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Ireland’s president and premier pay tribute to the Queen

Ireland’s president and premier pay tribute to the Queen

Ireland’s president and premier pay tribute to the Queen

08 September 2022

Members of the Irish government remember the importance of the Queen’s “watershed” visit to Ireland in 2011.


Witty, warm and down-to-earth Camilla

Witty, warm and down-to-earth Camilla

Witty, warm and down-to-earth Camilla

08 September 2022

The former Duchess of Cornwall is consort to the new King.


The new King: Green campaigner, expert skier and minehunter commander

The new King: Green campaigner, expert skier and minehunter commander

The new King: Green campaigner, expert skier and minehunter commander

08 September 2022

The Prince of Wales dedicated himself to charity work and royal duty.


Queen was ‘never happier’ than when at Balmoral

Queen was ‘never happier’ than when at Balmoral

Queen was ‘never happier’ than when at Balmoral

08 September 2022

The late monarch visited her much-loved home on the Aberdeenshire estate in the Scottish Highlands for her annual summer holidays..


The historic moment the Queen met former IRA commander Martin McGuinness

The historic moment the Queen met former IRA commander Martin McGuinness

The historic moment the Queen met former IRA commander Martin McGuinness

08 September 2022

The handshake occurred in the Lyric Theatre in Belfast in 2012.


Queen was devoted to her royal dynasty of corgis

Queen was devoted to her royal dynasty of corgis

Queen was devoted to her royal dynasty of corgis

08 September 2022

The monarch owned more than 30 corgis during her lifetime, as well as dorgis, black Labradors and cocker spaniels.


‘My own name, Elizabeth, of course’ – the Queen’s moving words and amusing quips

‘My own name, Elizabeth, of course’ – the Queen’s moving words and amusing quips

‘My own name, Elizabeth, of course’ – the Queen’s moving words and amusing quips

08 September 2022

The monarch pledged her life to royal service in countless speeches – but was also adept at putting Philip in his place.


Coronation gave UK a boost after tough post-war years

Coronation gave UK a boost after tough post-war years

Coronation gave UK a boost after tough post-war years

08 September 2022

Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in a deeply religious ceremony in Westminster Abbey on June 2 1953.


Charles the new King: In his own words

Charles the new King: In his own words

Charles the new King: In his own words

08 September 2022

He has been a frank commentator on GM crops and monstrous carbuncles, and even admitted adultery on national television.


‘Grandmother of nation’ Queen seen as part of Britain’s story of stability

‘Grandmother of nation’ Queen seen as part of Britain’s story of stability

‘Grandmother of nation’ Queen seen as part of Britain’s story of stability

08 September 2022

Dr Laura Clancy said the head of state created the image of a ‘national family’ rooted in a maternal vibe.


No abdication for monarch who saw her role as a job for life

No abdication for monarch who saw her role as a job for life

No abdication for monarch who saw her role as a job for life

08 September 2022

The Queen forever pledged herself to royal service at the age of just 21.


Archie and Lilibet entitled to be a prince and princess after death of the Queen

Archie and Lilibet entitled to be a prince and princess after death of the Queen

Archie and Lilibet entitled to be a prince and princess after death of the Queen

08 September 2022

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son and daughter can also use the HRH style.


Princess Elizabeth was thousands of miles away in Kenya when she became Queen

Princess Elizabeth was thousands of miles away in Kenya when she became Queen

Princess Elizabeth was thousands of miles away in Kenya when she became Queen

08 September 2022

The young monarch was composed in her new role despite grieving for her father.


Queen saw to monarchy’s survival but kept innermost thoughts secret, says writer

Queen saw to monarchy’s survival but kept innermost thoughts secret, says writer

Queen saw to monarchy’s survival but kept innermost thoughts secret, says writer

08 September 2022

The monarch vowed to serve for her entire life, earning her great respect across the country, Joe Little of Majesty magazine said.


How the line of succession looks after the death of the Queen

How the line of succession looks after the death of the Queen

How the line of succession looks after the death of the Queen

08 September 2022

William is first in line, followed by George, Charlotte and Louis.


Queen’s grandchildren saw their grandmother as ‘the boss’

Queen’s grandchildren saw their grandmother as ‘the boss’

Queen’s grandchildren saw their grandmother as ‘the boss’

08 September 2022

Elizabeth II was a mother of four, grandmother to eight and great-granny to a large number of youngsters.


Royal website tribute to the Queen

Royal website tribute to the Queen

Royal website tribute to the Queen

08 September 2022

The website has a black background, the royal crest and a picture of the Queen on her coronation day.


Queen descended from Egbert, King of Wessex and had a nursery maid called Bobo

Queen descended from Egbert, King of Wessex and had a nursery maid called Bobo

Queen descended from Egbert, King of Wessex and had a nursery maid called Bobo

08 September 2022

She was a great-great-grandchild of Queen Victoria and undertook National Service during the war.


Baby Princess Elizabeth was not expected to be Queen

Baby Princess Elizabeth was not expected to be Queen

Baby Princess Elizabeth was not expected to be Queen

08 September 2022

Born third in line to the throne, she arrived by caesarean section at her grandparents’ London home.


The Queen’s death: How the day unfolded

The Queen’s death: How the day unfolded

The Queen’s death: How the day unfolded

08 September 2022

Elizabeth II was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.


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