<p>The New Zealand parliament gathered to pay tribute to British monarch Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday and held a special debate to allow politicians of all parties to acknowledge the monarch’s death. Amidst the honours and admiration, some of them criticised a monarchy built on “stolen land, stolen resources, and stolen treasure”.</p>

<p>“As I stand in this House as a representative of te Iwi Māori, we must always speak our authentic truth,” said Māori party coleader Rawiri Waititi. “The British empire and the power of its monarchy was built of stolen whenua [land], stolen resources, and stolen taonga [treasure].”</p>

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<p>While he acknowledged that Māori tradition calls for mourning the dead, he said it was tough to separate Queen, the person from the institution. “I see a lot written on social media. The righteous anger of Indigenous people all over the world. I take those stories as stories I carry with me, and my tikanga,” he said.</p>

<p>Several other Māori politicians also paid tribute to the royal family, but also highlighted the wrongs done in the past.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Many Māori leaders, while holding a rightful space of aroha [love], have also been very clear that we cannot ignore the oppression of Māori as very real and continuing,” Greens co-leader Marama Davidson said.</p>

<p>Notably, the royal family has acknowledged the past wrongdoings in the past. In 1995 the Queen personally signed a crown apology to the people of Waikato/Tainui for atrocities and the stealing of land by the crown.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta noted that King Charles III had spoken at recent Commonwealth meeting in Rwanda about acknowledging past wrongdoing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime minister Jacinda Ardern left for UK on Wednesday to attend the Queen's funeral on September 19.</p>

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The New Zealand parliament gathered to pay tribute to British monarch Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday and held a special debate to allow politicians of all parties to acknowledge the monarch’s death.

The New Zealand parliament gathered to pay tribute to British monarch Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday and held a special debate to allow politicians of all parties to acknowledge the monarch’s death. Amidst the honours and admiration, some of them criticised a monarchy built on “stolen land, stolen resources, and stolen treasure”. “As I stand in this House as a representative of te Iwi Māori, we must always speak our authentic truth,” said Māori party coleader Rawiri Waititi. “The British empire and the power of its monarchy was built of stolen whenua [land], stolen resources, and stolen taonga [treasure].” Also Read | Queen Elizabeth's funeral guest list: Who's invited and who's not? While he acknowledged that Māori tradition calls for mourning the dead, he said it was tough to separate Queen, the person from the institution. “I see a lot written on social media. The righteous anger of Indigenous people all over the world. I take those stories as stories I carry with me, and my tikanga,” he said. Several other Māori politicians also paid tribute to the royal family, but also highlighted the wrongs done in the past. “Many Māori leaders, while holding a rightful space of aroha [love], have also been very clear that we cannot ignore the oppression of Māori as very real and continuing,” Greens co-leader Marama Davidson said. Notably, the royal family has acknowledged the past wrongdoings in the past. In 1995 the Queen personally signed a crown apology to the people of Waikato/Tainui for atrocities and the stealing of land by the crown. Also Read | Foreign dignitaries attending Queen’s funeral must travel by commercial flights Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta noted that King Charles III had spoken at recent Commonwealth meeting in Rwanda about acknowledging past wrongdoing. Prime minister Jacinda Ardern left for UK on Wednesday to attend the Queen's funeral on September 19. (With inputs from agencies)

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There are mixed reactions pouring in from the Northern Ireland. The loyalists have moaned the death of the powerful symbol of the union, Queen Elizabeth II. On the other hand, Northern nationalists have shown indifference over the Queen's passing.

Northern Ireland: Loyalists anxious after Queen's death, Nationalists react with indifference

<p>Britain's King Charles III was joined by his siblings as they staged a silent vigil at the side of their mother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, which lay at rest in Edinburgh's historic cathedral on Monday (September 12).&nbsp;</p>

<p>King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Andrew stood with heads bowed on the four sides of the oak casket, which was draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland with a wreath of white flowers and the Crown of Scotland.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Queen Elizabeth's four children performed the traditional vigil around the coffin. They positioned themselves at each side of the coffin.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The process is called the Vigil of the Princes and it was first carried out in 1936 when King George V passed away. King Edward VIII and his three brothers, Princes Albert, Henry and George, stood by the coffin of their late father.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All four children of Queen Elizabeth left the city's St. Giles Cathedral to applause from onlookers as hundreds and thousands of people queued for hours to pay tribute to Britain's longest-serving monarch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>King Charles and his siblings stood solemnly for 10 minutes next to the coffin, with their heads bowed. The late monarch's coffin was taken from the royal residence of the Palace of Holyroodhouse where it had remained overnight for a prayer service.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Abbey for a state funeral on September 19 at 11:00am (local time).&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the funeral, the coffin will be taken to Windsor for a committal service at St George's Chapel. It will be televised, hence, people across the world will be able to watch it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After that, a private interment service is planned for later in the evening.&nbsp;The queen will be interred privately at the King George VI memorial chapel.&nbsp;</p>

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Britain's King Charles III was joined by his siblings as they staged a silent vigil at the side of their mother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, which lay at rest in Edinburgh's historic cathedral on Monday (September 12).

Britain's King Charles III was joined by his siblings as they staged a silent vigil at the side of their mother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, which lay at rest in Edinburgh's historic cathedral on Monday (September 12). King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Andrew stood with heads bowed on the four sides of the oak casket, which was draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland with a wreath of white flowers and the Crown of Scotland. Queen Elizabeth's four children performed the traditional vigil around the coffin. They positioned themselves at each side of the coffin. ALSO READ | Meghan puts her podcast 'Archetypes' on hold during Queen Elizabeth II's mourning period The process is called the Vigil of the Princes and it was first carried out in 1936 when King George V passed away. King Edward VIII and his three brothers, Princes Albert, Henry and George, stood by the coffin of their late father. All four children of Queen Elizabeth left the city's St. Giles Cathedral to applause from onlookers as hundreds and thousands of people queued for hours to pay tribute to Britain's longest-serving monarch. King Charles and his siblings stood solemnly for 10 minutes next to the coffin, with their heads bowed. The late monarch's coffin was taken from the royal residence of the Palace of Holyroodhouse where it had remained overnight for a prayer service. WATCH | Gravitas: UK lawmakers sing 'God save the King' after 70 years × Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Abbey for a state funeral on September 19 at 11:00am (local time). After the funeral, the coffin will be taken to Windsor for a committal service at St George's Chapel. It will be televised, hence, people across the world will be able to watch it. After that, a private interment service is planned for later in the evening. The queen will be interred privately at the King George VI memorial chapel. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Northern Ireland loyalists laid flowers by a huge mural of a young Queen Elizabeth II, looking back at what they saw as a glorious past, and forward to what they feared was an uncertain future.

