Queen Elizabeth II: Twitter breaks all records with over 30 million tweets on passing of British monarch
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II: Twitter breaks all records with over 30 million tweets on passing of British monarch

India TV News  

Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8 at Balmoral Castle, was given an emotional farewell with a state funeral drawing leaders and royalty from around the globe. She was 96 and the longest-reigning British monarch and has been laid to rest alongside her late husband Prince Philip in a private burial at St George's Chapel after a majestic state funeral at Westminster Abbey, London. "On September 8, there were over 11.1 million tweets about the Queen, with @RoyalFamily being the 4th most globally mentioned handle," said the micro-blogging platform. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on September 19 at the royal chapel next to her beloved husband Prince Phillip, who predeceased her in 2021.

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Queen Elizabeth II attracts by far the most interest online of any royal
1 year ago

Queen Elizabeth II attracts by far the most interest online of any royal

The Telegraph  

Queen Elizabeth II attracts more interest online than any other member of the Royal family more than a year after her death, according to a new study. Despite her son, Charles, ascending to the throne and her grandson, Harry, and his wife, Meghan, being in the news again, Britain’s longest-ever serving monarch is still the most influential royal, an analysis …

Queen Elizabeth II mourned by Britain and world at funeral
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Queen Elizabeth II mourned by Britain and world at funeral

Associated Press  

LONDON — The United Kingdom and the world bade farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday with a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds in the streets of London and at Windsor Castle — to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. “Here, where Queen Elizabeth was married and crowned, …

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in numbers
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in numbers

Hindustan Times  

As the world bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, the monarch's state funeral is expected to be watched by millions of people around the world. Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral is set to be attended by world leaders, politicians and European royals, in addition to more than 500 dignitaries from around the world. Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral: People …

750,000 mourners, 500 world leaders and more... Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in numbers
2 years, 3 months ago

750,000 mourners, 500 world leaders and more... Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in numbers

Firstpost  

An estimated 4.1 billion people are expected to watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral worldwide, smashing all previous records London: Here are a few numbers related to the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. 750,000 The number of people London transport chiefs estimate could join the queue for the Queen’s lying-in-state, with more than a million potentially travelling to …

Let the Descendants of Britain’s Empire Have Their Glee
2 years, 3 months ago

Let the Descendants of Britain’s Empire Have Their Glee

Slate  

As the United Kingdom plunged into sorrow—both on the ground and online—upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the diaspora of the British Empire’s current and former colonies reacted, well, a bit differently. — scaachi September 8, 2022 Black Twitter is on fire today 😂 pic.twitter.com/zsK6aK3ldn — Port Misery, Sasha Gilmore’s Private Security Team September 8, 2022 You likely noticed …

Queen Elizabeth's Death: World Leaders, Officials Express Grief. Check Reactions
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth's Death: World Leaders, Officials Express Grief. Check Reactions

ABP News  

After serving as Britain's monarch for over 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday in Scotland at the age of 96 after battling health issues since a year, Royal Family announced. pic.twitter.com/3aACbxhLgC — Narendra Modi September 8, 2022 The President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, has expressed his sincere condolences to the Royal family, the government, and the …

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