2 years, 3 months ago

Key milestones in Queen Elizabeth II’s life

LONDON — Key milestones in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at age 96 after serving more than seven decades on the throne. —April 21, 1926: Born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in Mayfair, London, the first child of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, later called the Queen Mother. 6, 2017: Elizabeth becomes the first British monarch to celebrate a Sapphire Jubilee, marking 65 years on the throne. --Feb. 6, 2022: Elizabeth becomes first British monarch to reach a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as sovereign.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Queen Elizabeth's reasons for spending her final days in Balmoral are revealed

Daily Mail

King Charles has revealed why his late mother Queen Elizabeth II 'chose' to spend her final days at her 'treasured' Balmoral home in Scotland. The late Queen Elizabeth II 'treasured' her Balmoral Castle home in Aberdeenshire, her son King Charles has told the Scottish Parliament - she is seen there in September 1952 Married couple the Duke of Edinburgh and …

1 year ago

Queen Elizabeth Worried Balmoral Death Would Complicate Funeral Plans

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Queen Elizabeth worried dying at her beloved home in Scotland would make things “difficult” for those preparing for her death, Princess Anne says in a new documentary airing on BBC this month. According to the Daily Telegraph, in the BBC documentary “Charles III: The Coronation Year,” which is set to air on Dec. 26, the queen’s daughter …

1 year ago

Queen Elizabeth II was concerned about dying in Scotland, says daughter

Hindustan Times

Queen Elizabeth II was persuaded to step back from making decisions about her own funeral after mentioning that it would be "more difficult" if she died in Scotland, her daughter told a forthcoming documentary. ‘Relief’ Anne, 73, said in the documentary it was "serendipity" she was at Balmoral before her mother's death which followed a year of declining health. “That …

1 year, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II Honored with Memorial Plans for 2026 to Mark Her 100th Birthday

News 18

An independent body will unveil plans for a permanent memorial to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in 2026, to mark what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday, the government said Sunday. The Cabinet Office said Robin Janvrin, Elizabeth’s former private secretary, has been appointed as chairman of the Queen Elizabeth memorial committee to consider proposals for a “fitting tribute” …

1 year, 3 months ago

Plans for a memorial to Queen Elizabeth II to be unveiled in 2026 to mark her 100th birthday

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1 year, 3 months ago

Plans for a memorial to Queen Elizabeth II to be unveiled in 2026 to mark her 100th birthday

Associated Press

LONDON — An independent body will unveil plans for a permanent memorial to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in 2026, to mark what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday, the government said Sunday. The Cabinet Office said Robin Janvrin, Elizabeth’s former private secretary, has been appointed as chairman of the Queen Elizabeth memorial committee to consider proposals for a …

1 year, 4 months ago

The reported plans on how royal family will pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on anniversary of her death

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1 year, 8 months ago

Queen Elizabeth's unseen pic released on what would've been her 97th birthday

Hindustan Times

A new photograph of Queen Elizabeth II has been released on what would have been her 97th birthday. Royal Family: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II poses for a photo in Balmoral, Scotland, with some of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In the photo, Queen Elizabeth is joined by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, along with Mia, Lucas and Lena …

2 years ago

2022 Notebook: Britain’s queen exits, and a new era awaits

Associated Press

THE BACKGROUND: Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8 after a 70-year reign over the United Kingdom. A lot of things about the monarchy just kind of didn’t get addressed — inclusiveness, racism, all these questions that are coming out. It’s one of these great big events, with a big tent at the palace, and people walk around with tea …

2 years, 2 months ago

8 developments that happened in the royal family after Queen Elizabeth’s death

Hindustan Times

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died aged 96, after reigning for 70 years on September 8. Queen Elizabeth II: Britain's Prince William, Kate, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry and Meghan paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Hall. “I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II’s unseen picture taken at Balmoral released after her funeral

