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This is why Queen Elizabeth II visited Manchester today

Her Majesty's whirlwind trip to our city has been described as "a very special day" for all involved.

It’s been quite the hectic 24 hours for the country – but in case you missed it, Queen Elizabeth II paid a fleeting visit to Manchester this morning.

Headlines this morning have understandably been grabbed England’s triumphant 2-1 win over Denmark to advance to the final of Euro 2020, as well as the transport secretary’s announcement that fully-vaccinated Brits are permitted to travel to countries on the amber list without the requirement to quarantine on return. But a visit from Her Majesty The Queen is a no less significant event to our city.

It may not have been the most highly-publicised event prior to her arrival, but the reasoning behind HRH’s visit remains as important as ever.

From a stop-off on the Cobbles, to an unveiling at the Cathedral, she packed a lot into her short three-hour stay, but what brought Her Majesty to our region?

The Queen paid a visit to Manchester for some engagements today! Her Majesty wore a ruby and diamond brooch that originally belonged to the Queen Mother. The Queen had worn the piece for the last time at Christmas 2019. pic.twitter.com/DzAhTyBCrc — Rodrigo (@The_QVDS) July 8, 2021

The Queen has travelled to our great city on a number of occasions over her nearly 70-year reign , but today she began her trip with a visit to the set of the longest running British soap , Coronation Street , based in MediaCityUK.

Her Majesty arrived at the famous ITV Studios set in Salford this morning around 11am, and met with TV bosses, Sir Peter Bazelgette and John Whiston, as well as some lucky cast members, before heading off on a tour of the behind the scenes of the continuing drama programme as part of her visit.

As well as getting to chat some of Corrie’s longest-standing cast members, including William Roache who has played the character of Ken Barlow since the first episode aired, Her Majesty also met the TV show’s film crew and heard of how it adapted practices to enable the show to keep filming throughout the pandemic.

Social media was filled with images and videos of her arrival on the set of the iconic Manchester-based soap – which celebrated 60 years on air last November .

Weatherfield has rolled out the red carpet for the Queen today – sound on for the theme tune! pic.twitter.com/odKYJTroqu — Emily Nash (@emynash) July 8, 2021

Following on from her trip to Weatherfield, Her Majesty made her way over to Manchester Cathedral in the heart of the city centre.

She arrived outside the nearly 600-year-old building at around 11:40am.

During her visit to the Victoria Street Cathedral, HRH met with several representatives and unsung heroes from a wide range of different support groups in the North West who have helped communities throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Youth groups, carers, businesses, and charity volunteers were among those Her Majesty met to listen to their stories and extend her gratitude.

That’s not all either, as one of the main reasons for her visit to the 17th-century Manchester Cathedral was to unveil a brand-new plaque to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the collegiate church.

Speaking on Her Majesty’s visit, David Walker – Bishop of Manchester – said: “The Queen has not done many visits in the last year, so for one of her first days out to be here in Manchester is very special.”

“Manchester has done itself proud [during the COVID-19 pandemic],” he continued.

“The test isn’t how you enjoy the good times, but how you handle the bad times.”

The Manchester Gay and Lesbian Chorus also provided the soundtrack to the royal visit, singing songs by none other than beloved British band, Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to Manchester today is said to have been one of her first solo trips since her consort of 73 years, The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, died at the age of 99 earlier this year on 9 April.

Her Majesty’s whirlwind visit has been described as “a very special day” for all involved.

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Oasis have just announced more information about how tickets will be sold through a ‘private ballot’ for their extra reunion tour dates.

The group added two additional shows at Wembley Stadium after their initial 17 gigs across London, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh and Cardiff generated huge demand and sold out in a day.

Oasis and Ticketmaster came under fire though for the use of dynamic pricing, which saw ticket prices shoot up by hundreds of pounds by the time people made it through the online queues.

For these additional reunion tour dates at Wembley, ticket sales will look a little different.

They’ll be using a ‘private ballot’, which will give first dibs to those who missed out on the first ticket sale.

You’ll only be invited to register for the sale if you signed into your Ticketmaster account on Saturday 31 August, and joined a queue for a specific show.

