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  • Queen Elizabeth II: What you need to know about funeral, coronation, Queen Consort and more

    Queen Elizabeth II: What you need to know about funeral, coronation, Queen Consort and more

    For over 70 years the world did not witness a changeover in Britain’s monarchy but yesterday Prince Charles ascended the throne upon the death of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96, Thursday.

     

    With the queen’s death come questions about what happens next?

     

    The U.K. government and the royal family have been planning for years to ensure a smooth transition after the queen’s death, and to appropriately honor her history-making reign.

     

    Here’s what’s likely to take place in the coming days.

     

    When and where will Elizabeth’s funeral take place?
    The queen’s funeral will take place 10 days after her death, following the traditional observance of a national period of mourning.

    The queen will be buried next to her father King George VI, her sister Princess Margaret, and Prince Philip, the queen’s beloved late-husband of 73 years

    Elizabeth’s funeral is expected to be held at Westminster Abbey, which would make her the first sovereign to have a funeral there since 1760.

     

    The queen’s funeral is expected to be attended by dignitaries and heads of states from around the world.

     

    Westminster Abbey normally holds 2,200 congregants, but extra seating can be arranged to accommodate more than 8,000 people, as it did at the queen’s coronation.

     

    Where will the queen be buried?
    The queen is expected to be laid to rest in a private burial at St. George’s Chapel, on the grounds of Windsor Castle, where she spent many of her final years.

     

    The queen will be buried next to her father King George VI, her sister Princess Margaret, and Prince Philip, the queen’s beloved late-husband of 73 years.

     

    Will there be a procession or memorial for the public to attend?
    The queen’s coffin is set to lie in state in Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster to allow the public to pay their last respects.

     

    Crowds of people have continued to grow outside the gates of Buckingham Palace since the queen’s death was confirmed.

     

    When will Prince Charles’ coronation take place?
    Charles, the eldest child of Elizabeth and Philip, became King Charles III upon his mother’s death.

     

    The Accession Council, led by government figures, is expected to meet at St. James’s Palace in London the day after the queen’s death to formally proclaim Charles the new sovereign.

     

    Charles’ coronation is likely to take place several months from now.

     

    The queen’s coronation, for example, took place on June 2, 1953, 14 months after she ascended to the throne upon her father’s death.

     

    Will Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, be crowned alongside Charles?
    Yes, Camilla and Charles are expected to be crowned side-by-side.

     

    In February, the queen requested that Camilla be known as Queen Consort when Charles became king.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that Queen Elizabeth had named Camilla future Queen Consort.

    Queen Consort is the title given to the spouse of a king, and under U.K. law, whoever is married to a king would immediately become that and be known as queen.

     

    When Charles and Camilla married in 2005 there was some debate as to what title Camilla, a divorcee, would take when Charles became king.

     

    At the time of their wedding, a spokesperson for the couple suggested she would take the title Princess Consort.

     

    The queen’s request, laid out in a letter marking her 70 years on the throne, was the first time the 96-year-old queen had publicly addressed her daughter-in-law’s role in the future monarchy.

     

    Will Prince William and Kate receive new titles?
    Now that Charles is king, his oldest son Prince William becomes heir to the throne and becomes the Duke of Cornwall.

     

    With the new title, William inherits the Duchy of Cornwall, the private estate that was established in 1337 to provide financial independence for the heir to the throne and his family. Kate, formerly the Duchess of Cambridge, inherits the new title of the Duchess of Cornwall.

    Charles still has to appoint his son as the Prince of Wales, which is expected to happen sometime in the coming days.

     

    With the death of the queen and the ascension of their grandfather Charles to king, George, Louis and Charlotte have each moved up in the line of succession.

     

    Is Prince Harry still in the line of succession?
    Charles’s youngest son Prince Harry is still in the line of succession as he is still a member of the royal family.

     

    He is now fifth in the line of succession, and his two children Archie and Lilibet are now sixth and seventh, respectively.

     

    Harry and his wife Meghan are expected to keep their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The couple stepped down from their roles as senior working royals in 2020.

  • Queen was ‘grand lady’ who leaves behind ‘tremendous legacy’ – Trump

    Queen was ‘grand lady’ who leaves behind ‘tremendous legacy’ – Trump

    Former U.S. president Donald Trump says Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind a “tremendous legacy” and that he will always treasure his 2019 meeting with her in Britain.

