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The Queen has died at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne, marking the end of an era and leaving the nation in mourning.The news was announced by Buckingham Palace in a statement: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." The royal family’s official website now carries the message: “Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022”.

Queen Elizabeth II had reigned over the United Kingdom since 1952 and is the country’s longest-serving monarch.The statement in full from Buckingham Palace following the death of the Queen read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.“The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”The Queen’s funeral will, according to tradition, be a state funeral, a rare honour mostly reserved for the sovereign.The only monarch not to be given a state funeral in the last 295 years was Edward VIII, who abdicated.State funerals have, on rare occasions, by order of the monarch and by a vote in Parliament providing the funds, been held for distinguished figures including Sir Isaac Newton, Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill.The last state funeral in the UK was Churchill’s in 1965.The last state funeral for a sovereign was for the Queen’s father, George VI, in 1952.Her death marks the end of the Elizabethan era and is certain to trigger an extended period of national mourning.Prince Charles, her eldest son, now becomes King having held the position of Prince of Wales for the longest period in history. Prince William is now expected to inherit that title.Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will likely now become the Queen Consort.

the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the garden house on the Sandringham Estate has just been listed on Airbnb.Located in the Norfolk Coast Area of England, the country retreat has been traditionally used by the queen and the rest of the royal family during Christmas and the New Year.The castle is also where Queen Elizabeth gives her annual Christmas broadcast speech.According to the estate’s official website, the royal family has owned the property since 1862, when it was purchased as a gift for Prince Albert for his 21st birthday.It is also where the queen’s father, George VI, and grandfather, George V, both died.The garden house on the estate, listed by United Kingdom boutique holiday cottage agency Norfolk Hideaways, is comprised of four bedrooms and two bathrooms and was the former home of the queen’s head gardener.“This charming Norfolk hideaway, owned by HM The Queen, nestled within the heart of her much-loved Sandringham Estate country retreat and the closest estate property to Sandringham House itself, is all about an appreciation of the great outdoors and the beautiful gardens it sits within,” the Airbnb listing states. Built with brick, the house offers accommodation for up to eight guests over two floors.“Guests are able to enjoy a stroll around the Country Park, with over 200 hectares (494 acres) to enjoy in all,” the listing adds.And, of course, as a nod to the queen’s love of dogs, the listing notes: “furry friends welcome.”But to book a stay here, you must act fast.

Queen Elizabeth II has died, aged 96.

Queen's mental health have been rubbished by an expert, who slammed the comments as nothing more than "gossip".Rumours over the health of the monarch have circulated for some months with worries that she may not be able to continue her long-standing role as figurehead of the Royal Family.But mobility issues and comments from former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who said that Prince Charles was "effectively becoming Prince Regent", have been dismissed by a royal expert.READ MORE: Meghan and Harry fight back over claim they 'sold out monarchy' to 'further their wallet'The Prince of Wales' alleged 'Prince Regent' role would give the royal power to rule on behalf of the Queen, but expert Richard Fitzwilliams has rubbished the claims as nothing more than "gossip".Speaking to The Express, expert Fitzwilliams said: "That is gossip. A Regent is if the Queen was incapacitated, that is the period that you have a Regency."You saw that with George III, as George VI was made Regent.

As one of the most famous families on the planet, the royal family ’s day-to-day life is full of unique traditions. From instructions surrounding when and when not to wear a tiara to how and how not to drink tea, being royal comes with its own quirks. And one notable tradition regards the names of members of The Firm, with many royals holding different titles that are often influenced by their ancestors.

The Queen is no longer referred to by her childhood nickname as Prince Philip was the last remaining royal to call her by the moniker. The cute nickname goes back to when Her Majesty was too young to be able to say her own name, calling herself "Lilibet" instead. It was quickly taken up by her grandparents and parents who would fondly use the nickname, Hello! reports.George VI, the Queen's father, was once quoted with saying: "Lilibet is my pride.

Prince Harry and Prince William once taught The Queen Mother how to do an Ali G impression — and she surprised everyone by nailing it.The royal, who outlived husband George VI by fifty years to reach the ripe old age of 102, reportedly found the Sacha Baron-Cohen show hugely entertaining after being introduced to it by her two great-grandsons.The mischievous brothers even taught her how to do the iconic 'respec' hand flick gesture, which she reportedly mastered after only a few attempts.In an interview given shortly after her death in 2002 the pair revealed how the unlikely cultural crossover came about, telling The Telegraph: "It was two or three Christmases ago and we were sitting down watching Ali G on television."We were laughing when she came in. She couldn't understand what was going on, so we explained.

Queen has reportedly finally met her great-granddaughter Lilibet — the child named in tribute to the monarch's own nickname.It is believed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex took their children, including Archie, aged three, to Windsor Castle to see their great-grandmother soon after they arrived in the UK for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, due to the Queen’s current mobility problem.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's second child, born on June 4, 2021, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California, was named in honour of the Queen. Lilibet is celebrating her first birthday in the UK and it was anticipated that, given that the Queen had cancelled her trip to the Epsom Derby and would not be attending the Party at the Palace, she would make time to see her grandson and his children.The Queen's childhood nickname was coined when the then Princess Elizabeth was a toddler in the 1920s and struggled to pronounce her own name properly.The Queen’s father George VI was quoted as saying of his daughters: "Lilibet is my pride.