And you’ll only receive an invitation if you DIDN’T manage to bag tickets the first time round.

THEN you’ll be able to register for the actual ballot, which still doesn’t guarantee you a ticket but does at least get you into a (hopefully less lengthy) queue.

This is the full statement shared by Oasis:

“Invitations to enter the private ballot will be sent overnight tonight (Saturday) to eligible fans we have been able to identify.

“If you signed into your Ticketmaster UK account on Saturday, 31st August, and were able to join a queue for a specific show, but didn’t get a ticket-then you may be eligible to take part and will receive an email on how to register for the ballot.

“Keep an eye on the inbox associated with your Ticketmaster account, and don’t forget to check your junkmail.

“Once successfully registered, you will be entered into the ballot for a code for access to the final Wembley on sale.

“Due to the demand for the shows and to avoid last week’s long queues, codes will be strictly limited. Entry to the ballot does not guarantee you will receive a code.

“The ballot is only open to invited fans. You must register with the email to which your invitation was sent and which is registered with your Ticketmaster account.

“All other entries will be discounted. If you do not receive an email then unfortunately you will not be eligible for the ballot.

“You will be automatically discounted from the ballot, even if you go through the registration process.”

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Manchester Airport has officially been declared the worst airport in the UK, according to a new survey by Which?… yet again.

The summer travel season may be drawing to a close now, with hundreds of flights having taken off and landed in our region over the last couple of months, but for any Greater Manchester holidaymakers who are still yet to jet off, an annual ranking by consumer choice group Which? has proved to be pretty grim reading.

That’s because several terminals at the UK’s third largest airport have found themselves at the bottom of the list in Which? latest findings.

Manchester Airport has hit back at the survey and defended itself, saying its own passenger surveys suggest people are “much more positive” about the airport, adding that it was “proud to give people in all parts of the North easy and affordable access to nearly 200 different destinations across the world”.

For its annual survey, Which? spoke to nearly 7,000 passengers to gather feedback about their experiences of flying from UK airports over the last 12 months, and asked them to score the airports across 11 categories.

Some of these categories including seating, staff, toilets, and of course, the queues we all dread at check in, bag drop, passport control, and security.

And just like in both 2022 and again in 2023 , it was Manchester Airport Terminal 3 that ranked right at the bottom, receiving the lowest customer satisfaction score of 37%.

Manchester Terminal 1 ranked one place above that with a score of 40%, while Manchester Terminal 2 was a little further up the the list with a score of 51%, and just saw Luton Airport, London Stansted, and Belfast International Airport sandwiched in between it.

According to Which?, some of the complaints it received about Manchester Airport from passengers who responded to the survey this year was that older people struggled with long walks due to travelators being broken since 2021, difficulties with finding a seat, and “horrendous” queues with people apparently being “corralled like cattle”.

As mentioned though, Manchester Airport has slammed Which?’s findings in a formal statement.

Describing the survey as “disappointing to see”, Manchester Airport’s statement reads: “We understand not every experience is perfect and want all passengers to feel able to raise their concerns directly with us. That is why we speak to them on a daily basis, surveying hundreds of people a month to get in-the-moment feedback from a full range of perspectives.

“That is in stark contrast to Which?, which conducted a tiny and unrepresentative survey of its members six months ago, asking them to recollect airport experiences that could have been as far back in time as April 2023.

“Which? fully understands that its readers form a narrow group of passengers whose views cannot in any way be taken to represent those of the travelling public at large, but chooses to promote its survey findings as if they do.”

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Manchester Airport says it’s disappointing see Which? “chase cheap headlines” with its “sensational and over-simplified characterisation of airports” and the different roles they play, adding: “To make matters worse, it has printed inaccurate statements about our facilities and security waiting times that paint a more negative picture than reality.

“This is completely unacceptable.”

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The Queen visits Coronation Street set as she enjoys a day out in Manchester - best photos

The monarch is said to be a fan of the soap.

The Queen  enjoyed a day out on the cobbles, visiting the iconic Coronation Street set in Manchester on Thursday.

