Her Majesty The Queen met all but one of the US Presidents during her reign. In total, The Queen has reigned during the tenure of President Harry Truman to the current leader, President Joe Biden. In total, 12 of the 13 presidents of the United States who have taken office during The Queen’s reign met her.
Her Late Majesty honoured two US presidents with honorary knighthoods (and her…
Queue to see The Queen Lying-in-State paused after it reaches capacity and wait time extends to 14 hours
16th September 2022
Entry to the queue to see The Queen Lying-in-state was temporarily paused on Friday after it reached maximum capacity.
People were asked not to join the queue for at least six hours as organisers try and reduce the wait time which is was 14 hours.
According to the…
Milestones of a Monarch: The Queen and President Reagan at his California ranch
16th September 2022
The Queen has had a good relationship with several world leaders, and that includes late US President Ronald Reagan.
The pair were known to share a close friendship, and they shared a love of horseback riding.
In 1983, The Queen and Prince Philip travelled to…
Princess Anne returns to Scotland and thanks mourners for "out of this world" tributes
16th September 2022
During King Charles and Queen Camilla’s day of rest, as it has been called, the remaining working members of the Royal Family stepped up their public presence to thank the nation.
In particular, Princess Anne flew back to Scotland, where she met members of the public in Glasgow.
Her Royal Highness thanked them for the condolence messages and floral tributes that, in her words, are…
The Queen's loyal Ladies-in-Waiting say their final goodbyes to their mistress and friend
15th September 2022
The Queen’s loyal Ladies-in-Waiting joined members of The Royal Family in Westminster Hall on Wednesday, September 14, to say their final goodbyes to the monarch they had served for many decades.
The Ladies-in-Waiting, who were Elizabeth II’s closest aides…
Queen Elizabeth II to be buried next to Prince Philip - and her beloved parents
15th September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, parents and sister in a private ceremony.
Her Late Majesty will be interred in the King George VI Memorial Chapel in the early evening of September 19th 2022, following her State Funeral.
Prince Philip…
Thousands queue overnight to pay final respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state
15th September 2022
Thousands have queued through the night to pay their final respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Westminster Hall officially opened for viewing at 5 pm on Wednesday, 14 September. It’s believed those who were first in line had waited about 48 hours through rainy conditions to pay their respects to Her late Majesty.
The Queen’s coffin was moved from Buckingham Palace…
London falls silent as Queen Elizabeth II is transferred from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall
14th September 2022
The streets of London were full of mourners on Wednesday as many tens of thousands of people lined up to say their final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II.
Her late Majesty’s coffin was borne by the Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery with the…
Millions of people across the world were captivated by images of the casket of Queen Elizabeth II as it was driven through London on a dark, gloomy evening. A small detail that many people might have noticed is that hearse is lit up so mourners can see the coffin clearly.
Who are the Counsellors of State after the death of Queen Elizabeth II?
14th September 2022
With the change of reign comes a change in the Counsellors of State, a delegation of members of the Royal Family who can be called upon to act officially in King Charles III’s place.
According to the laws of the United Kingdom, the Counsellors of State consist of five people: the sovereign’s spouse and the next four royals in the line of succession who are over the age of 21. In addition…
