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UK passports to change now that King Charles III is monarch

There will be lots of changes in the UK following the death of Queen Elizabeth II - are passports on the list?

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'She left a void': Tributes to Queen placed outside Buckingham Palace

Mourners from around the world gathered outside Buckingham Palace, saying Queen Elizabeth II has left a void.

Culture news

How the Queen became Britain's most well-known cultural icon

From being immortalised in art by Andy Warhol, to acting alongside Daniel Craig and Paddington Bear, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral aged 96, is one of Britain's most famous cultural icons. Let's take a look at some of her most memorable cultural moments.

Europe News

How is Europe reacting to the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

European leaders mourned the Queen and paid tribute to the historic duration of her reign and her history of service to the United Kingdom.

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Queen Elizabeth II has died: What happens next?

There will be nine days between the death of Her Majesty and her funeral, which are carefully choreographed with ceremony, pageantry and formalities.

United Kingdom

Obituary: Queen Elizabeth II's life of service, dedication and duty

She became Queen at the age of 25 after the death of her father and reigned for more than 70 years.

United Kingdom

UK's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96

Buckingham Palace said that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday afternoon.

United Kingdom

Duchess of Sussex gives first UK speech since LA move

Meghan Markle made her first speech in Britain since she and Prince Harry quit as working royals two years ago.

Culture news

Euroviews. Princess Diana died 25-years ago but her legacy lives beyond UK border

I was not even born when Princess Diana met her untimely end in the French capital but her royal life has been an inspirational example to many, especially women from Generation Z.

Earth News

Prince William charity invests with bank tied to dirty fuels

Prince William's conservation charity invests in companies tied to fossil fuels and palm oil.

United Kingdom

UK prosecutors charge man caught with crossbow at Queen's home

Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, has been charged with "intent to injure or alarm her Majesty" under the UK Treason Act.

United Kingdom

Report: Prince Charles' charity took £1 million from bin Laden family

British newspapers say the donation was accepted even though advisers urged the heir to the throne not to take the cash offered by the family of the 9/11 mastermind.

United Kingdom

Prince Harry wins bid to challenge UK government over security dispute

Harry wants to pay personally for police security when he comes to Britain after he and his partner Megan Markle lost publicly-funded UK police protection due to stepping down as royals.

United Kingdom

Prince Harry can take newspaper defamation case to trial, rules judge

Some of the newspaper's article about Harry's bid for UK police protection was defamatory, the court ruled.

United Kingdom

Prince Charles apologises for slavery as Commonwealth leaders meet

The heir to the UK throne said the Commonwealth “must find ways, new ways, to acknowledge our past”.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II becomes second longest-serving monarch in history

She overtook Thailand’s Bhumibol Adulyadej on Monday.

Culture news

Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert: Music, royalty, and Paddington Bear

Buckingham Palace was transformed into a huge movie screen for tens of thousands of people who cheered the Queen, and saw a galaxy of stars performing.

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Dover's beacon lighters struggle against strong breeze

Two men tasked with lighting the Dover Town Beacon to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, struggled against breezy conditions on Thursday night, June 2. Around 3,500 beacons were being lit up across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries.

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Misleading posts claim the Queen's Jubilee cost taxpayers £1 billion

Hundreds of Twitter users have expressed anger that Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign celebration will supposedly cost over £38,000 for each UK household. But is this correct?

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee: Why this weekend's festivities matter to the UK

Celebrations marking Elizabeth Windsor's 70th year on the throne get under way today after a pivotal - and singularly difficult - two years for Britain's longest-reigning monarch.