as britain and the world get ready to say goodbye event? well, as britain and the i world get ready to say goodbye to queen elizabeth ii, australia is waking up to that day and also remembering a monarch that has had a long and enduring relationship with the country and its people. many australians view the queen not only as the head of state and the monarch for so long, but also as a friend of australia. the flag is flying at half mast here at the sydney harbour bridge. it will be flying at half mast on all of the australian landmarks across the country, really, until after the funeral. you mentioned t

anthony albanese has previously stated that he believes that australia needs an australian head of state, but he was quite clear to say that he does not think that discussion should take place, he does not want a referendum in his first term. i did ask him whether he felt that the monarchy needed to evolve in that australians wanted to see that. >> of course, and it has evolved and it will continue to evolve it will need to move with the times, but the bigger question about our constitution are not ones for this current period, this is a period in which we are showing the grief that so many australians are feeling at the moment. showing our deep respect and admiration for the contribution of the queen to australia and today, of course, the transition formally here to recognize that with the queen's passing, king charles automatically became the head of state of australia. >> i think it is very striking how careful anthony albanese has been, how deliberate he has been around the need to mourn as a country here, he will be traveling to the uk for the queen's funeral. he will also have a me

as you say, anthony albanese, the prime minister, is of that latter opinion, that australia should bend a 1999, australians were asked whether they would like to keep the queen or whether they would like their own president. they voted overwhelmingly to keep the british sovereign. so, australia has this complicated relationship as well with the british crown. but you only have to look to that republican movement to see how respected queen elizabeth ii herself was in this country. that movement says, okay, we have lost the referendum, and we will continue to pursue our goal, but we won't ask for another vote until after queen elizabeth ii's reign. australians are putting those politics behind them today as they mourn the loss of their head of state to serve them for seven decades. that morning has been led by anthony albanese, the prime minister, who this morning spoke of the 16 times that queen elizabeth ii visited australia. in 1954, she became the first british monarch, the first australian head of state, of course, to visit australia, they set foot on the shores, when she came up s

anthony albanese will be making the trip to the uk to attend her funeral. he will also, he tells me, the meeting came charles. >> cordelia with the update from australia. thank you very much. crowds of people are still gathering at buckingham palace and the mail to pay their respects to the queen. many people feeling it's a journey they have to make. >> vin hours no -- they're leaving flowers along the railings here. at the moment, they've been moved by security to keep the moving through but at one point about ten minutes ago, about 15 people deep trying to read tributes and pay their own respects, in their own way. who came here to do exactly that pay their respects. these guys who came in from sidon to see us. thank you so much for waiting around. tell us boarded you decide to come here today? >> the queen is always been a great part in our life. we need to pay our respect to our beloved queen. i'm from india, from childhood, i've got lots -- it's really a great shock to believe that our queen has died. i'm sure should be living in our hearts forever. fo

so in palm and house behind me was laid out by strategies. prime minister anthony albanese and was attended by politicians, dignitaries, diplomats and some invited members of the public. and they were paying tribute to the queen, but outside and in full cities around the country. on thursday we do had these anti monica rallies, and now being led by the 1st nations, people are indigenous australians who are saying that to at the time under the monarchy represents a violent part of our history. and i want basically australians to pay tribute or acknowledge the injustices they say they're being dealt with under the monarchy of the past couple of centuries. and the movement says that the british monarchy represents violet history. the cover what has blood on its hands and the queen's death has sparked calls for justice. now i've just got on to why you mentioned you're saying some pictures in sydney. they're also happening in melbourne. there's no sign of many people here in camber as yet as well as brisbin, and that they will be underway throughout the afternoon here in australia. and has the q

it's a matter that will be raised by australia's prime minister anthony albanese. when he meets his counterpart in coming weeks, the sullivan islands lead. it says delaying the election will be a one off. there's little doubt so gavera is planned for constitutional reform will be passed as his government holds a majority in parliament. sir clarke al jazeera brisbin, australia. the flooding in southeastern sadala submerged more than 20 villages and destroyed thousands of hector as of farmland. at least 122 people have died since the beginning of the rainy season in mid june survivors. a desperate for assistance as al jazeera hippa, morgan reports. this is what many villages into down south eastern got out of state . look like days of torrential rains and the seasonal flooding of that i had river has submerged homes. many have collapsed, leaving residents with nothing, figure women at our and montana. the idea of water came and flooded us and took everything. we used to have many books, but all of them are gone. we lost our savings, food and furniture. we have nothin