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<p>Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's royal funeral the following week, flower sales are expected to flourish across the United Kingdom as citizens hurry to pay their respects to their beloved monarch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AFP reported that as per the British Florist Association demand is also significantly higher for Queen's favourites lilies.</p>

<p>Numerous offerings have already been placed outside Buckingham Palace and other royal residences, including cards, flowers, toys, and other things.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral</strong></p>

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<p>Reports suggest that mourners also left non-floral items including balloons, lit candles, and plush toys that resembled Paddington Bear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, sandwiches with marmalade that she famously pulled out of her suitcase for a Platinum Jubilee skit-- that also featured the bear-- are being left as a tribute. However, authorities have asked people to refrain from leaving these.</p>

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<p>Following the passing of the queen, the market is a "lot busier than normal," Albert Deane, a flower vendor told AFP.</p>

<p>He said, "people are buying a lot of roses and chrysanthemums...that last well outside."</p>

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<p>Some have projected that the demand for flowers in the days leading up to the burial will surpass what was witnessed after Princess Diana passed away in 1997.</p>

<p>Following Diana's passing, an ocean of flowers that lasted for 10 days was left at Buckingham and Kensington palaces, totalling almost 60 million bouquets.</p>

<p>However, this week, British authorities asked that flowers be left for the queen in a special area inside the park.</p>

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Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's royal funeral the following week, flower sales are expected to flourish across the United Kingdom as citizens hurry to pay their respects to their beloved monarch.

Ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's royal funeral the following week, flower sales are expected to flourish across the United Kingdom as citizens hurry to pay their respects to their beloved monarch. AFP reported that as per the British Florist Association demand is also significantly higher for Queen's favourites lilies. Numerous offerings have already been placed outside Buckingham Palace and other royal residences, including cards, flowers, toys, and other things. Watch | Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral Reports suggest that mourners also left non-floral items including balloons, lit candles, and plush toys that resembled Paddington Bear. Additionally, sandwiches with marmalade that she famously pulled out of her suitcase for a Platinum Jubilee skit-- that also featured the bear-- are being left as a tribute. However, authorities have asked people to refrain from leaving these. Also read | 'You're sick old man', Prince Andrew heckled as he walks behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin. Watch Following the passing of the queen, the market is a "lot busier than normal," Albert Deane, a flower vendor told AFP. He said, "people are buying a lot of roses and chrysanthemums...that last well outside." Also read | A majestic Singapore orchid named in honour of Queen Elizabeth Some have projected that the demand for flowers in the days leading up to the burial will surpass what was witnessed after Princess Diana passed away in 1997. Following Diana's passing, an ocean of flowers that lasted for 10 days was left at Buckingham and Kensington palaces, totalling almost 60 million bouquets. However, this week, British authorities asked that flowers be left for the queen in a special area inside the park. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A man has been detained for heckling Prince Andrew as he followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin in a solemn procession on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to mark her final voyage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Video of the incident shows the Duke of York alongside his siblings, King Charles, Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex, walking behind his mother's hearse, when the heckler, a 22-year-old man shouted at him "You're a sick old man".</p>

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<p>The heckler was dragged to the ground by a mourner and soon arrested by the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Jezebel puts it, "Queen Elizabeth spent much of her life protecting her favourite son...in death, the police have taken over for her."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral</strong></p>

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<p>The protesters were accused of "breach of the peace," a type of disruptive behaviour that in Scotland carries a maximum £5,000 fine or a maximum 12-month prison sentence.</p>

<p>As per Telegraph, as the police led the heckler away, he yelled "disgusting" and claimed, "I've done nothing wrong".</p>

<p>This happened at a time that Downing Street on Monday defended the right of republican protesters to express their disapproval of the monarchy following a number of police operations to disperse demonstrations.</p>

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<p>In recent years, Prince Andrew's reputation has taken a serious hit as a result of his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.</p>

<p>The royal has also been accused of sexual abuse against a minor. Virginia Giuffre has alleged that the prince maltreated her when she was 17. While Prince Andrew refuted the charges, a settlement was reached in February of this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His honorary military designations were also taken away from him at the beginning of the year.</p>

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A man has been detained for heckling Prince Andrew as he followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin in a solemn procession on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to mark her final voyage.

A man has been detained for heckling Prince Andrew as he followed Queen Elizabeth's coffin in a solemn procession on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to mark her final voyage. Video of the incident shows the Duke of York alongside his siblings, King Charles, Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex, walking behind his mother's hearse, when the heckler, a 22-year-old man shouted at him "You're a sick old man". Watch the video here: Somebody yells out, “Andrew, you’re a sick old man” to Prince Andrew, who is walking behind Queen Elizabeth’s coffin pic.twitter.com/M6DsyuPLXR — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 12, 2022 × The heckler was dragged to the ground by a mourner and soon arrested by the police. As Jezebel puts it, "Queen Elizabeth spent much of her life protecting her favourite son...in death, the police have taken over for her." Watch | Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral The protesters were accused of "breach of the peace," a type of disruptive behaviour that in Scotland carries a maximum £5,000 fine or a maximum 12-month prison sentence. As per Telegraph, as the police led the heckler away, he yelled "disgusting" and claimed, "I've done nothing wrong". This happened at a time that Downing Street on Monday defended the right of republican protesters to express their disapproval of the monarchy following a number of police operations to disperse demonstrations. Also read | Here's what's special about Queen Elizabeth II's 'royal' coffin In recent years, Prince Andrew's reputation has taken a serious hit as a result of his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The royal has also been accused of sexual abuse against a minor. Virginia Giuffre has alleged that the prince maltreated her when she was 17. While Prince Andrew refuted the charges, a settlement was reached in February of this year. His honorary military designations were also taken away from him at the beginning of the year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>After three arrests were made in Edinburgh on Sunday and Monday as Queen Elizabeth's coffin was moved around the city, Scotland Yard has now said that people "absolutely have a right to protest" about the monarchy. Notably, a man carrying a blank piece of paper was also told he might "offend someone".</p>

<p>A statement was issued by&nbsp;Metropolitan Police after a barrister, Paul Powlesland, filmed an altercation he had with an officer in Parliament Square. Mr Powlesland said the officer told him he risked being arrested if he had written "not my king" on the paper.</p>

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<p>Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said, "The public absolutely have a right of protest and we have been making this clear to all officers involved in the extraordinary policing operation currently in place and we will continue do so."</p>

<p>Earlier, a 22-year old woman, who had been pictured holding an anti-monarchy sign, and a 74-year old man who were arrested separately on Sunday were charged with breaching the peace. The third, a 22-year old man arrested on Monday along the route of the procession of the queen's coffin through Edinburgh, has yet to be charged.</p>

<p>Several officials have called the arrests "deeply concerning" saying that being able to protest is a fundamental right.&nbsp;</p>

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After three arrests were made in Edinburgh on Sunday and Monday as Queen Elizabeth's coffin was moved around the city, Scotland Yard has now said that people "absolutely have a right to protest" about the monarchy.

