David Beckham was one of the most prominent athletes and celebrities who made an appearance at&nbsp;Westminster Hall to offer tribute to the recently deceased Queen.

However, it seems like the&nbsp;former England national team skipper willingly chose to stand in the hours-long line before bidding a tearful farewell to the monarch.&nbsp;

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Reports suggest that he refused to take the easy way out to pay his respects to the Queen as his 'extremely-royalist' grandfather would not have appreciated the same.&nbsp;

"David could have avoided all of the queuing but he wanted to be like everyone else. He said his grandad wouldn’t have [jumped the queue] so neither would he," said an anonymous source while in conversation with Daily Mail.

"He had been wondering all week when the best time was to go and finally he went for this morning.

"David was brought up in an East End family who were real royalists – the kind who would stand to attention when the national anthem came on. He wanted to go to see the Queen like any other member of the public."

While standing in the queue, Beckham offered fans some insight into the experience while in conversation with BBC News.&nbsp;‘We all want to be here together.

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"We all want to experience something where we celebrate the amazing life of our Queen and I think something like this today is meant to be shared together,’ said Beckham, who was seen sporting a black suit and a flat cap.

As far as athletes are concerned, Tyson Fury and his wife Paris Fury also made their way to Buckingham Palace to offer a tribute to the queen, with a beautiful bouquet of white roses.

David Beckham was one of the most prominent athletes and celebrities who made an appearance at Westminster Hall to offer tribute to the recently deceased Queen. However, it seems like the former England national team skipper willingly chose to stand in the hours-long line before bidding a tearful farewell to the monarch.

David Beckham was one of the most prominent athletes and celebrities who made an appearance at Westminster Hall to offer tribute to the recently deceased Queen. However, it seems like the former England national team skipper willingly chose to stand in the hours-long line before bidding a tearful farewell to the monarch. ALSO READ: Did Kylian Mbappe want Neymar out? PSG's football advisor Luis Campos responds to rumours Reports suggest that he refused to take the easy way out to pay his respects to the Queen as his 'extremely-royalist' grandfather would not have appreciated the same. "David could have avoided all of the queuing but he wanted to be like everyone else. He said his grandad wouldn’t have [jumped the queue] so neither would he," said an anonymous source while in conversation with Daily Mail. "He had been wondering all week when the best time was to go and finally he went for this morning. "David was brought up in an East End family who were real royalists – the kind who would stand to attention when the national anthem came on. He wanted to go to see the Queen like any other member of the public." While standing in the queue, Beckham offered fans some insight into the experience while in conversation with BBC News. ‘We all want to be here together. ALSO READ: More Chinese Super League matches delayed due to COVID-19 curbs "We all want to experience something where we celebrate the amazing life of our Queen and I think something like this today is meant to be shared together,’ said Beckham, who was seen sporting a black suit and a flat cap. As far as athletes are concerned, Tyson Fury and his wife Paris Fury also made their way to Buckingham Palace to offer a tribute to the queen, with a beautiful bouquet of white roses.

David Beckham refused to skip the hours-long line to offer his tribute to the Queen

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Turning a moment of sorrow into a business opportunity, mourners that wore wristbands required to attend Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state are now selling them for as much as $400.

Turning a moment of sorrow into a business opportunity, mourners that wore wristbands required to attend Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state are now selling them for as much as $400. Reportedly, over a dozen people have put the mentioned wristbands on sale on eBay, an online marketplace. A seller on eBay posted the orange wristband with the description that it had 'never been worn'. Meanwhile, another posted a green-cloured wristband with the caption, "Previously used or worn orange wristband from the first 24 hours of the Queen laying-in-state in Westminster Hall." The different coloured wristbands have been distributed by the authorities so that individuals can leave for water, food, and toilet and return to their spot without creating a ruckus. The snaking queue to watch the Queen stretches over eight kilometres with the average waiting time hovering around 14-15 hours. These souvenirs from an epochal moment like Queen's death can fetch a good price in the collector's market. The sellers understand this and are looking to make the most out of the situation. Read more: UK government issues rules for those wanting to pay their respects to the Queen It is pertinent to note that Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been kept at Westminster Hall since Wednesday for the public to pay their respects. She will be kept there till Monday morning, after which she will be buried at the Windsor Chapel. Celebrities queue up to pay their respects As reported by WION, not only the public but celebrities are also queuing up to pay their respects to the Queen. Former England football team skipper David Beckham on Friday queued up for more than 13 hours alongside thousands of mourning compatriots to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II. In a TV interaction, Beckham admitted that he was a great fan of the royal family growing up and felt he needed to pay his respects to the Queen before she was laid to rest perpetually. Read more: Former England skipper David Beckham lines up in snaking queue to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II "I thought by coming at 2 a.m. it was going to be a little bit quieter. I was wrong. Everybody had that in mind. The people here are all ages. There was an 84-year-old lady." said Beckham. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Wristbands required to attend Queen's lying in state being sold on eBay for as much as $400

Former England football team skipper David Beckham was seen lined up alongside thousands of mourning compatriots to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II for the last time as she lay in her coffin&nbsp;in state at Westminster Hall.

In a recent interaction with ITV, Beckham admitted that he was a great fan of the royal family growing up and felt he needed to pay his respects to the Queen before she was laid to rest perpetually.

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He further admitted that he would have a better chance at beating the crowd if he joined the line at 2 am, how that was not the case as the 47-year-old was forced to stand in the hours-long line with thousands of other mourners, who approached the line with the same idea in mind.

"I thought by coming at 2 a.m. it was going to be a little bit quieter. I was wrong. Everybody had that in mind. The people here are all ages. There was an 84-year-old lady."

"There was a 90-year-old gentleman walking around. Everybody wants to be here to be a part of this experience and celebrate what Her Majesty has done for us," said Beckham, while describing his experience of standing in line to see the Queen for the last time.

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Photographs of the footballing sensation flooded social media after keen-eyed fans spotted him in the line. In those pictures, Beckham was seen clad in formals, including a black tie and a flat cap.

In the same interaction, Beckham also offered fans some insight into his experience of receiving the OBE honour from the Queen.&nbsp;"To step up, I have my wife there as well, to get my honour and to speak to Her Majesty. To ask a question. I was so lucky to have a few moments like that in my life," he said.

Former England football team skipper David Beckham was seen lined up alongside thousands of mourning compatriots to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II for the last time as she lay in her coffin in state at Westminster Hall.

Former England football team skipper David Beckham was seen lined up alongside thousands of mourning compatriots to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II for the last time as she lay in her coffin in state at Westminster Hall. In a recent interaction with ITV, Beckham admitted that he was a great fan of the royal family growing up and felt he needed to pay his respects to the Queen before she was laid to rest perpetually. ALSO READ: ‘Messi changed a generation’- Dani Alves picks the Argentine over Pele as best player in history He further admitted that he would have a better chance at beating the crowd if he joined the line at 2 am, how that was not the case as the 47-year-old was forced to stand in the hours-long line with thousands of other mourners, who approached the line with the same idea in mind. "I thought by coming at 2 a.m. it was going to be a little bit quieter. I was wrong. Everybody had that in mind. The people here are all ages. There was an 84-year-old lady." "There was a 90-year-old gentleman walking around. Everybody wants to be here to be a part of this experience and celebrate what Her Majesty has done for us," said Beckham, while describing his experience of standing in line to see the Queen for the last time. ALSO READ: We will miss seeing you on the court making us enjoy: Lionel Messi all praise for 'genius' Roger Federer Photographs of the footballing sensation flooded social media after keen-eyed fans spotted him in the line. In those pictures, Beckham was seen clad in formals, including a black tie and a flat cap. In the same interaction, Beckham also offered fans some insight into his experience of receiving the OBE honour from the Queen. "To step up, I have my wife there as well, to get my honour and to speak to Her Majesty. To ask a question. I was so lucky to have a few moments like that in my life," he said.

Former England skipper David Beckham lines up in snaking queue to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II

Former heavyweight boxing kingpin Tyson Fury was recently snapped in London along with his wife Paris Fury as the duo were seen dropping off a beautiful bouquet of flowers at Buckingham Palace shortly after Queen Elizabeth II's demise.

The Furys are among a myriad of celebrities and British citizens, who have flocked to the nation's capital in hordes to pay their respects to the late monarch. Numerous mourners have offered floral tributes, which are later transported to Green Park.&nbsp;

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Mourners have also lined up by the thousands in snaking queues that have extended across hours to catch a final glimpse of the Queen and her coffin, which is housed in&nbsp;Westminster Hall before the commencement of the state funeral on September 18th.

'The Gypsy King' was seen carrying a beautiful bouquet of white roses, which was accompanied by a thoughtful hand-written card that was signed by the boxer himself. " To Our Queen. Great may your bed be in Heaven. Love from Tyson and Paris xx. Gypsy King x," read the card.

However, as far as reactions from the fans are concerned, it was a mixed bag as some hailed the former heavyweight champion for his thoughtful actions, while other were just puzzled by the way he chose to sign the card, writing 'Gypsy King' instead of his legal name.

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'The Gypsy King' currently finds himself embroiled in negotiations with Anthony Joshua to help produce the biggest pugilistic contest in Britain, with a clash between the two domestic boxing icons.&nbsp;

Parties from both sides have seemingly been making some serious headway as far as setting up the fight is concerned. Whether the mega-clash will actually materialize is something that only time will tell.

Former heavyweight boxing kingpin Tyson Fury was recently snapped in London along with his wife Paris Fury as the duo were seen dropping off a beautiful bouquet of flowers at Buckingham Palace shortly after Queen Elizabeth II's demise.

