Catherine Meyer-Funnell

  The govern ment have asked people not to gather in crowds or leave flowers for Prince Philip due to the Covid-19 risk. People have been gathering and leaving tributes outside Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle since his death was announced earlier today. Royal security guards at Windsor Castle have said that the flowers outside will be cleared this evening and brought into the courtyard for the Royal Family and the Queen to see. Floral tributes outside Windsor Castle They said the family love seeing displays but they would not be able to come out and see anyone due to the coronavirus regulations. The official notice of his death has been removed from the front gates of Buckingham Palace after large crowds gathered to pay their respects. The Two Brewers pub next to Windsor Castle has pictures of Prince Philip in the window The Royal Family have also urged the public to stick to the coronavirus guidelines. A statement from a Cabinet Office spokesperson said: “Although this is an ...

  A petition has been launched to erect a statue of Prince Philip in London, following the Duke of Edinburgh’s death this morning. The  petition  was started on change.org by Save Our Statues after Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Queen’s husband of 73 years died peacefully aged 99. The statement on the website said: The Duke of Edinburgh served our country for 78 years, serving 13 in the Royal Navy & then 65 as Britain’s longest serving consort, including 22,000 engagements & supporting 780 organisations. “We say there should be a prominent statue of the Duke in London to recognise the above, as well as his great personal dedication and support to Her Majesty the Queen.” At time of writing almost 800 people had signed the petition. The duke had previously been admitted to hospital on 16 February where he remained for two weeks. He was then transferred to St Bart’s hospital for treatment for an infection and heart condition after which he was discharged on 16 ...

  A new community survey has been launched to discover how people have been coping with their mental health during the pandemic. South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust created the survey as part of its South London Listens campaign. South London Listens is part of a new mental ill-health prevention programme bringing together NHS Mental Health Trusts, Healthwatch, Public Health England, Black Thrive, Citizens UK and other community partners. More than 5,700 south Londoners have already shared their experiences of their mental health struggles with South London Listens at listening events. It is hoped the new survey will draw attention to the biggest issues to come out of the campaign. The Trust is encouraging everyone from south London to take part. Chair of South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust Ann Beasley described the last year as an exceptionally challenging time for everyone with some communities affected more than others. Trust chief executive V...

Anti-social behaviour in   Hammersmith & Fulham   has angered residents and caused them to complain. Large groups have been gathering along the riverside and sitting on private walls in Bishop’s Park and Fulham Reach, upsetting inhabitants who have accused them of smoking cannabis and urinating publicly. Security patrols have been installed along the river walkway but the area has remained busy since the coronavirus restrictions easing and the weather warming. Councillor Amanda Lloyd-Harris represents the Palace Riverside Ward on  Hammersmith & Fulham Council  and has lived in Fulham for 25 years. She said: “People are frightened, in some cases, to go out. “People are allowed out there if they use the river walk and it’s public, so they should be able to do that. “But it’s not acceptable to be drinking in these areas in public, or urinating in front of residents.” The river path is a public area, however there are still some restrictions in place, such as a b...