After three arrests were made in Edinburgh on Sunday and Monday as Queen Elizabeth's coffin was moved around the city, Scotland Yard has now said that people "absolutely have a right to protest" about the monarchy. Notably, a man carrying a blank piece of paper was also told he might "offend someone". A statement was issued by Metropolitan Police after a barrister, Paul Powlesland, filmed an altercation he had with an officer in Parliament Square. Mr Powlesland said the officer told him he risked being arrested if he had written "not my king" on the paper. Also Read | Scottish police arrest three over protests post queen's death Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said, "The public absolutely have a right of protest and we have been making this clear to all officers involved in the extraordinary policing operation currently in place and we will continue do so." Earlier, a 22-year old woman, who had been pictured holding an anti-monarchy sign, and a 74-year old man who were arrested separately on Sunday were charged with breaching the peace. The third, a 22-year old man arrested on Monday along the route of the procession of the queen's coffin through Edinburgh, has yet to be charged. Several officials have called the arrests "deeply concerning" saying that being able to protest is a fundamental right. (With inputs from agencies)

People have right to protest, says Scotland Yard following arrests of anti-monarchy protesters

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<p>Experts have warned that the UK's recession-threatened economy, which saw a rebound in July, may take a hit from the public holiday marking Queen Elizabeth II's funeral next week.</p>

<p>Following a 0.6 per cent drop in June, the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) saw an expansion of 0.2 per cent, reports AFP citing a statement by the Office for National Statistics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts have attributed the June dip to a public holiday for Queen's platinum jubilee, which marked her 70 years on the throne. Now another public holiday is scheduled next week for her funeral.</p>

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<p>"The feeble 0.2-percent bounce back in July was driven by weak GDP in June due in part to the loss of working days from the Jubilee long weekend," notes KPMG UK chief economist Yael Selfin.</p>

<p>He also expressed concern that the GDP in July remained below May levels, as per him this points to "overall contraction over the first two months of summer."</p>

<p>"Looking ahead, the extra public holiday for the queen's funeral on September 19 has the potential to be more damaging for the economy than the extra day off for the Jubilee in June," said Samuel Tombs, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.</p>

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<p>He predicts that, unlike in June, many businesses will not be able to catch up on work and that the funeral will hit September GDP by 0.2 per cent.</p>

<p>As per the Bank of England (BoE) forecast, UK inflation which is already at a 40-year high will keep surging this year.</p>

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<p>Rising energy and food costs combined with decades-high inflation will trigger a recession in the UK economy before the end of the year, BoE has predicted.</p>

<p>There is typically only one public holiday in Britain during the summer, but for the Jubilee celebrations, the holiday was doubled, and now the day off for the funeral means that millions of Britons get two extra public holidays.&nbsp;</p>

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Experts have warned that the UK's recession-threatened economy, which saw a rebound in July, may take a hit from the public holiday marking Queen Elizabeth II's funeral next week.

Experts have warned that the UK's recession-threatened economy, which saw a rebound in July, may take a hit from the public holiday marking Queen Elizabeth II's funeral next week. Following a 0.6 per cent drop in June, the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) saw an expansion of 0.2 per cent, reports AFP citing a statement by the Office for National Statistics. Experts have attributed the June dip to a public holiday for Queen's platinum jubilee, which marked her 70 years on the throne. Now another public holiday is scheduled next week for her funeral. Watch | Will Queen Elizabeth's Corgis be at her funeral? Well, royal watchers want them to be "The feeble 0.2-percent bounce back in July was driven by weak GDP in June due in part to the loss of working days from the Jubilee long weekend," notes KPMG UK chief economist Yael Selfin. He also expressed concern that the GDP in July remained below May levels, as per him this points to "overall contraction over the first two months of summer." "Looking ahead, the extra public holiday for the queen's funeral on September 19 has the potential to be more damaging for the economy than the extra day off for the Jubilee in June," said Samuel Tombs, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics. Also read | King Charles III makes first address to British parliament He predicts that, unlike in June, many businesses will not be able to catch up on work and that the funeral will hit September GDP by 0.2 per cent. As per the Bank of England (BoE) forecast, UK inflation which is already at a 40-year high will keep surging this year. Also read | Queen Elizabeth II's lookalike set to give up job after 34 years out of respect for late monarch Rising energy and food costs combined with decades-high inflation will trigger a recession in the UK economy before the end of the year, BoE has predicted. There is typically only one public holiday in Britain during the summer, but for the Jubilee celebrations, the holiday was doubled, and now the day off for the funeral means that millions of Britons get two extra public holidays. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Economic experts fear Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will further damage the UK's economy

Queen Elizabeth II's final journey begins: King Charles escorts mother's coffin

<p>United States President Joe Biden has formally accepted an invitation to attend the state funeral service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, which is scheduled to take place on September 19. Biden's visit to the UK for the funeral service will lead to a major security operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Kingdom plans to say goodbye to the longest-serving British monarch, who passed away at age 96 on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The White House said on Sunday, "This morning, President Biden formally accepted an invitation to attend the State Funeral Service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 19. He will be accompanied by the First Lady."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Previously, the White House had announced that Biden would travel to New York on September 18 and attend the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 19 and 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, after the recent development regarding attending Queen's state funeral service, the White House has not announced when Biden will now be addressing the UN General Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a White House official told CNN that Buckingham Palace did not invite Biden to assemble a delegation to attend Queen's funeral next week. The official added that the palace has extended a specific invitation for only the President and first lady.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On September 19, the Queen's coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Abbey for a state funeral at 11:00am (local time) expected to be watched by millions around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the funeral, the coffin will be taken to Windsor for a committal service at St George's Chapel. It will be televised, hence, people across the world will be able to watch it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After that, a private interment service is planned for later in the evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The queen will be interred privately at the King George VI memorial chapel, alongside her husband, Prince Philip, the ashes of her sister Princess Margaret, their mother, also called Elizabeth, and father George VI.&nbsp;</p>

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United States President Joe Biden has formally accepted an invitation to attend the state funeral service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, which is scheduled to take place on September 19.

United States President Joe Biden has formally accepted an invitation to attend the state funeral service for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, which is scheduled to take place on September 19. Biden's visit to the UK for the funeral service will lead to a major security operation. The United Kingdom plans to say goodbye to the longest-serving British monarch, who passed away at age 96 on Thursday. The White House said on Sunday, "This morning, President Biden formally accepted an invitation to attend the State Funeral Service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 19. He will be accompanied by the First Lady." ALSO READ | 9/11 attacks: Biden lays wreath at Pentagon to honour lost lives on 21st anniversary Previously, the White House had announced that Biden would travel to New York on September 18 and attend the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 19 and 20. However, after the recent development regarding attending Queen's state funeral service, the White House has not announced when Biden will now be addressing the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, a White House official told CNN that Buckingham Palace did not invite Biden to assemble a delegation to attend Queen's funeral next week. The official added that the palace has extended a specific invitation for only the President and first lady. ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth II death LIVE updates: Coffin arrives in Edinburgh On September 19, the Queen's coffin will be taken in procession to Westminster Abbey for a state funeral at 11:00am (local time) expected to be watched by millions around the world. After the funeral, the coffin will be taken to Windsor for a committal service at St George's Chapel. It will be televised, hence, people across the world will be able to watch it. After that, a private interment service is planned for later in the evening. The queen will be interred privately at the King George VI memorial chapel, alongside her husband, Prince Philip, the ashes of her sister Princess Margaret, their mother, also called Elizabeth, and father George VI. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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From Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan appearing before the Anti-Terrorism Court to floral Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Hong Kong, here are some impactful images from around the world on 12 September 2022.