Live Mint

The longest-serving monarch of Britain, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on Monday with her husband Prince Philip and parents in an intimate ceremony in London’s Windsor. After her funeral with full state honors, the Royal Family of Britain released her unseen picture where she can be seen hiking around the area of Balmoral in 1971. The photo was …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen put to rest with Philip, her parents in Windsor chapel

Associated Press

LONDON — After the pomp and pageantry of a grand state funeral, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest with her husband and parents in an intimate ceremony in Windsor away from media cameras. King Charles III and senior royal family members gathered late Monday for the private interment ceremony at St. George’s Chapel, a gothic church on the grounds …

2 years, 3 months ago

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, …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral | Live updates

Associated Press

WINDSOR, England — Queen Elizabeth II has been interred together with her late husband, Prince Philip, at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, officials said. ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — Britain and the world bid final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II at funeral — Queen reunited with late husband Philip and her parents in Windsor — Order of Service for Queen …

2 years, 3 months ago

Scotland to Windsor, Princess Anne becomes part of Queen's entire final journey

Hindustan Times

Princess Anne, one of Elizabeth II's four children, is now the Queen's only child following the monarch's hearse to Windsor in a car. Elizabeth's son King Charles III and his three younger siblings, Anne, Andrew and Edward, marched behind the gun carriage that bore the queen's coffin to Westminster Abbey early in the day during the monarch's state funeral. Queen …

2 years, 3 months ago

What's next for the UK as Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest

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2 years, 3 months ago

What’s next for the UK as Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest

Associated Press

LONDON — The death of Queen Elizabeth II set in motion a tightly choreographed series of ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a period of national mourning and enters the reign of King Charles III. Here is a look at what will happen in the coming days: Thursday, Sept. 15 — The queen’s coffin lies in state in Westminster …

2 years, 3 months ago

Images of Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures

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2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's death made half of Britons shed a tear, survey says

Hindustan Times

Almost half of people in Britain cried over the death of Queen Elizabeth II, according to a new survey, Independent reported. Queen Elizabeth II, 96, Britain's longest-serving monarch- died peacefully last Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral is set to take place on Monday and is set to bring world leaders to London along with …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II: Flight carrying coffin to London most tracked plane in history

Hindustan Times

Nearly six million people tried to follow a British Royal Air Force transport aircraft taking Queen Elizabeth II's coffin from Edinburgh in Scotland to London, making it the most tracked flight in history, website Flightradar24 said on Wednesday. The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is taken away in the Royal Hearse from the Royal Air Force Northolt airbase to travel …

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2 years, 3 months ago

President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth\'s funeral in London

Deccan Chronicle

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu will visit London from September 17 to 19 to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and offer condolences on behalf of the Indian government, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday. President Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed condolences at her demise. External Affairs Minister S …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth's final trip: The most tracked flight in history

Hindustan Times

Over 5 million people viewed Queen Elizabeth's final flight on Tuesday, as the journey carrying Britain's longest serving monarch's body from Edinburgh to London became the most tracked flight in history, flight tracking website Flightradar24 said. Flightradar24 said a total of 4.79 million people watched the flight live online. The previous record-holder was US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's flight during …

2 years, 3 months ago

Live updates: King and siblings stand vigil to honor queen

Associated Press

EDINBURGH, Scotland — King Charles III and his siblings have stood in silent vigil around their mother Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. ___ EDINBURGH, Scotland — St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh has opened to members of the public who wish to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II, whose coffin is lying at rest …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin takes long road through Scotland

Associated Press

EDINBURGH, Scotland — In a somber, regal procession, Queen Elizabeth II’s flag-draped coffin was driven slowly through the Scottish countryside Sunday from her beloved Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. I am very proud of her.” When the hearse reached Holyroodhouse, members of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, wearing green tartan kilts, carried the coffin past the queen’s …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin begins slow journey to Edinburgh

Live Mint

Queen Elizabeth's coffin began a six-hour journey from her home in the Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh on Sunday as crowds lined the roads in silence, paying tribute to the monarch who reigned for 70 years. In 2002 more than 200,000 people queued to pay their respects to Elizabeth's mother while her coffin lay in state and aides have previously said …