    “Queen Elizabeth’s historic and remarkable reign left a tremendous legacy of peace and prosperity for Great Britain,” he said in a statement jointly issued with his wife, Melania.

    “Her leadership and enduring diplomacy secured and advanced alliances with the United States and countries around the world.

    However, she will always be remembered for her faithfulness to her country and her unwavering devotion to her fellow countrymen and women.”

    “Melania and I will always cherish our time together with the Queen, and never forget Her Majesty’s generous friendship, great wisdom, and wonderful sense of humor. What a grand and beautiful lady she was — there was nobody like her!”

  • Queen’s death: UK prepares for biggest security operation ever

    Queen’s death: UK prepares for biggest security operation ever

    The security operation in the wake of the Queen’s death and surrounding her funeral is likely to be the biggest the UK has ever seen, according to a former counter-terror chief.

    Nick Aldworth said police and security services will anticipate huge crowds of people flocking to mourn the loss of the monarch, with plans on an “enormous” scale set in motion.

    The former counter-terrorism national co-ordinator, who used to have responsibility for such events and oversaw the armed police operation in central London during the 2012 Olympics, said the plan on how to keep the public and dignitaries safe has been years in the making and is regularly revised.

    The UK’s terrorism threat level is currently “substantial”, meaning an attack is “likely”.

    Aldworth told the PA news agency: “It’s probably the biggest operation that we’re likely to mount in the UK.”

    Tens of thousands of people arriving around the clock over several days to line routes ahead of any ceremonial event would create the “most demand on police and the security operation”.

    While the Queen lies in state the “planning assumption” is that there will be “enormous queues of several hours long of people wanting to pay their respects”.

    Laying down road barriers will be one of the first tasks in anticipation of crowds lining the streets to see the cortege pass by.

    There will be a “significant armed operation” with officers on patrol and queues formed in a way so people are not crushed and lorries and cars cannot be driven into them.

    Rooftop snipers will be in place while the cortege is moving, receiving a helicopter escort anywhere outside of London.

    Police and security services will be alert to the prospect of knife attacks, bombs being detonated, and all other possible terror threats or incidents.

    Aldworth said: “Clearly thousands of people gathered creates an attractive opportunity for any of those methodologies” but some threats are “easier to manage than others”.

    Security screening such as bag checks to look for knives and other weapons will be carried out in some areas.

    “We always think about vehicles and blunt or bladed weapons as being the most likely because they’re easy to get hold of and don’t require any skill or planning to use,” Aldworth said, adding that bombs “are less likely” as they are made to order.

    Another “major consideration” that “really stretches policing” is organising the armed protection for visiting foreign dignitaries.

    “There are only so many armed protection officers in the UK,” he said, warning that there are “certainly not enough in London” to manage the potential more than one hundred heads of nation states which could come to the UK.

    “The whole operation will draw massively on resources from across the country,” he added.

    Police and security services will oversee the plans from a central operations room in Lambeth in London, with the Metropolitan Police assuming overall responsibility and other forces taking charge on activity in their areas, Aldworth said.

    A senior police officer, known as a gold commander, will head up the operation.

    An intelligence cell would be set up, with the Met speaking to police intelligence operations and the security services.

    The central operations room will be divided into sections looking at things such as the armed response, protection teams, intelligence, roads, queues, and landmarks such as Parliament and Buckingham Palace, he said.

    The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral last year “took a very different profile” because of the constraints in the country at the time dictated by restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.

    “One can’t rule out in the current world that the same wouldn’t happen with Her Majesty’s funeral,” Aldworth added.

  • Biden, UN chief, world leaders condole with UK over Queen’s death

    Biden, UN chief, world leaders condole with UK over Queen’s death

    World leaders, including the President of the United States of America (USA), have condoled the government and people of the United Kingdom (UK), and the Commonwealth over the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday after her doctors first expressed concerns over the state of her health and placed her on medical supervision.

    In a statement jointly signed, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden stated that “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch” and that “She defined an era”.

    President Biden and the First Lady went further to describe Queen Elizabeth II as a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy who they said deepened the bedrock alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States.