World in Pictures: Imran Khan at Anti-Terrorism Court; Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Hong Kong

<p>Mary Reynolds, a lookalike of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, said she will give up the job after 34 years out of sheer respect for the late monarch, who passed away on September 8.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reynolds, who is famous for looking uncannily similar to Queen Elizabeth II, said that she will still keep her outfits in memory of a woman who "felt like part of the family".&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking to the PA news agency, Reynolds said she felt "lucky" to look like the Queen. She said, "It's been a great privilege to look like her because I think she's so incredible."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I mean, it’s a change of an era now, it’s all going to be very weird. I was watching the television the day before and felt that there was going to be some bad news, which of course eventually came and it makes you feel very, very, very sad," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And then you do sort of realise that will be the end as far as I'm concerned… out of respect, I don't think one should do anything," she further said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As mentioned by the news agency, Reynolds also said that a Russian television company approached her after the Queen's death on Thursday. They asked her to don her impersonator outfit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, "There was something about a Russian television company wanting to do something with me and they wanted to see me dressed up and I said, the only way I would dress up as the Queen would be in a black dress."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Queen Elizabeth's cortege met by huge crowds in Edinburgh&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>"I've just moved home… and I’ve got two boxes full of hats and I've just found somewhere to put them and I thought: I’m not really going to need them anymore," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reynolds noted that she will probably keep her outfits of the Queen though as "they've been part of my life for so long".&nbsp;</p>

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Mary Reynolds, a lookalike of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, said she will give up the job after 34 years out of sheer respect for the late monarch, who passed away on September 8.

Mary Reynolds, a lookalike of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, said she will give up the job after 34 years out of sheer respect for the late monarch, who passed away on September 8. Reynolds, who is famous for looking uncannily similar to Queen Elizabeth II, said that she will still keep her outfits in memory of a woman who "felt like part of the family". While speaking to the PA news agency, Reynolds said she felt "lucky" to look like the Queen. She said, "It's been a great privilege to look like her because I think she's so incredible." ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth II death LIVE updates: LIVE | King Charles to lead procession as Queen's coffin travels to Edinburgh "I mean, it’s a change of an era now, it’s all going to be very weird. I was watching the television the day before and felt that there was going to be some bad news, which of course eventually came and it makes you feel very, very, very sad," she added. "And then you do sort of realise that will be the end as far as I'm concerned… out of respect, I don't think one should do anything," she further said. As mentioned by the news agency, Reynolds also said that a Russian television company approached her after the Queen's death on Thursday. They asked her to don her impersonator outfit. She said, "There was something about a Russian television company wanting to do something with me and they wanted to see me dressed up and I said, the only way I would dress up as the Queen would be in a black dress." WATCH | Queen Elizabeth's cortege met by huge crowds in Edinburgh × "I've just moved home… and I’ve got two boxes full of hats and I've just found somewhere to put them and I thought: I’m not really going to need them anymore," she added. Reynolds noted that she will probably keep her outfits of the Queen though as "they've been part of my life for so long". She also mentioned that she had two separate wardrobes for her normal and royal outfits, but would dip into "the Queen's" for "somewhere special". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Queen Elizabeth II's lookalike set to give up job after 34 years out of respect for late monarch

<p>A secret handwritten letter by Queen Elizabeth II for Australia has been stored in a vault, where she had ordained it to open in the next 63 years, reports Sydney-based 7 News.</p>

<p>The letter was penned in November 1986 after the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney was restored, and since then, it has been kept in a glass case within a locked room in the dome of the palace.</p>

<p>However, no one knows what the letter says—not even the Queen’s personal staff. So, one has to wait till 2085 to know the content of the letter.</p>

<p>&nbsp;“On a suitable day to be selected by you in the year 2085 A.D, would you please open this envelope and convey to the citizens of Sydney my message to them,” the instruction addressed to the Lord Mayor of Sydney says.</p>

<p>It is simply signed, “Elizabeth R.”</p>

<p>The Queen Victoria Building was established in 1898 and named in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, which was observed the previous year to commemorate the monarch's accession 60 years earlier.</p>

<p>Queen Victoria was the great-great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth.</p>

<p>Queen Elizabeth II, who was crowned in 1952, first visited Australia in 1954, two years after she ascended the throne. She has visited the country 16 times.</p>

<p>The British monarch serves as the head of state in Australia. King Charles III took over after his mother passed away.</p>

<p>In 1999, a referendum was conducted in Australia to decide if it wanted to become a republic.</p>

<p>About 54 per cent of the population at the time sided with the Queen continuing to remain the head of state. Consequently, the Queen's head of state position stayed unabolished.</p>

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A secret handwritten letter by Queen Elizabeth II for Australia has been stored in a vault, where she had ordained it to open in the next 63 years, reports Sydney-based 7 News.

A secret handwritten letter by Queen Elizabeth II for Australia has been stored in a vault, where she had ordained it to open in the next 63 years, reports Sydney-based 7 News. The letter was penned in November 1986 after the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney was restored, and since then, it has been kept in a glass case within a locked room in the dome of the palace. However, no one knows what the letter says—not even the Queen’s personal staff. So, one has to wait till 2085 to know the content of the letter. “On a suitable day to be selected by you in the year 2085 A.D, would you please open this envelope and convey to the citizens of Sydney my message to them,” the instruction addressed to the Lord Mayor of Sydney says. It is simply signed, “Elizabeth R.” The Queen Victoria Building was established in 1898 and named in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, which was observed the previous year to commemorate the monarch's accession 60 years earlier. Queen Victoria was the great-great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth II, who was crowned in 1952, first visited Australia in 1954, two years after she ascended the throne. She has visited the country 16 times. The British monarch serves as the head of state in Australia. King Charles III took over after his mother passed away. In 1999, a referendum was conducted in Australia to decide if it wanted to become a republic. About 54 per cent of the population at the time sided with the Queen continuing to remain the head of state. Consequently, the Queen's head of state position stayed unabolished. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Queen Elizabeth II left a secret letter, but it can’t be opened for 63 years. Here’s why

<p>The demise of Queen Elizabeth II has brought forth dormant criticism among the former colonies and their victims against the British Empire’s colonial atrocities perpetrated in African, Caribbean and Asian nations.</p>

<p>Since her death, prominent writers, and academicians&nbsp;have voiced their disdain for the British monarch’s reign.</p>

<p>It started off with a tweet by Uju Anya, an associate professor of second language acquisition at Carnegie Mellon University, which was later deleted.</p>

