Queen Elizabeth II

Black Cabs form an Honour Guard on The Mall

Soon after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, The Mall was draped in black, thanks to the famous black cabs of England. No blaring horns, but in silence, the black cabs arrived. One by one, lining The Mall, filling the street until it was closed and no more were allowed in. A poignant tribute that was done for Prince Philip when he passed in 2021. Queen Elizabeth may have…
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The lights go out at the Eiffel Tower while New York sparkles for The Queen

Shining bright or shrouded in darkness, both are signs of respect for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. In New York City, the “city that never sleeps,” the Empire State Building serves as an enormous night light. Glimmering silver like jewels in a crown and bathed in the royal colour of purple, it lit up the night sky. The building’s Twitter account said: “Tonight, our tower lights…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury calls on bishops to pray for The Queen and her successor, King Charles III

The Archbishop of Canterbury has asked for bishops to pray for Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III in a new letter published Thursday. The Most Reverend Justin Welby wrote his letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion and Moderators of the United Churches following the death of Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Speaking of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s faith, the…
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President Zelensky sends condolences on behalf of Ukraine to the UK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent his condolences to the UK on behalf of the Ukrainian people after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Zelensky, whose country is still battling the Russian invasion, took to Twitter to share his sympathy. He said: “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the [Ukranian] people, we…
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