Brown 'coronation' makes papers

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The papers focus on Tony Blair's apparent endorsement of Gordon Brown as his successor following the Queen's Speech.

The Guardian says Mr Brown was left beaming after the prime minister told Tory leader David Cameron he faced a "heavyweight" opponent at the next general election.

The Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph agreed the comments were a clear endorsement.

The Sun says some think Mr Blair is hoping for another big hitter to fight Mr Brown.

Free range eggs

A report which suggests very premature babies should not be kept alive artificially has the papers turning to case studies to make the case.

The Daily Mail features Georgina Woods, a healthy five-year-old born at 22 weeks, who is thriving.

But the Guardian hears from the father of a premature baby girl, who feels medical science only prolonged her suffering.

In editorials, the Independent welcomes the debate and the Daily Telegraph says each case should be decided on merit.

The Times leads with what it calls a free range eggs scandal, saying customers are being deceived by factory-produced eggs passed off as free range.

The Daily Mail and the Daily Express lead with a report which claims that millions of eggs imported from Spain are contaminated with salmonella.

Sound of Music

The back pages are dominated by Wayne Rooney, who scored in England's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands.

There is agreement the result eases pressure on manager Steve McClaren.

A new production of the Sound of Music opened at the London Palladium to rave reviews.

Charles Spencer in the Telegraph admits he left the theatre with a spring in his step and a soppy smile on his face.

The Guardian praises its star, Connie Fisher, who won the role in a BBC talent show, for her charm.

A police hunt for two elderly women accused of stealing a wallet, prompted the headline Artful Codgers in the Mirror and Gran Larceny in the Star.