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Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest on Monday, after a grand state funeral attended by leaders from around the world, and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London.
The longest-serving monarch in British history died aged 96 at Balmoral, her Scottish Highland retreat, on September 8 after a year of declining health.
Netflix suspends ‘The Crown’ filming after death of Queen Elizabeth
Netflix suspended filming of its British royals drama "The Crown" on Sept. 8 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the company said.
The acclaimed show is currently filming its sixth season, having charted the late monarch's life through multiple decades over the course of its previous seasons.
Queen Elizabeth: The one and only time she visited Greece
Although she was a well-travelled queen, having visited over 100 countries in the world, Elizabeth never visited Greece - at least not as queen.
The only time she was in Athens was in 1950, when she was still a princess, that is, two years before she ascended the throne of the United Kingdom.
Why she never came to Greece as a queen
Harry, Meghan visit Queen Elizabeth en route to Netherlands
Britain's Prince Harry on April 14 visited his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II with his wife Meghan before going to the Netherlands for the Invictus Games, a spokesperson for the couple said.
The Sussexes are on their way to the sporting event Harry founded for disabled military veterans that starts in The Hague on Saturday.
Vučić in Spain; Serbia is buying two planes
Vui will have separate meetings with the King of Spain Felipe VI and the Prime Minister Pedro Snchez, the Office for Media relations of the President announced. During his stay in Madrid, Vui will attend the signing of the Agreement on the purchase of two C-295 Casa transport planes of the "Airbus" company.
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Queen Elizabeth II spent night in hospital for tests: Palace
Queen Elizabeth II spent a night in hospital for tests after being forced to cancel a visit to Northern Ireland this week, Buckingham Palace said on Oct. 21.
Queen Elizabeth II, 95, turns down old age award
Queen Elizabeth II turned down a prize celebrating the elderly, assessing that at 95 she did not meet the criteria, The Oldie magazine said on Oct. 19.
The publication wrote to palace officials in July to ask if she would accept its Oldie of the Year award, which was previously given to her late husband and her own mother.
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Last boilersmiths unable to find apprentice
The last boilersmiths in Istanbul, who stepped into their father's shoes following his footsteps for four decades, say that they are unable to find an apprentice who would give them a helping hand and carry on the profession after them.
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Crown Custodian: Romania and Spain have a shared democratic destiny, exemplary cooperation
In a message dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Romania - Spain diplomatic relations, Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania, says that the two states have a common democratic destiny and exemplary cooperation in all fields. "Romania and the Kingdom of Spain celebrate this year their common identity and modern history values.
Queen beams as she returns to Ascot after COVID-19 hiatus
Queen Elizabeth II was smiling broadly as she attended the final day of the Ascot races on June 19, where environmental protesters urged the monarch to press politicians to act faster against climate change.