Former heavyweight boxing kingpin Tyson Fury was recently snapped in London along with his wife Paris Fury as the duo were seen dropping off a beautiful bouquet of flowers at Buckingham Palace shortly after Queen Elizabeth II's demise. The Furys are among a myriad of celebrities and British citizens, who have flocked to the nation's capital in hordes to pay their respects to the late monarch. Numerous mourners have offered floral tributes, which are later transported to Green Park. ALSO READ: Former England skipper David Beckham lines up in snaking queues to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II Mourners have also lined up by the thousands in snaking queues that have extended across hours to catch a final glimpse of the Queen and her coffin, which is housed in Westminster Hall before the commencement of the state funeral on September 18th. 'The Gypsy King' was seen carrying a beautiful bouquet of white roses, which was accompanied by a thoughtful hand-written card that was signed by the boxer himself. " To Our Queen. Great may your bed be in Heaven. Love from Tyson and Paris xx. Gypsy King x," read the card. However, as far as reactions from the fans are concerned, it was a mixed bag as some hailed the former heavyweight champion for his thoughtful actions, while other were just puzzled by the way he chose to sign the card, writing 'Gypsy King' instead of his legal name. Tyson Fury and his wife Paris Fury leaving flowers at the gates of Buckingham Palace this week following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II… pic.twitter.com/y7rHFu19xD — Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) September 16, 2022 × ALSO READ: Sergio Ramos, Ansu Fati, Kepa Arrizabalaga shockingly omitted from Spain lineup for UEFA Nations League squad 'The Gypsy King' currently finds himself embroiled in negotiations with Anthony Joshua to help produce the biggest pugilistic contest in Britain, with a clash between the two domestic boxing icons. Parties from both sides have seemingly been making some serious headway as far as setting up the fight is concerned. Whether the mega-clash will actually materialize is something that only time will tell.

Tyson Fury and wife Paris pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II, leave a bouquet of flowers in a moving tribute

International&nbsp;media has covered Queen Elizabeth II's passing from every perspective, with analysts analysing every action with rapt attention and publications filled with comments.&nbsp;

However, experts have cautioned AFP that overzealous coverage like this would just inspire more people to stop watching the news altogether, worsening the industry's gloom.&nbsp;

According to Nic Newman of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University, "We're already seeing criticism of the... blanket coverage."&nbsp;

Outside of the UK, this is considerably more true. We have all been taken aback by how interested the foreign media has remained in the issue over time, he said.

When the queen's passing was announced, television stations all across the world reported high viewing numbers.&nbsp;

According to the specialised portal Visibrain, between Thursday and Tuesday, there were a record 46.1 million tweets about the topic. But as the coverage goes on, the competing opinions become more audible.&nbsp;

Many social media users bemoaned the fact that the news effectively pushed all other issues off the table.

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The host of the television programme Media Watch on Australia's ABC public broadcaster, Paul Barry, told his audience that the queen was obviously popular before posing the question: "But did the Australian media really need to go so crazy with the coverage?"&nbsp;

The incident, according to French journalist David Medioni of the Media Observatory of the Jean-Jaures Foundation in Paris, neatly encapsulated the problems facing the contemporary news business. You can't avoid talking about it, but every media outlet does so uniformly, he said.&nbsp;

"You can end up feeling that you haven't heard anything useful or interesting" when the media has covered every perspective.

(with inputs from agencies)

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International media has covered Queen Elizabeth II's passing from every perspective, with analysts analysing every action with rapt attention and publications filled with comments.

International media has covered Queen Elizabeth II's passing from every perspective, with analysts analysing every action with rapt attention and publications filled with comments. However, experts have cautioned AFP that overzealous coverage like this would just inspire more people to stop watching the news altogether, worsening the industry's gloom. According to Nic Newman of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University, "We're already seeing criticism of the... blanket coverage." Outside of the UK, this is considerably more true. We have all been taken aback by how interested the foreign media has remained in the issue over time, he said. When the queen's passing was announced, television stations all across the world reported high viewing numbers. According to the specialised portal Visibrain, between Thursday and Tuesday, there were a record 46.1 million tweets about the topic. But as the coverage goes on, the competing opinions become more audible. Many social media users bemoaned the fact that the news effectively pushed all other issues off the table. Also Read: Kyiv astronomical observatory claims UFOs hovering over Ukrainian skies The host of the television programme Media Watch on Australia's ABC public broadcaster, Paul Barry, told his audience that the queen was obviously popular before posing the question: "But did the Australian media really need to go so crazy with the coverage?" The incident, according to French journalist David Medioni of the Media Observatory of the Jean-Jaures Foundation in Paris, neatly encapsulated the problems facing the contemporary news business. You can't avoid talking about it, but every media outlet does so uniformly, he said. "You can end up feeling that you haven't heard anything useful or interesting" when the media has covered every perspective. (with inputs from agencies)

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On Wednesday, Zelensky said that Russia's occupation of Crimea was a 'tragedy'. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014. Zelensky promised that Ukrainian forces would eventually recapture the Crimean peninsula.

On Wednesday, Zelensky said that Russia's occupation of Crimea was a 'tragedy'. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014. Zelensky promised that Ukrainian forces would eventually recapture the Crimean peninsula. In other news, Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in Samarkand, Uzbekistan for the SCO Summit. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine President Zelensky promises 'victory' on visit to Kharkiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (September 14) promised 'victory' as he visited the strategic city of Izyum in Kharkiv region. Izyum was recently recaptured from Russia by Ukrainian forces in a counter offensive. The counter-offensive is first clearly visible retreat of Russian forces since they invaded Ukraine on February 24. The retreat of Russian forces from swathes of the region in eastern Ukraine is seriously undermining Kremlin's ambitions. SCO summit: Five key things to look for this year The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit is scheduled to take place on September 15 and 16 in Uzbekistan's Samarkand. A total of 15 leaders have been invited to participate in the geopolitical event, which is held once every year. Queen Elizabeth II's final journey begins: Royal family comes together for funeral procession United in grief. Queen Elizabeth II's final journey began on Wednesday from Buckingham Palace in London to Westminster Hall, where the Queen will lie in state for four days. The procession had her four children- and grand children and other members of the family walking behind her coffin in a solemn procession. Ending all speculations, brothers William and Harry joined their father, King Charles III and other members of the family as they walked behind the coffin of their late grandmother, the Queen. Pakistan asks Afghanistan to arrest JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar, shares his likely whereabouts Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs has written a letter to Afghanistan formally asking the Afghan authorities to locate and arrest Masood Azhar, the founder of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), while sharing details of regions where he is suspected to be present. In the letter, the foreign office also asked to locate and arrest him. Masood Azhar is the founder of the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Trump was 'afraid' that Iran would assassinate him as revenge for Soleimani’s death, book reveals An upcoming book titled ‘The Divider: Trump in the White House 2017-2021’, reveals that former US President Donald Trump was afraid that Iran will assassinate him as revenge for the US drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. The authors also report that Trump and his advisers considered additional strikes against the country but later backed off. France must re-examine repatriation requests of women who travelled to Syria to join IS The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Wednesday that France must reconsider its refusals to accept the repatriation requests of two French women who joined the Islamic State in Syria together with their partners and the children they gave birth to there. US teen who killed her rapist sentenced to 5 years in prison, ordered to pay $150,000 fine A US teenager who was also a victim of human trafficking was given a five-year prison term and ordered to pay $150,000 (£130,350) to the family of the alleged rapist. EU chief calls for curbing electricity use, windfall taxes on energy firms to tackle high prices Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union (EU), has called for reductions in electricity consumption across the union and windfall taxes on energy companies to combat excessive prices. US moves $3.5 billion of Afghan bank's reserves to Swiss-based trust, Taliban furious The United States said it has set up a professionally run fund in Switzerland to manage $3.5 billion of Afghanistan's central bank's reserves that were frozen following the Taliban takeover of the country. Once bitten, twice shy: After Russia lesson, Germany to reconsider trade deal with China Learning the lesson of being overtly dependent on a single country for its needs in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Germany is looking to make amends. The European country is now mulling plans to reduce its dependence on Chinese raw materials by chalking up a new trade deal.

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Shortly after all fixtures were delayed as a mark of respect in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's demise, Premier League has come up with a series of plans to further pay respect&nbsp;to the the recently deceased monarch, reports The Independent.&nbsp;

As footballing action returns to the fields and TV screens across the country, the Premier League has instructed clubs to play the national anthem ahead of all the fixtures that are scheduled to take place this weekend.&nbsp;

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In addition to ‘God Save the King’ being played across Premier League grounds for the first time, the authorities have also requested managers to sport suits as a mark of respect and they have also been asked to lead their respective teams onto the field this weekend.

Furthermore, a minute-long round of applause is to be held at the 70th minute to mark all the years of the Queen's reign. This comes shortly after UEFA denied the requests of teams like Manchester City, Chelsea and Rangers to play ‘God Save The King’ ahead of their respective European clashes.

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However, it is reported that Rangers are all set to defy the European footballing body's instructions as they plan to play the anthem ahead of their upcoming clash against Italian giants Napoli.&nbsp;The Premier League's return will mark the end of a week-long break, which was taken as a mark of respect to the Queen.

It is interesting to note that the league has found itself at the receiving end of a significant amount of flak from certain factions for taking up such a lengthy hiatus while other sports like cricket and rugby pressed on after a day's break. Even equestrian sports returned to action after a two-day long break.

Shortly after all fixtures were delayed as a mark of respect in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's demise, Premier League has come up with a series of plans to further pay respect to the the recently deceased monarch, reports The Independent.

Shortly after all fixtures were delayed as a mark of respect in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's demise, Premier League has come up with a series of plans to further pay respect to the the recently deceased monarch, reports The Independent. As footballing action returns to the fields and TV screens across the country, the Premier League has instructed clubs to play the national anthem ahead of all the fixtures that are scheduled to take place this weekend. ALSO READ: 'Reduce mistakes'- Antonio Conte reveals how Tottenham Hotspur can learn from latest loss to advance in UCL In addition to ‘God Save the King’ being played across Premier League grounds for the first time, the authorities have also requested managers to sport suits as a mark of respect and they have also been asked to lead their respective teams onto the field this weekend. Furthermore, a minute-long round of applause is to be held at the 70th minute to mark all the years of the Queen's reign. This comes shortly after UEFA denied the requests of teams like Manchester City, Chelsea and Rangers to play ‘God Save The King’ ahead of their respective European clashes. ALSO READ: 13-year-old prodigy Christopher Atherton becomes youngest player to play a first-team game in the UK However, it is reported that Rangers are all set to defy the European footballing body's instructions as they plan to play the anthem ahead of their upcoming clash against Italian giants Napoli. The Premier League's return will mark the end of a week-long break, which was taken as a mark of respect to the Queen. It is interesting to note that the league has found itself at the receiving end of a significant amount of flak from certain factions for taking up such a lengthy hiatus while other sports like cricket and rugby pressed on after a day's break. Even equestrian sports returned to action after a two-day long break.

