Intention is she is a focal point at significant moments. Those moments in the past have been moments of jov in the past have been moments of joy. More recently, sadly, theyve been moments of sadness. This is the key point of this visit. An opportunity for her. As you can see in those pictures behind her, Prince William, to meet those people most directly affected by this fire. Shell meet members of the Emergency Services. The queen in the Statement Issued yesterday, talked about her prayers and thoughts for the victims and the bravery of firefighters who put their own lives at risk to save others. Prince william accompaniying his grandmother as well. We saw britains harry attenBorough Market yesterday, peter. The queen, shes renowned for having that personal touch, whether it is a joyous event or, like this, the most tragic of events as she talks to people. The queen made a mistake in the sixties. One which has lived with her all her aduu one which has lived with her all her adult lif
Sport on bbc news the sternest test yet for the lions they take on the Maori All Blacks tomorrow, as Warren Gatland calls for reinforcements to his squad. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The number of people known to have died in the Grenfell Tower fire has risen to at least 30, and police say they believe the final total will be higher. This morning the queen and Prince William visited the scene this morning they went to a Relief Centre which has been helping victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. They spent time speaking to local residents, volunteers and members of the emergency services. Also this morning theresa may has been to chelsea and Westminster Hospital to visit the injured there. Richard lister has our first report and a warning that it contains distressing images. The queen came today to join a community in learning. Mourning. Many said they felt betrayed before and after this tragedy. At times the pain was overwhelming. In the background the queen could h
And stav has the weather. Good morning. A bit of a north and south split, most places dry, brighter and cooler in the north, slightly milder in the south. All details and 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Fire safety tests on 3a samples of cladding from tower blocks in england have failed, according to new figures released by the government. That means a 100 failure rate so far. In north london, residents have spent a second night in temporary accommodation after Camden Council evacuated 4 high rise blocks because of fire safety concerns. Nick quraishi has the latest. By by night, the pockets of resistance against evacuation are evident. Katrina renton is in camden for us. I have a statement from Camden Council saying, we anticipate these works will be completed in 3 4 weeks but it is hugely inconvenient and stressful for some of the residents . Thats right. Thats what the council have been trained all along. They are asking and thanking people here for bearing with them
And stav has the weather. Good morning. A bit of a north and south split, most places dry, brighter and cooler in the north, slightly milder in the south. All details and 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Fire safety tests on 3a samples of cladding from tower blocks in england have failed, according to new figures released by the government. That means a 100 failure rate so far. In north london, residents have spent a second night in temporary accommodation after Camden Council evacuated 4 high rise blocks because of fire safety concerns. Nick quraishi has the latest. By by night, the pockets of resistance against evacuation are evident. Katrina renton is in camden for us. I have a statement from Camden Council saying, we anticipate these works will be completed in 3 4 weeks but it is hugely inconvenient and stressful for some of the residents . Thats right. Thats what the council have been trained all along. They are asking and thanking people here for bearing with them
And stav has the weather. Good morning. A bit of a north and south split, most places dry, brighter and cooler in the north, slightly milder in the south. All details and 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Fire safety tests on 3a samples of cladding from tower blocks in england have failed, according to new figures released by the government. That means a 100 failure rate so far. In north london, residents have spent a second night in temporary accommodation after Camden Council evacuated 4 high rise blocks because of fire safety concerns. Nick quraishi has the latest. By by night, the pockets of resistance against evacuation are evident. Katrina renton is in camden for us. I have a statement from Camden Council saying, we anticipate these works will be completed in 3 4 weeks but it is hugely inconvenient and stressful for some of the residents . Thats right. Thats what the council have been trained all along. They are asking and thanking people here for bearing with them