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Only "members of the Royal Family who are now executing formal public obligations" will accompany the queen on June 2, according to Buckingham Palace. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will visit the UK for the Jubilee, despite not appearing on the balcony. According to the palace, the Queen, who is 96 years old, plans to attend some Jubilee celebrations. After canceling a number of engagements in recent months due to mobility issues, her participation won't be confirmed until closer to the time, if at all. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to a spokesman, will be attending the Jubilee with their two children, Archie and Lilibet. "Excited and honoured to attend the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations," the couple was reported to be. The Platinum Jubilee celebrations will take place over a four-day bank holiday from June 2 to 5, celebrating the Queen's 70-year reign. Who would take part in the historic royal balcony tableau at the opening of the

The Conservatives have lost over 460 seats and control of 11 municipalities in local elections. In southern England, the party lost support to the Liberal Democrats, and important London councils to Labour. Outside of the city, however, Labour's gains were relatively modest, as the party failed to make a significant breakthrough. Boris Johnson acknowledged that his party had a "difficult" time in some areas, but claimed that the overall results were mixed. With nearly all results in, Labour has gained 144 seats, with leader Sir Keir Starmer stating his party was "on track" to win the next general election. 195 of the 200 councils in England, Wales, and Scotland have declared so far. A handful are anticipated to confirm their results on Saturday, when full results for the Northern Ireland Assembly are also due. Ahead of the elections, the Conservatives had been preparing for huge losses in England, as they faced assaults over the rising cost of living and the ong

In honor of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the Prince of Wales has asked people to protect "dwindling" historic trees. To commemorate the Queen's 70-year reign, a network of 70 ancient woodlands and 70 ancient trees will be dedicated to her. Among those included are the woodland that inspired Winnie the Pooh's 100 Acre Wood and the apple tree where Sir Isaac Newton discovered gravity. The prince stated that we must "keep the precious historic woodland habitats for future generations." The Queen's Green Canopy, whose patron is Prince Charles, has been encouraging people to plant trees in honor of the Jubilee and leave a legacy for the Queen. "We must plant more trees and hedgerows in fields, churchyards, and avenues if we are to build the ancient trees of the future," the prince concluded. Prince Charles called for the "dwindling" historic natural habitat to be renewed as he displayed the collection of woodlands and trees that will

The Biden administration's mask mandate for aircraft and other kinds of public transportation has been declared unconstitutional by a federal judge in Florida. The national public health agency had overstepped its legal authority in issuing the rule, according to US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. The US transit authority announced that mask wearing would no longer be enforced. The obligation was recently extended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) until May 3rd. Judge Mizelle is based in Florida, but federal judges have the power to reject measures that affect the entire country. Her Monday directive effectively repeals the requirement for masks in all airports, trains, taxis, and transit hubs. The decision was "disappointing," according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki, who also pointed out that the CDC still advises travelers to cover their mouths and noses. A request for comment on Monday's verdict was not immediately return

After allegedly confronting police at Horse Guards Parade in Westminster, a man has been charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily injury. On Monday morning, two Ministry of Defence police officers were approached by a guy wielding a knife in central London's historic neighborhood, according to police. Officers used a Taser on him and subdued him. Prashanth Kandaiah, 29, of Thamesmead, south-east London, is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court at a later date. Mr Kandaiah, of Mellion Close, is also charged with illegal knife possession.