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The lights go out at the Eiffel Tower while New York sparkles for The Queen

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9th September 2022
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

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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 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

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8th September 2022
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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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is dead

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8th September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is dead. Her Majesty passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8th 2022. Members of her family, including her eldest son, Charles, were with her at the…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury leads prayers for The Queen as her health causes concern

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8th September 2022
The Archbishop of Canterbury has led prayers for The Queen after doctors said Her Majesty’s health was giving cause for concern. Justin Welby said ”My prayers, and the prayers of people across the Church of England, and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today. May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at…
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