Premier League to play national anthem before fixtures, organise applause to mark Queen Elizabeth's reign

With the highly anticipated reunion of Prince William and Prince Harry along with their wives, due to Queen Elizabeth II's death, came an influx of analysis of how the royals interacted with each other.

According to Fox News, due to a video doing rounds on the internet, netizens criticised the Prince of Wales, for his apparent lack of chivalry with wife Kate Middleton, whilst praising the Duke of Sussex for his treatment of wife Meghan Markle.

In it, Prince Harry was seen ushering his wife to their shared car, attentively opening and closing the door for her, while the Prince and Princess of Wales separately entered the car. The two royal couples were departing the massive crowd outside of Windsor Castle gathered to pay their respects to the queen.

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Body language expert Tonya Reiman told Fox News that there was a "gigantic different" between the two couples. While Harry and Meghan were more loving, Prince and Princess of Wales acted like royals with a distance between them.

Reiman added, "People were going, ‘Oh My God, you see how much love there is between one couple [Harry and Meghan], but the other couple [William and Kate] are royals.’ They're used to this stuff,"&nbsp;

One Twitter user simply wrote, "Harry holds the car door open for his wife. Makes sure she's safe. Wills does not. Case closed." Drawing comparisons between William and his father, King Charles III, with Harry and his mother, the late Diana, another user wrote, "Harry is a gentleman. William however acts like his father."

A third person added, "Harry is a true king and son of Diana. Look how he cares for his wife."

As per Fox News, while the majority of users were critical of William, some users disagreed, with one writing, "Class act from William inviting his brother and SIL despite all the hurt caused and the lies."

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The queen died at her vacation home in Balmoral Castle, Scotland at age 96 on September 8. Following Queen Elizabeth II's death, her son King Charles III's acceded to the throne.

This reunion of the royal siblings and their wives came a day after the king paid tribute to the queen and his sons in a pre-recorded speech, during which he confirmed that William and Kate would now be known as the Prince and Princess of Wales.&nbsp;

With the highly anticipated reunion of Prince William and Prince Harry along with their wives, due to Queen Elizabeth II's death, came an influx of analysis of how the royals interacted with each other.

With the highly anticipated reunion of Prince William and Prince Harry along with their wives, due to Queen Elizabeth II's death, came an influx of analysis of how the royals interacted with each other. According to Fox News, due to a video doing rounds on the internet, netizens criticised the Prince of Wales, for his apparent lack of chivalry with wife Kate Middleton, whilst praising the Duke of Sussex for his treatment of wife Meghan Markle. In it, Prince Harry was seen ushering his wife to their shared car, attentively opening and closing the door for her, while the Prince and Princess of Wales separately entered the car. The two royal couples were departing the massive crowd outside of Windsor Castle gathered to pay their respects to the queen. o harry abrindo a porta pra megan: 🤗🥹🥰😍 príncipe: william https://t.co/Z6awXLMFBC — mel ψ🧣 (@meeholiveiraa) September 11, 2022 Body language expert Tonya Reiman told Fox News that there was a "gigantic different" between the two couples. While Harry and Meghan were more loving, Prince and Princess of Wales acted like royals with a distance between them. Reiman added, "People were going, ‘Oh My God, you see how much love there is between one couple [Harry and Meghan], but the other couple [William and Kate] are royals.’ They're used to this stuff," One Twitter user simply wrote, "Harry holds the car door open for his wife. Makes sure she's safe. Wills does not. Case closed." Drawing comparisons between William and his father, King Charles III, with Harry and his mother, the late Diana, another user wrote, "Harry is a gentleman. William however acts like his father." A third person added, "Harry is a true king and son of Diana. Look how he cares for his wife." As per Fox News, while the majority of users were critical of William, some users disagreed, with one writing, "Class act from William inviting his brother and SIL despite all the hurt caused and the lies." Also read: This tweet predicted Queen Elizabeth II's death a year ago, netizens hit back with theories The queen died at her vacation home in Balmoral Castle, Scotland at age 96 on September 8. Following Queen Elizabeth II's death, her son King Charles III's acceded to the throne. This reunion of the royal siblings and their wives came a day after the king paid tribute to the queen and his sons in a pre-recorded speech, during which he confirmed that William and Kate would now be known as the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Netizens slam Prince William while praising Prince Harry for treatment of wives during reunion

On Tuesday, the Australian government indicated that Queen Elizabeth II’s image would not automatically be replaced with King Charles III on the country’s A$5 notes. However, the coins are still mandated to carry the British monarch’s image, but the notes may be replaced by Australian figures, said the country’s federal assistant minister for the Treasury, Andrew Leigh.&nbsp;

The federal minister also said that it was not about the queen’s status as a monarch but her personality that led to the decision to include her image on the A$5 notes and any changes would not be “automatic”. “It is a conversation that will take place in the government. There's no rush about it. The priority now is changing over the coins,” said Leigh.&nbsp;

Similarly, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also said that he is yet to decide if an Australian should be on the A$5 note. “I think this is a time where a bit of respect is required. We will deal with these issues appropriately, in an orderly way, in a way that is respectful.”

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In response to a question about possibly replacing the British monarch's image with that of an Australian such as indigenous land rights activist Edward Mabo for the aforementioned note, Leigh said, “It will be a conversation to be had down the track.” On the same day, the sole producer of coins in the country, The Royal Australian Mint said there is no issue in circulating the coins with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth in 2023.&nbsp;

Notably, since Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in1953, Australia has roughly minted 15 billion coins, to put this into perspective, they mint around 110 million to 115 million coins annually. The Queen’s recent passing has reportedly reignited debates regarding Australia’s future as a constitutional monarchy, which was voted upon previously. In a 1999 referendum, voters had narrowly chosen to continue with the British monarch as its head of state. However, on Sunday, King Charles III was formally proclaimed by Australia as the head of state.&nbsp;

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On Tuesday, the Australian government indicated that Queen Elizabeth II’s image would not automatically be replaced with King Charles III on the country’s A$5 notes.

On Tuesday, the Australian government indicated that Queen Elizabeth II’s image would not automatically be replaced with King Charles III on the country’s A$5 notes. However, the coins are still mandated to carry the British monarch’s image, but the notes may be replaced by Australian figures, said the country’s federal assistant minister for the Treasury, Andrew Leigh. The federal minister also said that it was not about the queen’s status as a monarch but her personality that led to the decision to include her image on the A$5 notes and any changes would not be “automatic”. “It is a conversation that will take place in the government. There's no rush about it. The priority now is changing over the coins,” said Leigh. Similarly, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also said that he is yet to decide if an Australian should be on the A$5 note. “I think this is a time where a bit of respect is required. We will deal with these issues appropriately, in an orderly way, in a way that is respectful.” ALSO READ | UK's notes, coins, stamps and more are set to change following the Queen's death In response to a question about possibly replacing the British monarch's image with that of an Australian such as indigenous land rights activist Edward Mabo for the aforementioned note, Leigh said, “It will be a conversation to be had down the track.” On the same day, the sole producer of coins in the country, The Royal Australian Mint said there is no issue in circulating the coins with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth in 2023. Notably, since Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in1953, Australia has roughly minted 15 billion coins, to put this into perspective, they mint around 110 million to 115 million coins annually. The Queen’s recent passing has reportedly reignited debates regarding Australia’s future as a constitutional monarchy, which was voted upon previously. In a 1999 referendum, voters had narrowly chosen to continue with the British monarch as its head of state. However, on Sunday, King Charles III was formally proclaimed by Australia as the head of state. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia: Govt may replace Queen Elizabeth II's image on their currency with local figures

Benny Gantz, the defence minister of Israel, claimed on Monday that Iran is turning Syrian military installations into missile factories. In other news, according to reports, the majority of Twitter Inc.'s shareholders chose to support Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $44 billion purchase of the social media firm. In other news, the greatest performers in television both traditional and streaming were honoured in 25 categories at the 74th Emmy Awards. Finally, during the official period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has halted Archetypes, her Spotify podcast.

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"Iran is building terror industries in Syria for its needs. Recently it started building advanced industries in Yemen and Lebanon as well. This trend must be stopped," Gantz said in New York while speaking at a conference.&nbsp;

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Shareholders were widely expected to vote in favor after a stock market downturn made Musk's $54.20-per-share deal for Twitter, which was signed in April, look pricey in the current environment. Twitter shares are now hovering around $41.&nbsp;

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The awards, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, awarded TV shows and artistes in the timeframe of June 1, 2021, to May 31, 2022.&nbsp;

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An alert on the platform informed listeners about the development on Monday. “New episodes of Archetypes will be paused during the official mourning period for Her Majesty The Queen," the alert said.

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Benny Gantz, the defence minister of Israel, claimed on Monday that Iran is turning Syrian military installations into missile factories. In other news, according to reports, the majority of Twitter Inc.

