The Prince of Wales has released a
statement honouring his late grandmother, paying tribute to her
legacy while also recognising his personal loss as a grandson. “On
Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment
to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute. So
much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her
historic reign,” William’s…
India's Prime Minister highlights The Queen's place in history in his tribute
9th September 2022
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
shared a poignant memory of the late Elizabeth II, adding to the
chorus of tributes pouring in from world leaders. Recalling one of
his visits to the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Modi recalled how
“During one of the meetings she…
“The Commonwealth loved her,” reads the
Commonwealth’s tribute to the late Elizabeth II. The late Queen,
who passed away at Balmoral on September 8th 2022 at the age of 96,
nurtured and fostered the Commonwealth of Nations throughout her
70-year reign. That…
The maternal family of the late Queen
Elizabeth II have joined the world in paying tribute to the life
and legacy of Britain’s longest reigning Monarch. The Bowes Lyon
Family, whose family seat is Glamis Castle, released a statement on
their official Twitter account that read: “The Bowes Lyon family
join with people across the world in mourning the loss of Her
Majesty The Queen. Her…
The Archbishop of Canterbury calls on bishops to pray for The Queen and her successor, King Charles III
9th September 2022
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…
Barack and Michelle Obama mourn the passing of their friend Elizabeth II
8th September 2022
Former US President Barack Obama has
shared a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, recalling her as a
monarch who “wore her lofty titles with a light touch.” The full
statement issued on behalf of President Obama and First Lady
Michelle Obama reads: “From the…
Belgium is braced for another royal
wedding and now we know more about who’s invited and how the day
will unfold for Princess Maria Laura, eldest daughter of Princess
Astrid and Prince Lorenz, and her groom William Isvy. For the civil
wedding ceremony at Brussels City Hall, only close family members
will be present. This is likely to include only Princess Astrid,
Prince Lorenz, and Maria…
As her latest Jubilee events begin, a look back at the Queen Margrethe has already celebrated her Golden anniversary
8th September 2022
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark is
celebrating her Golden Jubilee throughout 2022 with a series of
special events in September to mark the occasion. But the actual
anniversary of the start of her reign came during a Covid spike
meaning that the historic day itself was…
Crown Princess Mary has spoken about her
love for Greenland in a new interview with Danish magazine Billed
Bladet. The Crown Princess paid a visit to Nuuk, Greenland, at the
end of August with the Mary Foundation. She sat down with a
reporter from Billed Bladet on the…
The Earl and Countess of Wessex had
jubilees front of mind on a visit to Lancashire on Wednesday.
Edward and Sophie paid a visit to the city of Preston, which was
granted city status 20 years ago during The Queen’s Golden Jubilee,
becoming England’s 50th city during The Queen’s 50th year on the
throne. During a walkabout at Preston’s indoor market, one resident
told the Lancashire…
