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Editorial: Britain has a new government led by women. Vanquishing Boris Johnson will be the least of its problems

Britain has a new prime minister in Liz Truss, who journeyed Tuesday to Balmoral, Scotland, for her first official audience with a queen who prefers not to travel these days but still is constitutionally required to invite commoners to form a new government. The unusual location far from London was…

Chicago Tribune

Liz Truss promises to fix energy crisis and grow UK economy in first speech as UK PM

LONDON: Liz Truss made her first speech as UK prime minister on Tuesday outside No 10 — in front of a cheering but drenched group of Conservative MPs and the world's media — following a sudden downpour after she had been appointed to the position by the Queen at Balmoral…

The Times of India

Queen seen for first time in weeks after new health fears as she meets Liz Truss

The Queen was pictured meeting the new Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral today - and was seen holding a walking stick as she greeted the new Tory leader at her home in Scotland

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Liz Truss becomes Prime Minister after meeting Queen and prepares address to nation

The new Tory leader held a meeting with the monarch at Balmoral in Scotland just moments after Boris Johnson formally offered his resignation

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss becomes UK prime minister after meeting Queen at Balmoral

New leader to return to Downing Street and address nation at about 4pm, before appointing cabinet

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss officially takes over as Prime Minister - here's what happens next

The Conservative party leader travelled to Balmoral for an audience with the monarch at her Aberdeenshire retreat shortly after noon.

Daily Record

Fiery Liz Truss is certain to deliver a high-wire act from her very first day

Thunderstorms across the capital last night seemed to be a fitting omen after a day in which a plainly delighted Liz Truss marked her ascent to the helm of party and country. A swift drinks event for supporters was followed by preparations to fly to Balmoral to be formally approved…

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Why is the Queen at Balmoral Castle?

The Queen traditionally spends the summer at Balmoral Castle, from July to October. She won’t be making the 1,000-mile round trip to appoint a Prime Minister at Buckingham Palace.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson's claims unpicked as departing Prime Minister gives rambling final speech

Before heading to Balmoral to tender his resignation to the Queen, the departing PM compared himself to a "booster rocket" and a Roman statesman.

Daily Mirror

Tuesday briefing: A victory that fell short of a coronation

In today’s newsletter: As Truss travels to Balmoral to accept the prime ministership, a look at some of the must-read pieces about her policies, her opposition and her future at No 10

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss is new Prime Minister - what happens next? Your hour-by-hour guide

Liz Truss has been named the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and will fly to Balmoral to meet the Queen. Between Cabinet reshuffles, PMQs and energy bills help we look at what the coming days have in store

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss: who is the UK's new prime minister and why has she replaced Boris Johnson?

The United Kingdom’s next prime minister will be Liz Truss. After a two-month contest, Conservative Party members have chosen her as their new leader. All that remains is for Truss to travel to Balmoral in Scotland where she will be formally invited by the Queen to form a government.

The Conversation

Live: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak await result of Tory leadership contest

The new Tory leader will be handed the keys to Number 10 on Tuesday after an audience with the Queen at Balmoral.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson 'to skip Tory conference and coin it in with speeches' after leaving as PM

The Prime Minister will fly to Balmoral tomorrow to give his resignation to the Queen - and reports have been swirling that he will make a packet in after-dinner speeches as a backbench MP

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The Independent UK

Transport options for Boris Johnson and the next PM to reach Balmoral

Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be meeting the Queen in Balmoral, rather than in London as is tradition.

The National (Scotland)

Here's what will happen at Balmoral when the Queen appoints the new prime minister

THE appointment of either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will look different after it was confirmed that Boris Johnson and his successor will now meet…

The Guardian - UK

New PM will meet Queen at Balmoral before taking over at No 10

Boris Johnson will also have to travel 500 miles from London to monarch’s Aberdeenshire estate before he steps down

The Independent UK

Queen to receive new prime minister in Scotland for the first time, Palace confirms

The monarch has faced episodic mobility issues since last autumn

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Evening Standard

Queen to swear in new Prime Minister at Balmoral

The Queen will appoint the new Prime Minister from Scotland for the first time, the Palace confirmed on Wednesday,

ABC News

Balmoral men found guilty of rape in caravan for second time

A jury hearing new evidence in a retrial from a witness claiming a woman expressed doubt about whether she had been raped at a party in western Victoria finds the two men guilty of the attack.

Daily Mirror

Passengers surprised as Kate Middleton boards economy flight with Charlotte and Louis

The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted by passengers on the economy flight to Scotland where they are expected to join the Queen at Balmoral Castle. A passenger said: 'No one on board took any photos or videos. Just a mum taking her children on holiday to see grandmother, but there…

Birmingham Post

Belfast retailer Creightons snaps up County Armagh peer JD Hunter

The move will see JD Hunter join the Creighton family's portfolio of SPAR and EUROSPAR stores in Finaghy, Blacks Road and Balmoral in Belfast

Daily Mirror

This royal word search puzzle has really throne people... but can you spot all 70 words?

The jumbo grid contains words from all aspects of royal life, from locations – Balmoral or Windsor - through to some of her favourite things, like corgis and garden parties

Daily Mirror

Queen receives good news arriving back in Windsor for Jubilee after flight drama

The Queen returned to Windsor for Platinum Jubilee week following a short break in Balmoral. However, it was not a straightforward trip as the plane had to abort its landing

Daily Record

The Queen holidaying in Balmoral ahead of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

The Platinum Jubilee Celebrations begin on Thursday so Her Majesty is enjoying a rest beforehand

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