Grenfell fire: Council chief quits | May to talk expats' rights with EU | Harry speaks out about monarchy and Diana's funeral

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By Justin Parkinson

Grenfell Tower fire: Council chief resigns

The chief executive of west London's Kensington and Chelsea Council - who's been among the officials and politicians facing criticism over the Grenfell Tower fire - has resigned. Nicholas Holgate called the disaster, in which at least 79 people died, "heart-breaking", adding that his remaining in office would be a "distraction".   He also said Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid had asked him to quit, but Mr Javid hasn't yet commented on the claim.   Prime Minister Theresa May announced on Wednesday that 68 social housing flats in Kensington Row, about 1.5 miles away from Grenfell Tower, would be made available to survivors.

May to talk expats' rights with EU

It's clear from the Queen's Speech that Theresa May's main priority over the next couple of years is most definitely going to be Brexit. And now the prime minister is going to Brussels to address EU leaders on the contentious issue of expats' rights. Many UK opposition politicians want a unilateral offer that EU migrants can stay, but Mrs May has so far said a reciprocal deal with the EU is needed.

IS blamed for blowing up famous mosque

Iraqi forces say so-called Islamic State has blown up a landmark mosque in the city of Mosul, construction on which began in the 12th Century. However, IS is blaming US air strikes for the destruction of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri.

Harry speaks out about monarchy and Diana's funeral

He says he doesn't want to destroy the "magic" of the monarchy, but Prince Harry has spoken candidly about the stress of the top role . "Is there any one of the Royal Family who wants to be king or queen? I don't think so," he said in an interview with Newsweek magazine. The prince also questioned why, at the funeral of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997, he was required to join the procession behind her coffin through the streets of London. No child of 12 "should be asked to do that", he said.

What to make of Prince Harry's comments?   This is an interview that will generate some sympathy - a prince still struggling with the death of his mother - and raise some eyebrows.           Read full analysis >          Peter Hunt Royal correspondent

What the papers say

Several papers lead on the difficulties Theresa May faces in seeing Brexit through. The Times suggests there is a threat from the House of Lords to her plans, while the Daily Telegraph warns of a "constitutional crisis", and the i describes a "massive uphill struggle". Meanwhile, the Daily Mail focuses on Prince Harry's comments on the monarchy, saying he has "never kept secret his lack of desire for the 'top job'", but is now stating that "no one else in his family" wants it either.

Daily digest

Crane collapse Two men die in incident in Crewe       Parkinson's disease Scientists find "direct evidence" that the immune system attacks the brain       Driverless cars First trials on UK public roads to take place later this year       Glastonbury Music festival's greatest performances, in pictures

If you watch one thing today   Adults sharing sexual content on teen app

If you listen to one thing today   Moral Maze: Grenfell Tower fire

If you read one thing today   Putting the fun back into dance classes

Today's lookahead

11:00 Nasa launches the "world's smallest satellite", a 3D printout that weighs just 2.25 ounces - less than an iPhone.       14:00 The UK's first memorial to African and Caribbean heroes of the First and Second World Wars will be unveiled at a service in Brixton, south-west London.

On this day     1981 Obsessed fan Christian Mark Chapman pleads guilty to shooting dead former Beatle John Lennon in New York.

From elsewhere       Trouble for popular theory of Universe's origin? (Gizmodo)         When AI can transcribe everything (The Atlantic)             Swedish firm wants to be Ryanair of banking (The Local)       Why I quit banking to become a digital influencer (Marie Claire)

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