The Queen delivered the speech from the Throne announcing the government's legislative programmes for the next two years at the State Opening of Parliament.

The party led by 32 year old French President Emmanuel Macron, La Republique en Marche has secured a comfortable majority in the present election.

Victims of the Grenfell Tower bloc fire met Prime Minister Theresa May in Downing Street and held talks for two and a half hours explaining the plight of the victims. The meeting took place in the wake of reports that a total of 58 people are dead or missing or presumed to be dead.

The Queen and Duke of Cambridge met and held talks with volunteers, residents and community representatives during their visit to the Westway Sports Centre. The Queen paid tribute to the "bravery" of firefighters and the "incredible generosity" of volunteers now offering support.