Tag: Queen Elizabeth II
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Memories of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation resurface ahead of son’s crowning
As Queen Elizabeth II’s son, King Charles, prepares for his own coronation on May 6th, memories of the young queen’s coronation in 1953 resurface. Twelve individuals ... -
First statue of late Queen Elizabeth unveiled
A new sculpture of King Charles’ late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was unveiled recently. The statue now guards the cathedral’s entrance in York and overlooks a ... -
Queen Elizabeth II: Royal guard falls while watching coffin
On Thursday, a viral video on social media showed the moment a royal guard fell while keeping watch over the late Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin. The BBC was reported to have stopped the livestream after the guard was caught on camera falling down. The video shared on social media, revealed the uniformed guard stumbling to his right twice before gaining his balance. Moments later, the guard falls forward from the red podium onto the floor, and a swarm of officials and police officers rushed to his aid. The guard fell as hundreds of thousands of mourners lined the streets of London for up to 30 hours to pay their respect to the ... -
Celebrities mourn Queen Elizabeth II, describe her demise as ‘end of an era’
Nigerians and celebrities across the globe have joined the rest of the world to mourn the death of the longest-reigning English monarch, Queen Elizabeth II whose ... -
Prince Harry, Meghan’s children now entitled to royal titles
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children have received the titles; Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex. The monarch died on September 8th, at the age of 96. Due to the death of the Queen, the children of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and Lilibet “Lili” Mountbatten-Windsor, are now eligible to retain royal titles. The flip is the result of traditions set over a century ago. Royal titles are automatically bestowed upon the monarch’s grandchildren by regulations enacted by George V in 1917. As King Charles III’s grandchildren, they are now addressed as “His Royal Highness Prince Archie of Sussex” and “Her Royal Highness Princess Lilibet of Sussex.” Meghan notably suggested in 2021 that Archie’s title might be revoked due to his mixed-race background. She was asked if Archie’s status as a prince was essential to her during an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. “If it meant he was going to be safe, then of course,” she had replied. Meghan revealed, citing a chat she had with Harry, that several members of the royal family debated not naming their boy a prince due to his racial background. ... -
US varsity disapproves tweets from Nigerian-born Professor who wished Queen Elizabeth “excruciating pain”
The United States’ Carnegie Mellon University has expressed reservations about Uju Anya’s tweets regarding Queen Elizabeth II of England. On Thursday, Queen Elizabeth II died. At ... -
Photos: Burial of Prince Philip, husband to Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Philip, the family patriarch and husband of Queen Elizabeth the second, was laid to rest a few moments which took place at Windsor Castle. In ... -
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II dies at 99
Prince Philip, the longest-serving royal consort in British history is dead.He died on Friday, according to the royal family. He was 99 years old. “It is ... -
At 94, Toyin Saraki Celebrates Queen Elizabeth II
Toyin Saraki, the wife of Bukola Saraki, former senate president, says Queen Elizabeth II had greatly inspired her when they met many years ago. The healthcare ... -
Queen Elizabeth II hosts President Trump
Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, hosted visiting U.S President Donald Trump to a state banquet. President Trump and his wife, Melania arrived the UK on Monday for a 3-day State ...