Newspaper headlines: Harry 'arrives in UK', and 'shutters come up'

The papers are still dominated by the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

The Queen's comment - relayed by her son the Duke of York - that Prince Philip's death has left a "huge void" in her life provides the headline for both the Times, external and the Daily Telegraph, external.

The Times adds that it was the first time Prince Andrew had spoken in public since stepping down from official duties.

The Telegraph says the Duke of Cambridge's three children will not be attending Philip's funeral because of the limited numbers allowed.

The Daily Mail, external and Metro, external highlight the words of Sophie, Countess of Wessex, on the duke's final moments: "So gentle, just like someone took him by the hand, and off he went."

The Mail describes the countess as "emotional" as she talked to well-wishers after a church service in Windsor.

The Yorkshire Post, external picks out a quote from her husband, Prince Edward, that the Queen was "bearing up" and was greatly comforted by a "wave of affection" from the public.

The Sun, external claims the Duke of Sussex has arrived back in Britain from the US, and gone straight into quarantine so he can attend his grandfather's funeral on Saturday.

Under the headline "Dash Harry", the paper quotes an insider as saying "a lot has happened since Harry was last with his family, but the focus will be on the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh and nothing else".

The Financial Times, external reports that China is to "mix and match" Covid vaccines, doses, and the gaps between jabs because of concerns about the effectiveness of its home grown treatment.

It is the first time that China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention has acknowledged any problems.

The FT adds that China has already exported 40 million doses worldwide and the change in strategy will have ramifications for more than 20 countries that have deals to receive the Sinovac jab.

Meanwhile, the pandemic has left young black workers in the UK three times more likely to be jobless than their white peers, according to analysis for the Guardian, external.

Its study of data from the Office for National Statistics has concluded there is now an unemployment rate of more than 40% for black people aged between 16 and 24.

The paper points out that it is the same as the level in the 1980s when the Brixton riots took place in London.

A government spokesman tells the paper that, pre-Covid, the employment rates for ethnic minorities had been at a record high and it remains committed to helping to close the unemployment gap.

The Telegraph, external reports that many pubs and restaurants face confusion about the rules on what counts as "outdoor" spaces when they re-open to serve people food and drink.

The paper says different councils are interpreting the law in different ways and that trade associations have urged local authorities not to be "over-zealous" and to show "pavement pragmatism".

The Daily Mirror, external headline declares that it is "Open Day" with "millions" expected at shops, pubs and salons as "we begin to throw off the shackles of Covid-19".

And the Daily Star, external says "thirsty Brits face a tough choice today... hit the pub or go to the barbers".

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