Her Majesty, who is reportedly a fan of the show, met long-serving cast members and crew as she toured the ITV Studios set.

Upon arrival she was greeted by Corrie stars, William Roache, Barbara Knox, Sue Nicholls and Helen Worth. 

She heard how working practices on the soap opera were adapted to allow filming to continue during the pandemic.

The Queen was dressed for the occasion in an Angela Kelly teal coat and a matching feathered hat. 

In December 2020, Coronation Street celebrated its 60th anniversary, making it the world's longest-running drama serial.

The monarch and her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh , visited the fictional town of Weatherfield in 1982, while on a visit to Manchester during her Diamond Jubilee tour.

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Her Majesty began her tour with four actors who between them have more than 200 years service on the show.

William "Bill" Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, Barbara Knox who is cast as Rita, Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey and Helen Worth, known to millions of soap fans as Gail, greeted the Queen with bows and curtsies outside the Rovers Return.

Roache told the Queen he had first seen her when she visited Jamaica in 1963, when he was serving as an officer with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

He added: "Thank you so much for coming today."

Knox told the Queen when she first arrived: "Good morning, Your Majesty, you have brought the sunshine.

"You know you are like a ray of sunshine.

"And you’ve given us all such a lift (with) you coming, thank you very very much indeed.

"We all absolutely adore you, the world adores you."

The Queen, who asked how they had managed to keep filming during the pandemic, replied: "It's really marvellous you've been able to carry on" , and Roache replied to laughter: "Well, ma'am, you're the one who has carried on."

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The Queen received quite the reception as she arrived on the set, walking down the red carpet to the Coronation Street theme tune! Bunting had been hung up across the set, while cast members and crew waved flags. 

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The Queen walked down Weatherfield's famous cobbled streets, meeting cast and crew members of the soap.

The royal visitor created lots of excitement on the set! 

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The Queen was accompanied into Studio 1, home of the Rovers Return, by Dame Carolyn McCall, chief executive of ITV.

Among those waiting to greet her were Sally Ann Matthews, who plays landlady Jenny Connor and  Antony Cotton, who plays barman Sean Tully.

Cotton told her that they tried to make people laugh, finding light in the darker storylines.

"There's not been a lot to laugh about," the Queen observed.

She was told that the pub was portrayed as in real life, with Covid guidelines observed throughout.

"You went on being a pub?" she asked. "It all became relative, didn't it, to what was going on."

Matthews told her: "We know as actors how fortunate we've been to keep working when so many in the industry… it's been badly affected. The hospitality has been badly affected as well."

Finally the Queen was introduced to Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley, the street "troublemaker" she was told.

The Queen replied: "I suppose life is a trouble."

Before leaving to cheers and applause by the more than 300 cast and crew on the set, the royal visitor was presented with a "Corrie Cobble" from the original set, specially engraved by a local stonemason and some Newton & Ridley beer mats.

The monarch accessorised her outfit with a string of pearls and matching earrings, with the Queen Mother's ruby and diamond bouquet brooch pinned to her jacket. 

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The Queen last visited Coronation Street in 1982, at its original site in Manchester before the soap moved to new studios at Media City in Salford in 2013.

For her next stop of the day, the Queen visited Manchester Cathedral where she met representatives from the Cathedral to hear about the support they have given to the local community during the last 18 months.

The head of state's visit marked the 600th anniversary of the Collegiate Church of Manchester, which became a cathedral in 1847.

The monarch was greeted by Dean of Manchester Cathedral, Rogers Govender, upon arrival. 

He said: "She was here to mark the occasion with us and given the Covid restrictions she was unable to come into the cathedral so we had the event outside.

"It’'s a huge honour that in the midst of all the Covid challenges and her busy schedule that she managed to find time and celebrate with us."

Her Majesty met community groups from across the North West, including representatives from youth groups, carers, businesses and charity volunteers to hear how they have supported those affected by the pandemic.

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King Charles and Camilla visit church to mark second anniversary of late Queen's death

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at Crathie Kirk for Sunday morning service as the monarch marked his second year on the throne and also remembered his late mother

• 12:49, 8 Sep 2024
• Updated 13:00, 8 Sep 2024

King Charles has been spotted attending a Sunday church service on the second anniversary of the Queen's death.

