Queen death – live: King Charles joins royal coffin procession in Edinburgh

Wales’ first minister Mark Drakeford has said he was not told in advance that William would be assuming the role and title of Prince of Wales, our politics correspondent, Adam Forrest, reports.

The Labour first minister told the BBC that he had a “very warm conversation” with William shortly after the new King revealed his son would carry on in the role on Friday. “I think we can be sure it was given a great deal of thought.”

Mr Drakeford added: “He wanted to look forward, talk about the time he needs to take on the responsibilities, and fashion the job in the way that will be right for him and Wales in the 21st century.”

William, the Prince of Wales and his brother Harry, the Duke of Sussex, put on a united front on Saturday at Windsor.

The brothers stepped out with their wives, Kate, Princess of Wales, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, to greet mourners and view floral tributes left for the Queen after the monarch died on 8 September.

While some experts have called the reunion between the brothers – who have reportedly been feuding since before Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior members of the royal family in 2020 – as an “important show of unity”, others have claimed that it’s not a sign their relationship being repaired.

My colleague Laura Hampson reports:

In a plan ahead of the Queen’s funeral, NHS England has written to GPs and hospitals warning the her death may impact some patients’ mental health and warned there could be increased demand, Rebecca Thomas, our health correspondent, reports.

A letter sent on Monday said the passing of the queen would have “particular significance” to those in the Armed Forces and “has the potential to trigger mental health issues” within this group specifically.

It also warned GPs and trusts they would need to be able to identify any patients from overseas who might come to the UK for the Queen’s funeral as they would need to be charged.

Under the guidance, GPs can make their own decision over to close for the bank holiday.

Trusts and GPs were told to monitor the number of patients cancelling appointments and have a plan to recover any lost time as a result.

Prince Andrew was heckled as the procession travelled along the Royal Mile.

A man in the crowd was heard to shout at the Duke of York as he followed his mother’s coffin in Edinburgh.

Shortly after he appeared to be pulled away from the security fencing and Police.

Scotland confirmed he was arrested for a breach of the peace:

The King wore 10 medals as he joined the procession to Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral, with his brother the Duke of York donning eight.

Charles wore a full day ceremonial uniform with the rank of Field Marshal – carrying a Field Marshal baton presented to him by the Queen when he took up the role in 2012.

The King also wore the Order of Merit neck decoration, with the thistle star and thistle sash.

Amongst his medals, Charles wore a Queen’s Service Order medal, a Coronation medal, Silver, Golden, Diamond and Platinum medals and a Naval Long Service Good Conduct medal.

The King also wore a New Zealand Commemorative medal, a New Zealand Armed Forces Award and a Canadian Forces Decoration.

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky took time out from organising his country’s fightback against Vladimir Putin’s forces to sign a book of condolence for the Queen.

“On behalf of the people of Ukraine and myself, I express sincere condolences over the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“Ukrainian women and men share this great loss.

“We mourn with the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth of Nations and all subjects of the British Crown.

“The memory of Her Majesty and her selfless service to her people will forever remain in the history of mankind.”

The late Queen’s coffin is currently being carried along the Royal Mile, the oldest procession route in the UK.

The procession is being attended by King Charles III. Along the route a woman could be heard shouting “God bless the Queen”.

Dogs could be heard barking as the hearse continued its procession on a bright sunny day in Edinburgh.

Members of the public held their phones high to capture images of the historic event.

Tens of thousands of people stood for hours in the blazing sunshine to catch a glimpse of the Queen’s cortège, my colleague Holly Bancroft reports.

People from all over the world has been thrust together in the huge crowds, united by the royal family.

One news presenter from New Zealand, who was there to film the procession, took photos for a group of ladies who had come from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Wilma, who had organised the day out for the group, said they wanted to come and show their respects.

“Many people speak and they don’t follow actions but the Queen was right on it,” she said.

She had been on the Royal Mile with friends Fiona, Elizabeth Ray, and Margaret from 11am.

“My mother named me Elizabeth R after the Queen. I’m here for my mum as well as myself,” Elizabeth said.