    The statement reads in full: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era. In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her. An enduring admiration for Queen Elizabeth II united people across the Commonwealth. The seven decades of her history making reign bore witness to an age of unprecedented human advancement and the forward march of human dignity.

    “She was the first British monarch to whom people all around the world could feel a personal and immediate connection-whether they heard her on the radio as a young princess speaking to the children of the United Kingdom, or gathered around their televisions for her coronation, or watched her final Christmas speech or her Platinum Jubilee on their phones. And she, in turn, dedicated her whole life to their service.

    “Supported by her beloved Prince Philip for 73 years, Queen Elizabeth II led always with grace, an unwavering commitment to duty, and the incomparable power of her example. She endured the dangers and deprivations of a world war alongside the British people and rallied them during the devastation of a global pandemic to look to better days ahead. Through her dedication to her patronages and charities, she supported causes that uplifted people and expanded opportunity. By showing friendship and respect to newly independent nations around the world, she elevated the cause of liberty and fostered enduring bonds that helped strengthen the Commonwealth, which she loved so deeply, into a community to promote peace and shared values.

    “Queen Elizabeth II was a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy who deepened the bedrock Alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States. She helped make our relationship special.

    “We first met the Queen in 1982, traveling to the UK as part of a Senate delegation. And we were honored that she extended her hospitality to us in June 2021 during our first overseas trip as President and First Lady, where she charmed us with her wit, moved us with her kindness, and generously shared with us her wisdom. All told, she met 14 American presidents. She helped Americans commemorate both the anniversary of the founding of Jamestown and the bicentennial of our independence. And she stood in solidarity with the United States during our darkest days after 9/11, when she poignantly reminded us that “Grief is the price we pay for love.”

    “In the years ahead, we look forward to continuing a close friendship with The King and The Queen Consort. Today, the thoughts and prayers of people all across the United States are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in their grief. We send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, who are not only mourning their Queen, but their dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her legacy will loom large in the pages of British history, and in the story of our world”.

    UN chief mourns Queen Elizabeth II

    Meanwhile, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres on Thursday paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II for her unwavering, lifelong dedication to serving her people.

    Guterres in a statement said he was deeply saddened at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.

    Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, died at the age of 96 in Balmoral, Scotland, the Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.

    “I extend my sincere condolences to her bereaved family, the Government and people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the wider Commonwealth of Nations.

    “As the United Kingdom’s longest-lived and longest-reigning Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II was widely admired for her grace, dignity, and dedication around the world.

    “She was a reassuring presence throughout decades of sweeping change, including the decolonization of Africa and Asia and the evolution of the Commonwealth,’’ Guterres said.

    The UN chief said Queen Elizabeth II was a good friend of the United Nations, and visited the New York Headquarters twice, more than fifty years apart.

    According to him, she was deeply committed to many charitable and environmental causes and spoke movingly to delegates at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow. “The world will long remember her devotion and leadership,’’ he added.

    Queen’s leadership of the Commonwealth is admirable – Kenya’s president-elect

    Similarly, President-elect of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto has said Queen Elizabeth II’s leadership of the Commonwealth for the past seven decades is admirable.

    Ruto in a statement stated that the Queen steered the institution’s evolution into a forum for effective multilateral engagement whose potential to drive tremendous socioeconomic progress remains incontestable and redounds to the Queen’s historic legacy.

    The statement reads: “I have received news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and I send condolences to the people of the United Kingdom. The queen’s leadership of the Commonwealth for the past seven decades is admirable.

    “She steered the institution’s evolution into a forum for effective multilateral engagement whose potential to drive tremendous socioeconomic progress remain incontestable and redounds to the Queen’s historic legacy.

    “We will miss the cordial ties she enjoyed with Kenya and may her memories continue to inspire us. We join the Commonwealth in mourning and offer our condolences to the Royal Family and the United Kingdom”.

    Here are some reactions below:

    INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI

    “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. She provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise. My thoughts are with her family and people of UK in this sad hour.”

    SHEHBAZ SHARIF, PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN

    “Deeply grieved at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Pakistan joins the UK & other Commonwealth nations in mourning her death. My heartfelt condolences to the royal family, people & government of the UK.”

    CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU

    “It was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant presence in our lives – and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history.”