<p>"I heard the chief monarch of a thieving raping genocidal empire is finally dying. May her pain be excruciating,' Anya tweeted.</p>

<p>Her tweet caught the attention of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos who, quoting Anya’s tweet, wrote: “This is someone supposedly working to make the world better?"</p>

<p>“I don’t think so," Bezos added. “Wow."</p>

<p>Anya later shot off another post, this time replying to Bezos, saying, “If anyone expects me to express anything but disdain for the monarch who supervised a government that sponsored the genocide that massacred and displaced half my family and the consequences of which those alive today are still trying to overcome, you can keep wishing upon a star.”</p>

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<p>Her tweet had been retweeted more than 26,000 times and had garnered more than 98,000 likes.</p>

<p>However, Anya is not the only one who has sought to highlight the violent past of the British Empire.</p>

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<p>Writing for the New York Times, Harvard University history professor Maya Jasanoff said that the Queen’s stoic presence in life as a “fixture of stability” underlined a “stolid traditionalist front over decades of violent upheaval”.</p>

<p>Jasanoff pointed out how British colonial authorities in Kenya suppressed a rebellion against the colonial regime known as Mau Mau months after Elizabeth II learned of her father’s death from treetops in Kenya and became queen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said that this “led to the establishment of a vast system of detention camps and the torture, rape, castration and killing of tens of thousands of people”.</p>

<p>The British government eventually paid £20m in a&nbsp;lawsuit&nbsp;by Kenyan survivors, she said in her report.</p>

<p>Similarly, Cornell University professor Mukoma Wa Ngugi slammed the “theatre” surrounding the Queen’s death.</p>

<p>“If the queen had apologized for slavery, colonialism and neocolonialism and urged the crown to offer reparations for the millions of lives taken in her/their names, then perhaps I would do the human thing and feel bad. As a Kenyan, I feel nothing. This theatre is absurd,” she said.</p>

<p>Recently, an Argentinian TV host sparked a row after he celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's death by opening a bottle of champagne in the TV studio.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The demise of Queen Elizabeth II has brought forth dormant criticism among the former colonies and their victims against the British Empire’s colonial atrocities perpetrated in African, Caribbean and Asian nations.

The demise of Queen Elizabeth II has brought forth dormant criticism among the former colonies and their victims against the British Empire’s colonial atrocities perpetrated in African, Caribbean and Asian nations. Since her death, prominent writers, and academicians have voiced their disdain for the British monarch’s reign. It started off with a tweet by Uju Anya, an associate professor of second language acquisition at Carnegie Mellon University, which was later deleted. "I heard the chief monarch of a thieving raping genocidal empire is finally dying. May her pain be excruciating,' Anya tweeted. Her tweet caught the attention of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos who, quoting Anya’s tweet, wrote: “This is someone supposedly working to make the world better?" “I don’t think so," Bezos added. “Wow." Anya later shot off another post, this time replying to Bezos, saying, “If anyone expects me to express anything but disdain for the monarch who supervised a government that sponsored the genocide that massacred and displaced half my family and the consequences of which those alive today are still trying to overcome, you can keep wishing upon a star.” If anyone expects me to express anything but disdain for the monarch who supervised a government that sponsored the genocide that massacred and displaced half my family and the consequences of which those alive today are still trying to overcome, you can keep wishing upon a star. — Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) September 8, 2022 × Her tweet had been retweeted more than 26,000 times and had garnered more than 98,000 likes. However, Anya is not the only one who has sought to highlight the violent past of the British Empire. Black and brown people around the world who were subject to horrendous cruelties and economic deprivation under British colonialism are allowed to have feelings about Queen Elizabeth. After all, they were her "subjects" too. — Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah) September 8, 2022 × Richard @Stengel on Queen Elizabeth II's role in the UK's legacy of colonialism & racism: "You played a clip of her speaking in Cape Town in 1947… That's the year apartheid took effect… British colonialism, which she presided over… had a terrible effect on much of the world." pic.twitter.com/RtxgBxTRyi — The Recount (@therecount) September 8, 2022 × Writing for the New York Times, Harvard University history professor Maya Jasanoff said that the Queen’s stoic presence in life as a “fixture of stability” underlined a “stolid traditionalist front over decades of violent upheaval”. Jasanoff pointed out how British colonial authorities in Kenya suppressed a rebellion against the colonial regime known as Mau Mau months after Elizabeth II learned of her father’s death from treetops in Kenya and became queen. She said that this “led to the establishment of a vast system of detention camps and the torture, rape, castration and killing of tens of thousands of people”. The British government eventually paid £20m in a lawsuit by Kenyan survivors, she said in her report. Similarly, Cornell University professor Mukoma Wa Ngugi slammed the “theatre” surrounding the Queen’s death. “If the queen had apologized for slavery, colonialism and neocolonialism and urged the crown to offer reparations for the millions of lives taken in her/their names, then perhaps I would do the human thing and feel bad. As a Kenyan, I feel nothing. This theatre is absurd,” she said. Recently, an Argentinian TV host sparked a row after he celebrated Queen Elizabeth II's death by opening a bottle of champagne in the TV studio. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Queen Elizabeth II's close connection to Scotland

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<p>Today, the world remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This year, people across the world are mourning the demise of the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II. Britain's longest-reigning monarch died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today, we also remember how the Queen had paid tribute to the 9/11 victims after the attacks.</p>

<p>In her message of condolence to the families of victims, she said, "Nothing that can be said can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments. Grief is the price we pay for love."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Her message was widely reused last year on the death of her husband, Prince Philip. The same message was used by many after she passed away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To pay tribute, the British daily The Telegraph used the same quote on its front page a day after she died.&nbsp;</p>

<p>William, the Prince of Wales, on Saturday (September 10), wrote a heartfelt message for his "Grannie". He also mentioned the same quote.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/queen-elizabeth-ii-passes-away-revisit-some-defining-moments-from-her-historic-tours-to-india-514403">Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Revisit some defining moments from her historic tours to India</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Prince of Wales said, "While I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade. My wife has had 20 years of her guidance and support. My three children have got to spend holidays with her and create memories that will last their whole lives. She was by my side at my happiest moments. And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"My grandmother famously said that&nbsp;<strong>grief was the price we pay for love</strong>. All of the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary Queen. I will honour her memory by supporting my father, The King, in every way I can," he mentioned in the note.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The statement of United States President Joe&nbsp;Biden and First Lady Jill&nbsp;Biden on the death of Queen Elizabeth&nbsp;II also had a mention of Queen's tribute.&nbsp;</p>

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<p data-beat="1" data-beat-topper="1">An article by MarieCurie noted that the words are adapted from a passage written by Dr Colin Murray Parkes, a psychiatrist at St Christopher's Hospice in his book&nbsp;<i>Bereavement: Studies of Grief in Adult Life</i>.&nbsp;</p>

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Today, the world remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.

