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What was the Queen’s relationship with Princess Diana like?

While complicated, it seemed the two shared a fondness for one another, writes Rachel Burchfield

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022

Editorial: A reign characterized by dignity and aplomb but marred by scandal after scandal

Although her actual power was minimal and her seven-decade reign symbolic, Queen Elizabeth II was a marker of a bygone historical era. She ascended to the throne in 1953 and assumed the role of a fighter and cheerleader during the postwar rebuilding period of economic stress and growing commonwealth upheaval.…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Sep 9, 2022

What is the difference between a queen and a queen consort? Here's what we know about Camilla's new role

Camilla will be formally known as Queen Consort now that her husband Charles is King. Here's what what the title means for the royal family.

ABC News · Sep 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II Dies At Age 96: Looking At The Legacy Of Longest-Reigning British Monarch, Her Wealth, Family And Succession

Queen Elizabeth II, who served as the head of the British monarchy and royal family for 70 years, died peacefully Thursday at Balmoral in Scotland. She was 96.

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2022

The life of Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.

Reuters · Sep 8, 2022

Charles: The King with a social conscience

The Prince of Wales, now King, has become known for his charity work rather than his past personal troubles.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II: a moderniser who steered the British monarchy into the 21st century

When the late historian Sir Ben Pimlott embarked on his 1996 biography, his colleagues expressed surprise that he should consider Queen Elizabeth II worthy of serious study at all. Yet Pimlott’s judgement proved sound and, if few academics have followed his lead, the political role of the monarchy has received…

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2022

Elizabeth II: a constant queen whose failings were rare

Her powers of diplomacy were tested at times, but Elizabeth will be remembered as a force for national cohesion

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022

Timeline: Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on Britain’s throne

A look at some notable dates and events in the life and work of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II.

Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2022

Princess Diana still revered 25 years after fatal Paris crash

The story of Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in a horror crash at the entrance to the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris continues to shock after a quarter-century.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2022