The monarch was spotted attending church near Balmoral, offering prayers and reflecting on the memory of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on the second anniversary of her passing. Accompanied by Queen Camilla , they arrived at Crathie Kirk, a small granite church in Royal Deeside where the late Queen was a devout worshipper, marking two years since Charles's ascension to the throne.

The King was seen in the back seat of the maroon state Bentley, with Camilla by his side, as they made their way to the church for the 11.25am service.

The Royal couple slowly drove up the short driveway, passing the traditional red phone box on the corner. Camilla, donning a green jacket with red and green tartan lapels and a feather-decorated green hat, smiled at the waiting photographers and camera crews, clutching her handbag on her lap.

The King, sporting a pink flower in the lapel of his grey jacket, was seen adjusting his cuffs in preparation for the poignant service.

At 75, the King has been residing on his Aberdeenshire estate in the Highlands, the same place where his mother passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on September 8, 2022. His second year as sovereign has been personally challenging, marked by his own cancer diagnosis and that of his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales .

Brit tourist and Royal Family fan Diane Brandish got the surprise of her life while visiting Scotland from Christchurch, New Zealand. She and her husband were chuffed to bits seeing King Charles III giving a Royal wave as he made his way into church, expressing how "he was very gracious".

The unexpected Royal treat turned out to be a brilliant "bonus" for her Scottish holiday as Diane reminisced: "We happened to be coming by and I didn't realise that King Charles would be here."

A devoted follower of the royals like many fellow New Zealanders, she mentioned: "Most people in New Zealand follow the royal family quite closely and are aware of the anniversary."

Magnificent tributes poured in for Her Majesty the late Queen on the poignant anniversary. The monarchy's official social media accounts reminisced with a splendid photo taken in 2019 at a Buckingham Palace garden party, graced by Queen Elizabeth II's smile.

Clad in a charming pale pink ensemble, the caption honoured her memory: "Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022."

Sir Keir Starmer , the Prime Minister, delivered heartfelt praise marking "70 glorious years of her reign" adding a tribute via social media.

As the nation reflected on two years without the beloved monarch, Sir Keir professed: "Today marks two years since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II," highlighting how her unwavering commitment guided the country through thick and thin.

Emphasising the value of enduring service, he acclaimed: "The late Queen's dedication to the UK and Commonwealth taught us that whatever challenges our country faces, the value of service always endures."

Starmer concluded with reverence: "For the 70 glorious years of her reign, she was at the heart of this nation's life. Today we honour her memory."

Accession Day holds a deeply personal significance for the King, marking both the historic commencement of his reign as Charles III and the sorrowful passing of his cherished mother.

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Queen Maxima of the Netherlands returned to her power suiting ways for a royal daytime engagement on Monday. The royal spent time with youth for the Mind Us foundation initiative, which puts a focus on the mental health of adolescence. Queen Maxima is a chairwoman for the Mind Us foundation.

For the daytime event, Queen Maxima opted for a wool and silk satin suit courtesy of Max Mara . The suit featured coordinated blazer and trousers in the same shade of light teal. The single-breasted blazer also featured sharp lapels and slight pockets.

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She paired the suit with other neutral pieces, including a pair of nude patent leather pumps courtesy of Ferragamo , which featured a bow embellishment. When it came to her accessories, Queen Maxima wore a pair of fan earrings courtesy of Jar Jewelry.

Known for her sartorial whimsy and use of playful patterns and colors, Queen Maxima’s recent power suit moment highlights an element of her royal wardrobe that puts an emphasis on clean lines, while still embracing the colorful palette to which the royal often gravitates.

Queen Maxima has also demonstrated a certain versatility when it comes to her iteration on the power suit. Last April, the royal put a monochrome spin on power suiting, wearing a bordeaux suit by Claes Iversen with coordinated shoes and accessories.

While Queen Maxima generally favors playful pieces by her go-to designer Natan , the royal has been known to demonstrate her sartorial adaptability given the occasion or event. For a daytime royal engagement, such as her visit for Mind Us on Monday, Queen Maxima’s power suiting moment showed the royal meant business while still embracing soft whimsy.

