Removing a load bearing wall - options?

I would value some insights and options for removing a load bearing internal wall in a c.1951 house.

Rest assured that I intend to obtain all the required approvals and permits for this work. However, I'd appreciate the forums views on my options beforehand.

The wall in question is supporting a strut to an underpurlin as well as the hanging beams from two adjoining rooms.

This photo show the strut in question. It is resting on the top plate of the wall I'd like to remove. The wall to be removed runs parallel to the ceiling joists.

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This photo shows the hanging beams. Two separate beams have been used (but they have considerable overlap).

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While I could beam the wall under the top plate, I'd prefer to place the beam in the roof space to make the new room to have a continuous ceiling.

What are my options? Is it a matter of placing a suitable beam above the existing top plate with suitable props at each end. Then attaching the strut to the top of the new beam, and affixing the hanging beams to the new beam (say, with joist hangers)?

Thanks in advance for your replies.

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