it's a matter that will be raised by australia's prime minister anthony albanese. when he meets his counterpart in coming weeks. the sullivan islands lead it says delaying the election will be a one off. there's little doubt so gavera is planned for constitutional reform will be passed as his government holds a majority in parliament. sir clarke al jazeera brisbin, australia ah, you're watching out 0. these. the headlines his sam iraq supreme court, he said to rule on an application for parliament to be dissolved politicians allied with influential she at lady montana, elsa re far the petition last month after an earlier request was rejected. him on con, explains, from baghdad. the court will start their session, the judges will deliberate. now they did to stop doing this on august, the 30th they made the decision on august 30th through postpone it until today. oh, we don't know whether they will make that decision to dissolve. paulette certainly that's what the southerners once there's been this political empathy in iran, but 10 months now. president vladimir puti

it's a matter that will be raised by australia prime minister, anthony albanese. when he meets his counterpart in coming weeks, the sullivan islands lead, it says delaying the election will be a one off. there's little doubt so gavera is planned for constitutional reform will be passed as his government holds a majority in parliament. sir clark al jazeera brisbin, australia students have data returning to school in the u. s. city of evil dame band. many say they feel scared of being inside a classroom after gunman killed 19 students and 2 teachers in ma'am, when i oh day reports from val day as students and you vol day, went back to school tuesday. they were greeted with smiles and hugs. and a lot of security. it's a far cry from where they were 3 months ago after one of the worst school shootings in u. s. history. now 2 and a half meter, unclean. mobile fences have been put up around many of the schools here. and police presence has been more noticeable, but not all the children in the small community are comfortable going back to campus learning. so feel safe th

back in 1954 after news of his death. prime minister, anthony albanese, said astrology, hearts go out to the british royal family with the passing of queen elizabeth, the 2nd and historic rhine and a long life devoted to duty. family. faith and service has come to an end. this is a morning of sadness for the world, for the commonwealth and all extravagance. it is a die of profound sadness and great for the royal family who have lost a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. the person who for so long was the greatest in strength, australian hearts go out to the people of the united kingdom, who mourn to die. knowing they will field, i have lost part of what makes in nation whole. and spring in sarah clack now, who's in sydney with the latest? hello there sarah. how are astronomy ins reacting, given? there's always been a diversity of opinions about the monarchy in australia. what tributes have flown applied throughout the day? we've had every site in territory later. send that condolences to the family that was laid by the prime minister. first thing this morning at the na

it was led by the stallion prime minister anthony albanese and was attended by a politician's dignitaries, diplomats, and some invited guests. now that was official proceedings to note that the national day of mourning is a public holiday here as well on thursday in australia, but outside and around the capital cities of estrada. we have these abolished the monarchy, a gatherings, and these are being led by indigenous australians and their calling for the past atrocities. to be acknowledged. the demonstration is against rice's colonial imperialism in the 1st nations. people are driving that movement. they sign the injustice of the path have not been dealt with, and at the time under the monarchy has represent a valid path about history. the cleans death has re ignited that debate about australia's future. under monarchy you might recall in 1999, the last referendum we had on whether or not the strategy should become or a public. a stallion is voted overwhelmingly to keep the monarch at one poll, the most recent poll that was conducted nationwide suggested 46 percent of australia's populat

but you have to look at the situation with anthony albanese, and i'm looking what he said here. he was right diplomatic. he, he was overwhelmingly complimentary about the queen. but he has a reportedly said that there will be a referendum about the monarchy and they will be in the future, but not in his term, not in his 1st term. he was recently elected and he has the he has categorically stated that that will not be a ref. and am i in honor of the queen in his 1st term. so times move on. time's change. but king charles, the 3rd is resolute in his stance. if you imagine it's more than a week since the queen died, he, he's been up every day apart from one day's rest or near rest. he has actually hit the ground running in every sense. and he has an extraordinary list of things to do, not just in terms of the funeral, but in the coming days. and also there has to be, it has to be said that, that the security question i've just referred to is colossal, or some sources a say within the security services. this is the biggest operation of its kind. there's never been anything like it s

it's a matter that will be raised by australia's prime minister anthony albanese. when he meets his counterpart in coming weeks, the sullivan islands laid. it says delaying the election will be a one off. there's little doubt so gavera is planned for constitutional reform will be passed as his government holds a majority in parliament. sarah clark al jazeera brisbin, australia, chillies president gabrielle borage has announced a cabinet reshuffle just days after a constitutional referendum was to fated the move could alienate members of his political base, says al latin america. it is a lucy newman reports from santiago. this is saying that you don't really know you're in charge until you have to fire people you care for in the week of sundays constitutional referendum defeat president w l. buddage had to do just that. i knew the simpson that might be going to the cabinet changes have always been dramatic and she lay in this one has its fair share. it's been painful but necessary and i won't hide it. i think that this is one of the hardest political moments i've ev