2 years, 3 months ago

Coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Edinburgh palace

The Hindu

The coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II arrived on Sunday at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh, the monarch’s official Scottish residence, completing the first leg of her sombre final journey. Queen Elizabeth's coffin began a six-hour journey from her home in the Scottish Highlands to Edinburgh on Sunday, as crowds lined the roads to pay tribute to the monarch in the first …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's Death Updates: Late-Queen's Funeral to be Held on September 19, Says Buckingham Palace

News 18

The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey in London at 11:00 am on Monday September 19, the Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. Charles III was officially proclaimed king in a historic ceremony in St James?s Palace as he pledged to emulate his late mother Queen Elizabeth II and serve for the rest of his …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral to take place on September 19 in London

India Today

The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey in London, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday. “On the morning of Monday, September 19, the Lying-in-State will end and the coffin will be taken in Procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey, where the state funeral service will take place,” it …

2 years, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Seven decades of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign

Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, was the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history. Here is a look at a selection of photos spanning Queen Elizabeth II’s seven decade reign: 1950s —Feb. —May 1965: Elizabeth makes a historic visit to West Germany, the first German visit by a British monarch in 52 years. …

2 years, 3 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Seven decades of Queen Elizabeth II's reign

The Independent

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2 years, 3 months ago

Deeply aware of duties: Charles III as Britain's new King

India Today

As Charles III was formally proclaimed the King of Britain at the Accession Council ceremony on Saturday, he said that he was deeply aware of the duties and heavy responsibilities of sovereignty. The 73-year-old head of state told the Accession Council of senior political and religious advisers that he "would strive to follow the inspiring example of his mother, Queen …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral set for Sept. 19

LA Times

Members of the British Royal family view the floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II outside the gates of Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Palace officials say the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will take place Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey in London after the public gets an opportunity to pay last respects to the monarch. …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II: Which countries did the world’s most-travelled monarch visit the most during her reign?

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2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II's final hours as family dashed to deathbed

India Today

It began with a short but worrying statement. Less than 48 hours after a frail but smiling Queen Elizabeth II was photographed appointing new Prime Minister Liz Truss, her doctors said they were "concerned". An unprecedented medical bulletin issued by Buckingham Palace said the 96-year-old queen was under "medical supervision" but "remained comfortable" at her Scottish retreat, Balmoral Castle. The …

2 years, 3 months ago

Clueless tourists asked the Queen to take their photo. Then, this happened

Hindustan Times

Condolences poured in from across the globe after Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of the UK, passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. A clip of the Queen's former royal protection officer, Richard Griffin, revealing the funny side of the monarch went viral today on Twitter. In the video, Griffin reminisces the time he accompanied Queen Elizabeth …

2 years, 3 months ago

India to observe one-day state mourning over Queen Elizabeth’s demise, says MHA

Firstpost

The queen was under medical supervision at her summer residence in Scotland after doctors raised concerns about the 96-year-old monarch’s health New Delhi: The government has decided that there will be one day State Mourning on 11 September throughout India in the wake of the demise of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, said the Ministry of Home Affairs today. pic.twitter.com/3aACbxhLgC — …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II Death: 10 Interesting Facts About The Late British Monarch

ABP News

New Delhi: The Queen of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday, September 8, at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Queen Elizabeth II was the oldest and the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history as she had recently celebrated her 70 years on the throne this year. Some Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II: 1. 15 Prime Ministers …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II Cherished 'Warmth and Hospitality' of India Visits

News 18

Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 on Thursday, was the first British monarch to accede to the throne after India’s independence from colonial rule in 1952 and cherished the “warmth and hospitality she received during her three State Visits to the country over the course of her reign in 1961, 1983 and 1997. Her final visit to India was …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II cherished ‘warmth and hospitality’ of India visits

The Hindu

Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 on Thursday, was the first British monarch to accede to the throne in 1952 shortly after India's Independence from colonial rule, and cherished the "warmth and hospitality” she received during her three State Visits to the country over the course of her reign — in 1961, 1983 and 1997. Obituary | Queen Elizabeth …

