Elizabeth II

The funeral of Mid and East Antrim Mayor, Alderman Beth Adger MBE, will take place on Saturday

Late Mayor to be laid to rest as tributes are paid to 'a dedicated councillor'

King Charles at Hunters Bakery in Limavady, on day two of the royal visit to Northern Ireland

King and Queen test their baking skills during Northern Ireland visit

Among those the couple met was award-winning photographer Cathal McNaughton, who showed Charles and Camila a picture he took of the late Queen Elizabeth II holding an umbrella at the opening of the Lawn Tennis Association’s headquarters in London when he worked for the Press Association Photo by Matt Mackey / Press Eye.

King and Queen begin second day of engagements on their visit to NI

Lee Dawson of Samuel Brothers crafted the new uniforms which will be worn by the Hillsborough Fort Guard. The UK's oldest private ceremonial military regiment is preparing to be restored to its original full strength for the first time in more than a century. Thirteen new warders of the Hillsborough Fort Guard, which dates back to 1660, will be presented with their warrants at a special ceremony in the Co Down village in May. Pic: Jonathan McCambridge/PA Wire

Hillsborough Fort 'castlemen' get suited up as the historical guard is restored

First Minister Michelle O'Neill has previously met King Charles III

First and Deputy First Ministers to meet King at Windsor Castle

Ulster Carpets, the globally successful manufacturers of luxury carpets for the home and hospitality markets, have been granted a Royal Warrant by King Charles III. The Portadown- based company manufactured the majestic wool-rich Axminster carpets for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey last year. Photo by Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Historic Portadown family firm granted a Royal Warrant by His Majesty the King

Maurice Morrow

State papers: DUP minister rebuffed pub opening extension for Jubilee

Hillsborough Castle – the Co Down village was suggested as a venue for ‘low key’ citizenship ceremonies in 2003.  Pic: Kelvin Boyes/PressEye

Warning that plans for citizenship ceremonies could damage NI relations

Aled Jones jumping for joy after receiving an award.

Aled Jones: Walking in the Air remains a Christmas classic

Stephen Holland, a Tyrone native who has cooked for Queen Elizabeth II and other illustrious diners at some of the finest kitchens in the world, has been appointed executive chef at the brand new five-star hotel, Dunluce Lodge

New NI luxurious five-star hotel confirms executive chef’s appointment

King Charles III meets Elton John and David Furnish as he arrives for the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London

King laughs at British comedian’s impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety

Charlotte Gamper (Historic Royal Palaces Senior Textiles Treatment Conservator) arranging an 18th Century-style ballgown for display (action shot). Designed by Oliver Messel (1904-78) and worn by Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon to a Georgian-themed charity costume ball at the Mansion House, July 1964. The dress is silk, brocade and lace, with wire, beading and cord decoration. The Royal Style in the Making exhibition explores an intimate relationship between fashion designer and royal client. Displays reveal the design process behind the creation of important one-of-a-kind couture commissions in royal history, including original sketches, fabric swatches and handwritten notes. This exhibition shows how these royal designs helped shape the British monarchy’s public image and propel the British fashion industry onto the world stage.

See Royal Style in the Making in Northern Ireland - celebrating royal couture

Lord Lieutenant for Co Armagh the Rt Hon the Earl of Caledon KCVO JP presents the King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade to Mr Ashley Pigott OBE, Chairman and Managing Director of AJ Power.

AJ Power receives King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade

Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell and Damian Lewis as King Henry VIII

Sunday TV choice: Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC1, 9pm)

Undated handout photo issued by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council of a new statue to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II and installed in Antrim Castle Gardens

Sculptor 'horrified' by controversial new Queen Elizabeth II statue in Co Antrim

Artist Anto Brennan with the bronze sculpture of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Antrim Castle Gardens

Council defends statue commemorating late Queen after mixed reviews

A council has defended a new statue commemorating Queen Elizabeth II after some online critics questioned its likeness to the late monarch.

Cate McCurry

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral, for a Sunday church service

King and Queen Camilla remember late Queen on second anniversary of her death

Songs of Praise presenter, Claire McCollum, outside Crathie Kirk. The Scottish church where Queen Elizabeth II worshipped has hosted the BBC's Songs Of Praise programme for the first time to mark the second anniversary of her death

Songs Of Praise, with NI presenter Claire McCollum, filmed at Balmoral church

The Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ and Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Paul Dunlop BEM unveil a sculptor of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at Antrim Castle Gardens

Queen Elizabeth sculpture unveiled at Antrim Castle Gardens

Classical pianist and conductor Barry Douglas has enjoyed a remarkable international career (Picture: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Acclaimed pianist Douglas is ‘buoyed up’ for festival

Barry Douglas with his Camerata Orchestra on the last night of the 2016 festival at Clandeboye

Barry Douglas to celebrate Camerata Ireland's 25th anniversary

Princess Diana’s brother-in-law Lord Fellowes has died at 82 (Photo by Getty Images)

Princess Diana’s brother-in-law Lord Fellowes has died at 82

Screenshot of an article which disappeared from the Royal College of Nursing website, showing Sinn Fein election candidate Pat Cullen smiling as she reads a letter from Buckingham Palace.

