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In 1953, 'Queen-crazy' American women looked to Elizabeth II as a source of inspiration – that sentiment never faded

In the spring of 1953, women from across the United States traveled to Britain – for many, it was their first time abroad.

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth remembered in Ireland for historic reconciliation

Expression of sympathy in Ireland demonstrates how Elizabeth achieved healing in the fraught history of both countries.

Al Jazeera

Premier League Games off as ‘Mark of Respect’ to Queen

The Premier League has postponed its upcoming round of matches as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, adding to the cancellation of high-profile golf, cricket and horse racing events across Britain on Friday. England’s top-flight soccer clubs held a meeting on Friday and said they…

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'Pandemonium’ on train to Garth Brooks as man says Croke Park concert cancelled in 'sick joke'

'Pandemonium' was reported on a train full of women heading to Garth Brooks in Dublin when one man joked that the concerts were cancelled as a mark of respect for Britain’s Queen, who died yesterday

Irish Mirror

Queen Elizabeth: monarch who had to adjust to the shift from Empire to Commonwealth

On her 21st birthday, 21 April 1947, when Britain’s Princess Elizabeth was accompanying her parents and her sister on a tour of South Africa, she spoke “to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they came from, and whatever language they speak”.

The Conversation

Calm, patient and dutiful, the Queen served the nation as a vital unifying figure

In November 1951, Princess Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip made their first visit to the United States, 12 years after the princess’s father King George VI had become the first reigning British monarch ever to set foot on American soil, colonial times included.

Evening Standard

King Charles leaves Balmoral Castle - Reuters witness

Britain's King Charles has left Balmoral Castle where he and other members of the Royal Family had gathered following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth.

Reuters

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The Queen and the 15 Prime Ministers who served under her

She succeeded to the throne in 1952 when Winston Churchill was running the country

Evening Standard

Royal Mint CEO issues statement of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II

'The remarkable legacy of Britain’s longest-serving monarch will live on for many years to come'

Wales Online

Republicans see small opening after Elizabeth's passing

LONDON: During Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, republican rumblings surfaced on occasion, but the affection and respect she enjoyed meant that the movement to do away with the monarchy struggled to make a lasting impression.

Bangkok Post

Germany's Scholz: Queen Elizabeth embodied the best of Europe's shared inheritance

Germany joins Britain in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth, whose sense of duty was "legendary" and who helped German-British reconciliation after the Second World War, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday.

Reuters

Full list of what you can and can't do as Britain enters national period of mourning

The period of mourning will begin from now until the day after the Queen's funeral

Liverpool Echo

France joins UK in mourning Queen Elizabeth, an 'exceptional monarch'

Flags in France are flying at half-mast and Britain’s Union Jack has been placed on the Elysée Palace porch in a sign of mourning for the late British monarch, as politicians from across the political spectrum put aside their differences to pay their deep respects.

Radio France Internationale

New Britain, same as the old one: the legacy of the second Elizabethan era

The Queen’s accession seemed to herald a fresh start for Britain. But as politics became more squalid, her bland persona was a good match for the monarchy’s survival instinct, says playwright David Hare

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With Queen Elizabeth's death, republicans sense their chance

During Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign, republican rumblings surfaced on occasion, but the affection and respect she enjoyed meant that the movement to do away with the monarchy struggled to make a lasting impression.

Daily Mirror

What you can and can't do as Britain enters national mourning period for the Queen

How period of mourning will affect schools, supermarkets, public transport and sporting events, and what visitors travelling to London can expect

Wales Online

Huw Edwards put in a remarkable shift as he told Britain the Queen had died

Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair's former communications chief, revealed the journalist had been preparing to announce the Queen's death for 'some time'

The Independent UK

JK Rowling honours Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy: ‘She’s earned her rest’

Celebrities such as Daniel Craig and Sir Elton John have also paid tribute to Britain’s longest-serving monarch

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Images of Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures

A look back at the life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch

The Guardian - UK

‘Constant and reassuring’: global media pay tribute after death of the Queen

New York Times says Elizabeth II ‘projected stability’; Japan’s Asahi Shimbun says she ‘cared about postwar reconciliation’

Reuters

An outspoken prince, King Charles may have to bite his tongue

Throughout his long wait to ascend the throne, King Charles stood out for his outspoken views on everything from climate change to architecture. Now he is monarch, the 73-year-old may try to keep his cards closer to his chest.

Evening Standard

Watch: Prince Harry leaves Balmoral alone hours after arriving to mourn Queen’s death

Prince Harry has today left Balmoral after mourning the Queen with his father, King Charles III, and brother Prince William. The Duke of Sussex was the first royal to leave the Aberdeenshire castle and is expected to be heading back to Windsor to be with Meghan Markle. He was spotted…

Manchester Evening News

Royal commentator Dickie Arbiter recalls picnic with the Queen on ITV Good Morning Britain which saw her take to washing the pots

Dickie Arbiter shared his fond memories of Queen Elizabeth II as he appeared on Good Morning Britain

Manchester Evening News

Queen Elizabeth II: Share your stories of meeting Her Majesty

The Queen was Britain's longest-reigning monarch and met thousands of people over the years

Reuters

Royal mourning to last until seven days after queen's funeral

Britain's Royal Family will observe a period of mourning that ends on the seventh day after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, with flags at royal residences to remain at half mast.

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