The Queen has represented the UK with great stoicism throughout the happiest, saddest and most challenging times of her unmatched 70-year reign.She became monarch in 1952 at the age of 25 following the sudden death of her father George VI and throughout her incredible reign, she has experienced the happiest of days as her children wed and gave birth to children of their own. Grandchildren and later great-grandchildren followed.She enjoyed tours around the globe to celebrate both Silver Jubilee and Golden Jubilee celebrations - but the Queen has also endured grief, pain and heartache from her 'Annus Horribilis' year of 1992 to the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997.As the nation gears up to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee we look at some of her most memorable moments.Elizabeth discovered she was going to become Queen while on holiday in Kenya after being told the tragic news that her father King George VI had died.She rushed back to England and was instantly thrown into the global spotlight.

Prince Louis' pressing question to the Queen has been revealed by a lip reader.The four year old adorably stole the show on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Thursday afternoon as he joined working members of the royal family to take in the Jubilee flypast as planes, helicopters, and the Red Arrows soared overhead. On one occasion, while waiting for the planes and helicopters, little Louis, who was dressed in a sailor suit, could be seen turning to the side for a brief conversation with his great-grandmother.

The story of the Queen’s forgotten uncle, Prince George is so far-fetched, movie producers wouldn’t touch the script with a barge-pole. Story plots of Netflix blockbuster Bridgerton seem tame in comparison to the real-life exploits of Prince George.

A four day weekend will soon be upon us, courtesy of the Queen celebrating her Platinum Jubilee. The spring bank holiday, which usually falls on the last Monday in May, has been moved to Thursday 2 June instead.

Her Majesty the Queen once awkwardly failed to recognise herself and her father King George IV in a German painting she was being shown by German President Joachim Gauck.In 2015, the monarch appeared puzzled when she was presented with an oil painting showing her as a young girl riding a blue horse as her father George VI led in front.

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Sir David Jason, 82, said Queen Elizabeth has set the “standard of what Great Britain stands for” when he joined the star-studded line-up for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Sunday night.The actor accompanied the likes of Dame Kelly Holmes, Ant and Dec and Dame Maureen Lipman for a segment which discussed what the Queen means to them.Appearing in an opulent room, David proclaimed that the Queen is a “wonderful woman” and praised her for 70 years of service.The Only Fools and Horses star said: “[The Queen] is the sort of standard of what Great Britain stands for.”Speaking over clips of Her Majesty attending her father George VI’s funeral aged 25, David continued: “To take on the responsibility that was handed to her on her father’s death was tremendous.“How many people that age do you know that could do anywhere near what was expected of her.“She showed such metal...a wonderful woman.”The actor then commended the Queen for the dedication she has shown throughout her reign.He applauded: “She is an example to us all about how you can be dedicated to something.“Whether it is your job, to life, to your religion, to whatever.Possibly the most surprising was Tom Cruise who introduced the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.Speaking on stage, the Top Gun actor said it was a “privilege” to be asked to take part in The Queen’s celebrations and gushed that he has “great respect” for the monarch.He said: “It’s a real privilege. I was just very honoured [when I was asked to be part of the Jubilee celebrations].

Toy company Mattel have revealed a very special Barbie doll of The Queen to mark the Platinum Jubilee. Unveiled on the Queen's 96th birthday, the doll is instantly recognisable in an ivory brocade long gown and blue sash ribbon adorned with decorations of order. The doll is also wearing a replica of the Queen's fringe tiara, which she wore on her wedding day.The pink ribbon on the doll imitates one given to the Queen by her father George VI, and the pale blue imitates one from her grandfather George V.The silver brooch pinned underneath the sash represents the Garter Star Brooch, the insignia of the highest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom, the Order of the Garter.

The Queen has been transformed into a barbie doll to commemorate her 96th birthday.

If you’ve been wanting to see the Kings before Elizabeth II on The Crown, you could be in luck.

Variety.While “The Crown” covers Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding in 1947 and her reign from the 1950s to the present day, the new show would look into the earlier events of the family’s tumultuous history.The series would reportedly dive into the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, and then into the dynasties of four British kings: Edward VII (1901-1910), George V (1910-1936), Edward VIII (1936) and George VI (1936-1952).These rulers governed the UK and the country’s Commonwealth realms from the period after Victoria and up to the start of Queen Elizabeth’s monarchy in 1952.The outlet reported that the new show has not been greenlighted nor is it in production as of yet.According to the Daily Mail, though, the prequel would run for about three to five seasons.In earlier seasons of “The Crown,” Jared Harris played King George VI, while Alex Jennings and Derek Jacobi both appeared as King Edward VIII.Jennings, 64, originated the role of the controversial Duke of Windsor for Seasons 1 and 2. Jacobi, 83, took over for Season 3, portraying the royal in his older years.George VI and King Edward VIII famously had a contentious relationship, with the latter abdicating the throne after less than a year in power back in 1936 so he could marry his beloved Wallis Simpson.

With “The Crown” to conclude after its sixth season (the fifth is slated to debut in November), Netflix is reportedly looking to delve even deeper into the history of Britain’s Royal Family.