Benny Gantz, the defence minister of Israel, claimed on Monday that Iran is turning Syrian military installations into missile factories. In other news, according to reports, the majority of Twitter Inc.'s shareholders chose to support Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $44 billion purchase of the social media firm. In other news, the greatest performers in television both traditional and streaming were honoured in 25 categories at the 74th Emmy Awards. Finally, during the official period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has halted Archetypes, her Spotify podcast. Click on the headlines to read more: Israel claims Iran using more than 10 military facilities in Syria for weapons production "Iran is building terror industries in Syria for its needs. Recently it started building advanced industries in Yemen and Lebanon as well. This trend must be stopped," Gantz said in New York while speaking at a conference. Majority of Twitter shareholders vote in favour of sale to Musk: Reports Shareholders were widely expected to vote in favor after a stock market downturn made Musk's $54.20-per-share deal for Twitter, which was signed in April, look pricey in the current environment. Twitter shares are now hovering around $41. Emmys 2022: 'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae creates history, here's the complete winners' list The awards, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, awarded TV shows and artistes in the timeframe of June 1, 2021, to May 31, 2022. Meghan puts her podcast 'Archetypes' on hold during Queen Elizabeth II's mourning period An alert on the platform informed listeners about the development on Monday. “New episodes of Archetypes will be paused during the official mourning period for Her Majesty The Queen," the alert said. Watch | SCO Summit 2022: Shanghai cooperation organization meets amid stoked tensions

Morning news brief: Squid Game wins at Emmys, Twitter shareholders favour Musk's deal, and more 

Foreign heads of state attending the Queen's funeral must use a group bus to Westminster Abbey rather than driving privately, as per&nbsp;recently released official instructions.

The documents, which were seen by the Guardian, lay out tight guidelines for the dozens of presidents, kings, queens, and prime leaders from other countries who are anticipated to attend the funeral. They advise them to take commercial planes rather than clogging up London's airports.&nbsp;

The instructions reveal the practical difficulty of hosting the large number of foreign dignitaries who will be coming to London next weekend. This will present a problem for Joe Biden, who will probably need a lot more security. The funeral will be attended in person by the US president.

The instructions, which were first published by Politico, specify that foreign visitors should minimise the size of their delegations as much as possible and that invitations to funerals should preferably only be sent to the head of state and their spouse, without any members of their family or staff.&nbsp;

The government expressed sadness that "because of limited space at the state funeral service and associated events, no other members of the principal guest’s family, staff or entourage may be admitted."&nbsp;

The guidance adds: “The royal funeral unit would therefore be grateful if accompanying delegations can be kept as small as possible. This will also reduce disruption and transit time at airports. Where possible, overseas representatives should plan to arrive in the UK at least one day before the state funeral or the first event, which they are attending.”

Additionally, it states that heads of state should use other London airports if they are unable to fly commercially and that Heathrow will not be open for private flight arrangements or aircraft parking. Because of the enormous number of visitors, the government will reportedly refuse to use helicopter transportation.&nbsp;

Foreign leaders are also cautioned in the advisory that "it will not be possible to display flags at any airport for arrival or departure."

The sheer number of private automobiles belonging to international leaders planning to attend the funeral is too much for London's streets to handle. The government will instead transport them to a different location in London where it will "provide coach transport from a central assembly point … Because of traffic restrictions, it will not be possible for guests to travel to such events in their own vehicles."&nbsp;

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Visiting leaders can record brief statements when they sign condolence cards, but there won't be any "Autocue or makeup facilities," according to the instructions.&nbsp;

After the state funeral, James Cleverly, the foreign secretary, will throw a reception near Westminster Abbey for all the foreign guests in attendance.

(with inputs from agencies)

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Foreign heads of state attending the Queen's funeral must use a group bus to Westminster Abbey rather than driving privately, as per recently released official instructions.

Foreign heads of state attending the Queen's funeral must use a group bus to Westminster Abbey rather than driving privately, as per recently released official instructions. The documents, which were seen by the Guardian, lay out tight guidelines for the dozens of presidents, kings, queens, and prime leaders from other countries who are anticipated to attend the funeral. They advise them to take commercial planes rather than clogging up London's airports. The instructions reveal the practical difficulty of hosting the large number of foreign dignitaries who will be coming to London next weekend. This will present a problem for Joe Biden, who will probably need a lot more security. The funeral will be attended in person by the US president. The instructions, which were first published by Politico, specify that foreign visitors should minimise the size of their delegations as much as possible and that invitations to funerals should preferably only be sent to the head of state and their spouse, without any members of their family or staff. The government expressed sadness that "because of limited space at the state funeral service and associated events, no other members of the principal guest’s family, staff or entourage may be admitted." The guidance adds: “The royal funeral unit would therefore be grateful if accompanying delegations can be kept as small as possible. This will also reduce disruption and transit time at airports. Where possible, overseas representatives should plan to arrive in the UK at least one day before the state funeral or the first event, which they are attending.” Additionally, it states that heads of state should use other London airports if they are unable to fly commercially and that Heathrow will not be open for private flight arrangements or aircraft parking. Because of the enormous number of visitors, the government will reportedly refuse to use helicopter transportation. Foreign leaders are also cautioned in the advisory that "it will not be possible to display flags at any airport for arrival or departure." The sheer number of private automobiles belonging to international leaders planning to attend the funeral is too much for London's streets to handle. The government will instead transport them to a different location in London where it will "provide coach transport from a central assembly point … Because of traffic restrictions, it will not be possible for guests to travel to such events in their own vehicles." Also Read: Before and after images show dramatic expansion of Bahrain by building land on sea: 1987 vs 2022 Visiting leaders can record brief statements when they sign condolence cards, but there won't be any "Autocue or makeup facilities," according to the instructions. After the state funeral, James Cleverly, the foreign secretary, will throw a reception near Westminster Abbey for all the foreign guests in attendance. (with inputs from agencies)

Foreign dignitaries attending Queen’s funeral must travel by commercial flights

A man who claimed to have travelled to the Muslim holy city of Mecca to complete an umrah pilgrimage on behalf of the late Queen Elizabeth II has been detained by Saudi authorities.

The man, a Yemeni national, posted a video of himself on Monday (September 12) holding a banner reading: "Umrah for the soul of Queen Elizabeth II. We ask God to accept her in heaven and among the righteous," AFP reported.

The video was extensively shared on Saudi social media with users demanding the man's arrest. Saudi Arabia prohibits Mecca visitors from singing slogans or carrying banners.

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While performing umrah for a deceased Muslim is allowed, this rule does not apply to non-Muslims like the queen, who served as supreme governor of the Church of England. This institution gave rise to Anglian Communion around the world.

According to a statement by authorities, they "arrested a resident of Yemeni nationality who appeared in a video clip carrying a banner inside the Grand Mosque, violating the regulations and instructions for umrah." It further added, "He was arrested, legal steps were taken against him, and he was referred to the public prosecution," AFP reported.

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State television aired videos about the incident that featured the video clip with the banner obscured.

The Hajj is a once-a-year pilgrimage that often draws millions of people from all over the world. In contrast, the umrah is a pilgrimage that can be performed at any time.&nbsp;

The queen passed away on Thursday (September 8). Her funeral is scheduled for September 19.

(With inputs from agencies)

A man who claimed to have travelled to the Muslim holy city of Mecca to complete an umrah pilgrimage on behalf of the late Queen Elizabeth II has been detained by Saudi authorities.

A man who claimed to have travelled to the Muslim holy city of Mecca to complete an umrah pilgrimage on behalf of the late Queen Elizabeth II has been detained by Saudi authorities. The man, a Yemeni national, posted a video of himself on Monday (September 12) holding a banner reading: "Umrah for the soul of Queen Elizabeth II. We ask God to accept her in heaven and among the righteous," AFP reported. The video was extensively shared on Saudi social media with users demanding the man's arrest. Saudi Arabia prohibits Mecca visitors from singing slogans or carrying banners. Also read | Queen Elizabeth II's funeral updates | Charles III lands in Northern Ireland on his first visit as king While performing umrah for a deceased Muslim is allowed, this rule does not apply to non-Muslims like the queen, who served as supreme governor of the Church of England. This institution gave rise to Anglian Communion around the world. According to a statement by authorities, they "arrested a resident of Yemeni nationality who appeared in a video clip carrying a banner inside the Grand Mosque, violating the regulations and instructions for umrah." It further added, "He was arrested, legal steps were taken against him, and he was referred to the public prosecution," AFP reported. Also read | A majestic Singapore orchid named in honour of Queen Elizabeth State television aired videos about the incident that featured the video clip with the banner obscured. The Hajj is a once-a-year pilgrimage that often draws millions of people from all over the world. In contrast, the umrah is a pilgrimage that can be performed at any time. The queen passed away on Thursday (September 8). Her funeral is scheduled for September 19. (With inputs from agencies)

Saudi Arabia: Yemeni man arrested after claiming Mecca pilgrimage for Queen Elizabeth II

After Queen Elizabeth II's coffin covered a more than 280 kilometres journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh on Sunday, the government also published guidelines for people who might line up to say their final goodbyes to the queen.

After Queen Elizabeth II's coffin covered a more than 280 kilometres journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh on Sunday, the government also published guidelines for people who might line up to say their final goodbyes to the queen. Reportedly, Queen's coffin would be kept at Westminster Hall from Wednesday (September 14) till Monday (September 19) on a raised platform called a catafalque, topped with the imperial state crown, orb and scepter for the common folks to pay their obeisance. Read more: Queen Elizabeth II death LIVE updates: Coffin arrives in Edinburgh The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport stated that people may have to wait for long periods, perhaps even overnight. Thus people are advised to bring essentials such as an umbrella, sunscreen, and cell phone powerbank to brave any challenge that befalls them. “If you wish to attend the Lying-in-State, please note that there will be a queue, which is expected to be very long. You will need to stand for many hours, possibly overnight, with very little opportunity to sit down as the queue will be continuously moving" read the guidelines. Those standing in the queue will not be allowed to bring or erect gazebos, tents, or light barbecues and fires. Read more: Queen Elizabeth II left a secret letter, but it can’t be opened for 63 years. Here’s why Furthermore, in anticipation of a large crowd turning up, there might be delays on public transport and road closures around important areas. The department added that the people needed to dress appropriately for the event while keeping their mobile phones silent when inside the building and going through security. It also stated that filming, photography or using any other handheld device will not be permitted “Please respect the dignity of this event and behave appropriately. You should remain silent while inside the Palace of Westminster.” Lastly, fireworks, smoke canisters, flares, whistles, laser devices, banners, placards, flags, advertising or marketing messages, and other items are on the list of prohibited items. The schedule leading up to the queen's funeral It is pertinent to note that after the queen's coffin reached Edinburgh yesterday, people may pay their respects to her at the Palace of Holyroodhouse till Monday afternoon. Afterwards, the hearse will travel by procession to St. Giles’ Cathedral. On Tuesday, the queen's only daughter, Princess Anne will accompany the coffin from St. Giles to the Edinburgh airport for it to return to London’s Buckingham Palace aboard a Royal Air Force aircraft. In Pics | Queen's death marks end of an era: Life and times of Queen Elizabeth II On Wednesday, the coffin will be carried from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall via a public procession accompanied by a military parade and members of the royal family. The funeral will take place at the Windsor Chapel on Monday where Queen Elizabeth II will be buried. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Dubai's&nbsp;Burj Khalifa has been lit up with an image of Queen Elizabeth II.&nbsp;People around the world are paying their tribute to&nbsp;Britain's longest-reigning monarch, who was on the throne for more than 70 years. She died on Thursday aged 96.&nbsp;

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Around the world, presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, and other leaders have paid tribute to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-andrew-to-inherit-queen-elizabeth-iis-beloved-corgis-515232">Queen Elizabeth </a>II's life and service, with many of them reflecting on a 70-year reign that saw some of the most dramatic and pivotal events in contemporary British and global history.