2 years, 3 months ago

Highlights: Flight searches to London from the US soar after Queen Elizabeth II's death, reports Reuters

Hindustan Times

Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Condolences poured in from around the world Thursday after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who had been on the throne since 1952 when UK was still rebuilding from the destruction of World War II. The UK's longest-serving monarch died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after reigning for 70 years. The King and The …

2 years, 3 months ago

Highlights: Flight searches to London from the US soar after Queen Elizabeth II's death, reports Reuters

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2 years, 3 months ago

'Op Unicorn' or 'London Bridge is down'? Queen Elizabeth II's funeral plan

Hindustan Times

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died on Thursday after serving the throne for nearly 70 years. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died aged 96. Buckingham Palace already had a plan in place for the Queen’s funeral - codenamed ‘London Bridge' - had …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II, a monarch bound by duty, dies at 96

Associated Press

LONDON — On her 21st birthday in 1947, Princess Elizabeth went on the radio and made a promise to Britain and its Commonwealth nations: She pledged that “my whole life, whether it be short or long, will be devoted to your service.” Over her very long life, Queen Elizabeth II fulfilled that vow. Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s first reaction to …

2 years, 3 months ago

10 things to know about Queen Elizabeth II’s life — including that Beatles song

LA Times

Queen Elizabeth II, the only monarch most Britons alive today have known, died Thursday at 96. Rowan Williams, the former archbishop of Canterbury, has said the queen could be “extremely funny in private — and not everybody appreciates how funny she can be.” Bishop Michael Mann, the monarch’s domestic chaplain, once said that “the queen imitating the Concorde landing is …

2 years, 3 months ago

Op-Ed: Letting go of Queen Elizabeth’s imperial Britain opens up new possibilities

LA Times

In the United Kingdom, for the last 70 years, we have been habituated to one royal figurehead, Queen Elizabeth II. There was the death of Prince Philip; the outrage surrounding reports of the queen’s payment of Prince Andrew’s settlement to Virginia Giuffre in a sexual assault case; the queen’s Platinum Jubilee and now her death. In 2019, Queen Elizabeth reportedly …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II dead at 96 after 70 years on the throne

Associated Press

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and disarray in her own family, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. In a statement, Charles called his mother’s death “a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my …

2 years, 3 months ago

In pictures | Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

The Hindu

The crowning achievement of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, 2022 after 70 years on the throne, was to maintain the popularity of the monarchy across decades of seismic political, social and cultural change that threatened to make it an anachronism. Television screen grab image taken on July 29, 2012, shows footage featured during the Opening Ceremony …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth's death | Reaction from world leaders

The Hindu

Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. She was extraordinary.” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “With the passing of Queen Elizabeth the Second, an historic reign and a long life devoted to duty, family, faith and service has come to an end.” “Australian hearts go out …

2 years, 3 months ago

Brits reveal where they were when they heard the tragic news of Her Majesty's death

Daily Mail

Mourning Britons have taken to social media to reveal where they were when they heard the tragic news about that Her Majesty had died. One person said they learned of Queen Elizabeth II's death in 'true British fashion,' while drinking at a pub that was broadcasting BBC News. Queen Elizabeth, the country's longest reigning Monarch, died 'peacefully today, aged 96, …

2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II, a monarch bound by duty, dies at 96

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As James, Viscount Severn turns 17, what do we really know about the late Queen's youngest grandchild who has been kept out of the limelight by his parents?