    GHANAIAN PRESIDENT NANA AKUFO-ADDO

    “The Ghanaian people have very fond memories of the two visits she made to Ghana during her reign, and, on both occasions, we remember the friendliness, elegance, style and sheer joy she brought to the performance of her duties.”

    NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER JACINDA ARDERN

    “I know that I speak for people across New Zealand in offering our deepest sympathy to members of the Royal Family at the passing of the Queen. To us she was a much admired and respected monarch, to them she was a mother and grandmother.”

    “The Queen was a much loved and admired monarch, whose record reign of 70 years is an absolute testament to her, and her commitment to us all. She was extraordinary.”

    AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER ANTHONY ALBANESE

    “With the passing of Queen Elizabeth the Second, an historic reign and a long life devoted to duty, family, faith and service has come to an end.”

    “Australian hearts go out to the people of the United Kingdom who mourn today, knowing they will feel they have lost part of what makes their nation whole.”

    “There is comfort to be found in Her Majesty’s own words: ‘Grief is the price we pay for love’.”

    JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER ANDREW HOLNESS

    “It was with great and profound sadness, that I learnt of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, whose reign spanned seven decades. We join our brothers and sisters in the Commonwealth in mourning her passing, and pray for the comfort of the members of her family, and the people of the United Kingdom, as they grieve the loss of their beloved Queen and matriarch, ”

    U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI

    “Today, Americans join the people of the United Kingdom in mourning the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Over her seven decades on the throne, Her Majesty was a pillar of leadership in the global arena and a devoted friend of freedom.

    U.S. SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL

    “For 70 long years, from the aftermath of World War II well into the 21st century, across 15 different Prime Ministers, through great triumphs and great challenges, the Queen’s steady leadership safeguarded the land she loved. Despite spending nearly three quarters of a century as one of the most famous and admired individuals on the planet, the Queen made sure her reign was never really about herself — not her fame, not her feelings, not her personal wants or needs. She guided venerable institutions through modern times using timeless virtues like duty, dignity, and sacrifice. She offered our contemporary world a living master class it needed badly.”

    FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND FORMER FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP

    “Queen Elizabeth’s historic and remarkable reign left a tremendous legacy of peace and prosperity for Great Britain. Her leadership and enduring diplomacy secured and advanced alliances with the United States and countries around the world.”

    FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

    “Michelle and I were lucky enough to come to know Her Majesty, and she meant a great deal to us.”

    “Time and again, we were struck by her warmth, the way she put people at ease, and how she brought her considerable humor and charm to moments of great pomp and circumstance.”

    FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

    “Laura and I were honored to have known Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a woman of great intellect, charm, and wit. Spending time at Buckingham Palace, and having tea with Her Majesty – and her Corgis – is among our fondest memories of the presidency. Queen Elizabeth ably led England through dark moments with her confidence in her people and her vision for a brighter tomorrow. Our world benefitted from her steady resolve, and we are grateful for her decades of service as sovereign. Americans in particular appreciate her strong and steadfast friendship.”

    FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON

    “My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family and all the people Her Majesty inspired throughout her lifetime of service.”

    EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN

    “It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was the world’s longest serving Head of State and one of the most respected personalities worldwide. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the British people.”

    EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT CHARLES MICHEL

    “Once called Elizabeth the Steadfast, she never failed to show us the importance of lasting values in a modern world with her service and commitment.

    IRISH PRIME MINISTER MICHEAL MARTIN

    “On behalf of the Government of Ireland, I would like to convey my deepest sympathy to the British people on the loss of their beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.”

    “Her State Visit to Ireland in 2011 marked a crucial step in the normalisation of relations with our nearest neighbour. That visit was a great success, largely because of the many gracious gestures and warm remarks made by the Queen.”

    DUTCH KING WILLEM-ALEXANDER

    “We remember Queen Elizabeth II with deep respect and great affection. Steadfast and wise, she dedicated her long life to serving the British people. We feel a strong bond with the United Kingdom and its royal family, and we share their sorrow at this time.”

    THE ROYAL HOUSE OF NORWAY
    “The Royal Family is deeply saddened to receive the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.”

    KING CARL XVI GUSTAF OF SWEDEN

    “With sadness, my family and I have today received the news that my dear relative, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away.

