Queen Elizabeth II

Queen paved the way for transition to Charles in final years

September 20, 2022 Danica Kirka, Associated Press

LONDON — In retrospect, it seems as if she was preparing us all along. Whether it was due to age, ill health or a sense that the end was near, Queen Elizabeth II spent much […]

Loss of unifying queen could fray the bonds of fractious UK

September 16, 2022 Jill Lawless, Associated Press

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has been likened to the invisible glue holding the United Kingdom together. Some think the reign of King Charles III will see those bonds come unstuck, giving new momentum to […]

Palace reveals details of queen’s state funeral on Monday

September 15, 2022 Mike Corder, Associated Press

LONDON — Two minutes of silence will be observed Monday across the United Kingdom at the end of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey, giving British public across the nation a chance to […]

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Timeline: Queen Elizabeth II

September 15, 2022 The Associated Press

This AP interactive timeline shows highlights of Queen Elizabeth II’s life and reign. The British monarch died Thursday, Sept. 8 at 96 after 70 years on the throne. This timeline will be updated as events […]

Queen Elizabeth lies in state ahead of London funeral as Britain mourns

September 14, 2022 Associated Press

LONDON — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession […]

Queen marks 70 years on throne

February 5, 2022 DANICA KIRKA Associated Press

LONDON — Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor wasn’t born to wear the crown. But destiny intervened. The woman who became Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne Sunday, an unprecedented reign that has […]

Barbados bids farewell to British monarchy, becomes republic

December 1, 2021 Danica Coto, Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Barbados stopped pledging allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday as it shed another vestige of its colonial past and became a republic for the first time in history. Several […]

100 years old: Low-key centenary for Northern Ireland

May 5, 2021 Pan Pylas, Associated Press

LONDON — Northern Ireland marked what is widely considered to be its centenary on Monday, with Queen Elizabeth II stressing the need for “reconciliation, equality and mutual understanding” as she sent her “warmest good wishes” […]

Harry, Meghan to quit royal jobs, give up ‘highness’ titles

January 18, 2020 Jill Lawless and Gregory Katz | The Associated Press

LONDON — Goodbye, your royal highnesses. Hello, life as — almost — ordinary civilians. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are quitting as working royals and will no longer use the titles “royal highness” or […]