Daily Mail

Many royals are keen motorists, Princes William and Harry both passed their driving tests first time soon after their 17th birthdays, while both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were behind the wheel into their 90s. Prince Edward and Sophie's son, James, Viscount Severn, celebrates his 17th birthday today and could be the next royal on the road. He took the …

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What secrets lie inside Queen Elizabeth II's personal diaries? Although historians are queuing up to access them, only one will get permission for her official biography - so here we look at ALL the r

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At the end of every day during her record-breaking 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II would sit down at a desk and spend 15 minutes writing by hand in her diary. The Inside Story, revealed the King had finally cut off Andrew's '£1million-a-year' allowance over the Royal Lodge row Hardman appearing on ITV's Loose Women in November 2024 Over the years, …

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12 royal moments from 2024

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Princess Anne is the picture of poise as she arrives in Glasgow after her flight was delayed by over an hour and diverted

Daily Mail

Princess Anne once again proved her resolute work ethic as she attended an engagement in Glasgow - despite her flight to Scotland being delayed by over an hour. The Princess Royal, 74, who this weekend supported her brother, King Charles, 77, at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall on Saturday, was in the Scottish capital for the …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Palace ‘checking in daily’ on teenage cancer patient who shared emotional embrace with Princess Kate

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King reflects on late Queen’s final days in ‘uniquely special’ Scotland

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A weekend away at Balmoral for Wills and Kate (minus kids) after Princess of Wales finished her chemotherapy

Daily Mail

The Prince and Princess of Wales have treated themselves to a weekend away in Scotland without their children. The Princess of Wales has been spotted for the first time since announcing her chemotherapy has ended as she went to church at Balmoral this morning Kate looked demure as she sat in the passenger seat while William drove to Crathie Kirk …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Princess of Wales hosts her first official work meeting in nine months just days after revealing in an intimate video she had finished chemotherapy

Daily Mail

The Princess of Wales has hosted her first official work meeting in more than nine months as she begins her slow and measured return to public duties. Catherine, 42, who last week revealed she had finished a course of preventative chemotherapy following major abdominal surgery in January, held a meeting at Windsor Castle today for her 'Early Years' project. The …

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Prince Harry turns 40: How each member of the Royal Family celebrated the milestone birthday

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

A timeline of recent British royal events

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LONDON — Kate, Princess of Wales, announced Monday that she has completed chemotherapy treatment for cancer and plans to return to some public duties. She said “the last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family,” but that she had “a renewed sense of hope and appreciation of life.” Here’s a timeline of recent events in the …

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King Charles marks the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death with commemorative Balmoral church service

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King Charles attends church prayers on the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s death

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LONDON — King Charles III attended church near the royal Balmoral estate in Scotland for prayers and reflection in remembrance of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, the second anniversary of her death. Charles and Camilla were seen arriving for the Sunday morning service at the tiny granite church of Crathie Kirk, the royal family’s place of worship when …

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The day the Queen died: How King Charles was addressed as 'Your Majesty' for the first time over the phone two years ago today, as he drove back to Balmoral to be at his mother's bedside

Daily Mail

It was two years ago today that Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at the age of 96, after a 70-year reign that many hoped would somehow go on forever. One of the final acts of the late Queen Elizabeth II was to welcome new prime minister Liz Truss and accept the resignation of Boris JOhnson The late Queen Elizabeth …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Princess Anne knew Meghan Markle had ‘short-shelf life’ with Royals, know why

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave up their royal duties and left the UK in 2020 to start a fresh life abroad. Princess Anne, one of the hardest-working members of the royal family, sensed what was coming for the family when she met Meghan Markle for the first time long before her exit. According to Mirror, Princess Anne sensed that …

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Two years after Queen Elizabeth II's death, everything has changed

ABC

It was two years ago at 3:20pm on Thursday September 8, 2022 that an important chapter in royal history came to a full stop with the death of Queen Elizabeth II. King Charles and Princess Anne at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Abbey. In the months that followed the King delivered on his pledge to replicate …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

King Charles attends church prayers on the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death

India TV News

London: King Charles III attended church near the royal Balmoral estate in Scotland for prayers and reflection in remembrance of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday, the second anniversary of her death. Charles and Camilla were seen arriving for the Sunday morning service at the tiny granite church of Crathie Kirk, the royal family's place of worship when they …

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Is Kate's return to public life on the horizon? Princess of Wales sets her sights on 'potentially' joining royals for Remembrance, with plans also in the works to attend Together at Christmas carol se

