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Canada's first indigenous Governor General has been sworn in

Mary Simon — an Inuk from Kuujjuaq in northeastern Quebec — was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to be the Governor General of Canada. She was sworn in earlier today.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth walks Coronation Street to mark 60 years of the soap

British soap opera Coronation Street is celebrating its 60th birthday as one of the country's longest-running shows.

Canada

Queen Victoria, Elizabeth II statues defaced during Canada Day protest

It follows the discovery of the remains of hundreds of children at former schools for indigenous children.

United Kingdom

Merkel aims for UK-Germany relations reset during last visit

Angela Merkel met Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle and Boris Johnson at Chequers during her last official UK visit as German Chancellor.

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United Kingdom

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her official 95th birthday

In her honour the military performed the trooping of the colour, a special parade, designed to mark her official birthday.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth hosts G7 leaders and spouses at eco-tourism site

The event saw royals, world leaders and their spouses enjoying drinks at Cornwall’s Eden Project, an attraction that features the world’s largest indoor rainforest within giant domes.

United Kingdom

Joe Biden to be the 13th US president to meet Queen Elizabeth

The president will sip tea with the queen at Windsor Castle on Sunday after wrapping up the G7 meet.

Green News

The Queen confirms new measures for animal protection in the UK

A speech from the Queen lays out the UK government’s new focus on animal welfare today.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II opens UK parliament but with less ceremony

Queen Elizabeth II has formally opened the UK parliament but without the usual pomp and ceremony

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth turns 95, days after funeral of Prince Philip

This year's birthday will be overshadowed by the death of Prince Philip, her husband of 73 years.

United Kingdom

In pictures: British royal consort laid to rest

The Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest in a funeral service steeped in military tradition on Saturday. Here are some of the highlights of the day's ceremonies.

United Kingdom

Prince Philip funeral: Duke remembered as man of 'courage'

The Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99 on April 9.

United Kingdom

All the details of Prince Philip's COVID-friendly, 'no fuss' farewell

With no state ceremony, a custom-built hearse and a 30-person guest list, the Duke of Edinburgh's adieu will look a little different to other royal funerals.

United Kingdom

Queen returns to royal duties after death of Prince Philip

The 94-year-old British monarch attended a retirement ceremony for a senior royal official on Tuesday, according to the Court Circular.

United Kingdom

'Legend of banter': Harry's tribute to Queen's husband Prince Philip

"He was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ’til the end," said Prince Harry.

United Kingdom

Prince Philip's death has left 'huge void' in Queen's life, says son

Prince Philip’s funeral will take place on April 17 at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.

United Kingdom

Prince Philip: A look at the Duke of Edinburgh's life in pictures

From growing up in a Greek royal family to his role as Britain's longest-serving consort, here's a look at Prince Philip's life in pictures.

United Kingdom

How did Europe react to the death of Prince Philip?

Prince Philip "passed away peacefully" on Friday morning at Windsor Palace, the Royal Family said.

United Kingdom

Queen's husband, Prince Philip, dies aged 99

Known for his sense of humour and at times controversial gaffes, Queen Elizabeth II's consort was the longest-serving in British history.

United Kingdom

Prince Philip moves hospital as he continues treatment for infection

The 99-year-old is being moved in order to continue treatment for an infection, “as well as undertake testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition”.