Elizabeth II

Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms since 1952

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Elizabeth II is the Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms.

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How the royal family has adapted over 100 days of lockdown The royal family has adapted to an unprecedented change in royal duties during lockdown.Public appearances were swapped for online video calls as the Windsors followed the rules and stayed at home.The.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:00Published 5 days ago

William heads to bakery in King's Lynn The Duke of Cambridge joked that his three children have been “attacking the kitchen” during lockdown as he visited a bakery which serves the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. William went to the small.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 2 weeks ago

'Forces' Sweetheart' Vera Lynn dies aged 103 Singer Vera Lynn, who became a symbol of hope in Britain during World War Two with her song "We'll Meet Again," has died at the age of 103. Edward Baran reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:33Published 3 weeks ago

Queen set to miss Royal Ascot for first time in 68-year reign The Queen will be absent from Royal Ascot for the first time in her 68-year reign as the popular racing meet gets under way behind closed doors. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:01Published 3 weeks ago

Queen Elizabeth's socially distanced Trooping of the Colour Queen Elizabeth took part in a socially distanced Trooping of the Colour on Saturday (13.06.20) to mark her "official" birthday. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 00:42Published 3 weeks ago

Britain's Queen Elizabeth marks official birthday Britain's Queen Elizabeth marked her "official" birthday on Saturday with a military ceremony in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle, performed by soldiers from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards with music.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:12Published 3 weeks ago

Charles joins tributes to soldiers caught up in ‘forgotten Dunkirk’ The Queen’s piper has led commemorations involving more than 500 players in a tribute to thousands of Scots killed or captured during “the forgotten Dunkirk” 80 years ago. The Second World War.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 3 weeks ago

A High Tech Royal: The Queen makes her first live video call! Queen Elizabeth has proved herself to be more tech-savvy than most people think: as she recently took part in a Zoom call. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

On This Day: 11 June 1956 - The Queen's State Visit to Sweden On this day in 1956, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Stockholm for their first State Visit to Sweden. Report by Dessentjacksonl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:01Published 3 weeks ago

Queen Elizabeth's official birthday plans revealed Queen Elizabeth's official birthday will be marked with a low-key ceremony at Windsor Castle on Saturday (13.06.20). Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:44Published 3 weeks ago

The Queen joins video call with carers for Carers' Week The Queen has taken part in a video call with the Princess Royal and carers supported by the Carers Trust. The monarch chatted with four carers and the trust's chief executive Gareth Howells on June 4.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:54Published on June 11, 2020

New photo of Prince Philip and the Queen released, as Duke turns 99 A new photograph of Prince Philip with the Queen has been released, ahead of the Duke of Edinburgh's 99th birthday on 10 June. His Royal Highness will be celebrating a low-key birthday in the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:56Published on June 10, 2020

The royal couple from engagement to now The Duke of Edinburgh celebrates his 99th birthday with the release of an official photograph with the Queen. The PA news agency looks back at the then Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:48Published on June 10, 2020

Prince Philip's 'naughty' sense of humour keeping Queen Elizabeth smiling Prince Philip's 'naughty' sense of humour keeping Queen Elizabeth smiling Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 00:40Published on June 9, 2020

UK Prince Andrew's lawyers hit back over U.S. inquiry into Epstein Lawyers for UK's Prince Andrew have accused the U.S. Department of Justice of "seeking publicity" by suggesting the royal hasn't been willing to help with their investigation. into Jeffrey Epstein... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:13Published on June 8, 2020

Royally pampered pooches: Queen Elizabeth's corgis had their own special menu Queen Elizabeth's famous corgis had their own food menu. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:01Published on June 6, 2020

Black lives matter says Meghan, calling U.S. events "devastating" Britain's Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, has spoken about events following the death of George Floyd saying she was sorry that children had to grow up in a world where racism still existed and that current.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 03:02Published on June 4, 2020