    “The Queen served Her countries and the Commonwealth with an outstanding devotion and sense of duty. She has been a constant presence, not only in British society but internationally. In addition, she has always been a good friend to my family and a link to our shared family history.”

    GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ

    “We mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. She was a role model and inspiration for millions, also here in Germany. Her commitment to German-British reconciliation after the horrors of World War II will remain unforgotten. She will be missed, not least her wonderful humour.”

    ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER MARIO DRAGHI

    “Queen Elizabeth was a major player in world history over the last seventy years. She represented the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth with balance, wisdom, respect for institutions and democracy. She has been the most beloved symbol of her country and has garnered respect, affection and warm feelings everywhere. She ensured stability in times of crisis and kept the value of tradition alive in a society in constant and profound evolution.”

    FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON

    “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years. I remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century.”

    SPANISH PRIME MINISTER PEDRO SANCHEZ

    “My condolences to the entire Royal Family, the government and the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.”

    “A figure of global significance, witness and author of British and European history.”

    CZECH PRIME MINISTER PETR FIALA

    “I am deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II. Sending heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Royal family and the British people and the people of the Commonwealth.”

    POLISH PRESIDENT ANDRZEJ DUDA

    “My deepest condolences to the Royal Family and all the British people on passing of Her Majesty The Queen. For decades she has been an embodiment of everything that makes Britain truly Great. She will be missed and remembered in Poland and all over the world.”

    KAJA KALLAS, PRIME MINISTER OF ESTONIA

    “Her sense of service and dedication to public duty were unparalleled. It’s the end of an era but her legend will live on and inspire.”

    UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY

    “It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the UA people, we extend sincere condolences to the @RoyalFamily, the entire United Kingdom and the Commonwealth over this irreparable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”

    CHIEF MINISTER OF GIBRALTAR FABIAN PICARDO

    “The People of Gibraltar will mourn Her Majesty as a monarch who has reigned wisely and with incomparable dedication throughout the period of our post-war emergence as a part of the British family of nations.”

    “The People of Gibraltar and the Government proclaim their loyalty to the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to His Majesty The King.”

    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES VICE PRESIDENT SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM

    “We join the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, a global icon who represented the finest qualities of her nation and people. Her incredible lifetime of service and duty to the United Kingdom is unparalleled in our modern world.”

    UAE’S PRESIDENT MOHAMED BIN ZAYED

    “Her Majesty was a close friend of the UAE and a beloved & respected leader whose long reign was characterised by dignity, compassion & a tireless commitment to serving her country.”

    ABDULLAH BIN AL HUSSEIN, KING OF JORDAN

    “Jordan mourns the passing of an iconic leader. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a beacon of wisdom and principled leadership for seven decades. She was a partner for Jordan and a dear family friend. We stand with the people and leadership of the UK at this difficult time.”

    IRAQI PRESIDENT BARHAM SALIH

    “I am deeply saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. I extend profound condolences to the royal family and to the people of the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth will be remembered as a great icon of history who served with grace, dignity and fortitude.”

    HONDURAN FOREIGN MINISTER EDUARDO ENRIQUE REINA

    “Our sincere condolences to the people and government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, a message of sympathy to her family.”

    ARGENTINE GOVERNMENT

    Expressed its “sorrow” at the death of Queen Elizabeth II and said that it “stood by the British people and her family in this moment of pain”.

    VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO

    “The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II of England, British monarch. We express our condolences to the royal family, to the United Kingdom and to the British people. Peace to her Soul!”.

    ECUADORIAN PRESIDENT GUILLERMO LASSO

    “Distraught at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, whose long life and dedication to the service of her people go down in history as an exemplary reign.”

    PARAGUAYAN PRESIDENT MARIO ABDO BENÍTEZ

    “From the Republic of Paraguay, we convey our condolences to the Royal Family, the Government and the people of the United Kingdom on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who will always be remembered for her great vocation of service, ” said

    MEXICAN FOREIGN MINISTER MARCELO EBRARD

    “Our thoughts and condolences to the people and government of the United Kingdom.”

    COSTA RICA FOREIGN MINISTRY

    “Costa Rica expresses its heartfelt condolences to the British government and people as well as to the Commonwealth of Nations on the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”

    PANAMANIAN PRESIDENT LAURENTINO CORTIZO

    “I send heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, the British people and the Commonwealth on the physical passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who honored Panama on a historic State Visit six decades ago. Peace to her soul.”

