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Death of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September, 2022, after reigning as the British monarch and Head of the Commonwealth for more than 70 years.
The Queen: 1926-2022
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- The Independent
Anthony Joshua recalls difficulty of speaking in front of Queen Elizabeth II
Joshua is preparing to fight Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday
- The Independent
King Charles takes on new title previously held by Queen Elizabeth II
Appointment marks the continuation of ‘a long-standing tradition started in 1904’
- Associated Press
Report: Queen Elizabeth II asked Germany for pricey horses
The expensive present raised eyebrows among German bureaucrats at the time, who noted that the Holsteiner and the gray Elizabeth requested cost more than any other offering made to a visiting head of state since the end of World War II. Records showed that the British embassy had concerns about possible protests if Elizabeth visited Dresden during her trip in 1992. Another sensitive issue during the trip was the question of whether Elizabeth would make a speech at the Bundestag.
- The Telegraph
How Queen Elizabeth II's dressmaker impressed her - by refusing to tell her a secret
This article was first published on October 29, 2019.
- The Telegraph
Who carried Queen Elizabeth's coffin?
This article was originally published on September 19, 2022.
- The Telegraph
Pallbearers at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral recognised for their service to late monarch
The pallbearers at the late Queen’s funeral have been named as recipients of new honours under the Royal Victorian Order.
- Hello!
Watch: Queen Elizabeth has the best reaction to Queen Consort Camilla's wedding struggle
King Charles' royal wedding with his second wife Queen Consort Camilla saw the bride wear two stunning bridal outfits, but you may not remember her difficulties with one of them.The royal newlyweds were captured exiting St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle following their religious blessing on 9 April 2005. They were joined by the late Queen Elizabeth II, who wasn't present for the couple's civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall earlier in the day. Queen Consort Camilla wore two bridal outfits fro
- The Telegraph
David Attenborough honours Queen Elizabeth II with touching memorial
It was not so long ago that David Attenborough was ambling around the gardens at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth II admiring the ancient trees.
- Sky News
Murderer who confronted Fishmongers' Hall terror attacker honoured in Queen Elizabeth's final bravery awards
A convicted murderer who tackled a terrorist during the 2019 London Bridge attack is among those being awarded for their bravery. Steven Gallant confronted terrorist Usman Khan as he carried out his attack at a prison education conference at Fishmongers' Hall. The attack occurred while Mr Gallant was on licence from prison after being one of two men convicted of killing Barrie Jackson in Hull in 2005.
- Hello!
Watch: Queen Elizabeth's initial reaction to daughter-in-law Sarah Ferguson's wedding dress caught on camera
Sarah, Duchess of York's wedding dress designer Lindka Cierach spent months thinking up and executing her stunning bejewelled bridal gown. As well as its show-stopping, 17-foot-long beaded train, which was embroidered with the initials A and S, Sarah's dress also featured a waist-defining corset bodice and long puff sleeves. The royal bride seemed delighted with the finished result, as she flashed a smile when entering Westminster Abbey ahead of her ceremony with her ex-husband Prince Andrew in