Prince Philip plans low-key birthday lunch Prince Philip will celebrate his 99th birthday with a simple lunch with his wife Queen Elizabeth because he doesn't want any "fuss". Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:04Published on June 3, 2020

Prayers for Queen to mark coronation anniversary Prayers will be said for the Queen to mark the 67th anniversary of the day she was crowned. Elizabeth II was just 27 years old and 16 months into her role as sovereign when the coronation took place,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:14Published on June 1, 2020

Queen Elizabeth's former chef compares Buckingham Palace to Downton Abbey Former royal chef Darren McGrady has compared Buckingham Palace to 'Downton Abbey' due to the segregated living arrangements for male and female staff. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:18Published on June 1, 2020

Queen pictured in first public appearance since lockdown began The Queen has been pictured riding in the grounds of Windsor Castle - her first public appearance since the coronavirus lockdown began. Windsor is said to be the Queen's favourite royal residence and.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published on June 1, 2020

Australian court grants access to Queen's letters An Australian court ruled on Friday that the country's archives must release letters between Queen Elizabeth and her local representative during the 1970s, a move which may shed light on the only.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:17Published on May 29, 2020

Queen Elizabeth allows Boris Johnson to exercise at Buckingham Palace Queen Elizabeth allows Boris Johnson to exercise at Buckingham Palace Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 00:43Published on May 27, 2020

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A scaled-down ceremony at Windsor marks Queen Elizabeth's official birthday Britain's Queen Elizabeth viewed a socially-distanced military ceremony at Windsor Castle to mark her official birthday on Saturday, after the coronavirus pandemic forced cancellation of the usual.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
UK's Queen Elizabeth joins first public video conference call to mark carers week Queen Elizabeth has taken part in her first public video conference call to mark Carers Week, adding another first for the British monarch during her long reign. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Prince Philip, patriarch of the British royals, quietly turns 99 Prince Philip, the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth for more than seven decades, celebrates his 99th birthday on Wednesday, although there will be little public fanfare to mark the occasion. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020

Queen Elizabeth back in the saddle as British lockdown eases Britain's Queen Elizabeth was photographed riding a 14-year-old Fell pony in Windsor Home Park on Sunday as the country eases stringent measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020
Australian court orders release of letters to Britain's Queen Elizabeth surrounding PM sacking An Australian court ruled on Friday that the country's archives must release letters between Britain's Queen Elizabeth and her local representative during the 1970s, a move which may shed light on the.. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020
Queen Elizabeth's secret Gough Whitlam letters to be made public after court battle The High Court has ruled in favour of a historian seeking the public release of letters between the Queen and former governor-general John Kerr. SBS - Published on May 29, 2020

Newly knighted Captain Tom hopes queen is not 'heavy handed' with the sword Captain Tom Moore, the 100-year-old British veteran who raised a record breaking amount of money for charity during the coronavirus crisis, said he was looking forward to being knighted by Queen.. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020
UK royals pay tribute to nurses across the world Queen Elizabeth and other senior members of Britain's royal family joined together on Tuesday to thank nurses around the world for their efforts in the COVID-19 pandemic. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020
Queen tells Britain 'never give up' in tribute to WW2 generation Queen Elizabeth led tributes to veterans of World War Two recalling the "never give up, never despair" message of Victory in Europe Day 75 years ago as the coronavirus damped commemorations for the end.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020
'Never give up, never despair': Queen praises Britons on VE Day Britain's Queen Elizabeth honoured those who died in World War Two on Friday, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, and used the occasion to say she was proud of how people had responded to.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020