    EL SALVADOR PRESIDENT NAYIB BUKELE

    “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. My wife Gabriela and I extend our deepest sympathies to the British people and the Royal Family. Her Majesty’s legacy will always remain a touchstone for our shared values of empathy, solidarity and service.”

     

  • We are all devastated by Queen Elizabeth’s death – PM Liz Truss

    We are all devastated by Queen Elizabeth’s death – PM Liz Truss

    Britain’s Prime Minister (PM), Liz Truss has described the death of Queen Elizabeth II as a huge shock to the nation and to the world.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Truss made this known in a statement shortly after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

    The statement reads: “We are all devastated by the news we have just heard from Balmoral. The death of Her Majesty The Queen is a huge shock to the nation and to the world.

    “Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built. Our country has grown and flourished under her reign. Britain is the great country it is today because of her.

    “She ascended the throne just after the Second World War. She championed the development of the Commonwealth – from a small group of seven countries to a family of 56 nations spanning every continent of the world.

    “We are now a modern, thriving, dynamic nation. Through thick and thin, Queen Elizabeth II provided us with the stability and the strength that we needed.

    “She was the very spirit of Great Britain – and that spirit will endure. She has been our longest-ever reigning monarch. It is an extraordinary achievement to have presided with such dignity and grace for 70 years.

    “Her life of service stretched beyond most of our living memories. In return, she was loved and admired by the people in the United Kingdom and all around the world.

    “She has been a personal inspiration to me and to many Britons. Her devotion to duty is an example to us all.

    “Earlier this week, at 96, she remained determined to carry out her duties as she appointed me as her 15th Prime Minister.

    “Throughout her life she has visited more than 100 countries and she has touched the lives of millions around the world. In the difficult days ahead, we will come together with our friends… ….across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the world… …to celebrate her extraordinary lifetime of service.

    “It is a day of great loss, but Queen Elizabeth II leaves a great legacy. Today the Crown passes – as it is has done for more than a thousand years – to our new monarch, our new head of state:

    “His Majesty King Charles III. With the King’s family, we mourn the loss of his mother. And as we mourn, we must come together as a people to support him. To help him bear the awesome responsibility that he now carries for us all.

    “We offer him our loyalty and devotion just as his mother devoted so much to so many for so long. And with the passing of the second Elizabethan age, we usher in a new era in the magnificent history of our great country, – exactly as Her Majesty would have wished – by saying the words… God save the King”.

  • Prince Charles becomes King Charles III

    Prince Charles becomes King Charles III

    Prince Charles is now king, succeeding Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, who died on Thursday aged 96.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Charles to be known as King Charles II would be officially proclaimed King at St James’s Palace in London in front of a ceremonial body known as the Accession Council.

    After a fanfare of trumpeters, a public proclamation will be made declaring Charles as the new King. This will be made from a balcony above Friary Court in St James’s Palace, by an official known as the Garter King of Arms.

    He will call: “God save the King”, and for the first time since 1952, when the national anthem is played the words will be “God Save the King”.

    Gun salutes will be fired in Hyde Park, the Tower of London and from naval ships, and the proclamation announcing Charles as the King will be read in in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.

    The symbolic high point of the accession will be the coronation, when Charles is formally crowned. Because of the preparation needed, the coronation is not likely to happen very soon after Charles’s accession.

    Queen Elizabeth succeeded to the throne in February 1952, but was not crowned until June 1953.

    It is a moment that the United Kingdom has been bracing for, with an elaborate plan for “Operation London Bridge” mapping out what happens next. But it comes as a shock all the same.

    The royal family said 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 queen planned for her succession for some time — and Charles increasingly took on more royal duties as her health worsened.

    White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was about to end her briefing Thursday when reporters informed her of the queen’s death.

    “Okay. All right. Well, so that’s been confirmed?” a visibly shocked Jean-Pierre said as reporters read her the notification. “As I said earlier, you know, our hearts and our thoughts go to the family members of the queen, to the people of the United Kingdom.”

    Jean-Pierre said she did not want to “get ahead of what the president is going to say.”

  • Britain’s new monarch, King Charles reacts over Queen’s death

    Britain’s new monarch, King Charles reacts over Queen’s death

    Britains new monarch, King Charles has reacted to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully on Thursday.

