The Royal Mail have announced that four special stamps of the Queen will be released to commemorate the nation's longest-serving monarch.
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Her Majesty paid tribute to her late husband, Prince Phillip, during last year's 'personal' and moving Queen's speech. During her speech, the monarch spoke about the “one familiar laugh missing” in her household as she spent Christmas Day without the Duke of Edinburgh.
The longest-serving consort in British history, Prince Philip sadly died at Windsor Castle on Friday 9 April aged 99-years-old. The Prince had spent more than a month in hospital after undergoing heart surgery on March 3.
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Queen Elizabeth spoke fondly of her husband and telling the nation how his “mischievous, enquiring twinkle was as bright at the end as when I first set eyes on him”. During her speech she also spoke fondly of her eldest son, the Prince of Wales, his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, and of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
“Although it’s a time of great happiness and good cheer for many, Christmas can be hard for those who have lost loved ones.
“This year, especially, I understand why.
“But for me, in the months since the death of my beloved Philip, I have drawn great comfort from the warmth and affection of the many tributes to his life and work – from around the country, the Commonwealth and the world.
“His sense of service, intellectual curiosity and capacity to squeeze fun out of any situation – were all irrepressible.
“That mischievous, enquiring twinkle was as bright at the end as when I first set eyes on him.
“But life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings – and as much as I and my family miss him, I know he would want us to enjoy Christmas.
“We felt his presence as we, like millions around the world, readied ourselves
The Royal Mail have announced that four special stamps of the Queen will be released to commemorate the nation's longest-serving monarch.
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the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II—which was organized and approved by herself —two thousand people were invited to Westminster Abbey. Among the guests were 500 heads of state and foreign dignitaries, such as United States President Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron, President of France; Liz Truss, newly appointed British Prime Minister; Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and many more.As reported by our sister magazine ¡Hola! members of 22 royal houses attended the ceremony.
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On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died “peacefully” at age 96 and Britain entered 10 days of mourning to honor her 70 years of service as the head of the monarchy. The details of her funeral raise the question as to where the Queen will be buried, and it’s a location steeped in royal history dating back to 1475.
Her Majesty the Queen ruled over Britain and the Commonwealth for 70 years, making her the longest reigning British monarch, and the fifth longest in world history. As sovereign and Head of State her unfaltering sense of duty and commitment to her role earned her enormous respect around the globe.The Queen’s devotion to a life of service meant she fulfilled her official duties well into her 90s, from hosting diplomats, ambassadors, and Heads of State, to overseeing new sessions of Parliament, bestowing awards, supporting charities, and addressing the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Police have arrested a man who broke away from the queue of mourners in Westminster Hall, and ran towards Queen Elizabeth’s coffin, where he pulled at the flag.
King Charles and his family have been "deeply moved" by the response to Queen Elizabeth's death. The 96-year-old monarch passed away on 8 September aged 96, sparking an outpouring of tributes around the world and the 73-year-old new king has sent a message of "sincere gratitude" to those who have sent their condolences. Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "His Majesty The King and the Royal Family wish to send their sincere gratitude for the messages of condolence received from around the world.
Theresa May has paid her respects to the late Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Hall. The former Prime Minister - who held the position from 2016 to 2019 - and her husband Sir Philip May joined members of the public in viewing the monarch's coffin on Thursday (15. 09.
Thousands of people are queueing up to visit the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. The monarch died at the age of 96 on Thursday (08. 09.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has cancelled several planned appearances in New York following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The 41-year-old royal had been scheduled to visit the UN General Assembly in Manhattan with her husband Prince Harry and appear solo on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' on September 20, but those plans have been axed as the late monarch's funeral is expected to take place on September 19.
King Charles III has thanked his late mother Queen Elizabeth for her life of service and said he hopes “flights of angels” will sing to his “darling Mama” as she makes her “last great journey”. He paid tribute to the British monarch on Friday (09. 09.
. Kate Middleton, who is also now the (a title passed down from the new ), was seen driving around during her time of mourning. Much like the rest of the royal family, the new princess was wearing all-black with large, circle sunglasses—probably in an attempt to give her a bit of privacy from the British press during the family's difficult time. The duchess, who did not see the former Queen before her death in Scotland, and instead stayed home with the children she shares with Prince William.
King Charles III made his first address as the new monarch on Friday (September 9). In a pre-recorded message from Buckingham Palace, an emotional Charles was dressed in a black suit and sat beside a photo of his late mother.