Tea and singing: Britain honours World War Two anniversary Britons stood in silence and Queen Elizabeth was to address the nation on Friday's 75th anniversary of "Victory in Europe" Day, though the coronavirus dampened commemorations for the end of World War.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020
Queen Elizabeth to address Britain as it commemorates VE Day Britain's Queen Elizabeth will give a televised message to her nation on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, as the coronavirus outbreak overshadows nationwide celebrations to commemorate.. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020
New Zealand's Ardern spoke to Queen on pandemic response New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday that she spoke to Queen Elizabeth II after the country emerged out a strict lockdown that helped contain the spread of the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on April 29, 2020	Recovering from coronavirus, PM Johnson to talk to Trump, Queen Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday and meet Queen Elizabeth later this week, his spokesman said, adding that the British leader is still not "formally.. Reuters - Published on April 21, 2020
Queen Elizabeth sends condolences to Canada after Nova Scotia shooting Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday sent her condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the after the "appalling" mass shooting in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Reuters - Published on April 21, 2020	Muted celebrations as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 94 Britain's record-breaking Queen Elizabeth turns 94 on Tuesday but the coronavirus lockdown means there will be little fanfare to mark the occasion. Reuters - Published on April 20, 2020
UK's Prince Philip breaks retirement silence to thank those fighting COVID-19 Prince Philip, the 98-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, made a rare statement on Monday to thank those involved in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Reuters - Published on April 20, 2020	Queen Elizabeth cancels birthday plans as coronavirus hits Britain Britain's Queen Elizabeth will not celebrate her 94th birthday in any special way and has asked that there be no gun salutes to mark the occasion because it would not be appropriate while the country.. Reuters - Published on April 18, 2020
Queen Elizabeth cancels gun salutes for her birthday: ITV reporter Britain's Queen Elizabeth has asked that there be no gun salutes to mark her birthday on Tuesday, ITV reporter Chris Ship said on Twitter, adding that it would be the first such request had been made.. Reuters - Published on April 18, 2020	'Absolute legend' British veteran raises $25 million by walking for the health service A 99-year-old British war veteran who has raised more than 20 million pounds ($25 million) for the health service by walking laps of his garden was praised by Queen Elizabeth's grandson as an "absolute.. Reuters - Published on April 17, 2020
Britain's Princess Beatrice cancels wedding amid coronavirus: media reports Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Princess Beatrice and her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have canceled their royal wedding due to the lockdown in the United Kingdom amid the coronavirus pandemic, media.. Reuters - Published on April 16, 2020	Prince William opens new UK emergency COVID-19 hospital Prince William, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth, has opened an emergency COVID-19 hospital built in just eight days in the exhibition centre of Britain's second city, Birmingham. Reuters - Published on April 16, 2020
Easter isn't cancelled: UK's Queen Elizabeth says coronavirus will not overcome Britain's Queen Elizabeth said on Saturday that coronavirus "would not overcome us" as she delivered her second rallying message to the nation in a week. Reuters - Published on April 11, 2020	UK's Queen Elizabeth thanks health workers around the world Britain's Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday sent a message of "enduring appreciation and good wishes" to health workers around the world for World Health Day. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020
UK's Queen Elizabeth sends message of enduring appreciation to health workers Britain's Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday sent a message of "enduring appreciation and good wishes" to health workers around the world for World Health Day. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020	'We'll meet again': Queen Elizabeth invokes WW2 spirit to defeat coronavirus Queen Elizabeth told the British people on Sunday that they would overcome the coronavirus outbreak if they stayed resolute in the face of lockdown and self-isolation, invoking the spirit of World War.. Reuters - Published on April 5, 2020
Queen Elizabeth's addresses the United Kingdom on coronavirus outbreak Britain's Queen Elizabeth made a highly rare broadcast to her nation on Sunday to rally the public in the face of the coronavirus outbreak. Reuters - Published on April 5, 2020	Show typical British resolve, Queen to tell nation amid coronavirus outbreak Queen Elizabeth will call on Britons to show the same resolve as their forebears and take on the challenge and disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak with good-humoured resolve when she makes an.. Reuters - Published on April 4, 2020