Daily Mail

The Princess of Wales may join the royal family at the Remembrance Day service in November amid hopes her return to public life may be on the horizon. In her second public appearance, the mother-of-three attended Wimbledon and presented the trophy to Carlos Alcaraz in July Sitting on a bench at Windsor, surrounded by spring flowers, the Princess of Wales …

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New monument to late Queen to be built in St James’s Park

The Telegraph

The site was approved by both the King and the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer said: “Queen Elizabeth II’s enduring legacy of service and devotion to our country will never be forgotten. “The national memorial will be located in St James’s Park, right in the heart of the capital, providing everyone with a place to honour the late Queen and …

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A Voyage Around the Queen by Craig Brown, review: a quirky look at our most inscrutable monarch

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Princess Anne back home from hospital after head injuries, won't return to royal duties for ‘foreseeable future’

Hindustan Times

Princess Anne has finally returned home after spending five days in the hospital after sustaining head injuries. Princess Anne returns home from hospital after head injuries The 73-year-old returned home on Friday, June 28, and is expected to remain there for a further period of rest, according to New York Post. Her husband Sir Tim Laurence said after her return, …

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Princess Anne is out of hospital and recuperating at home after suffering head injury

CNN

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Princess Anne 'unable to recall exactly what happened' amid accident

Daily Mail

Princess Anne has been recovering in hospital with concussion after it was thought she was struck on the head by a horse. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: ‘The Princess Royal has sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate yesterday evening. The King has been kept closely informed and joins the whole Royal Family in …

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Princess Anne hospitalized after suffering concussion in ‘incident’ at Bristol estate

LA Times

Princess Anne, seen riding with husband Vice Adm. Tim Laurence, was hospitalized after she suffered a concussion and other minor injuries in an incident at her Bristol estate on Sunday. Great Britain’s Princess Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, has been hospitalized after suffering a concussion, Buckingham Palace said Monday. The 73-year-old, known as the Princess Royal, sustained …

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6 months, 1 week ago

A timeline of recent British royal events as Kate appears in public while battling cancer

Associated Press

LONDON — Kate, Princess of Wales, stood alongside King Charles III and other royal family members on a Buckingham Palace balcony on Saturday, making her first public appearance since she was diagnosed with cancer early this year. — Dec. 25, 2023: Charles attends Christmas service at Sandringham, the royal estate on the eastern English coast, alongside alongside Prince William, Kate, …

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Princess of Wales says she’s making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment, will attend a public event

Associated Press

LONDON — The Princess of Wales said Friday she is “making good progress” in her cancer treatment and will attend King Charles III ‘s ceremonial birthday parade on Saturday, Kate’s first public appearance since her diagnosis. “I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the …

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6 months, 1 week ago

The royals' fashion tributes to Queen Elizabeth: How Kate, Camilla and Meghan have honoured late monarch by wearing jewels she once owned and choosing colours she loved

Daily Mail

Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch who left a legacy that will last for centuries. Belgian Sapphire Tiara Queen Camilla paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II by wearing her Belgian Sapphire Tiara to a state banquet In November 2022, just two months after the Queen's death, Camilla wore her late mother-in-law's Belgian Sapphire Tiara during a state …

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7 months ago

How Princess Anne carries her own luggage, refuses special privileges and even says no to help when she falls over! Inside the life of Britain's hardest working - and most down to earth - royal

Daily Mail

For decades, Princess Anne has been the nation's no-nonsense royal. She was the first royal ever to compete in the Olympics Prince Phillip talks to Princess Anne prior to her event at the Olympics, while the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew listen in Princess Anne seen in January as she holds her own luggage while boarding a commercial flight …

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7 months, 1 week ago

How the shy King George VI was crowned on this day in 1937: The unlikely monarch's coronation in Westminster Abbey was glorious - but there WAS more than one mishap and feelings were still raw after E