Global leaders spoke about what the Queen had meant to them and their nations as Thursday stretched on and reports of the Queen's frail health eventually gave way to reports of her death.

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Duty, steadfastness, and consistency were among the most commonly used terms, but her sense of humour, as well as her life and function as a mother and grandmother as well as a monarch, were also mentioned.

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Dubai's Burj Khalifa has been lit up with an image of Queen Elizabeth II. People around the world are paying their tribute to Britain's longest-reigning monarch, who was on the throne for more than 70 years.

Dubai's Burj Khalifa has been lit up with an image of Queen Elizabeth II. People around the world are paying their tribute to Britain's longest-reigning monarch, who was on the throne for more than 70 years. She died on Thursday aged 96. The world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa lights up in memory of Queen Elizabeth II 🇦🇪🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/7iauw7k0ud — حسن سجواني 🇦🇪 Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) September 11, 2022 × Around the world, presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, and other leaders have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's life and service, with many of them reflecting on a 70-year reign that saw some of the most dramatic and pivotal events in contemporary British and global history. Global leaders spoke about what the Queen had meant to them and their nations as Thursday stretched on and reports of the Queen's frail health eventually gave way to reports of her death. Also read | Amid energy crisis in Europe, Eiffel Tower to go dark early Duty, steadfastness, and consistency were among the most commonly used terms, but her sense of humour, as well as her life and function as a mother and grandmother as well as a monarch, were also mentioned. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION live TV here:

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Queen Elizabeth&nbsp;passed away&nbsp;peacefully on September 8 at Balmoral&nbsp;Castle in Scotland.&nbsp;Late Monarch&nbsp;was&nbsp;96 years old and died&nbsp;due to&nbsp;her age-related ailments. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-live-updates-concerns-mount-over-the-monarchs-health-514190">Check live update here</a> 
 
Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch of Britain, has&nbsp;left&nbsp;a&nbsp;huge&nbsp;void behind her in the hearts of her millions of followers and family.&nbsp;When the&nbsp;entire&nbsp;world is&nbsp;mourning&nbsp;her&nbsp;death, a viral tweet has&nbsp;taken&nbsp;everyone's&nbsp;attention.&nbsp; 
 
This tweet, which has become the talk of social media, predicted the death of the Queen a year ago.&nbsp; 
 
A&nbsp;Twitter user&nbsp;who goes by the&nbsp;name&nbsp;Orunmila&nbsp;predicted&nbsp;her&nbsp;death&nbsp;last&nbsp;year&nbsp;on August 24, as per the&nbsp;Tweet timing. 
 
''The&nbsp;Queen&nbsp;of England is&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;die&nbsp;on September 8th I&nbsp;see&nbsp;this&nbsp;date&nbsp;hovering above her, continue not to believe in voodoo you will&nbsp;see." The tweet only predicted the&nbsp;date&nbsp;and&nbsp;had&nbsp;no specific year. 
 
However, the&nbsp;tweet&nbsp;garnered&nbsp;attention&nbsp;after the&nbsp;Queen's&nbsp;death&nbsp;when another Tweet was&nbsp;done&nbsp;by the same account&nbsp;attaching&nbsp;the&nbsp;old&nbsp;one.&nbsp;' 
 
''We cannot&nbsp;act&nbsp;or influence,&nbsp;just&nbsp;predict,&nbsp;know&nbsp;in&nbsp;advance&nbsp;sometimes with a&nbsp;good&nbsp;margin of&nbsp;error.&nbsp;There&nbsp;I was&nbsp;not&nbsp;able&nbsp;to&nbsp;know&nbsp;the&nbsp;time&nbsp;or the&nbsp;reason.''

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The viral tweet was done in French and has so far garnered 6,930 retweets, and 16.4K likes.

On September 9, after the Queen’s death, the account tweeted again: “We cannot act or influence, just predict, know in advance sometimes with a good margin of error. There I was not able to know the time or the reason [sic]." 
 
However, many Twitterati's reacted with great shock, some called it a scam, while other micro-blogging site users proved how these fake predictions have also been done in the past too.

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One user also explained how this type of tweet is done, ''Have a private account, post multiple predictions, delete the wrong ones and, on the right day, make public. Some have done it for football results in the past.''

"The account has 2 tweets in 2 years. This account was probably private with no follow until yesterday and the 364 other tweets were deleted before changing it to a public account (sic)," Another user wrote.&nbsp;

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The account has 2 tweets in 2 years. This account was probably private with no follow until yesterday and the 364 other tweets were deleted before changing it to a public account 🤷🏾‍♂️
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That would imply to use all 365 possible dates, delete them all year after year, until the right year happens, then delete 364 and keep just the correct one. If this were to be done, then somebody would have noticed before deletions had happened.
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Queen Elizabeth passed away peacefully on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Late Monarch was 96 years old and died due to her age-related ailments. Check live update here Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch of Britain, has left a huge void behind her in the hearts of her millions of followers and family.

Queen Elizabeth passed away peacefully on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Late Monarch was 96 years old and died due to her age-related ailments. Check live update here Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch of Britain, has left a huge void behind her in the hearts of her millions of followers and family. When the entire world is mourning her death, a viral tweet has taken everyone's attention. This tweet, which has become the talk of social media, predicted the death of the Queen a year ago. A Twitter user who goes by the name Orunmila predicted her death last year on August 24, as per the Tweet timing. ''The Queen of England is going to die on September 8th I see this date hovering above her, continue not to believe in voodoo you will see." The tweet only predicted the date and had no specific year. However, the tweet garnered attention after the Queen's death when another Tweet was done by the same account attaching the old one. ' ''We cannot act or influence, just predict, know in advance sometimes with a good margin of error. There I was not able to know the time or the reason.'' La reine d'Angleterre va mourir le 8 Septembre je vois cette date planer au dessus d'elle, continuez à ne pas croire au vaudou vous verrez — Orunmila (@orunmilavd) August 24, 2021 × The viral tweet was done in French and has so far garnered 6,930 retweets, and 16.4K likes. On September 9, after the Queen’s death, the account tweeted again: “We cannot act or influence, just predict, know in advance sometimes with a good margin of error. There I was not able to know the time or the reason [sic]." However, many Twitterati's reacted with great shock, some called it a scam, while other micro-blogging site users proved how these fake predictions have also been done in the past too. Weird. No QTs or comments on this premonition - until yesterday. https://t.co/Rn3UU8nXtH — JKelleyK 🐭 (@JKelleyK) September 9, 2022 × One user also explained how this type of tweet is done, ''Have a private account, post multiple predictions, delete the wrong ones and, on the right day, make public. Some have done it for football results in the past.'' "The account has 2 tweets in 2 years. This account was probably private with no follow until yesterday and the 364 other tweets were deleted before changing it to a public account (sic)," Another user wrote. The account has 2 tweets in 2 years. This account was probably private with no follow until yesterday and the 364 other tweets were deleted before changing it to a public account 🤷🏾‍♂️ — Tsafack Fokou (@TsafackFokou) September 9, 2022 × this is one of my favorite awful gifs rn pic.twitter.com/XRB8HRaBSY — ᅟ (@emihead) August 1, 2022 × That would imply to use all 365 possible dates, delete them all year after year, until the right year happens, then delete 364 and keep just the correct one. If this were to be done, then somebody would have noticed before deletions had happened. — Grégory Pinchinat (@gpconsultingpro) September 8, 2022 ×

This tweet predicted Queen Elizabeth II's death a year ago, netizens hit back with theories

In ceremonies held on Sunday (September 11) in the capitals of Australia and New Zealand, King Carles was formally proclaimed as the head of the state.&nbsp;

Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister acknowledged&nbsp;the ceremony saying, "His Majesty King Charles III as our sovereign". Adding to this Ardern said that following the death of the queen, New Zealand entered a period of change. She said, "King Charles ... has consistently demonstrated his deep care for our nation." "This relationship is deeply valued by our people. I have no doubt it will deepen," Reuters reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-live-updates-concerns-mount-over-the-monarchs-health-514190">Also read |&nbsp;Queen Elizabeth II death LIVE updates: Queen's coffin leaves Balmoral for final time</a>

In Australia, Charles was formally proclaimed as the head of state in Parliament House in Canberra by David Hurley, Governor General. A 21-gun salute was fired to honour the proclamation. The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that September 22 would be a national day of mourning for the queen. The prime minister will be travelling to London on Thursday (September 15) to attend the funeral of the queen.

