Queen Elizabeth II

Black Cabs form an Honour Guard on The Mall

Soon after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, The Mall was draped in black, thanks to the famous black cabs of England. No blaring horns, but in silence, the black cabs arrived. One by one, lining The Mall, filling the street until it was closed and no more were allowed in. A poignant tribute that was done for Prince Philip when he passed in 2021. Queen Elizabeth may have…
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Queen Elizabeth IIState & Ceremonial

All The Queen's American Presidents

The United States and the United Kingdom have long had the “Special Relationship” that Prime Minister Winston Churchill mentioned in 1946. In 2020, President Biden joined the thirteen other Americans who have served as President of the United States while Her Majesty was the monarch of our closest ally. The first United States president who served while The Queen was on the throne…
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British Royals

The King issues details on royal mourning for Queen Elizabeth II

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, Royal Household staff and all representatives of the Royal Household on duties as well as troops on Ceremonial Duties will…
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British Royals

Further details of The Queen's lying in state and funeral to be revealed

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 each year of Her Majesty’s life. A state of mourning has now been declared in the UK. Further details of how long it…
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