Pat ​Cullen's praise for King Charles disappears from RCN website

Brian carries out final safety checks before leaving his last shift as a train driver at Waterside Railway Station on Friday

End of the line for Northern Ireland train driver after 50 years on the railways

A statue of legendary Rangers manager Walter Smith will be unveiled at Ibrox on Saturday

Statue of legendary Rangers manager Walter Smith to be unveiled

Rangers manager Walter Smith celebrates trophy success with the Ibrox giants. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Walter Smith 'legacy will now be preserved in bronze' with Rangers statue

Leading contractor Henry Brothers has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. Pictured are David Henry, Ian Henry, Jim Henry and Julie McKeown

King's Award: NI construction firm honoured with highest UK accolade

As one of only two Northern Irish businesses to have been recognised in the Sustainable Development category in 2024, Henry Brothers was praised for its exemplary approach

Claire Cartmill

King to become patron of Royal British Legion

King to become patron of Royal British Legion after patronages review

A painted portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, painted by artist Gareth Reid. The painting is included in the new re-hang of Irish Art in the State Drawing Room at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

Art in Northern Ireland's royal residence of Hillsborough Castle is revamped

Comedian Peter Kay finished just ahead of Jesus in a fantasy dinner poll

Why Jackie McGregor won't be throwing a dinner party anytime soon

Mid and East Antrim Council headquarters in Ballymena. Google image

Council headquarters will not be renamed in memory of late queen

Diana Ross is preparing to celebrate her 80th birthday on Tuesday

Saturday TV choice: Diana Ross at the BBC (BBC Two, 9.15pm)

Pat Crossley pictured beside a floral arrangement depicting the RNLI colours in Westminister Abbey celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea

Pat clocks up 145 years of charity work and is still going!

The Hilton Dublin Kilmainham now welcomes visitors' dogs - and cats.

Explore Dublin 8 on dog friendly walking tour at Hilton Dublin Kilmainham

Jackie McGregor writes about the emotional upheaval of moving house in her 50s

Jackie McGregor on the emotional upheaval of moving house

This is when banknotes with the face of King Charles will come into circulation

This is when new King Charles banknotes will enter circulation

Can Jean solve the final murder?

Thursday: The Madame Blanc Mysteries (C5, 9pm)

Morning View

Editorial: Northern Ireland wishes King Charles well after his cancer diagnosis

Outgoing speaker of the Assembly Alex Maskey says he wishes the public could see the friendships which exist across the floor of the house. Picture By: Arthur Allison: PacemakerPress.

Alex Maskey's farewell as he stands down as speaker of Assembly

Ed Gamble, Andi Oliver, Nisha Katona and Tom Kerridge

Tuesday: Great British Menu (BBC2, 8pm)

Ulster Carpets designs and manufactures bespoke carpets for hospitality projects across the world, such as The Goring in London - the only hotel in the world to be granted a Royal Warrant for hospitality services. Picture: Ulster Carpets

Ulster Carpets enjoys increased turnover of £11.8m following record US exports

A British official expressed concern that Irish president Mary McAleese would be at a memorial service for the victims of the Omagh bombing when Queen Elizabeth II was not attending

British official had concerns about Mary McAleese at Omagh event without Queen

Diana, Princess of Wales showed "obvious ignorance of, or disregard for, constitutional niceties" in relation to Northern Ireland, according to a note from the Irish ambassador in 1993

Diana showed ‘ignorance of or disregard for constitutional niceties'

Morning View

Editorial: Racism row is a grisly royal saga that above all harms the Sussexes

The Tower of London

Thursday: Inside the Tower of London (Channel 5, 8pm)

Angela Rippon on how she keeps fit and healthy

Angela Rippon on keeping fit and healthy

A statue to be erected in memory of Queen Elizabeth II has been approved by councillors in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

ABC Council votes to erect statue of Queen Elizabeth II

Nicolas Raskin (right) celebrates with James Tavernier after scoring the second goal for Rangers in the 4-0 win over Hibs on Saturday

Outrage as Hibernian fans mock Rangers Ibrox disaster

Rangers' Abdallah Sima shoots during the cinch Premiership match at Ibrox Stadium against Hibernian. (Photo by Lesley Martin/PA Wire)

Rangers call graffiti and stickers mocking Ibrox disaster 'outrageous'

The Mall Presbyterian church, Armagh city. Picture: Billy Maxwell

Marking the 140th anniversary of the Boys' Brigade movement

Church of the Holy Trinity, Waringstown County Down. Photo: Michael Cousins

Northern Ireland churches are listed for UK awards

Stock Front pages of the Belfast News Letter over the last 286 years: Top left, from October 1738 the earliest surviving edition of the paper; top right from December 1854 at the height of the Crimean War; middle left, from September 1912 at the time of the Ulster covenant; middle right from September 1939 at the start of World War Two; bottom left from November 1963 at the assassination of John F Kennedy; bottom right from last September; bottom middle from April 1998 at the time of the Belfast Agreement; and bottom right from September last year after the new king's first visit to NI

The News Letter turns 286, the world's oldest English language daily newspaper

The Queen appeared on more UK coins than any other British monarch and approximately 27 billion coins bearing her likeness are still in active circulation.

Royal Mint reveals rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins - some worth £100s

Morning View

Editorial: From a much loved Queen to a much admired King

The Duke of Sussex speaks with Blake McCaughey from Tandragee (left) and Hayley Cassin on stage, during the annual WellChild Awards 2023, at the Hurlingham Club in London. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II 'is looking down on all of us' says Harry

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