Today, the world remembers the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. This year, people across the world are mourning the demise of the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II. Britain's longest-reigning monarch died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday (September 8) at the age of 96. Today, we also remember how the Queen had paid tribute to the 9/11 victims after the attacks. In her message of condolence to the families of victims, she said, "Nothing that can be said can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments. Grief is the price we pay for love." ALSO READ | Queen's death marks end of an era: Life and times of Queen Elizabeth II in pictures Her message was widely reused last year on the death of her husband, Prince Philip. The same message was used by many after she passed away. To pay tribute, the British daily The Telegraph used the same quote on its front page a day after she died. William, the Prince of Wales, on Saturday (September 10), wrote a heartfelt message for his "Grannie". He also mentioned the same quote. ALSO READ | Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Revisit some defining moments from her historic tours to India Prince of Wales said, "While I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade. My wife has had 20 years of her guidance and support. My three children have got to spend holidays with her and create memories that will last their whole lives. She was by my side at my happiest moments. And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life." "My grandmother famously said that grief was the price we pay for love. All of the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary Queen. I will honour her memory by supporting my father, The King, in every way I can," he mentioned in the note. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) × The statement of United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the death of Queen Elizabeth II also had a mention of Queen's tribute. A part of the statement read, "...And she [the Queen] stood in solidarity with the United States during our darkest days after 9/11, when she poignantly reminded us that 'Grief is the price we pay for love'." An article by MarieCurie noted that the words are adapted from a passage written by Dr Colin Murray Parkes, a psychiatrist at St Christopher's Hospice in his book Bereavement: Studies of Grief in Adult Life. "The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love: it is perhaps the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment. To ignore this fact, or to pretend that it is not so, is to put on emotional blinkers which leave us unprepared for the losses that will inevitably occur in our own lives and unprepared to help others cope with losses in theirs." Dr Colin Murray Parkes, from Bereavement: Studies of Grief in Adult Life WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Setting aside their reported differences Prince William and Prince Harry reunited at Windsor Castle with their wives Kate and Meghan to inspect floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.</p>

<p>According to images released by the British media, both couples were seen outside the gates of the castle greeting the Britons.</p>

<p>With hopes they could together secure the monarchy's appeal to younger generations, "the fab four" were dressed in mourning black.</p>

<p>After looking at the growing banks of flowers left at the gates of Windsor Castle, they separated to speak to and shake hands with different sides of the cheering crowds.</p>

<p>According to experts, Harry and Megan's visit will likely spark rumours of a private reconciliation as they last met in 2020 at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.</p>

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<p>Harry had moved to the United States with Megan after announcing their decision to quit royal life as their relations soured with the rest of the family.</p>

<p>Both of them accused the royal family of racism due to Meghan's mixed-race origin and Harry admitted publicly he and his brother were "on different paths".</p>

<p>Insisting that "we are very much not a racist family," William, who has now become the prince of Wales, denied the accusations.</p>

<p>Harry and William's frosty relations became public when they did not meet during the queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.</p>

<p>Although Harry and Meghan are staying near William and Kate's new home, the couples had no plans to meet until the queen's death on Thursday.</p>

<p>During his first address to Britons as their new monarch, King Charles III expressed his love for his second son and daughter-in-law.</p>

<p>Attending two charity events in Britain and another in Germany for the former's Invictus Games for disabled veterans, Harry and Meghan were initially on a whistle-stop tour but now they might stay for the queen's funeral on September 19.at Westminster Abbey in London.</p>

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Setting aside their reported differences Prince William and Prince Harry reunited at Windsor Castle with their wives Kate and Meghan to inspect floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.

Setting aside their reported differences Prince William and Prince Harry reunited at Windsor Castle with their wives Kate and Meghan to inspect floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II. According to images released by the British media, both couples were seen outside the gates of the castle greeting the Britons. With hopes they could together secure the monarchy's appeal to younger generations, "the fab four" were dressed in mourning black. After looking at the growing banks of flowers left at the gates of Windsor Castle, they separated to speak to and shake hands with different sides of the cheering crowds. According to experts, Harry and Megan's visit will likely spark rumours of a private reconciliation as they last met in 2020 at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. × Harry had moved to the United States with Megan after announcing their decision to quit royal life as their relations soured with the rest of the family. Both of them accused the royal family of racism due to Meghan's mixed-race origin and Harry admitted publicly he and his brother were "on different paths". Insisting that "we are very much not a racist family," William, who has now become the prince of Wales, denied the accusations. Harry and William's frosty relations became public when they did not meet during the queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June. Although Harry and Meghan are staying near William and Kate's new home, the couples had no plans to meet until the queen's death on Thursday. During his first address to Britons as their new monarch, King Charles III expressed his love for his second son and daughter-in-law. Attending two charity events in Britain and another in Germany for the former's Invictus Games for disabled veterans, Harry and Meghan were initially on a whistle-stop tour but now they might stay for the queen's funeral on September 19.at Westminster Abbey in London. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

William, Kate reunite with Harry and Meghan at Windsor Castle to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

<p>Queen Elizabeth II's coronation -- broadcast live for eight straight hours by the BBC in 1953 -- was the first major event of the television age. Six decades later, aged 86, she showed a surprising gift for comedy, joining "James Bond" star Daniel Craig for a sketch in which both appeared to parachute into the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.</p>

<p>And she topped British television ratings last year with her final carefully choreographed Christmas message, a tradition she began in 1957. But did that mean the queen -- who often floated above the criticism some of her family attracted -- could be considered media-savvy? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Royal biographers are divided on how much mental space the queen gave to the media, which she kept at a respectful distance for the seven decades of her reign.&nbsp;She may officially have been the first British royal to embrace social platforms, with 12.3 million Instagram followers, though few believe she ever concerned herself much with her online profile.</p>

<p>- 'Real acting' -</p>

<p>But she knew how to play a role.&nbsp;Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who co-wrote the action hero sketch at the Olympics, as well as one with beloved fictional character Paddington Bear for her Platinum Jubilee this year, on Friday hailed her "brilliant" comic timing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That's real acting going on there. Paddington isn't really in the room," he told the BBC of the latter skit, in which the queen claimed she kept a marmalade sandwich in her handbag at all times.&nbsp; She decided early on to embrace mass media, historian Robert Lacey said, following the example of her grandfather George V.</p>

<p>The queen saw radio and television as a "way to talk to directly" to her subjects, he told AFP.&nbsp;Her first radio broadcast came at just 14 when she addressed British children at the start of World War II.</p>

<p>Over time, her Christmas speeches evolved from rather stilted affairs in a ballgown to highly sophisticated fireside chats -- her office or sitting rooms carefully dressed with family photos to reflect her theme.</p>

<p>- 'Innate reticence' -</p>

<p>But the queen was less than enthusiastic about letting the cameras behind the curtain to peek at the Windsors' private lives. Royal biographers like Andrew Morton -- whose study of her strained relationship with her sister Margaret appeared last year -- suspect the queen's innate reticence didn't help her complicated ties to the media.</p>

