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 lights go out at the Eiffel Tower while New York sparkles for The Queen
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 King issues details on royal mourning for Queen Elizabeth II
9th September 2022
Royal mourning will be observed from now
until seven days after the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II. King Charles III has said it is his wish that mourning continue
for a week and flags will remain at half mast until the period is
complete. The Royal Family…
What are the rules for flying flags at half mast following the death of The Queen
9th September 2022
Across the nation, flags will be at
half-mast following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Following the
announcement of her death, The College of Arms issued official flag
instructions. The instructions state flags must be lowered to
half-mast as soon as possible. If a flag other than the Union flag
is flown, these flags can be replaced by the Union flag at
half-mast. It is also noted banners…
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…
Further details of The Queen's lying in state and funeral to be revealed
9th September 2022
The King is due to meet the Prime
Minister and the Earl Marshal in the coming hours as preparations
for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II begin. Gun
salutes will be fired in London to mark the death of The Queen.
Salutes of 96 rounds will be fired, one for…
The Accession Council will meet on Saturday to officially proclaim King Charles III
9th September 2022
The official proclamation of Charles III
as King will take place on September 10th 2022 in London. The
Accession Council will meet then at St. James’ Palace. Charles III
became King at the moment Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died. The
meeting of the Accession Council formally declares his reign. The
Council is made up of over 700 people, including the whole Privy
Council, senior civil…
President Zelensky sends condolences on behalf of Ukraine to the UK
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…
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…
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 time. He now succeeds his mother as king. In a
short statement, Buckingham Palace said ”The Queen died peacefully
at…