UK PM Johnson stays in isolation as Queen prepares to address the nation British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he was remaining in isolation with mild symptoms of COVID-19, including a raised temperature, seven days after he first tested positive for the new.. Reuters - Published on April 3, 2020	Britain's Queen Elizabeth to make rare address to nation over coronavirus Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will make an extremely rare nationwide address to the nation on Sunday as it grapples with an increasingly deadly coronavirus outbreak. Reuters - Published on April 3, 2020
UK's Queen Elizabeth last saw PM Johnson on March 11, is in good health Britain's Queen Elizabeth last saw Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has tested positive for coronavirus, on March 11 and she remains in good health, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. Reuters - Published on March 27, 2020	Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus, Queen Elizabeth in good health Prince Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus but is in good health and is now self isolating in Scotland with mild symptoms. Reuters - Published on March 25, 2020
UK puts military on standby, queen addresses anxious nation The United Kingdom put 20,000 military personnel on standby over the coronavirus crisis on Thursday as dozens of underground train stations closed across London and Queen Elizabeth left the city for.. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020	UK puts military on standby as coronavirus shuts down swathes of London The United Kingdom put 20,000 military personnel on standby, closed dozens of underground train stations across London and Queen Elizabeth left the city for Windsor Castle as the coronavirus crisis.. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020
Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter scales back wedding plans over coronavirus Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Princess Beatrice is scaling back her wedding plans and cancelling a planned reception due to be held at Buckingham Palace in May because of coronavirus, the royal.. Reuters - Published on March 18, 2020	Queen Elizabeth cancels parties, heads to Windsor Castle over virus Queen Elizabeth canceled her annual garden parties and will leave London for Windsor Castle earlier than planned because of the coronavirus outbreak, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020
'Thank you' Queen Elizabeth tells Britain's spies Queen Elizabeth visited the headquarters of Britain's MI5 domestic spy agency on Tuesday to thank the country's spies for defending the realm. Reuters - Published on February 25, 2020	Queen Elizabeth's nephew the Earl of Snowdon to divorce The Earl of Snowdon, the nephew of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, and his wife of 26 years are to divorce. Reuters - Published on February 18, 2020
UK Queen Elizabeth's grandson Peter Phillips and wife to divorce Peter Phillips, the grandson of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, and his Canadian wife are to divorce after 12 years of marriage, the couple announced on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on February 11, 2020	Meghan's father to Meghan: Would be great to see you, even in court Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas said on Monday that he was prepared to face his daughter in court and that she and her husband Prince Harry had hurt Queen Elizabeth by abruptly stepping back.. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020
It would be great to see you, even in court, says father of UK duchess Meghan Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, said on Monday that he was prepared to face his daughter in court and that she and her husband Prince Harry had hurt Queen Elizabeth by.. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020	Meghan's father: Meghan and Harry have hurt the queen and royal family Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, said on Monday that his daughter and her husband Prince Harry had hurt Queen Elizabeth and the royal family by stepping back from royal.. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020
Prince Harry seeks 'more peaceful life' as reluctantly ends royal role Britain's Prince Harry has spoken of his sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties in a deal with Queen Elizabeth and senior Windsors, saying there was no other option if he and his wife.. Reuters - Published on January 20, 2020	'Sad' Prince Harry says no other option but to end royal role Britain's Prince Harry spoke on Sunday of his sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties in a deal with Queen Elizabeth and senior Windsors that will see him and his wife Meghan exit official.. Reuters - Published on January 20, 2020
Prince Harry sad to leave royal role Britain's Prince Harry said on Sunday it brought him great sadness that he was leaving his royal duties after agreeing with Queen Elizabeth that he and his wife Meghan would step down from official.. Reuters - Published on January 19, 2020	Queen makes public return following royal split The Queen has been joined by her son Prince Andrew for a church service, her first public appearance since the announcement of Harry and Meghan's departure. SBS - Published on January 19, 2020
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Elizabeth II

Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms since 1952

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