<p>It was the family themselves that made the first breach when her husband Prince Philip invited the BBC into the Palace in 1969 to film the fly-on-the-wall documentary, "Royal Family".</p>

<p>The queen's press secretary at the time, William Heseltine, admitted in 2019 that "the queen was a reluctant convert, but became much more aware of the possibilities and was prepared to participate when it came to actual filming".</p>

<p>The documentary was replete with awkward scenes of family barbecues and breakfasts, the royals using Tupperware, and Philip wondering if the queen's father was "mad".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The naturalist David Attenborough, then a top BBC executive, even warned it risked "killing the monarchy". The film has not been shown since the 1970s, reportedly at the request of the Palace, and has been taken down every time it has appeared on YouTube.</p>

<p>- 'Mystique of monarchy' -</p>

<p>Despite that experience, historian Morton said the royal family "hitched their wagon to television in the 1980s... and so swapped the mystique of monarchy for what you might call the shallow applause of the studio audience".</p>

<p>The author said the Palace has always tried to portray the royal family "like a swan, gliding beautifully along the surface of British society" despite the dramas going on internally.</p>

<p>Their press office, known as "the Abominable No Man because they always used to say 'no comment'... defined the agenda," he told the US public broadcaster PBS.</p>

<p>"They defined what was private and what was public and they would move it whenever they wished."<br />
Rather than undermining the institution, the British anti-monarchy group Republic has long claimed that the media and the royals have a symbiotic relationship.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-david-a-arnold-stand-up-comedian-and-fuller-house-creator-dies-at-54-514684" hreflang="en">David A. Arnold, stand-up comedian and 'Fuller House' creator, dies at 54</a></p>

<p>"There is a huge disconnection between the media's portrayal of public attitudes (towards the royals) and how people actually feel," its head Graham Smith said.</p>

<p>He pointed to a poll saying most Britons were "not interested" in the queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year.&nbsp;"If this is the public response to a celebration of her reign, then the monarchy will be in serious trouble" with King Charles, he added.</p>


Queen Elizabeth II's coronation -- broadcast live for eight straight hours by the BBC in 1953 -- was the first major event of the television age. Six decades later, aged 86, she showed a surprising gift for comedy, joining "James Bond" star Daniel Craig for a sketch in which both appeared to parachute into the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation -- broadcast live for eight straight hours by the BBC in 1953 -- was the first major event of the television age. Six decades later, aged 86, she showed a surprising gift for comedy, joining "James Bond" star Daniel Craig for a sketch in which both appeared to parachute into the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. And she topped British television ratings last year with her final carefully choreographed Christmas message, a tradition she began in 1957. But did that mean the queen -- who often floated above the criticism some of her family attracted -- could be considered media-savvy? Royal biographers are divided on how much mental space the queen gave to the media, which she kept at a respectful distance for the seven decades of her reign. She may officially have been the first British royal to embrace social platforms, with 12.3 million Instagram followers, though few believe she ever concerned herself much with her online profile. - 'Real acting' - But she knew how to play a role. Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who co-wrote the action hero sketch at the Olympics, as well as one with beloved fictional character Paddington Bear for her Platinum Jubilee this year, on Friday hailed her "brilliant" comic timing. "That's real acting going on there. Paddington isn't really in the room," he told the BBC of the latter skit, in which the queen claimed she kept a marmalade sandwich in her handbag at all times. She decided early on to embrace mass media, historian Robert Lacey said, following the example of her grandfather George V. The queen saw radio and television as a "way to talk to directly" to her subjects, he told AFP. Her first radio broadcast came at just 14 when she addressed British children at the start of World War II. Over time, her Christmas speeches evolved from rather stilted affairs in a ballgown to highly sophisticated fireside chats -- her office or sitting rooms carefully dressed with family photos to reflect her theme. - 'Innate reticence' - But the queen was less than enthusiastic about letting the cameras behind the curtain to peek at the Windsors' private lives. Royal biographers like Andrew Morton -- whose study of her strained relationship with her sister Margaret appeared last year -- suspect the queen's innate reticence didn't help her complicated ties to the media. It was the family themselves that made the first breach when her husband Prince Philip invited the BBC into the Palace in 1969 to film the fly-on-the-wall documentary, "Royal Family". The queen's press secretary at the time, William Heseltine, admitted in 2019 that "the queen was a reluctant convert, but became much more aware of the possibilities and was prepared to participate when it came to actual filming". The documentary was replete with awkward scenes of family barbecues and breakfasts, the royals using Tupperware, and Philip wondering if the queen's father was "mad". The naturalist David Attenborough, then a top BBC executive, even warned it risked "killing the monarchy". The film has not been shown since the 1970s, reportedly at the request of the Palace, and has been taken down every time it has appeared on YouTube. - 'Mystique of monarchy' - Despite that experience, historian Morton said the royal family "hitched their wagon to television in the 1980s... and so swapped the mystique of monarchy for what you might call the shallow applause of the studio audience". The author said the Palace has always tried to portray the royal family "like a swan, gliding beautifully along the surface of British society" despite the dramas going on internally. Their press office, known as "the Abominable No Man because they always used to say 'no comment'... defined the agenda," he told the US public broadcaster PBS. "They defined what was private and what was public and they would move it whenever they wished." Rather than undermining the institution, the British anti-monarchy group Republic has long claimed that the media and the royals have a symbiotic relationship. Also read: David A. Arnold, stand-up comedian and 'Fuller House' creator, dies at 54 "There is a huge disconnection between the media's portrayal of public attitudes (towards the royals) and how people actually feel," its head Graham Smith said. He pointed to a poll saying most Britons were "not interested" in the queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year. "If this is the public response to a celebration of her reign, then the monarchy will be in serious trouble" with King Charles, he added.

Was Queen Elizabeth II a media-savvy monarch?

<p>Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest beside her husband Prince Philip at King George VI memorial chapel on September 19.&nbsp;Britain's longest-serving monarch will be interred at the small chapel where her parents are also buried.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Queen passed away on Thursday (September 8) at her home in Scotland at the age of 96.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Queen's sad demise is a key moment in Britain's history and there is a set of protocols to be followed by the Royal Family members and other officials in the coming days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>September 9 will be the 'D-Day' and the coming days will be called D-Day plus the number of days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The world continues to mourn the Queen, and the nation has entered a period of mourning. Any event of such national importance is usually pre-planned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For some time now, arrangements were made for her funeral. The planning has been done for several years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports have mentioned that the Queen will be buried after a state funeral at the special chapel in Windsor Castle.</p>

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<p>Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest alongside her parents. Princess Margaret, Queen's younger sister, was cremated and her ashes were also transferred to the tomb following her death in February 2002.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Buckingham Palace said the king and other members of the royal family would observe an extended mourning period from now until seven days after her funeral.&nbsp;</p>

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Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest beside her husband Prince Philip at King George VI memorial chapel on September 19. Britain's longest-serving monarch will be interred at the small chapel where her parents are also buried.