    In a statement shortly after the death of the British longest-serving monarch, King Charles described the moment as a “moment of the greatest sadness”.

    The statement reads: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.

    “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.

    “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held”.

  • BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth II is dead

    BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth II is dead

    Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

    Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday.

    The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change.

    With her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the country in mourning as the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms.

    In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “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.”

    All the Queen’s children travelled to Balmoral, near Aberdeen, after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision.

    Her grandson, Prince William, is also there, with his brother, Prince Harry, on his way.

  • Britain celebrates Queen Elizabeth II 70-year reign

    Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will miss a service of thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral for her 70-year reign on Friday (today), after experiencing “some discomfort” during the first day of her Platinum Jubilee celebration.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the Queen appeared at Buckingham Palace on Thursday during the festivities and was still expected to participate in a beacon lighting ceremony from Windsor Castle in the evening.

     

    “The Queen greatly enjoyed today’s Birthday Parade and Flypast but did experience some discomfort,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

     

    “Taking into account the journey and activity required to participate in tomorrow’s (today’s) National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, Her Majesty with great reluctance has concluded that she will not attend,” it continued.

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    Earlier Thursday, the 96-year-old Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II  looked on from the palace’s famous balcony at a sea of red, white and blue as huge, flag-waving crowds flocked to the Mall to see the monarch and her family.

     

    Queen Elizabeth II, 96, has made history as the first British monarch to mark 70 years on the throne.

     

    She was 25 years old when her reign began on February 6, 1952.

     

    To mark the unprecedented platinum jubilee celebration, an 82-gun salute was fired on Thursday, followed by a flypast over Buckingham Palace by the Royal Air Force, among other public events and community activities.

     

    The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery began firing the gun salute in London’s Hyde Park at around 12.52pm local time.

     

    The display was followed by a second 124-gun salute from the Tower of London, with an extra 42 for the city of London.

     

    A gun salute is typically used to mark special occasions, including royal celebrations. A 21-gun salute is most common.

     

    However, additional guns are added when the salute is given from a royal park and from a royal fortress, such as the Tower of London, where additional shots are also added, representing the loyalty of residents of the city of London, according to Britain’s Ministry of Defence.

     

    The festivities began with the Queen’s birthday parade, which is also known as Trooping the Colour.

     

    The Queen and members of the royal family made their customary balcony appearance before the event ended with the flypast.

     

    It was gathered that Queen Elizabeth II’s face was full of smiles during the Royal Air Force flypast, the centrepiece of Thursday’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

     

    Prince Louis, the youngest child of Prince William and his wife, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, stood next to the queen throughout the ceremony on Buckingham Palace’s balcony.

     

    United States President, Joe Biden, and First Lady, Jill Biden, wished the Queen a “joyful Platinum Jubilee celebration,” crediting the monarch for her role in deepening the relationship between the two countries throughout her reign.”

     

    Also, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday congratulated the Queen.

    President Muhammadu Buhari

     

    His congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled ‘President Buhari salutes Queen Elizabeth II on platinum jubilee.’

  • Buhari salutes Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee

    Buhari salutes Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee

    President Muhammadu Buhari has extended warm wishes and congratulations, and that of Nigerians, to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee as the British monarchy.

    In a congratulatory message issued by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, on Thursday in Abuja, the president rejoiced with the Queen as she marks her 70th year on the throne and Head of the Commonwealth of Nations.

    Nigeria is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

    According to the president, Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to reach seven decades on the throne.

    In the message, Buhari said that Queen Elizabeth 11 had chalked a number of milestones including “the fact of being the youngest ever on the throne, handling her role with confidence and grace and now, the one who has served the longest.”

    He expressed his admiration for the Queen as a loyal, patriotic, and compassionate leader who worked for the people, not as a ruler but as a friend and compatriot.

    “People never lose trust in Queen Elizabeth 11. Their firm belief is that she always has the potential to deliver, especially during troubled times.

    ”It is confirmation of the fact that Queen Elizabeth always acts and delivers according to people’s expectations.

    “In her lonely journey on the throne, and so recently having lost her husband and principal supporter Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, I and all our citizens wish her many more years as Queen of England and Head of the Commonwealth, in excellent condition of health”.