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Queen Elizabeth II death: India observes a day of state mourning today

"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, passed away on September 8, 2022. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the government of India has decided that there will be one day state mourning on September 11 throughout India," an official statement said.

Sep 11, 2022, 06:57 AM IST

Charles III to be proclaimed king at historic ceremony - Check when and where to watch

The proclamation is a public announcement of the accession of the new monarch. Saturday's procedure at the Accession Council will be the formal proclamation of his sovereignty and it will be the first time the ceremony will be televised.

Sep 10, 2022, 14:34 PM IST

India announces one-day state mourning for late British Queen Elizabeth II on September 11

“On the day of Mourning, the National Flag will be flown at half mast throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day,” MHA said in a statement.

Sep 09, 2022, 14:16 PM IST

King Charles takes the throne: A look at Britain's new order of succession

Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became King Charles III on Thursday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. 

Sep 09, 2022, 13:01 PM IST

Camilla gets a post without sovereign's powers - Read what is difference between Queen and Queen consort

A queen consort is the female partner, spouse or companion to the King. The consort is not a formal role, and is different to the queen regnant, who is the ruler in their own right, like Queen Elizabeth II.

Sep 09, 2022, 10:57 AM IST

After a lifetime of preparation, Charles takes the throne as Queen Elizabeth II breathes her last

Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became King Charles III on Thursday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. 

Sep 09, 2022, 09:03 AM IST

Journey of Queen Elizabeth II, from a young girl to UK’s longest-serving monarch

Queen Elizabeth-II was having a perfect life, but everything changed in December 1936 when her uncle - King Edward VIII - abdicated, leaving her father as King, and her as the next in line to the throne.

Sep 09, 2022, 06:56 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, other leaders express condolences on passing away of UK's Queen Elizabeth II

Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died at 96 on Thursday. Leaders from across the world, including PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu shared their condolences on the occasion.

Sep 09, 2022, 06:33 AM IST

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, dies at 96

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II died at 96 on Thursday. She was under "medical supervision" at her Balmoral Castle residence in Scotland, Buckingham Palace informed through notice. PM Modi expressed his grief on Twitter

Sep 08, 2022, 22:47 PM IST

Prince Philip to be laid to rest at Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II, the couple`s four children, eight grandchildren, the Queen`s niece and nephew and three of her cousins will all be attending the service on Saturday. In addition, the Prince`s German relatives Bernhard, Hereditary Prince of Baden, Prince Donatus, Landgrave of Hesse and Prince Philipp of Hohenlohe-Langenburg will be in attendance.

Apr 17, 2021, 14:46 PM IST

Prince Philip dies at 99: Here's official statement by Buckingham Palace

The husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip - the Duke of Edinburgh and Britain's longest-serving royal consort passed away on Friday aged 99, Buckingham Palace announced. Here's the official statement released by the palace.

Apr 09, 2021, 19:22 PM IST