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest beside her husband Prince Philip at King George VI memorial chapel on September 19. Britain's longest-serving monarch will be interred at the small chapel where her parents are also buried. The Queen passed away on Thursday (September 8) at her home in Scotland at the age of 96. Queen's sad demise is a key moment in Britain's history and there is a set of protocols to be followed by the Royal Family members and other officials in the coming days. September 9 will be the 'D-Day' and the coming days will be called D-Day plus the number of days. ALSO READ | 'Our hearts are broken': UK newspapers react to Queen Elizabeth II's death × The world continues to mourn the Queen, and the nation has entered a period of mourning. Any event of such national importance is usually pre-planned. For some time now, arrangements were made for her funeral. The planning has been done for several years. Reports have mentioned that the Queen will be buried after a state funeral at the special chapel in Windsor Castle. ALSO READ | Who will inherit Queen Elizabeth II's private fortune? Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest alongside her parents. Princess Margaret, Queen's younger sister, was cremated and her ashes were also transferred to the tomb following her death in February 2002. Buckingham Palace said the king and other members of the royal family would observe an extended mourning period from now until seven days after her funeral. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>King Charles III met with British prime minister Liz Truss on Friday after returning from Scotland and he told her that the death of his mother – Queen Elizabeth II – was the moment that he had “been dreading”. This was their first meet after Truss was elected PM by the Conservative Party.</p>

<p>The meeting took place at the Buckingham Palace after Charles returned amid massive fanfare around his coronation. The palace gates had a huge number of people who turned up to pay tributes to the Queen – the longest ruling monarch in British history – and cheer Charles on his coronation. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The moment I've been dreading, as I know a lot of people have," Charles was heard saying to Truss.</p>

<p>"We mustn't take up too much of your time. It has been so touching this afternoon when we arrived, all those people who had come to give their condolences ... and flowers," he added.</p>

<p>Truss had earlier Liz Truss paid tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II as she asked the people of the country to “come together” to support King Charles III. She also described the queen as “the rock on which modern Britain was built” and finished her speech by saying “God save the King”.</p>

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<p>In his first public address on Friday, King Charles III pledged to ''uphold constitutional principles' and also named his eldest son – Prince William – as the new Prince of Wales.</p>

<p>In the televised address to a nation mourning the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, Charles thanked his ''darling mama'' and even mentioned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.</p>

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King Charles III met with British prime minister Liz Truss on Friday after returning from Scotland and he told her that the death of his mother – Queen Elizabeth II – was the moment that he had “been dreading”.

King Charles III met with British prime minister Liz Truss on Friday after returning from Scotland and he told her that the death of his mother – Queen Elizabeth II – was the moment that he had “been dreading”. This was their first meet after Truss was elected PM by the Conservative Party. The meeting took place at the Buckingham Palace after Charles returned amid massive fanfare around his coronation. The palace gates had a huge number of people who turned up to pay tributes to the Queen – the longest ruling monarch in British history – and cheer Charles on his coronation. Also read | Charles III to be officially proclaimed king at historic ceremony today "The moment I've been dreading, as I know a lot of people have," Charles was heard saying to Truss. "We mustn't take up too much of your time. It has been so touching this afternoon when we arrived, all those people who had come to give their condolences ... and flowers," he added. Truss had earlier Liz Truss paid tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II as she asked the people of the country to “come together” to support King Charles III. She also described the queen as “the rock on which modern Britain was built” and finished her speech by saying “God save the King”. Also read | King Charles III pledges to 'uphold constitutional principles' In his first public address on Friday, King Charles III pledged to ''uphold constitutional principles' and also named his eldest son – Prince William – as the new Prince of Wales. In the televised address to a nation mourning the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, Charles thanked his ''darling mama'' and even mentioned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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<p>The Times has reported that Queen Elizabeth II's will and her wealth will remain a secret following her death.</p>

<p>“The primary reason and purpose of sealing royal wills are to protect the privacy of the sovereign,” the monarchy's lawyers had told the court during a legal battle over Princess Margaret’s will.</p>

<p>Unlike all other wills, Queen Elizabeth II's will does not have to be granted probate because she was the source of legal authority.</p>

<p>According to the report, Queen Elizabeth II was not as rich as people believed her to be as many of the sources of her wealth are held in trust for future generations and were not her private property.</p>

<p>Her estimated net worth was worth £277 million and £340 million in 2015 as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and The Sunday Times Rich List, respectively.</p>

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<p>While Queen Elizabeth II inherited £101 million from her mother, she also received a stamp collection worth £48 million from George V.</p>

<p>Valued at about £652 million, the Duchy of Lancaster generated a net surplus of £24 million in the financial year ending March 31.</p>

<p>Without any tax being paid, it is simply passed from sovereign to sovereign and does not even appear in the queen’s will.</p>

<p>John Major’s government struck a deal with the queen in 1993 as per which sovereign-to-sovereign bequests would be exempt from inheritance tax.</p>

<p>“It is simply sent to Farrer’s, the royal solicitors, and they will deal with it,” 'The Times' quoted Michael Nash, author of a book on royal wills as saying.</p>

<p>When Queen Mary persuaded a judge to hush up the will of her brother Prince Francis of Teck, the will was sealed and the jewels were bought back for her in 1911.</p>

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The Times has reported that Queen Elizabeth II's will and her wealth will remain a secret following her death. “The primary reason and purpose of sealing royal wills are to protect the privacy of the sovereign,” the monarchy's lawyers had told the court during a legal battle over Princess Margaret’s will.

The Times has reported that Queen Elizabeth II's will and her wealth will remain a secret following her death. “The primary reason and purpose of sealing royal wills are to protect the privacy of the sovereign,” the monarchy's lawyers had told the court during a legal battle over Princess Margaret’s will. Unlike all other wills, Queen Elizabeth II's will does not have to be granted probate because she was the source of legal authority. According to the report, Queen Elizabeth II was not as rich as people believed her to be as many of the sources of her wealth are held in trust for future generations and were not her private property. Her estimated net worth was worth £277 million and £340 million in 2015 as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and The Sunday Times Rich List, respectively. Also read | Gorbachev to Gaga: Queen Elizabeth II's most notable meetings While Queen Elizabeth II inherited £101 million from her mother, she also received a stamp collection worth £48 million from George V. Valued at about £652 million, the Duchy of Lancaster generated a net surplus of £24 million in the financial year ending March 31. Without any tax being paid, it is simply passed from sovereign to sovereign and does not even appear in the queen’s will. John Major’s government struck a deal with the queen in 1993 as per which sovereign-to-sovereign bequests would be exempt from inheritance tax. “It is simply sent to Farrer’s, the royal solicitors, and they will deal with it,” 'The Times' quoted Michael Nash, author of a book on royal wills as saying. When Queen Mary persuaded a judge to hush up the will of her brother Prince Francis of Teck, the will was sealed and the jewels were bought back for her in 1911. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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