Queen Elizabeth II

The moment the longest reign in British history came to an end

The historic reign of Queen Elizabeth II came to a close at 3.10pm on September 8th 2022. Her Late Majesty was at Balmoral when she passed away. Her elder children, King Charles and Princess Anne, were with her. Elizabeth II had reigned for 70 years, 7 months and 2 days. She had taken the throne on February 6th 1952 on the death of her father, King George VI. The exact moment that her…
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The glorious image of a smiling Queen Elizabeth II which has become a personal tribute from the Royal Family

The Royal Family has chosen a second photo of Queen Elizabeth II with which to remember her on the anniversary of her death. On the morning of September 8th 2022, a year after she passed away, the official social media accounts shared a portrait with a poignant message which read ”In loving and everlasting memory. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 21st April 1926 – 8th September…
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Charles III, King for a year

The King is marking the first anniversary of his accession. His Majesty will spend the day at Balmoral where he became Monarch. King Charles will pass the moment in quiet reflection as today is also, of course, the first anniversary of the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Camilla is with His Majesty in Scotland. The Prince and Princess of Wales will be in St.
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''We miss her enormously'': a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II speaks of her passing as anniversary approaches

The chaplain who was with Queen Elizabeth II in the last hours of her life has spoken of how much Her Late Majesty is missed. Reverend Kenneth Mackenzie is the Minister at Crathie Kirk, close to Balmoral, and was a personal chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II. He is now a personal chaplain to King Charles III. Speaking to ITV News, he revealed he had been called to the castle in the time before Her…
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