Queen Elizabeth II

President Joe Biden joins world leaders in Westminster Hall to view The Queen's coffin Lying-in-State

18th September 2022

American President Joe Biden was among the world leaders who paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall ahead of Monday’s State Funeral. Joined by First Lady Dr Jill Biden, the presidential couple stopped by Westminster Hall to view the late Queen’s Lying-in-State before departing to sign a book of condolences at Lancaster House. The couple then made their way to…

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King Felipe of Spain and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden pay their respects at the Lying-in-State

By Jess Ilse

18th September 2022

As world leaders descend on London for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, two reigning monarchs stopped by Westminster Hall to view the late Queen Lying-in-State. King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain and King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden were two…

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Women permitted to wear trouser suits for State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

By Jess Ilse

18th September 2022

New details about the dress code at Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral are emerging, and for the first time ever, women will be permitted to wear trouser suits. Dress code protocols at royal events typically mention that women should wear some form of dress, and it is…

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The flowers that meant so much to Queen Elizabeth II

By Lydia Starbuck

18th September 2022

Queen Elizabeth II received millions of flowers through her long life and reign. But there was one bouquet that was truly hers and which became so important and so famous that it was replicated at some of the biggest milestones of her life. The wedding posy carried by the then Princess Elizabeth, on November 20th 1947, at her marriage to the Duke of Edinburgh was a creation totally overseen by…

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The big change The Queen made to bring the royals closer to the people

By Sydney Zatz

18th September 2022

Royal walkabouts have created some of the most iconic moments in history, whether that’s a special hug or a royal going out of their way for a special interaction. Believe it or not, as common as they are now, the royal walkabout didn’t actually start until the…

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'Our matriarch, our guide, our loving hand' - Beatrice and Eugenie share their memories of Grannie in moving tribute

By Jess Ilse

17th September 2022

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have shared a special tribute to their late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, calling her “our matriarch, our guide, our loving hand on our backs leading us through this world.” The York princesses released a statement through Buckingham…

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Memories of Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee

By Sydney Zatz

17th September 2022

In 1977, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth celebrated as it was the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II, marking the 25th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne. Celebrations were marked in June during “Jubilee Days” which coincided with The Queen’s Offical Birthday. The anniversary of the date itself, 6 February 1977 was commemorated in church services. In…

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How a tiara with poignant family connections became an emblem of Queen Elizabeth II's early reign

By Jessica Storoschuk

17th September 2022

It became the emblem of the early years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and remains one of the most iconic images of her rule. And the tiara that helped tell the story of the transformation from princess to Monarch had a very special family significance. For Her Late…

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