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September 8, 2022

Trump says Queen Elizabeth II 'will be very proud of King Charles III'

Donald Trump paid his respects to Queen Elizabeth II and said that she "will be very proud of King Charles III," who ascended to the throne on Thursday.

September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II: US senators praise, mourn 'extraordinary woman' after seven decades as monarch

Senators mourned Queen Elizabeth II Thursday in the wake of her death as the longest-serving British monarch, spanning over a dozen U.S. presidencies.

September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96: Double rainbow appears over Buckingham Palace as mourners gather

A large crowd of mourners who gathered at Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at the age of 96, were greeted by a double rainbow.

September 8, 2022

What happened when I met Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96.

September 8, 2022

Charles becomes king of England after death of Queen Elizabeth II

Charles, 73, immediately ascended to the British throne after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, according to U.K. laws of succession.

September 8, 2022

Carnegie Mellon professor wishes Queen Elizabeth ‘excruciating pain’ as she ‘finally’ dies

A Carnegie Mellon University professor drew pushback on Twitter after wishing Queen Elizabeth a painful death after it was announced she was in poor health.

September 8, 2022

Rev. Franklin Graham reacts to Queen Elizabeth's passing: 'True friend of Christian faith'

Rev. Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and of Samaritan’s Purse, shared reaction on Thursday to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

September 8, 2022

Karine Jean-Pierre hit with news of Queen's death live during briefing: 'That's been confirmed?'

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was hit with the news of the queen's death live during a briefing. Reporters interrupted her with shouts to tell her the news.

September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II dies: World leaders pay tribute after British monarch's passing

World leaders praised Queen Elizabeth II for her character and dignity during decades of global difficulty, providing a "constant" and "reassuring" presence.

September 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96: A look at her life as British royalty

A look through Queen Elizabeth II's life as Britain's longest-reigning monarch, from princess to Queen. She died peacefully on Thursday at 96 years old.