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Pope francis visits one of most remote places on planet, brings toys, meds — and message of peace.

Pope Francis traveled to one of the most remote regions on the planet Sunday to call for an end to religion-based tribal violence that has claimed thousands of lives in the past 20 years.

Toting toys, medicine and musical instruments, the 87-year-old pontiff was greeted by tens of thousands of faithful in the costal town of Vanimo in Papua New Guinea after a flight from the capital city of Port Moresby.

Among those on hand to greet the pope were bare-chested Walsa tribesmen in traditional garb including body paint and headdresses who performed a ceremonial dance in his honor.

Francis donned a traditional headdress made with Bird of Paradise feathers which was presented to him as a gift as he spoke to the assembled masses.

“You who live on this large island in the Pacific Ocean may sometimes have thought of yourselves as a far away and distant land, situated at the edge of the world,” the pope said.

“Today, the Lord wants to draw near to you, to break down distances, to let you know that you are at the center of his heart and that each one of you is important to him,” he said, according to NBC .

More than 10 million people call the South Pacific region home. About a quarter of them, or 2.5 million, are Catholic, according to data from the Vatican.

The country’s indigenous religions include beliefs in witchcraft and animism, which are often practiced right alongside Catholic. These deeply held customs have at times led to bloodshed akin to witch trials in which mobs accuse locals — typically women — of practicing black magic before horrifically executing them.

Australian researchers estimate about 3,000 such deaths have occurred over the past two decades, France24 reports.

In his remarks to the crowd, the pope urged Papuans to “overcome divisions” both tribal and personal and “to drive out fear, superstition and magic from people’s hearts.”

Such evils “imprison and take away the happiness of so many of our brothers and sisters even in this country,” Francis said.

“Make Papua New Guinea famous not only for its variety of plant and animal life, its enchanting beaches and clear sea, but famous above all for the good people you meet here.”

The pontiff visited Papua New Guinea after a stop in Indonesia. On Monday, he will visit East Timor before concluding his Southeast Asia tour with a trip to Singapore.

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Manchester United hero Nicky Butt says ‘amazing’ Kobbie Mainoo will be ‘very wanted man’

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Nicky Butt has praised Kobbie Mainoo ’s ‘amazing temperament’ and warned Manchester United that the midfielder will be a ‘very wanted man’ if he continues on the same trajectory.

Mainoo rose through United’s academy ranks after joining at the age of just seven and made his first-team debut for his boyhood club in January 2023.

Since then, Mainoo’s stock has continued to soar at a rapid rate and the 19-year-old is widely considered to be one of the finest young players in European football.

Erik ten Hag now views Mainoo as one of the first names on his teamsheet and the teenager has started all three of the Red Devils’ matches in the Premier League this season against Fulham, Brighton and Liverpool.

The youngster has also established himself as a regular in England’s starting XI and will be hoping to continue his run in Lee Carlsey’s side against Finland on Tuesday night after playing 77 minutes of the Three Lions’ win over the Republic of Ireland .

‘He’s a top player. I’ve known him for a long time, since he was a kid,’ Butt said after the Manchester United Legends’ match with Celtic on Saturday.

‘He has got amazing temperament for a young man, great ability, great feet.

‘He’s got it all really and obviously he will be a very wanted man.’

Sir Jim Ratcliffe vowed to return United to its former glory after his partial takeover of the club in February , with Manchester City and Liverpool stealing the limelight in recent times.

While Butt admits it has been painful watching City and Liverpool enjoy such success in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, he believes United’s two biggest rivals deserve to be applauded albeit ‘through gritted teeth’.

‘Obviously it’s not easy being a Manchester United fan, seeing the success that they’re having,’ the 1999 treble winner added.

‘But you’ve just got to hold your hands up.

‘They’re both very good teams, great squads, good managers and you can only applaud them really… through gritted teeth.

‘They’re both amazing football teams and squads and they play football the right way.’

Butt hopes United’s hierarchy keep faith with Ten Hag and give the Dutchman ‘time to get it right’ in the hot seat at Old Trafford.