it was led by the straddling prime minister anthony albanese and was attended by a politician's dignitaries, diplomats, and some invited guests. now that was official proceedings to note that the national day of mourning is a public holiday here as well on thursday in australia, but outside and around the capital cities, av estrada. we have, these are abolished the mckee, i gatherings, and these are being led by indigenous australians and calling for the past atrocities to be acknowledged. the demonstration is against a racist colonial imperialism in the 1st nations. people a driving that movement they signed the injustices of the past have not been dealt with. and at the time under the monarchy has represent a valid part of our history. now they're happening in sydney as we speak, that got underway in the last hour. so brisbin a camera, there weren't many people here at all. there's a small gathering behind me, but all the states around the country and that thousands of indicated i will attend these gatherings. but certainly we've had a number of different proceedings coinciding with the n

prime ministers of the dominion countries, the lights of just introduce jacinta, our den and anthony albanese from a st. lee. they will be there. and then later on i king charles will host an official event for all the heads of state and the official delegations that are coming to the queen funeral. so you can expect the like. so joe biden, to be there. most world leaders have been invited. some haven't leaders me and mar north korea. iran and dennis dun have not been invited, but for all the others. they will be here at buckingham palace with king charles later in the day for what is described as an official state occasion. it's been a busy week for prince charles. he of course, has visited all part of the united kingdom. he was in scotland on monday. he then went to northern island on tuesday. he was in will on friday, and he's no back as we see in buckingham palace preparing for those meetings and the coming out. we've seen the thousands of people and standing in line and what simply become known as the queue. but people also still flocking to central london that he to where you are buckin

back in 1954 after news of her death. prime minister anthony albanese, said australians. hans, go out to the british royal family with the passing of queen elizabeth, the 2nd and historic rhine, and a long life devoted to duty. family, faith and service has come to an end. this is a morning of sadness for the world, for the commonwealth and all astray, lance. it is a die of profound sadness and grief for the royal family who have lost her beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. the person who for so long was the greatest in strength, australian hearts go out to the people of the united kingdom, who mourn to die. knowing they will 3 old i have lost part of what makes in nation hall. and spring in sarah clark, who's in brisbin with the latest on their reaction from australia. sarah, she was a much loved figure among the majority of australians, how they reacting well that tributes have been flying throughout the day from every state and territory later across the johnny record that was led by the navy. he did a national tv address. first thing that's holding and he has no, t

we've heard from the australian prime minister anthony albanese, who said that greece is the price that we pay for love. the, the australian and aboriginal flags flying at half mast, just as the flags of flying at half mast here in new zealand. there will be a prolonged period of morning in both countries. and i think the, the, the words you hear over and over again in both countries are our dignity and commitment. commitment. there is sorrow that she's gone. but i guess also gratitude for what she did. all right, that's adrian brown. live for us from wellington. thank you so much for breaking it all down for us, adrian. now, the queen elizabeth has died. her son charles has automatically become king. he is both the oldest and longest serving heir apparent in british history. let's take a look at what happens next. the day after the queen's death, the accession council will meet at saint james's palace to proclaim king charles the new sovereign. a proclamation ceremony will take place and charles will swear loyalty to parliament and the church of england. his ceremonial coronation can t

who —— anthony albanese who —— anthony albanese who came to office here in may, he cast mr thistlethwaitears, is to entrain and indigenous voice to parliament, and a referendum on a republic would be a topic for a future government. i think that this more nuanced approach and understanding is really important. a republic may be something in the future but it isn't the only issue of importance in australia but i would say also in antigua and barbuda where there would be a range of views, and a desire, maybe even a promised himself to be respectful. and as he says, this is not a hostile act. �* , says, this is not a hostile act. ~ . says, this is not a hostile act. m says, this is not a hostile act. as you say, it isn't the time, act. as you say, it isn't the time. it — act. as you say, it isn't the time. it is _ act. as you say, it isn't the time, it is about _ act. as you say, it isn't the time, it is about respect, l act. as you say, it isn't the j time, it is about respect, a period of mourning at the moment, isn't it? but in time, what do you feel could going forward, because of becaus