Daily Mail

It was a glorious day that boosted the country after the worst constitutional crisis in living memory. On May 12, 1937, five months after Edward VIII's abdication, his brother Albert - the stammering Duke of York - was crowned King George VI The unlikely monarch's coronation took place on the same day that had been set aside for his errant …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

As Charles announces a return to public-facing duties, a look at recent events involving the royals

Associated Press

LONDON — King Charles III is on the comeback trail. Here’s a timeline of recent events in the royal family since Charles became king: — Sept. 8, 2022: Charles becomes king upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. — Oct. 31, 2023: Charles makes state visit to Kenya; expresses sorrow and regret for past violence committed against Kenyans …

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9 months ago

This dignified British queen wore silver wigs by day, gold wigs at night and many, many strings of pearls. Yet her mother was a fat duchess who fled abroad to escape her creditors...

Daily Mail

Today marks the passing of this influential royal. His description of Queen Mary in later life at Marlborough House is classic: ‘In the midst of this shimmering Georgian enclave in bedraggled post-war London, visitors found Queen Mary herself, upright, distinguished, dressed perhaps in blue velvet or in pale greys, around her neck her ropes of matchless pearls.’ Strangers thought of …

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9 months ago

Worldwide support pours in for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after shocking cancer reveal

Associated Press

LONDON — Support poured in from around the world Saturday for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she revealed in a candid video message that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer following major abdominal surgery. “She has shown tremendous bravery with her statement.” U.S. President Joe Biden posted on social media, saying he and first lady Jill Biden “join millions …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

First photo of Princess of Wales since her surgery is retracted because image appeared manipulated

Associated Press

LONDON — The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her abdominal surgery nearly two months ago was issued after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts. PA said it had asked Kensington Palace for clarification about the image and “in the absence of that clarification, we are killing the image from our picture service.” The release of …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

First picture of Kate since surgery released by Kensington Palace: Princess of Wales thanks the public for their support in Mother's Day message as she recovers

Daily Mail

Kensington Palace has released the first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her surgery as she thanked the public for their support in a Mother's Day message while she continues to recuperate. Kensington Palace has released the first picture of Kate since her surgery as the Princess of Wales thanked the public for their support in a Mother's …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

The royals keeping the 'slimmed down' monarchy going: Interactive graphic shows which family members have carried out most engagements since Charles and Kate stepped back - as Anne, William and Edward

Daily Mail

With the Queen taking a well-deserved break after stepping in for King Charles as he continues cancer treatment, other members of the Royal Family are set to take the lead this week. Above: Prince William visiting Wrexham AFC's stadium last Friday To protect his security, details of William's upcoming engagements are not publicly available ahead of time. True to form, …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Palace was ‘very clear’ about Kate Middleton's health; ‘disappearance’ conspiracy theories busted

Hindustan Times

Considering how wildly the internet had descended into a blown-out mayhem about Kate Middleton allegedly ‘missing’, the Palace had to step it up. Princess Kate's spokesperson rose to the occasion to burst these ‘conspiracy theories’ for once and for all: “We were very clear from the outset that the Princess of Wales was out until after Easter and Kensington Palace …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Where's Princess of Wales Kate Middleton? Social media fuels wild theories about William's wife's whereabouts

India TV News

London: Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales and wife of Britain's heir to the throne Prince William, has been hitting headlines with social media disseminating "unverified" reports about illness. Some reports cited she has not even been seen in public ever since Middleton was admitted to a hospital for her abdominal surgery-- prompting social media platforms to use "mysterious" and …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain's King Charles issues first message since cancer diagnosis: ‘I would like to…’

Hindustan Times

Britain's King Charles has made his first statement after being diagnosed with cancer, expressing gratitude to his well-wishers. "I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days," King Charles said in a statement. On Monday, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles, 75, had been diagnosed …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Party-loving Princess Margaret was everything the Queen was not - artistic, rebellious, scandal-hit... Yet the sisters were close. And Margaret's death on this day in 2002 hit Elizabeth hard...

