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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies At 96
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies At 96

[ad_1] Ascending the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth led the UK through a time of political upheaval.Queen Elizabeth II, whose reign took Britain from the age of steam to the era of the smartphone, and who oversaw the largely peaceful breakup of an empire that once spanned the globe, has died. She was 96.She died peacefully at her estate in Balmoral, Scotland on the afternoon of Sept. 8, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.Ascending the throne in 1952, Elizabeth led the UK through a time of political upheaval. She began her reign as head of an empire, albeit one in decline. By the time of her death, the future of the UK itself was in doubt, with recurrent calls for independence in Scotland and Britain's exit from the European Union leading to renewed tension in Northern Irela...
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A Delicate Dance: The Queen’s Political Relationships During Her 7-Decade Reign
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A Delicate Dance: The Queen’s Political Relationships During Her 7-Decade Reign

[ad_1] Queen Elizabeth II held the one-on-one conclaves with 14 British premiers, Liz Truss was the latest.London: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, delicately nurtured a wealth of political relationships at home and abroad, always managing to stay impartial during her decades-spanning reign.As head of state, she had 15 British prime ministers, from Conservatives such as Anthony Eden and Theresa May, to Labour leaders James Callaghan and Tony Blair.She cultivated ties with scores of global leaders and other monarchs, traversing the world and welcoming them to Britain on more than 100 official state visits."The story of her relationships with (those) who have served as her prime minister is central to the meaning of her reign," wrote journalist Andrew Marr in his 2011...
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Mikhail Gorbachev To Lady Gaga: Queen Elizabeth’s Most Notable Meetings
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Mikhail Gorbachev To Lady Gaga: Queen Elizabeth’s Most Notable Meetings

[ad_1] Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev met Queen Elizabeth II in 1989.London: From a string of US presidents to Lady Gaga, Queen Elizabeth II met leading political and artistic personalities from around the globe during her record-breaking time on the throne. Some were despised dictators, others world-famous guitarists she made polite conversation with. Regardless of the personalities, she always kept her composure.Here are some of her famous meetings:   - West to East -After her accession in 1952, the queen met all sitting US presidents with the exception of Lyndon B Johnson. That spans 14 heads of state, from Dwight D Eisenhower to Joe Biden. During the Cold War, however, her meetings with leaders from the Soviet bloc were few and far between.In 1956, Elizabeth received Soviet leade...
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Queen Elizabeth’s Death: Kohinoor Crown Will Go To Camilla, Says Report
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Queen Elizabeth’s Death: Kohinoor Crown Will Go To Camilla, Says Report

[ad_1] The Kohinoor diamond is embedded in the British crown.Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-ruling monarch, died at the age of 96 on Thursday. She was earlier placed under medical supervision due to concerns around her health. The official announcement was made by the Buckingham Palace late in the evening after members of the royal family - the Queen's sons and grandsons - arrived in Balmoral Castle where she was being looked after. After the end of her 70-year reign, Prince Charles is next in line for the throne and with this, another important change will take place that concerns the Kohinoor diamond.Earlier this year, the Queen had announced that Prince Charles wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, would become Queen Consort when he accedes to the throne. When this will happen...
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10 Defining Photos From Queen Elizabeth’s Visits To India
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10 Defining Photos From Queen Elizabeth’s Visits To India

[ad_1] Queen Elizabeth during her India visit. (Getty Image)Queen Elizabeth II was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. She officially became the Queen in 1952 after her father's death and was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She visited India several times, but her first visit came nearly 15 years after India's independence.Queen Elizabeth with former PM Jawaharlal Nehru in New Delhi, in 1961. (Getty Image)Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, first visited the nation in 1961. During their trip, the royal couple met with several heads of state and toured the country's most-loved historical sites, including Taj Mahal. She also attended the grand Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi.Queen Elizabeth at the Taj Mahal...
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch, Dies At 96
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch, Dies At 96

[ad_1] Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest serving monarch, has died at 96.London/New Delhi: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest serving monarch, has died at 96. She reigned for 70 years.The royal family - the Queen's son and heir Prince Charles, grandsons William and Harry and their families - have gathered at her Balmoral retreat in the Scottish highlands, where she spent her last days.The UK celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee to mark 70 years of service to the nation with grand events in June.In 2015, Queen Elizabeth became the longest-serving British monarch, surpassing her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. This year, she became the world's second longest reigning monarch.As UK celebrated her Platinum Jubilee milestone with royal parades, street parties and pageantry, ...
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