another visitor was australia's anthony albanese who is known to favour australia becoming a republicof mourning is no time for politics. at least not publicly. westminster hall continues to be a place where citizens of the british nation and many others are coming to pay their respects. nicholas witchell, bbc news. world leaders have started arriving in london ahead of the funeral of queen elizabeth ii on monday. presidentjoe biden and the first ladyjill biden touched down at stansted airport a short while ago. they'll be among around 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries expected to attend monday's service. biden won't now be meeting the new british prime minister liz truss in downing street. instead, they will meet at the un general assembly in new york on wednesday. alistair burt, a former uk foreign office minister, told us the diplomatic logistics behind a state event of this scale, requires a very delicate balance. there are a number of leaders who are either controversial or in controversies in their countries. the united kingdom is able to have diplomatic relations with

the prime minister of australia, anthony albanese speaking earlier.ing in victoria gardens, just to the sides of the palace of westminster. these are the last few people who will be able to view queen elizabeth's lying in state. people have now been told not to set off to see this happen, because it will be too late, because, of course, the funeral takes place tomorrow, and the event will be closed tomorrow at 6:30am. hello there, flags at half mast today, but of course, the sun shone. some sunny skies across devon and cornwall, parts of wales, and towards north—east scotland too. high pressure will be giving us mostly dry as we head towards the start of next week, it is gradually drifting eastwards. there will be more cloud drifting round, more moisture in the air, attempts will be a little higher than they were. there is a week warm front heading to scotland, too. cross the north—east of scotland temperatures could drop as low as three or four celsius. in central london tomorrow for her majesty's state funeral we are expecting a dry day. there will

australia has a delegation. attending the funeral has been led by the italian prime minister anthony albanese, and included in that delegation of course is the governor general david hurley. and he's taken with him a group of recipients who are invited by the queen and isa an eclectic mix, including an educational pioneer, a chief medical officer, a long serving policeman and the strain of the dylan alcott said they are there as well as the victoria cross recipients who've been invited to attend by the queen, now should noticed that there's been a de longstanding debate about whether or not australia should become a republic. in 1999, you might recall it was overwhelming support for australia to stick with the monica . so the tributes continue for the queen here in australia. sarah clark that live in city as a perkins. cupboard prime minister list trust hooks. that takes her place inside westminster. abbey let sir. and you and you back to were nick clark, who's, who's outside the atlantic? yes, the guests and keep on coming, coaches arriving as you sailors trust the british prime minister has

it's a matter that will be raised by australia prime minister, anthony albanese. when he meets his counterpart in coming weeks, the sullivan islands late, it says delaying the election will be a one off. is little doubt of our plan for constitutional reform will be passed as his government holds a majority in parliament. sir clarke al jazeera brisbin, australia, brazil, as marking 200 years of independence from portugal. but critics have accused the president of turning the celebrations into an election campaign. dahlia bo sanara has been attending military parades in the capital, brazilian as well as holding a rally for his supporters in his home town of rio de janeiro elections and you to be held to knocked on october. the 6 also know his rival left, his former president lewis, and i see a little of the silver is a head though, in the polls. monica yanna care fees at a rally, a rio de janeiro where both scenarios make the most of independence day celebrations to boost to support. well, he literally moved to heavens and earth to make this this national day in a d

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it's a matter that will be raised by australia prime minister, anthony albanese. when he meets his counterpart in coming weeks, the sullivan islands lead. it says delaying the election will be a one off. there's little doubt so gavera is planned for constitutional reform will be passed as his government holds a majority in parliament. sir clarke al jazeera brisbin, australia. oh, it is coming up after the break. which emma, including the latest from the us, open on the late mine paso, between to the games biggest ah ah ah ah ah ah ah. his science the sport. yes. thank you really. we start with football and on tuesday night, chelsea coach thomas sequel received a yellow card in the champions league and within 24 hours he received a red card from the club. the gentleman has been sac just 6 games into the premier league season. to go to college in january 20, 21 and 4 months later lead up to that 2nd champions league title. chelsea also on the away for super cup and fee for club cup under people that yeah, the 49 year old was dismissed following the teams shot one no

another visitor was australia's anthony albanese who is known to favour australia becoming a republic a time of mourning is no time for politics. at least not publicly. westminster hall continues to be a place where citizens of the british nation and many others are coming to pay their respects. nicholas witchell, bbc news. the accessible queue has been closed after reaching capacity, but the general queue remains open for now. our correpsondent, chi chi izundu has been chatting to some of those, who want to pay their respects to the queen. the grief of the grandchildren, among them the prince of wales. but you for those paying their respects to the queen —— fortuitous timing for those paying their respects to the queen. we for those paying their respects to the queen-— for those paying their respects to the queen. ~ . , , the queen. we were lucky because the queen's grandchildren _ the queen. we were lucky because the queen's grandchildren were _ the queen. we were lucky because the queen's grandchildren were there. - the queen. we were lucky because the queen's grandchildren were th