In conversation with ABC, Anthony said that the memorial service and the National Day of Mourning are scheduled to take place following the day. The minister further added, "That's to allow people to pay their respects for the passing of Queen Elizabeth," Reuters reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/grief-is-the-price-we-pay-for-love-how-uks-queen-elizabeth-ii-paid-tribute-to-911-victims-in-2001-515051">Also read |&nbsp;'Grief is the price we pay for love': How UK's Queen Elizabeth II paid tribute to 9/11 victims in 2001</a>

Further asked about Australia's view on the new monarch, the leader responded by saying Charles has to make his own way.&nbsp;

Australia has volunteered to fly 10 of his counterparts from Pacific Island countries as well as dignitaries from New Zealand to Britain for the queen's funeral.&nbsp;

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In ceremonies held on Sunday (September 11) in the capitals of Australia and New Zealand, King Carles was formally proclaimed as the head of the state. Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister acknowledged the ceremony saying, "His Majesty King Charles III as our sovereign".

In ceremonies held on Sunday (September 11) in the capitals of Australia and New Zealand, King Carles was formally proclaimed as the head of the state. Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister acknowledged the ceremony saying, "His Majesty King Charles III as our sovereign". Adding to this Ardern said that following the death of the queen, New Zealand entered a period of change. She said, "King Charles ... has consistently demonstrated his deep care for our nation." "This relationship is deeply valued by our people. I have no doubt it will deepen," Reuters reported. Also read | Queen Elizabeth II death LIVE updates: Queen's coffin leaves Balmoral for final time In Australia, Charles was formally proclaimed as the head of state in Parliament House in Canberra by David Hurley, Governor General. A 21-gun salute was fired to honour the proclamation. The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that September 22 would be a national day of mourning for the queen. The prime minister will be travelling to London on Thursday (September 15) to attend the funeral of the queen. In conversation with ABC, Anthony said that the memorial service and the National Day of Mourning are scheduled to take place following the day. The minister further added, "That's to allow people to pay their respects for the passing of Queen Elizabeth," Reuters reported. Also read | 'Grief is the price we pay for love': How UK's Queen Elizabeth II paid tribute to 9/11 victims in 2001 Further asked about Australia's view on the new monarch, the leader responded by saying Charles has to make his own way. Australia has volunteered to fly 10 of his counterparts from Pacific Island countries as well as dignitaries from New Zealand to Britain for the queen's funeral. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

King Charles officially proclaimed as head of New Zealand and Australia 

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has said he will hold a referendum to decide the republic status of the country within three years.

PM Gaston Browne made the statement after he signed a document that confirmed Charles III as the new king.

Stating that the Caribbean country will retain a British monarch, for now, PM Browne added,&nbsp;“This is not an act of hostility or any difference between Antigua and Barbuda and the monarchy, but it is the final step to complete that circle of independence, to ensure that we are truly a sovereign nation."

When asked the time frame to complete the referendum process, Browne said,&nbsp;“I’d say probably within the next three years.”

It is pertinent to note that despite being a sovereign nation with a democratic setup, Antigua and Barbuda's head of state remains the Queen or King of the UK. Succinctly put, the former British colony is not a republic but a constitutional monarchy.

Apart from&nbsp;Antigua and Barbuda, countries like Australia, and Canada are also still constitutional monarchies. Earlier in the day, both countries proclaimed Charles III as their King as well.&nbsp;

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/queen-elizabeth-live-updates-concerns-mount-over-the-monarchs-health-514190">&nbsp;Queen Elizabeth II death LIVE updates: Australia &amp; Canada proclaim Charles III as king in a ceremony</a>

However, holding a referendum is not a guarantee that the country will automatically become a republic; the example of Australia is a case in point.

As reported by WION, there have been a few attempts to make Australia a republic but so far, none of them have been successful. A referendum in 1999 was narrowly defeated as 55 per cent of Australians voted to maintain the status quo.

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Current Labour Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also promised to do the same but the challenge is much harder than it looks. However, in the wake of the Queen's death, Albanese has made it clear that&nbsp;he will not hold a republic referendum during his first term out of 'deep respect' for Queen.

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Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has said he will hold a referendum to decide the republic status of the country within three years.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has said he will hold a referendum to decide the republic status of the country within three years. PM Gaston Browne made the statement after he signed a document that confirmed Charles III as the new king. Stating that the Caribbean country will retain a British monarch, for now, PM Browne added, “This is not an act of hostility or any difference between Antigua and Barbuda and the monarchy, but it is the final step to complete that circle of independence, to ensure that we are truly a sovereign nation." When asked the time frame to complete the referendum process, Browne said, “I’d say probably within the next three years.” It is pertinent to note that despite being a sovereign nation with a democratic setup, Antigua and Barbuda's head of state remains the Queen or King of the UK. Succinctly put, the former British colony is not a republic but a constitutional monarchy. Apart from Antigua and Barbuda, countries like Australia, and Canada are also still constitutional monarchies. Earlier in the day, both countries proclaimed Charles III as their King as well. Read more: Queen Elizabeth II death LIVE updates: Australia & Canada proclaim Charles III as king in a ceremony However, holding a referendum is not a guarantee that the country will automatically become a republic; the example of Australia is a case in point. As reported by WION, there have been a few attempts to make Australia a republic but so far, none of them have been successful. A referendum in 1999 was narrowly defeated as 55 per cent of Australians voted to maintain the status quo. WATCH: An Aboriginal senator calls Queen Elizabeth II a ‘colonising’ Queen Current Labour Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also promised to do the same but the challenge is much harder than it looks. However, in the wake of the Queen's death, Albanese has made it clear that he will not hold a republic referendum during his first term out of 'deep respect' for Queen. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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In a solemn speech to the country on Friday, King Charles of Britain vowed to emulate his mother Queen Elizabeth by dedicating himself to duty and expressed his love for her, his wife, and their children.

After Elizabeth passed away at her home in Scotland on Thursday at the age of 96, Charles became king. He arrived in London by plane on Friday, when he made his inaugural statement as a royal while being filmed at Buckingham Palace.

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In his first national address King Charles III pays tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, saying “may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”<a href="https://t.co/4wPLzn5p8a">https://t.co/4wPLzn5p8a</a> <a href="https://t.co/E2nKw6muEc">pic.twitter.com/E2nKw6muEc</a>
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"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/operation-london-bridge-from-queen-elizabeth-iis-funeral-to-new-king-what-happens-now-514326?UTM_SRC=breakingnews">Queen Elizabeth</a> was a life well lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing," the king said in the opening moments of his address, which he delivered with a photograph of her displayed next to him.

"That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today."

Charles praised the late queen's tremendous personal devotion to serving the people of the United Kingdom and her other kingdoms, describing her as an inspiration and an example to him.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-what-lies-ahead-for-king-charles-iii-after-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-death-514402?UTM_SRC=breakingnews">Explainer: What lies ahead for King Charles III after Queen Elizabeth II's death</a>

"In her life of service we saw that abiding love of tradition, together with that fearless embrace of progress, which make us great as nations," he said.

"As every member of my family can testify, she combined those qualities with warmth, humour and an unerring ability to always see the best in people."

Charles expressed his extreme grief over losing his mother and said he felt it "beyond measure."

The new king or queen also lauded Camilla, referring to her as his "darling wife," adding that she would fulfil the obligations of her new position as Queen Consort with the same unwavering devotion to duty that he had grown to rely on since they wed 17 years ago.

After Diana, a well-known celebrity from whom he divorced in 1992 and died in a car accident five years later, Camilla is Charles' second wife.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-national-anthem-to-change-to-god-save-the-king-after-charles-iii-assumes-the-throne-514743">British national anthem to change to 'God Save the King' after King Charles III assumes the throne</a>

Camilla, who Diana blamed for the breakdown of the marriage, was extremely unpopular for years, but during the years of her marriage to Charles, the British public has come to tolerate, if not adore, her.

The titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, which he and Diana previously held, were given to Charles' oldest son and heir William and his daughter-in-law Kate.

A important gesture towards a couple whose relationships with the rest of the royal family have been strained was made by Charles when he talked adoringly of his younger son Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan.

"I want to also express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas," he said.

In 2020, Harry and Meghan, a former TV actress from the United States, left their royal responsibilities and relocated to California. They have talked about Meghan's discontent and loneliness while she was a working royal.

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In a solemn speech to the country on Friday, King Charles of Britain vowed to emulate his mother Queen Elizabeth by dedicating himself to duty and expressed his love for her, his wife, and their children.

In a solemn speech to the country on Friday, King Charles of Britain vowed to emulate his mother Queen Elizabeth by dedicating himself to duty and expressed his love for her, his wife, and their children. After Elizabeth passed away at her home in Scotland on Thursday at the age of 96, Charles became king. He arrived in London by plane on Friday, when he made his inaugural statement as a royal while being filmed at Buckingham Palace. “To my darling mama… I want to say simply this, thank you” In his first national address King Charles III pays tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, saying “may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest”https://t.co/4wPLzn5p8a pic.twitter.com/E2nKw6muEc — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 9, 2022 × "Queen Elizabeth was a life well lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing," the king said in the opening moments of his address, which he delivered with a photograph of her displayed next to him. "That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today." Charles praised the late queen's tremendous personal devotion to serving the people of the United Kingdom and her other kingdoms, describing her as an inspiration and an example to him. Also read | Explainer: What lies ahead for King Charles III after Queen Elizabeth II's death "In her life of service we saw that abiding love of tradition, together with that fearless embrace of progress, which make us great as nations," he said. "As every member of my family can testify, she combined those qualities with warmth, humour and an unerring ability to always see the best in people." Charles expressed his extreme grief over losing his mother and said he felt it "beyond measure." The new king or queen also lauded Camilla, referring to her as his "darling wife," adding that she would fulfil the obligations of her new position as Queen Consort with the same unwavering devotion to duty that he had grown to rely on since they wed 17 years ago. After Diana, a well-known celebrity from whom he divorced in 1992 and died in a car accident five years later, Camilla is Charles' second wife. Also read | British national anthem to change to 'God Save the King' after King Charles III assumes the throne Camilla, who Diana blamed for the breakdown of the marriage, was extremely unpopular for years, but during the years of her marriage to Charles, the British public has come to tolerate, if not adore, her. The titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, which he and Diana previously held, were given to Charles' oldest son and heir William and his daughter-in-law Kate. A important gesture towards a couple whose relationships with the rest of the royal family have been strained was made by Charles when he talked adoringly of his younger son Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan. "I want to also express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas," he said. In 2020, Harry and Meghan, a former TV actress from the United States, left their royal responsibilities and relocated to California. They have talked about Meghan's discontent and loneliness while she was a working royal. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION live here:

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While people are still coming to terms with the queen's death, the official arrangements to proclaim her successor are in full swing. Reportedly, on Saturday,&nbsp;Charles III will officially be proclaimed king in a ceremony. In other news, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan issued a warning that he would become more dangerous if the authorities send him to jail. Meanwhile, giving a jolt to Joe Biden's plan and his new Indo-Pacific grouping, India pulled out of talks on trade in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).&nbsp;

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The oldest monarch to ascend to the British throne, Charles III will officially be proclaimed king in a ceremony on Saturday.&nbsp;The Accession Council comprises other royals and political and religious figures including Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William, Prime Minister Liz Truss and the Archbishop of Canterbury. The centuries-old proceedings will be televised for the first time.