‘There’s no point sacking somebody if there’s nobody to come in,’ the former United and England midfielder continued.

‘Clubs all over the world do it, I think it’s crazy.

‘They sack a manager because it’s not going well and they don’t have any reasonable targets coming in, then they bring another wrong one in and it’s a knock-on effect.

‘For me, I’d give him time to get it right. It’s just the start of the season, we’ve only played three or four games and you’ve got to stand by him.

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Harry and Meghan in Manchester as Duchess of Sussex to give charity speech - live updates

The duchess will be speaking at the summit this evening alongside bob geldof and lemn sissay.

• Updated 22:09, 5 SEP 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in Manchester today as Meghan is set to give a speech. They are in the city for the One World Summit held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, an event which brings together young leaders from more than 190 countries and will include speeches from Lemn Sissay and Bob Geldof.

Meghan is a counsellor for the organisation, alongside Justin Trudeau, Sir Richard Branson, and Jamie Oliver, among others. The pair will also meet a group of summit delegates doing 'outstanding work on gender equality', One Young World said.

The couple have arrived in Manchester this afternoon before the opening of the event at the nearby Bridgewater Hall at 6pm. Meghan's speech will then come at some point in the evening from the Convention Complex.

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This is the opening day of the summit which will last four days including a number of speeches, panels, networking, and workshops.

Today's visit will be the first public appearance for the pair since returning for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It comes just days after Meghan’s wide-ranging interview with The Cut magazine in which she said it takes 'a lot of effort' to forgive and hinted that she can 'say anything'.

After visiting Manchester, the pair will travel to Germany for the Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 One Year To Go event which is taking place on Tuesday. They will then return to the UK for the WellChild Awards in London where Harry will deliver a speech on Thursday.

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Meghan tells audience "i wasn't sure that i belonged".

The Duchess of Sussex continued: “Because the truth was, I wasn’t sure that I belonged.

“I was so nervous, I doubted myself and I wondered, wondered if I was good enough to be there?”

But she added One Young World, “saw in me, just as I see in you, the present and the future”.

Meghan told the 2,000 or so delegates listening to her speech at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, “And I want to make that point because often times I speak to young girls about the years ahead.

“About what you will do, about what you will have to adopt to fix from previous generations and also what legacy you will leave.

“Too often in that, we neglect the point – you are doing it now.

“You, here, in this present moment, this is where it is all beginning.”

Meghan's speech continued

Meghan spoke about the first time she was asked to be a counsellor for One Young World in 2014 and having a “pinch me moment”.

“And there I was, the girl from Suits. I was surrounded by world leaders, humanitarians, prime ministers and activists that I had such a deep and long-standing respect and admiration for.

“And I was allowed in, to pull up a seat at the table.

“I was so overwhelmed by this experience, I think, I think I even saved my little paper place-marker with my name on it.

“Just proof: proof that I was there, proof that I belonged, because the truth was, I wasn’t sure that I belonged.”

"You are the future"

The Duchess of Sussex has told young future world leaders: “You are the future… you are the present,” during a speech at her first public appearance in the UK since returning briefly for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Meghan, accompanied by husband Harry, gave the keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the One Young World summit in Manchester, an event which brings together young leaders from more than 190 countries.

The former Suits actress, also a counsellor for the global youth charity organisation, told the attendees: “You are the ones driving the positive and necessary change across the globe now, in this very moment.

“And for that I am so grateful to be in your company today.”

Meghan declares the Summit officially open

Meghan speaking at the one young world summit.

"I was just the girl from Suits..." says Meghan

Meghan is giving speech on gender equality in first in-person address in the uk since quitting as senior working royal.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have appeared on stage in Manchester at a global summit for young leaders. Meghan, who is giving a keynote address, and Harry are in the UK for the first time since the Platinum Jubilee.

The duchess, who was dressed in a vivid red high-necked sleek trouser suit, smiled and held hands with the duke as they made their way through the auditorium to huge cheers.

The couple sat centre stage on a bench together as they joined One Young World counsellors to watch the flag bearers enthusiastically parading the flags of more than 200 countries during the opening ceremony.