it's a matter that will be raised by australia prime minister, anthony albanese. when he meets his counterpart in coming weeks, the sullivan islands lead. it says delaying the election will be a one off. there's little doubt so go, virus plan for constitutional reform will be passed as his government holds a majority in parliament. sir, o'clock, al jazeera brisbin, australia at least 23 people have died in a fire to carry a key bar in southern vietnam. flames spread quickly through the wooden interior of the ball, like smoke fill, the space blocking the emergency exits and trapping people inside some of those who jumped to safety from the 2nd story. balconies of had broken arms and legs. the 5 liter have been caused by an electrical short circuit. please say that so could rise. a neil punch, prosecutor say, they found no evidence that members of the french armed forces play the role in the rwandan genocide, 800000 season muslims who choose a killed over a 100 days in 1994 buster commission found friends had been blinded by his colonial attitude and both serious re

another visitor was australia's anthony albanese who is known to favour australia becoming a republicls but a time of mourning is no time for politics. at least not publicly. westminster hall continues to be a place where citizens of the british nation and many others are coming to pay their respects. nicholas witchell, bbc news. the accessible queue for people to pay their respects to the late queen has now been closed after reaching capacity, but the general queue remains open for now. our correspondent chi chi izundu has been chatting to some of those waiting for their moment to honour queen elizabeth in westminster hall. the grief of the grandchildren, among them the prince of wales. sharing their vigil with the public. fortuitous timing for those paying their respects to the queen. we were lucky because the queen's grandchildren were there. so brave. especially young james. so that was really unexpected. but it was so moving. so very, very moving. complete privilege. absolute privilege to see them honouring their grandmother. i a moment that - i won't ever forget. to see her gran

it's a matter that will be raised by australia's prime minister anthony albanese. when he meets his counterpart in coming weeks. the solomon islands lead it says delaying the election will be a one off. there's little doubt so the various plans for constitutional reform will be passed. it is government holds a majority in parliament. sir clarke al jazeera brisbin, australia, rescue and relief operations are taking place in the southern indian city of bengal . a route after torrential rain monsoon rains that began on sunday, swept through the city, which was considered india's tech hub, causing flooding, or to log streets, created traffic chaos, power outages and shortages of drinking water. when people have been urged to work from home, meteorologists say that bangle a re received more than 400 percent of its average rainfall. in the 1st week of august of nathan is in the city and says, life has been disrupted. for many inundated with water homes like these are now empty as residents leave in droves, we are in one of the worst affected areas in the city of bengal.

another visitor was australia's anthony albanese who is known to favour australia becoming a republict a time of mourning is no time for politics. westminster hall continues to be a place where citizens of the british nation and others pay their respects. very soon, the queen's grandsons and granddaughters, led by the prince of wales, will take their turn to stand in vigil around the queen's coffin. nickjoins me now. you mentioned a lingering of the king with some of those he greeted, are we seeing a different style compared to the queen? fine are we seeing a different style compared to the queen? one thing the hate compared to the queen? one thing they hate is — compared to the queen? one thing they hate is those _ compared to the queen? one thing they hate is those mobile _ compared to the queen? one thing they hate is those mobile phones i they hate is those mobile phones being thrust in their face. but yes, each monarch brings something of their own personality to the role and the queen had her own personal style which was a product of her personality and of the generation of which

delegation australians now in london, including of course being led by the striving, prime minister, anthony albanese, and 10 are described as ordering. but exceptional strains and quite an eclectic mix . and we have an educational pioneer. we have a chief medical officer, we have a policeman. we also have the estallion of the year tennis champion dylan, l costs. they are all representing australia and will attend this funeral out 0. sarah clark that live in sydney syrup many thanks. let's go to south africa, then another commonwealth member or 0. how to patricia is in johannesburg. girl, oh, tell us something about both the queen's legacy. as far as south africa is concerned and how people that have reacted to her passing due to they do they really care? while the lead here is rather low key. some people are morning decree in watching the funeral on television, but others are not. and that could a slamming to do with the complicated and sometimes painful history between britain and africa during the colonial years for those who are fascinated by her and mourning her remembering her legacy there. rem

after news of her death. prime minister anthony albanese said that australians harps go out to the british royal family with the passing of queen elizabeth, the 2nd and historic rhine and a long loft devoted to duty. family. faith and service has come to an end. this is a morning of sadness for the world, for the commonwealth and all extravagance. it is a die of profound sadness and great for the royal family who have lost a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. the person who for so long was the greatest in strength, astrally and hearts go out to the people of the united kingdom, who mourn to die. knowing that i will field, i have lost part of what makes it nice and whole. sunday mccreery is an expert on the history of the royal family at head of the university of sydney's mountain, monarchy, and global perspectives research help. she joins us now. live from sydney. good savvy with us, cindy. what's the mood in australia following the death of queen elizabeth? thank you, adrian. i think as we just heard these trained, i means to say the maiden astray is by march, a somber on