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While people are still coming to terms with the queen's death, the official arrangements to proclaim her successor are in full swing. Reportedly, on Saturday, Charles III will officially be proclaimed king in a ceremony.

While people are still coming to terms with the queen's death, the official arrangements to proclaim her successor are in full swing. Reportedly, on Saturday, Charles III will officially be proclaimed king in a ceremony. In other news, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan issued a warning that he would become more dangerous if the authorities send him to jail. Meanwhile, giving a jolt to Joe Biden's plan and his new Indo-Pacific grouping, India pulled out of talks on trade in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Click on headlines to read more: Charles III to be officially proclaimed king at historic ceremony today The oldest monarch to ascend to the British throne, Charles III will officially be proclaimed king in a ceremony on Saturday. The Accession Council comprises other royals and political and religious figures including Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William, Prime Minister Liz Truss and the Archbishop of Canterbury. The centuries-old proceedings will be televised for the first time. India pulls out of trade talks with US led Indo-Pacific group USA's attempt to kick start the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) may have been dealt an early blow as India walked out of the trade talks. Reportedly, in a statement released after two days of negotiations in Los Angeles, the US side released a statement explaining India's position. 'I will be more dangerous, if jailed', former Pakistan PM Imran Khan issues a warning Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is getting aggressive and bolder in his approach toward the ruling government. Days after sending a message that he might march on Islamabad, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief issued a warning that he would become more dangerous if the authorities send him to jail. Brazilian elections turn violent as Bolsonaro fan stabs Lula supporter The build-up to the upcoming Brazilian elections has been quite heated till now and it got worse as a supporter of president Jair Bolsonaro stabbed to death an opposition supporter. WATCH | WION Fineprint: Can King Charles craft his own legacy? | Big chances ahead for the British Monarchy? × WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After the&nbsp;death of Queen Elizabeth II in England, tributes are pouring in for Britain's longest-serving monarch from across the world. People have shared their&nbsp;sadness on the passing away of the Queen. In Kashmir, a famous baker Sakib Mir has paid his tribute to the Queen in his own unique way.

Sakib, owner of Le Delice bakery in Srinagar, has made a cake in the shape of a crown,&nbsp;which signifies&nbsp;the queen and as the world knows that Queen Elizabeth II liked the dark chocolate, so he made sure the flavour is her favourite too.&nbsp;

'' It's my way of paying&nbsp;tribute to Queen Elizabeth. I made this cake in the form of a Crown and as you can see it's her favourite flavour which is dark chocolate. We have all grown with the story of the Royals and since I am a baker, I thought what better way to pay her a tribute&nbsp;than making her favourite&nbsp;flavoured cake,'' said Saqib Mir.&nbsp;

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With world leaders, royals paying rich tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, the common people across the world have also&nbsp;paid respect to the Queen. Prime Minister of India&nbsp;Narendra Modi also paid his tribute to the queen and said, ''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 the UK in this sad hour.''

In Kashmir Valley, hundreds of people took to social media to pay their respect to&nbsp;the queen. Saqib says he plans to cut the cake with his close friends and family. ''It is the end of an Era,'' said Saqib.&nbsp;

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After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in England, tributes are pouring in for Britain's longest-serving monarch from across the world. People have shared their sadness on the passing away of the Queen.

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in England, tributes are pouring in for Britain's longest-serving monarch from across the world. People have shared their sadness on the passing away of the Queen. In Kashmir, a famous baker Sakib Mir has paid his tribute to the Queen in his own unique way. Sakib, owner of Le Delice bakery in Srinagar, has made a cake in the shape of a crown, which signifies the queen and as the world knows that Queen Elizabeth II liked the dark chocolate, so he made sure the flavour is her favourite too. '' It's my way of paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth. I made this cake in the form of a Crown and as you can see it's her favourite flavour which is dark chocolate. We have all grown with the story of the Royals and since I am a baker, I thought what better way to pay her a tribute than making her favourite flavoured cake,'' said Saqib Mir. Also read | Prince William to inherit £1bn estate as he becomes the new Duke of Cornwall With world leaders, royals paying rich tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, the common people across the world have also paid respect to the Queen. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi also paid his tribute to the queen and said, ''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 the UK in this sad hour.'' In Kashmir Valley, hundreds of people took to social media to pay their respect to the queen. Saqib says he plans to cut the cake with his close friends and family. ''It is the end of an Era,'' said Saqib.

Kashmiri baker pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with crown-shaped cake in her favourite flavour

With the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II, people across the world have expressed grief. Many political leaders, diplomats, actors, and famous personalities have mourned the loss of the longest-serving UK Monarch.

Many Bollywood actors like Shilpa Shetty uploaded a picture with the Queen and remembered her by paying condolences on social media. Many celebrities had the opportunity to meet the Queen on various occasions at the Palace or during public gatherings. But did you know that the Queen had once visited the sets of an Indian film? South Megastar Kamal Haasan recently spoke to ANI and revealed that the Queen had attended the launch of the 'Marudhanayagam'&nbsp;film at MGR Film City on October 16, 1997.

He added that the Queen had spent 20 minutes on the 'Marudhanayagam'&nbsp;film set during which the then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi had also joined her. He said, "I was pained to learn of the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, who had been Queen of England for 70 years. She was someone who had earned the love of not just the English people but people from all over the world. Queen Elizabeth 2 came to our film 'Marudhanayagam' set to show that no colonialism is still there. In fact, the 'Marudhanayagam'&nbsp;film which I shot and the dialogues were against them (British)."

He continued, "Twenty-five years ago, she accepted our invitation to attend the inaugural function of the 'Marudhanayagam'&nbsp;film. She graced the occasion and felicitated us."

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Kamal Haasan also revealed that he met the Queen again during a cultural event in London. 
 
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday aged 96.&nbsp;"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 said in a statement.

The Queen was born on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London. She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York,&nbsp;who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

With the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II, people across the world have expressed grief. Many political leaders, diplomats, actors, and famous personalities have mourned the loss of the longest-serving UK Monarch.

With the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II, people across the world have expressed grief. Many political leaders, diplomats, actors, and famous personalities have mourned the loss of the longest-serving UK Monarch. Many Bollywood actors like Shilpa Shetty uploaded a picture with the Queen and remembered her by paying condolences on social media. Many celebrities had the opportunity to meet the Queen on various occasions at the Palace or during public gatherings. But did you know that the Queen had once visited the sets of an Indian film? South Megastar Kamal Haasan recently spoke to ANI and revealed that the Queen had attended the launch of the 'Marudhanayagam' film at MGR Film City on October 16, 1997. He added that the Queen had spent 20 minutes on the 'Marudhanayagam' film set during which the then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi had also joined her. He said, "I was pained to learn of the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, who had been Queen of England for 70 years. She was someone who had earned the love of not just the English people but people from all over the world. Queen Elizabeth 2 came to our film 'Marudhanayagam' set to show that no colonialism is still there. In fact, the 'Marudhanayagam' film which I shot and the dialogues were against them (British)." He continued, "Twenty-five years ago, she accepted our invitation to attend the inaugural function of the 'Marudhanayagam' film. She graced the occasion and felicitated us." Also read: Disney shares first look of 'The Little Mermaid' at D23 Expo; watch Halle Bailey singing a classic Kamal Haasan also revealed that he met the Queen again during a cultural event in London. Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday aged 96. "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 said in a statement. The Queen was born on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London. She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

Did you know Queen Elizabeth II visited Kamal Haasan's film set in Chennai?

Manchester&nbsp;United&nbsp;led English football's tributes to Queen Elizabeth&nbsp;II before their 1-0 defeat against Real Sociedad in the Europa League, while Roma boss Jose Mourinho was in mourning after the monarch's death on Thursday.

United, West Ham and Arsenal players -- the Premier League teams in action in Europe's second and third tier tournaments -- all wore black armbands after the Queen died aged 96 earlier in the day. There were sombre atmospheres at Old Trafford and the London Stadium, with&nbsp;United&nbsp;and West Ham both holding a minute's silence prior to kick-off. West Ham fans sang 'God save the Queen' during their 3-1 win against Romanian side FCSB in the Europa Conference League.

The death of the nation's longest-reigning monarch was announced after Arsenal had already kicked off at FC Zurich, so the Gunners had a minute's silence before the start of the second half of their 2-1 Europa League win.

Former&nbsp;United, Chelsea and Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho paid a sombre tribute to the Queen after Roma's 2-1 Europa League loss at Bulgarian side Ludogorets. "I'm so sorry. I have lived in England for many years, my family is there," Mourinho told Sky Sport Italy. "I don't think there's anyone who doesn't appreciate this great woman, I'm sorry."

During an immaculately observed minute's silence in&nbsp;Manchester,&nbsp;United's players linked arms while Sociedad did the same on the other side of the centre-circle. Several&nbsp;United&nbsp;fans were seen crying in the stands, while Sociedad's fans held their blue and white scarves aloft in tribute during the minute's silence. There had been no pre-match music and the digital advertising hoardings were switched off, while flags at Old Trafford were at half-mast as a sign of the club's "utmost respect" for the Queen.