Former Suits star Meghan’s speech on gender equality will be her first in-person address in the UK since quitting as a senior working royal amid the Megxit crisis more than two years ago.

Meghan is a counsellor for the organisation, and the summit brings together more than 2,000 young leaders from more than 190 countries.

Meghan starts here speech saying its 'very nice' to be back in the UK

Pictures from the event.

Harry and Meghan are seen sat on stage

'what's the point of power', bob geldof speaks, 'you are never too young to lead, and you are never too old to learn', famous faces, 'never has leadership been more important', pictures of harry and meghan.

Here are some pictures of the couple at tonight's event, including a snap of Prince Harry arriving in Manchester

Flag bearers introduced

Meghan and harry arrive, sir bob geldof takes to the stage, massive applause for andy burnham, andy burnham takes to the stage, "the inspiration in this room will power all of us", author lemn sissay obe takes to the stage, jenny ryan introduces the evening, crowds enjoy a poem about manchester, the opening ceremony kicks off.

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Plan your visit to Manchester to see Oasis

Britpop is back, as one of Manchester’s biggest bands reunite in 2025 for what will most likely be a sell-out tour across the UK and Ireland. After years of false hope and public feuds, the Gallagher brothers have announced their highly anticipated Oasis reunion. Sixteen dates have been confirmed, starting in Cardiff and coming to Manchester Heaton Park on the 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 July 2025. 

If like half the country, you’re looking at securing your spot at what will be the most highly anticipated shows on the year (or even the decade) you might be wondering where to stay or what you can do when you come up to Manchester.  

How to get to Heaton Park from Manchester City Centre 

The Oasis shows will be held at Heaton Park, Prestwich. While it’s not within Manchester city centre, it’s easy to get from the park back into town through the Bee Network trams, buses and trains.  

Trams go directly from Manchester city centre to Heaton Park, on the Green and Yellow lines. You can jump on these trams from stops at Piccadilly Station, Piccadilly Gardens, Market Street, Shudehill and Victoria Station. These trams will also get you back home after the show, but plan ahead as these trams can get busy and queues can end up being quite lengthy.  

Busses also run to Heaton Park, they can pick up from various locations within the city centre and head up towards Prestwich and Heaton Park. Look out for the 135 and 59.  

Heaton Park also offers pay and display parking, with multiple spots around the park should you choose to drive to the event. Similarly, to using trams, plan your journey ahead of time as the crowds can mean long waits in traffic.  

Where to stay  

If you’re planning to stay in the city after the show, there are plenty of stunning hotels and accommodation options available for all tastes and budgets. If you’re looking for a modern five-star stay in the historic Free Trade Hall, The Edwardian is a stunning hotel option. Within that part of town, you also have The Midland , offering a luxurious stay in newly refurbished suites.  

Looking for something a little more lowkey? Voco hotel is just by Manchester Piccadilly and offers a stylish yet comfortable stay with the added bonus of convenience. Similarly, Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre has a great location, just a short walk from Victoria Station. With views of the city centre skyline, it’s impressive floor to ceiling windows offer superb views. 

Where to eat 

You can’t head to one of the biggest shows of the year on an empty stomach, thankfully Manchester has an abundance of fantastic eateries and bars to explore before you head up to Heaton Park. Why not try Menagerie , a contemporary American restaurant that favours tapas-style dining and works as a great pit-stop to start your evening off. If you’re looking for something easy and familiar, head into Printworks by Victoria Station, they have a huge selection of everyone’s favourites like Nandos, Walkabout, Wetherspoons and more. But if you’re feeling abit more adventurous and want to get the party started, we recommend heading to Mackie Mayor , it’s a cosmopolitan food hall with a fabulous selection of local food vendors and restaurants, all under one roof!  

Born in Burnage Manchester, the Gallagher brothers and Oasis brought some of the most iconic rock tracks to the world and are undeniable legends. The return of 90s brit pop is in the air, and the city had long awaited their return.  

If you’re thinking of visiting Manchester and looking for inspiration and ideas on what to do while you’re with us, plan your trip here.  

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