the australian prime minister, anthony albanese, has chosen ten ordinary australians to accompany himity i—forgive with his wife after an appalling family tragedy. let's bring in danny abdallah, who's in sydney. thank you so much for coming on the programme. we will get to your story because it is absolutely tragic. first of all, because i'm sure it was a surprise to you, just a moment where the prime minister of australia bring you up and invited you to join australia bring you up and invited you tojoin him on this trip australia bring you up and invited you to join him on this trip to london, just talk us through that. it was a sunday afternoon and i was leaving church. i got a phone from the prime minister and he asked if i would join him to the queen's funeral. i was lost for words at the time. i didn't know what to say. i'm very humbled tojoin our prime minister. very humbled to 'oin our prime minister. ~ , ,., , very humbled to 'oin our prime minister. ~ , , ., ., ., , minister. absolutely extraordinary honour. minister. absolutely extraordinary honour- just _ minister. absolute

among them, a special audience at buckingham palace, australia's anthony albanese, who is known to favouring a republic. other commonwealth leaders in london for the funeral of queen elizabeth ii took a moment to sign a book of condolence, including the prime minister of new zealand, jacinda ardern, who thanked her majesty for 70 years of support and service. she visited our country on multiple times. but more than that, she stood with us during times of great, great sadness and tragedy and stood alongside us in times of joy and celebration. other leaders, including canada's justin trudeau, joined mourners to pay his respects at the lying in state. but not all world leaders have been invited. russia's vladimir putin is off the list, as well as belarus and myanmar�*s leaders, they also haven't been invited. the bbc understands syria and afghanistan did not get asked, either. nor venezuela, because the uk does not have full diplomatic relations with these countries. earlier, the king and the prince of wales thanked some of the officers who will be involved in monday's huge policing operatio

they included the australian prime minister, anthony albanese.republican but said such matters were for another time. at windsor castle, they have been moving tens of thousands of flowers from well—wishers inside the castle grounds, ready for the burial ceremony, with the blooms all facing towards her majesty's beloved home. tonight at 8pm, the country will hold a national moment of reflection for one minute to stop and think about the life and legacy of the queen. it comes ahead of tomorrow's funeral, a momentous occasion of state, family farewell, and a. moment in this nation's history. this is the scene above the palace of westminster this morning, the union flag at half staff there on st stephens tower. there is a stillness in the air, there is a silence in the air as well. remember the people we are seeing in the queue as they approach westminster hall right now have been here for 12, 14 hours. they have queued overnight while you and i have been asleep. they have just been walking slowly from the other side of the bridge, the other side of

as the proclamation was signed by the governor general, david hurley, and the prime minister, anthony albaneseouse of lords will address king charles and camilla the queen consort tomorrow morning. our political correspondent damian grammaticas is in westminster. tell us more about this. ~ ., tell us more about this. well, what we will see — tell us more about this. well, what we will see tomorrow _ tell us more about this. well, what we will see tomorrow as _ tell us more about this. well, what we will see tomorrow as part i tell us more about this. well, what we will see tomorrow as part of- tell us more about this. well, what we will see tomorrow as part of the j we will see tomorrow as part of the long tradition that accompanies the accession of a new sovereign to the throne. we will see of parliament and lords all gathered here, we will see the speaker of the commons, the lord speaker, both addressing the new king. —— the lord speaker. the offer condolences and their loyalty and he will respond with words of his own. but above all, think what will be most remarkable is the location all th

through to all the other countries of the european union, africa, the prime minister of australia, anthony albaneseking about the republic is the future and for now his country expecting to be here in london pay his respects. a finalfarewell to britain's august reigning monarch, and those world leaders will be joined by members of the queen's family —— longest reigning. her coffin will be taken to windsor, beyond london, to the suburbs beyond, and berkshire in the royal borough as it is known of windsor, which is where windsor castle is based, and at the heart of windsor castle is st george's chapel, which is where the queen will be laid to rest with her late husband, the duke of edinburgh. the bbc�*s royal correspondent nicholas witchell reports. it rests on the catafalque, a brightly lit coffin which has become the focus of a nation's sadness. within the ancient walls of westminster hall, so many emotions, so many individual expressions of gratitude and respect. thousands have already filed through. many tens of thousands more are expected over the weekend. and as the nation mourns, preparations