"Manchester&nbsp;United&nbsp;shares the sorrow of the entire nation following the announcement from Buckingham Palace on the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen," a club statement said. "The club recognises her immense contribution to public life, including sport, both here in the&nbsp;United&nbsp;Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world."

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<h2>- 'Truly saddened' -</h2>

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin added: "UEFA and European football are truly saddened by the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world's most-respected figures.

"Our thoughts are with her family and the President of the English Football Association Prince William, as well as with the citizens of the&nbsp;United&nbsp;Kingdom and Commonwealth realms."

The usual chants in support of&nbsp;United&nbsp;and against the club's owners the Glazer family were heard once the game started, but the atmosphere felt more subdued than usual. Erik Ten Hag described Brazil forward Antony as&nbsp;United's "missing link" after the Brazil forward scored on his debut against Arsenal on Sunday following his £82 million move from Ajax.

But the 22-year-old struggled to make any impact during a disjointed&nbsp;United&nbsp;performance. Cristiano Ronaldo was making only his second&nbsp;United&nbsp;start this season, while Brazil midfielder Casemiro was given his first start since arriving from Real Madrid. Neither player could spark&nbsp;United, who saw a 35th minute header from Ronaldo correctly disallowed for offside.

Sociedad clinched their victory in the 59th minute when&nbsp;United&nbsp;defender Lisandro Martinez was controversially penalised for handball. The ball only hit Martinez's arm after bouncing off his knee but following a VAR check the decision was confirmed and Brais Mendez stroked the spot-kick past David De Gea. After winning four successive Premier League games,&nbsp;United&nbsp;were beaten for the third time in boss ten Hag's reign.

Brazilian teenager Marquinhos scored on his Arsenal debut as the Premier League leaders recovered from their first defeat of the season at&nbsp;United&nbsp;last weekend. Marquinhos, signed from Sao Paulo in June, finished first-time from a low Eddie Nketiah cross in the 16th minute to put Arsenal ahead. Zurich equalised just before half-time when Mirlind Kryeziu converted a penalty after a foul in the box by Nketiah.

Nketiah made amends by scoring the winning goal just after the hour mark, heading in from Marquinhos's cross. Elsewhere in the Europa League, PSV Eindhoven and Bodo/Glimt drew 1-1, with Cody Gakpo after Albert Gronbaek had given the Norwegian champions the lead. Lazio beat Feyenoord 4-2 thanks to Matias Vecino's double.

Manchester United led English football's tributes to Queen Elizabeth II before their 1-0 defeat against Real Sociedad in the Europa League, while Roma boss Jose Mourinho was in mourning after the monarch's death on Thursday.

Manchester United led English football's tributes to Queen Elizabeth II before their 1-0 defeat against Real Sociedad in the Europa League, while Roma boss Jose Mourinho was in mourning after the monarch's death on Thursday. United, West Ham and Arsenal players -- the Premier League teams in action in Europe's second and third tier tournaments -- all wore black armbands after the Queen died aged 96 earlier in the day. There were sombre atmospheres at Old Trafford and the London Stadium, with United and West Ham both holding a minute's silence prior to kick-off. West Ham fans sang 'God save the Queen' during their 3-1 win against Romanian side FCSB in the Europa Conference League. The death of the nation's longest-reigning monarch was announced after Arsenal had already kicked off at FC Zurich, so the Gunners had a minute's silence before the start of the second half of their 2-1 Europa League win. Former United, Chelsea and Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho paid a sombre tribute to the Queen after Roma's 2-1 Europa League loss at Bulgarian side Ludogorets. "I'm so sorry. I have lived in England for many years, my family is there," Mourinho told Sky Sport Italy. "I don't think there's anyone who doesn't appreciate this great woman, I'm sorry." During an immaculately observed minute's silence in Manchester, United's players linked arms while Sociedad did the same on the other side of the centre-circle. Several United fans were seen crying in the stands, while Sociedad's fans held their blue and white scarves aloft in tribute during the minute's silence. There had been no pre-match music and the digital advertising hoardings were switched off, while flags at Old Trafford were at half-mast as a sign of the club's "utmost respect" for the Queen. "Manchester United shares the sorrow of the entire nation following the announcement from Buckingham Palace on the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen," a club statement said. "The club recognises her immense contribution to public life, including sport, both here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world." ALSO READ | ‘He is fantastic’- Diogo Dalot waxes lyrical about Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford - 'Truly saddened' - UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin added: "UEFA and European football are truly saddened by the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world's most-respected figures. "Our thoughts are with her family and the President of the English Football Association Prince William, as well as with the citizens of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms." The usual chants in support of United and against the club's owners the Glazer family were heard once the game started, but the atmosphere felt more subdued than usual. Erik Ten Hag described Brazil forward Antony as United's "missing link" after the Brazil forward scored on his debut against Arsenal on Sunday following his £82 million move from Ajax. But the 22-year-old struggled to make any impact during a disjointed United performance. Cristiano Ronaldo was making only his second United start this season, while Brazil midfielder Casemiro was given his first start since arriving from Real Madrid. Neither player could spark United, who saw a 35th minute header from Ronaldo correctly disallowed for offside. Sociedad clinched their victory in the 59th minute when United defender Lisandro Martinez was controversially penalised for handball. The ball only hit Martinez's arm after bouncing off his knee but following a VAR check the decision was confirmed and Brais Mendez stroked the spot-kick past David De Gea. After winning four successive Premier League games, United were beaten for the third time in boss ten Hag's reign. Brazilian teenager Marquinhos scored on his Arsenal debut as the Premier League leaders recovered from their first defeat of the season at United last weekend. Marquinhos, signed from Sao Paulo in June, finished first-time from a low Eddie Nketiah cross in the 16th minute to put Arsenal ahead. Zurich equalised just before half-time when Mirlind Kryeziu converted a penalty after a foul in the box by Nketiah. Nketiah made amends by scoring the winning goal just after the hour mark, heading in from Marquinhos's cross. Elsewhere in the Europa League, PSV Eindhoven and Bodo/Glimt drew 1-1, with Cody Gakpo after Albert Gronbaek had given the Norwegian champions the lead. Lazio beat Feyenoord 4-2 thanks to Matias Vecino's double.

Man Utd lose to Real Sociedad in Europa League after leading English football's tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

The clamour to return the Kohinoor diamond to India has increased in response to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of Britain with the longest reign. The controversial 105.6 carat stunning "Mountain of Light" is currently one of 2,800 diamonds, sapphires, and other precious stones in the British monarch's 1937-designed crown. Up to her passing, the Queen owned it.&nbsp;

According to recent reports, Queen Camilla will now get the famous crown. She will be anointed alongside King Charles III during his coronation.

While some Twitter users appeared to be making genuine requests for the Kohinoor diamond's return, others were just being funny.&nbsp;

An image from the Bollywood movie "Dhoom 2" in which Hrithik Roshan's character grabs a diamond from a moving train was circulated on Twitter. The user added the following to the post: "Hrithik Roshan on his journey back to recover our heera, moti; Kohinoor from the British Museum to India."

Another user said the Queen was an "active participant in colonialism.&nbsp;Now can we get our Kohinoor back? A reminder that Queen Elizabeth is not a remnant of colonial times. She was an active participant in colonialism." &nbsp;

The diamond was found in India's Golconda mines in the 14th century, and over the centuries, it changed ownership several times. Kohinoor's return has been asked by the government on numerous occasions, notably once in 1947. The British government, however, has continually disputed the claims.

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The Kohinoor is thought to have been given to the British in 1849 as part of a retaliatory agreement made with the Maharaja of Lahore following the Anglo-Sikh conflict. At the time, the stone weighed 186 carats. Maharaja Duleep Singh was transported to Britain in 1847 after being split from his mother. He was forced to "donate" the diamond to Britain when he was just 10 years old.&nbsp;

It has been a part of the British Crown Jewels ever since, although there is still a long-standing ownership dispute involving at least four nations, including India.

(with inputs from agencies)

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The clamour to return the Kohinoor diamond to India has increased in response to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of Britain with the longest reign.

The clamour to return the Kohinoor diamond to India has increased in response to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch of Britain with the longest reign. The controversial 105.6 carat stunning "Mountain of Light" is currently one of 2,800 diamonds, sapphires, and other precious stones in the British monarch's 1937-designed crown. Up to her passing, the Queen owned it. According to recent reports, Queen Camilla will now get the famous crown. She will be anointed alongside King Charles III during his coronation. While some Twitter users appeared to be making genuine requests for the Kohinoor diamond's return, others were just being funny. An image from the Bollywood movie "Dhoom 2" in which Hrithik Roshan's character grabs a diamond from a moving train was circulated on Twitter. The user added the following to the post: "Hrithik Roshan on his journey back to recover our heera, moti; Kohinoor from the British Museum to India." Another user said the Queen was an "active participant in colonialism. Now can we get our Kohinoor back? A reminder that Queen Elizabeth is not a remnant of colonial times. She was an active participant in colonialism." The diamond was found in India's Golconda mines in the 14th century, and over the centuries, it changed ownership several times. Kohinoor's return has been asked by the government on numerous occasions, notably once in 1947. The British government, however, has continually disputed the claims. Also Read: In pics: New King of England Charles III's fascinating life as a prince The Kohinoor is thought to have been given to the British in 1849 as part of a retaliatory agreement made with the Maharaja of Lahore following the Anglo-Sikh conflict. At the time, the stone weighed 186 carats. Maharaja Duleep Singh was transported to Britain in 1847 after being split from his mother. He was forced to "donate" the diamond to Britain when he was just 10 years old. It has been a part of the British Crown Jewels ever since, although there is still a long-standing ownership dispute involving at least four nations, including India. (with inputs from agencies)

Twitteratis demand Kohinoor's return to India after Queen Elizabeth II's death