Daily Mail

When it was confirmed to Princess Margaret that her elder sister would some day be Queen, her response was one of sympathy - verging on disdain. Princess Margaret continued to attend royal engagements to the best of her abilities in her final years despite suffering from poor health Princess Margaret's two children, Lady Sarah Chatto and Lord David Linley, pictured …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Poorly royals didn't go to hospital - the hospitals came to them! And no one dared to use the word 'cancer'. Today, there's a been sea change in attitudes to royal health, writes IAN LLOYD, and we are

Daily Mail

Elizabeth II always kept one of her favourite photos on her writing desk. He is now undergoing treatment The Queen Mother leaves King Edward VII's Hospital after a hip replacement operation King George VI, visibly unwell, after travelling from Balmoral to London for a medical assessment. The king’s official biographer, John Wheeler-Bennett, writes: ‘He was not told that he was …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Princess Anne's wears Queen Elizabeth II's purple check coat for engagement in Nottingham amid turbulent time for the family after King Charles' cancer diagnosis

Daily Mail

Princess Anne paid a touching tribute to her mother as she sported Queen Elizabeth II's purple check coat as she stepped out in Nottingham, yesterday. The Princess Royal, 73, looked sophisticated as she carried out a full day of royal engagements while donning the chic coat which was previously worn by the late monarch. Princess Anne paid a touching tribute …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Princess Anne continues day of royal engagements as she visits health centre in Nottingham after investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle following King's shock cancer diagnosis

Daily Mail

Princess Anne has continued her full day of royal engagements as she visited a health centre in Nottingham after an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, just the day after the King's shock cancer diagnosis. Ivor Bolton, from London, Conductor, is made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle by Princess Anne …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

How the sudden death of a King shocked the British nation on this day

Daily Mail

On this day 72 years ago, King George VI died suddenly in his sleep at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Her grandmother Queen Mary, widow of King George V, was first to pay formal homage, kissing the new Queen’s hand. Four days ahead of his funeral, the famous photo of three generations of Queens was taken: Queen Mary, the Queen …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

How the sudden death of a King shocked the British nation on this day - and brought a young Queen Elizabeth to the throne

Daily Mail

On this day 72 years ago, King George VI died suddenly in his sleep at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. In the event, it was cut short Queen Elizabeth pictured returning to London from the airport following the death of her father in February 1952 The Daily Mail from February 7 announces the death of King George VI Queen Elizabeth, …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Queen Elizabeth II: The monarch that remained on duty until her death

The Independent

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Adelaide Cottage where Kate Middleton will recover: The Grade II listed royal residence dating back to 1831 'may not be the best place' for Princess of Wales

Daily Mail

The Princess of Wales is back home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Great Park as she continues to recover from abdominal surgery. Nestled at the heart of the Crown Estate's private 655-acre royal park, Adelaide Cottage was built in 1831 as a retreat for William IV's wife Queen Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen. Adelaide Cottage was built in 1831 as a retreat …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Princess of Wales undergoes abdominal surgery and will remain in hospital for up to 14 days

The Independent

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11 months, 1 week ago

Prince William insisted Harry-Meghan to do this after Queen Elizabeth’s death

Hindustan Times

Prince William pressured his brother Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to go on a royal walkabout after Queen Elizabeth’s death despite it being “awkward”, a new book claimed. Prince William and Kate Middleton were accompanied by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as they met the public outside Windsor castle after Queen Elizabeth died on September 8, 2022. The royal author …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate after 52 years on the throne

Al Jazeera

The Danish queen announces January 14 abdication during New Year’s Eve address live on TV, making way for son, Crown Prince Frederik. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she said in her annual New Year’s speech. The 83-year-old queen, who …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Prince William-Kate put their kids ahead of royal duties? ‘Princess Diana did…'

Hindustan Times

As Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton attempt to balance work and family life, they were criticised after it was revealed that Princess Anne carried out 457 engagements this year in comparison to Prince of Wales' 172 and Princess of Wales' 123. Royal commentator Gareth Russell said, “This is where you very much see that William is Diana's son", …

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