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, they ve 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. she ll 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 britain s harry attenborough market yesterday, peter. the queen, she s 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 al
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
at southwark cathedral in honour of first responders, families and survivors of the london bridge attack. a second soldier has died following the incident involving a tank at an army firing range in pembrokeshire and the british and irish lions prepare for their biggest test yet down under can they roar against the all blacks in new zealand? good afternoon from west london, where the number of people known to have died in the grenfell tower fire has risen to at least 30. police say they believe the final total will be higher. this morning, the queen and prince william visited the scene. they went to a relief centre which has been helping victims of the 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 com
in hospital this morning. and she will chair a special meeting this afternoon. we ll have all the latest developments from west london in a moment. the other headlines here on bbc news: a second soldier has died following the incident involving a tank, at an army firing range in pembrokeshire. the archbishop of canterbury is due to speak at a service of hope at southwark cathedral in honour of first responders, families and survivors of the london bridge attack. an eu source tells the bbc that next week s brexit talks will deal with citizens‘ rights and money issues before moving on to trade talks. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. the number of people known to have died in the grenfell tower fire has risen to at least 30. police say they believe the final total will be higher. this morning the queen and prince william visited the scene, they went to a relief centre which has been helping victims of the fire. they spent time speaking to local residents, volunteers a