australia's anthony albanese e. and from the uk, we had james cleverly attending the event. dubbed funeral diplomacy in the three days for the current prime minister, fumio kishida. among the japanese public, opinions have been split. many protests throughout the weekend even today. people have been questioning the legitimacy of holding a state funeral, which is usually for imperial family members. mr abe is only the second prime minister to have this service. the first one took place 55 years ago for yoshida/ 0ther protesters were questioning the huge price tag of 10 million to host this event. a protester we spoke to earlier said money should be spent on other more important things, especially when people have been struggling with the rising cost of living. but there was a long queue of people wanting to pay their respects outside. it really goes to show how polarising, how divisive mr abe is. when he was alive as prime minister and even after his death. his state funeral has been divisive among the japanese public. heavy fighting is continuing in ukraine's eastern donbas

the australian prime minister anthony albanese saying in the last few hours that queen elizabeth ii haded period of national mourning. how will it be recognised there in australia? there will be a period of national mourning here too. we understand later today they will be a gun salute at federal parliament in canberra, one round for every year of the queen's lie. we also understand that following the state funeral in the united kingdom, there will be a national memorial here in australia too, and later today, the governor general, was the queen's representative in this country, given that australia is a constitutional monarchy, queen elizabeth ii was australia boss mcqueen, she was the head of state here and the governor—general david hurley is to give a national televised address in a few hours' time. so this is certainly an historical day for australia, an historic day for many people around the world, and the governor general to give them and us his thoughts on this historic and very, very sad day. historic and very, very sad da . , ., , ., historic and very, very sad da . , ., ., d

the australian prime minister, anthony albanese, has told the bbc that he has ruled out holding a referendum, so it's a very personal bereavement. one of the things that matters to you, of course, is the future of australia and its constitution. you've talked in the past about revisiting the republican question that was asked just over 20 years ago. when do you think that's likely to come around? well, i don't think now is the time to discuss those issues, and i've made that clear. this is a time in which we should acknowledge the life of service of her majesty queen elizabeth. those are matters of debate, of course, in australia, and certainly the royal family understand that, but now is not the time to focus on that. what i have said very clearly is that my priority as the incoming prime minister, and i said this before the election, was to commit to a referendum in this term to recognise aboriginal and torres strait islander people in our constitution. you're talking about how any nation, when it considers its own history, is bound to go through a process of change and re—evaluation, and

the prime minister anthony albanese is in london, he will attend the funeral, he laid flowers in greenling of goodwill for king charles, but a feathered loss of the only one at that most people knew. you cannot get over the fact that this is a staging post and an historic staging post. people are bound to reflect, let's give it a few weeks, a few months, even a couple of years, they are bound to reflect on where they, where australia sits in the commonwealth hierarchy and who they really feel is the head of state. �* ., _ they really feel is the head of state. �* ., ., state. and i would say, not even that _ state. and i would say, not even that long. ii state. and i would say, not even that long. i think i state. and i would say, notl even that long. i think many australians are already reflecting on that. the queen 's that has brought a mix of feelings. a sense of loss as i was saying, the first nations people said many of them said it brought up a sense of trauma at the difficult legacy of imperialism, of colonialism in the world, that the crown had played in that. it also brought t

the prime minister anthony albanese has described the queen's commitment to service as inspiring, and other event was as big as that. three quarters of the population came out to see her and her majesty would visit another 15 times. today, there was a wreath laying ceremony in the queen's terrace, in parliament house, that was led by the governor—general, the queen's representative, the prime minister and many dignitaries and diplomats, and you could feel the sombre mood in parliament house today. it is a place normally of a however of activity, but as these wreaths were being laid in silence, you could feel the sadness, notjust among the politicians and the diplomats, but also among the australian people. flags are flying half—mast in parliament house, but here behind me as well, the australian and the aboriginal flags are flying at half—mast on the sydney bridge, as tributes continue to come in. 11 sydney bridge, as tributes continue to come in-— to come in. there are other voices thou:h to come in. there are other voices though aren't _ to come in. there are other voices though are

it has been dubbed funeral diplomacy because we also have new entry about it, anthony albanese it, astion with protesters questioning the legitimacy of having this as a state funeral which is usually for the imperialfamily funeral which is usually for the imperial family members. funeral which is usually for the imperialfamily members. others funeral which is usually for the imperial family members. others are questioning the cost because the japanese government said it would probably spend about £10 million to host this event. a protester we spoke to earlier said the money should be spent on something else, for example people in centraljapan who have been hit by a typhoon. the money should be better spent on things like that as well as the cost of living which is also a huge concern here. at the same time there was a long queue of people wanting to pay tribute to mr abe. there is a table set up where people can come and take floral tribute. the table has to be cleared every ten minutes because people have been waiting for a very long time. it goes to show how device if this state fun

