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September 18, 2022

UK invites Taiwan to sign queen’s condolence book in symbolic China rebuke

The U.K. acknowledged Taiwan's status as a self-governed country by inviting its representative in The UK to sign Queen Elizabeth II's condolence book on Sunday.

September 18, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II and the Church of England: The late monarch's faith beliefs

As Queen Elizabeth II is mourned, here are some details of the Church of England, of which she was a member. The history of this church is explained, as well as what it meant to the Queen.

September 18, 2022

Queen Elizabeth’s coronation featured reporter who would soon become first lady Jackie Kennedy

Queen Elizabeth’s coronation featured reporter who would soon become first lady Jackie Kennedy. Jacqueline Bouvier covered event for Washington Times-Herald.

September 18, 2022

Biden arrives in UK for queen's funeral; Liz Truss meeting postponed

President Joe Biden arrived in London on Saturday to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral and to attend a formal state reception hosted by King Charles III.

September 17, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II: Man arrested in queue to see coffin following 'disturbance'

A man in the queue to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was arrested Friday. The Metropolitan Police force described the incident as a "disturbance."

September 17, 2022

At Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, female mourners likely to wear black veils: Here's what it means

Mourning veils will be worn by female royals when Queen Elizabeth II, who is lying in state in Westminster Abbey, is buried Monday. Everyday Christian women wear veils, too.

September 17, 2022

Try Queen Elizabeth II's pancake recipe for breakfast: She shared it with this US president

Queen Elizabeth II shared a breakfast recipe with U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower – her "drop scones," or pancakes. Here is the recipe, along with snippets from her letter to the president.

September 17, 2022

When Queen Elizabeth invited White House residence staff to dinner at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth personified the "special relationship" between the United States and the United Kingdom. Her last state dinner at the White House was on May 7, 2007.

September 16, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II's tiaras and the sparkling stories behind them

Queen Elizabeth II wore various diadems, tiaras and crowns during her 70-year reign. Here's a look at five of her historic headdresses and the jewels that made them sparkle.

September 16, 2022

Line to see Queen Elizabeth's coffin paused as wait reaches 14 hours

Access to the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been temporarily barred as authorities warns the area in south-east London has 'reached capacity' as wait times mount.