Moment of silence at a special cabinet meeting in honor of the Queen

Liz Truss and her ministers observed a minute of silence at a special cabinet in Downing Street this morning where they shared memories of Elizabeth II.

The meeting preceded tributes to the Queen in the House of Commons and before Ms Truss' first audience with the new King Charles III, due to be held at Buckingham Palace on Friday afternoon.

Ms Truss's official spokesman said ministers present at this morning's meeting "made tribute to Her Majesty and shared memories of her life of service."

He declined to reveal details of what he said were private comments from Cabinet ministers, but said they included "good memories irs of their own meetings" with the monarch.

Cabinet unanimously agreed to support King Charles III.

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