Now playing Next United Kingdom Gunfire salutes mark the start of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee Queen Elizabeth does not actually celebrate the anniversary of the date she became queen — known as Ascension Day — as it is also the anniversary of her father’s death. 07/02/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth backs 'Queen Consort' title for Camilla on Jubilee The queen is celebrating her 70th anniversary on the throne on Sunday and made her "sincere wish" known in a public message released to mark the occasion. 06/02/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Queen Elizabeth goes platinum, but who are the other long rulers? Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor has smashed records in British history, but she needs a few more months to be the outright longest-ruling monarch. Here's the rest of the field. 05/02/2022
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe After 70 years on the throne, is this the Queen's worst yet? Queen Elizabeth II once described 1992 as an 'annus horribilis'. Author and historian Andrew Lownie says this year has been even worse. 04/02/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Royal Mint unveils new coins of Queen to celebrate Platinum Jubilee The Royal Mint in the UK has revealed additional commemorative coins for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. They feature a new portrait of the Queen on the back of a horse. 07/01/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom COVID scientists, Daniel Craig get UK New Year's honours Almost one in five of the honours were for coronavirus-related service. 01/01/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II remembers husband in Christmas speech The monarch said she understood the pain of missing loved ones for the holidays, but also said that Christmas can still be the time for joy, especially for children. 25/12/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK police arrest armed intruder on Windsor Castle grounds A 19-year-old man armed with a weapon breached the premises, Thames Valley Police official said. 25/12/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II to skip Christmas trip amid Omicron surge Queen Elizabeth II has decided not to spend Christmas at the royal Sandringham estate in eastern England. 20/12/2021
Now playing Next Barbados Bye bye, Queen Liz: Barbados replaces British monarch as head of state The Caribbean island wants to finally sever the link with its colonial past. 29/11/2021
Now playing Next Barbados Barbados drops Queen Elizabeth II and becomes world's newest republic Barbados became independent in 1966 but retained Queen Elizabeth II as sovereign. 29/11/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Queen carries out in-person audience at Windsor Castle Queen Elizabeth II met with the British military’s chief of staff at Windsor Castle, the first time she was seen holding a face-to-face engagement since she missed the national Remembrance Sunday service. 17/11/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Queen sprains back, won't attend Remembrance Sunday event Queen Elizabeth II has sprained her back and will not attend the Remembrance Sunday service in central London to remember Britain’s war dead. 14/11/2021
Now playing Next Climate Queen Elizabeth gets serious with world leaders at COP26 The 95-year-old monarch called on world leaders to 'rise above the politics of the moment.' 02/11/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK's Queen Elizabeth II advised to rest for at least 2 weeks Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks. 29/10/2021
Now playing Next Green News The Queen won't attend COP26 after recent hospital stay Queen Elizabeth II will no longer be in attendance at next week's COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. 26/10/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II back in Windsor after hospital checks Britain's Queen Elizabeth II returned to her home at Windsor Castle home on Thursday after spending a night in hospital for checks, Buckingham Palace said. 22/10/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth accepts medical advice to rest, cancels N Ireland trip The palace said the 95-year-old monarch is “in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland." 20/10/2021
Now playing Next Green News Prince William: We should be saving Earth, not exploring space travel The British royal, now a father of three, also expressed concern over the rise in climate anxiety in younger generations. 14/10/2021
Now playing Next Green News British royal says he 'understands' Greta Thunberg's frustrations Prince Charles shares green activists' concerns and can see why Extinction Rebellion take to the streets to carry out disruptive protests. 11/10/2021