, as the proclamation was signed by the governor general david hurley and the prime minister anthony albanesecus of course very much elsewhere today in _ in windsor. the focus of course very much elsewhere today in scotland, | much elsewhere today in scotland, but the floral tributes here have been filling up. people coming all day long to pay their respects, to have a moment to lay flowers, and if we just turn have a moment to lay flowers, and if wejust turn around, have a moment to lay flowers, and if we just turn around, you can see here, there have been hundreds of thousands of people coming all day long, and when you look, it hasn't thinned out much at all. earlier on it was much busier. at a moment things didn't go to plan, the flags will put up to full mast at the first proclamation yesterday and they were supposed to go back to half mast today, but here at windsor castle just behind half mast today, but here at windsor castlejust behind me, the half mast today, but here at windsor castle just behind me, the flag half mast today, but here at windsor castlejust behind me, the flag got j

we have to i think about the recent comments by our prime minister anthony albanese who, as you know,y reflected the sincerity with which this government takes indigenous australians. that will remain the priority for this government but i think in the years ahead australians will start to re—engage with that conversation about republican referendum. it is interesting. _ republican referendum. it is interesting. malcolm turnbull, former prime minister, said he would count himself as an elizabethan, and by that he meant very much a supporter in respect of elizabeth, who has been travelling to australia over so many decades but that is very different from being a monarchist.— is very different from being a monarchist. indeed, malcolm turnbull has _ monarchist. indeed, malcolm turnbull has gone _ monarchist. indeed, malcolm turnbull has gone further - monarchist. indeed, malcolmj turnbull has gone further and actually said he thinks most australians are probably elizabethans rather than elizabetha ns rather than monarchist. i'm elizabethans rather than monarchist. i'm not sure what evide

commonwealth leaders including jamaica's andrew holness, canada'sjustin trudeau, and australia's anthony albaneseg their respects to the late monarch. that's it for the moment from westminster. much more here through the day. a lot more people are joining the queue so i think we have another 13, 14 joining the queue so i think we have another 13, 1a hours of people joining it. we another 13, 14 hours of people “oininu it. ~ . another 13, 14 hours of people joining it— another 13, 14 hours of people “oininu it. ~ . ., , ., joining it. we are waiting but for the moment— joining it. we are waiting but for the moment it _ joining it. we are waiting but for the moment it continues. - joining it. we are waiting but for the moment it continues. we'lll joining it. we are waiting but for. the moment it continues. we'll be back with katty through the afternoon. she was talking about the number of world leaders coming to london for the state funeral. bangladesh is very much retaining its ties to the uk. laura kuenssberg spoke to its prime minister, sheik hassina, about her memories of the queen, and the imp

sydney harbour bridge, as our australian parliament in canberra, and the prime minister here, anthony albanese but obviously that changed overnight when she passed away. there is a lot of digital newspapers, printing digital editions this morning, remembering the queen's wonderful life and also the news outlets came into work very early, three or four in the morning. to discuss this breaking news but there is obviously a deep sense of grief swept across australia right now, and everyone is around the world trying to come to terms with this news of such a huge loss, not only to the commonwealth but to the world. obviously there is a debate in australia, it's been reopened by the president about the constitutional monarchy. and whether australia should go a different way. do you think, and a period of such national grief and reflection, is there a possibility in fact that the royal family becomes more popular at this time?- royal family becomes more popular at this time? well, i think obviously _ popular at this time? well, i think obviously now - popular at this time? well, i think obviously no

canberra and it was announced by the governor general, and also co—signed by the prime minister anthony albanesetions around the place. there was quiet at times —— this once—in—a—lifetime occasion. people cheered god save the king for the first time, and of course they sang along, the new rendition of the anthem, god save the king. and when i spoke to several people there, some said the queen is the only monarch we knew all our lives, some reflected on memories of her when she visited australia, and they said we used to travel far just to get a glimpse australia, and they said we used to travel farjust to get a glimpse of her and be amongst the crowds, and now that she's gone, we wanted to be among the crowd as well. we spoke to young families who brought their small children, and they said we wanted to be here to pay respects, to the queen and her service, but also to have our kids present at this momentous moment in history. of course, the queen made history when she arrived here at sydney harbour tunnel in 1954 for the first time, being the only reigning monarch to visit australia. since then