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Queen Elizabeth II death: 'To my darling mama, thank you': King Charles’s moving tribute to Queen

Queen Elizabeth II death: President Droupadi Murmu offered condolences on the solemn occasion and said that the "world has lost a great personality".

queen elizabeth Image Source : APFILE - In this Dec. 18, 2012 file photo Britain's Queen Elizabeth II escorted by British Foreign Secretary William Hague, unseen, tours The Foreign and Commonwealth Office during an official visit which is part of her Jubilee celebrations in London.

Queen Elizabeth II death: Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of the UK, died on Thursday (September 8) at 96. Condolences poured in from the political fraternity across the globe, including Indian leaders. The Royal Family, in a statement, said, "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." President Droupadi Murmu offered condolences on the solemn occasion and said that the "world has lost a great personality". "In the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of UK, the world has lost a great personality. An era has passed since she steered her country and people for over 7 decades. I share the grief of people of UK and convey my heartfelt condolence to the family," the President tweeted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Queen Elizabeth II as he hailed her "inspiring leadership".

 

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  • 11:52 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    St Paul's service concludes with God Save the King

    The service for Queen Elizabeth II held at St Pauls's concludes 

  • 11:22 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    PM Liz Truss gives a reading at Queen's service

    Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers a reading at the service at St Paul's.

  • 11:16 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    St. Paul's service begins

    The service of Queen Elizabeth II is now under way.

  • 11:06 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    'To my darling mama, thank you': King Charles

  • 10:29 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    King Charles set to address the nation for the first time shortly

    King Charles III is all ready to address the nation for the first time. He will appear to address the nation shortly.  

  • 10:01 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Royal gun salutes of 96 rounds to mark each year of Queen Elizabeth II's life

  • 8:10 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Britain to observe a 10-day mourning period from today

    Britain will observe a 10-day mourning period beginning today after its longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday. 

     

     

  • 7:07 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    King Charles III to be officially proclaimed as Britain's new monarch on Saturday

    King Charles will be officially proclaimed as Britain's new monarch at a meeting of the Accession Council at St James's Palace on Saturday, 10th September, reported news agency Reuters. 

  • 7:04 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arrive in London

    King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arrive in London, reported news agency Reuters. 

  • 4:48 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    UK cabinet 'united' in support for King Charles III: Downing Street

    UK cabinet 'united' in support for King Charles III, said Downing Street on Friday, reports AFP. 

  • 4:34 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Charles III prepares to meet PM Liz Truss and plans to address national mourning of Queen Elizabeth II later

    Britain’s new king, Charles III, is preparing to meet with Prime Minister Liz Truss and plans to address a nation mourning Queen Elizabeth II later. The queen, who died Thursday aged 96, was the only British monarch most of the world had known.

  • 4:25 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    English Premier League postpones all games this weekend as ''mark of respect'' following death of Queen Elizabeth II

    The English Premier League postpones all games this weekend as 'mark of respect' following death of Queen Elizabeth II.

  • 4:11 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    King Charles III heads to London after Queen Elizabeth's II death

    King Charles III leaves Balmoral Castle in Scotland to head to London a day after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, reports AP.

  • 3:39 PM (IST) Posted by Hritika Mitra

    Dalai Lama condoles death of Queen Elizabeth II

    Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday condoled the death of UK's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. She died on Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96.

  • 2:33 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    One-day state mourning declared in India on September 11

  • 2:12 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Queen Elizabeth will be remembered for her dignity, commitment: TN CM

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin condoled the demise of Queen Elizabeth II and said on Friday that she will be long remembered for her dignity, decency in public life and her unwavering commitment. He said he was deeply pained over the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.

  • 1:08 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Arvind Kejriwal condoles demise of Queen Elizabeth II

  • 1:07 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Amarinder Singh condoles death of Queen Elizabeth II

  • 1:03 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar condoles death of Queen Elizabeth II

    Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday condoled the death of Queen Elizabeth II and said her long reign oversaw the transformation of the United Kingdom in many ways. Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after reigning for 70 years. She was 96.

  • 1:02 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Queen Elizabeth’s last public engagement was with new UK PM Liz Truss

    Queen Elizabeth II made her final appearance just two days before her death when she met British Prime Minister Liz Truss and asked her to form a new government. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, her summer residence, after reigning for 70 years. She was 96.

  • 12:43 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    UK: Floral bouquets placed outside the premises of Balmoral castle

  • 11:40 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    As Charles becomes King, a look at Britain's new order of succession

    With Charles becoming Britain’s king, his sons and grandchildren are next in succession for the monarchy. FULL STORY

  • 10:55 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    King Charles issues statement on passing away of Queen Elizabeth II

  • 10:24 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Biden is 13th and final US president to meet Queen Elizabeth

    With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Joe Biden gained the distinction of being the 13th and final U.S.president to meet the woman whose reign spanned seven decades. The queen, who died Thursday at her summer residence in Scotland at age 96, had met every American president since Dwight Eisenhower, with the exception of Lyndon Johnson, who did not visit Britain during his presidency.

  • 10:19 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Hollywood celebs mourn demise of Queen Elizabeth II

    Hollywood celebrities, mourned the demise of the longest-serving monarch of the UK, Queen Elizabeth II on social media. Actor Daniel Craig in his statement, wrote, "I, like so many, was deeply saddened by the news today and my thoughts are with The Royal Family, those she loved and all those who loved her. She leaves an incomparable legacy and will be profoundly missed,", fox news reported.

  • 10:16 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Union Jack flag at the British High Commission in Delhi flown at half-mast

  • 8:31 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    "It is a day of great loss": UK PM Liz Truss

  • 8:30 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    US President Biden, first lady sign condolence book

    US President Joe Biden with First Lady Jill Biden on Friday visited the British Embassy in Washington to sign a condolence book after the death of British Queen Elizabeth II. Upon reaching the Embassy, Biden and the First Lady were greeted by the British ambassador and her husband, as per a tweet by the British Embassy in Washington.

  • 8:29 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Camilla becomes queen, but without the sovereign’s powers

    After seven decades, the United Kingdom has a new woman to call queen. Charles’ wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will be known as Queen Consort — a title that came with Queen Elizabeth II’s blessing after years of contention, dating back to the days before she even married Prince Charles. It wasn’t always a given that the 75-year-old Camilla would take the title, even though it gives her none of the sovereign’s powers.

    FULL STORY HERE

  • 7:39 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    Liz Truss will be the first member of the government to make a statement

    Ten days after Queen's death, the newly appointed UK Prime Minister Liz Truss will be the first member of the government to make a statement. Subsequently, Liz Truss will hold an audience with the new king, and King Charles will deliver a broadcast to the nation.

  • 7:38 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    With Queen Elizabeth II's death in Scotland, Operation Unicorn is underway

    The British government's "Operation Unicorn" is underway following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral, Scotland. The UK authorities had devised Operation London Bridge to manage events during the first 10 days between the Queen's death and the funeral. They had thought of Operation Unicorn in case the queen died in Scotland.

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  • 7:37 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    "It is a tremendous loss for the people of England and the world": Piyush Goyal

  • 7:37 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    "We're very sad to hear about the death": Mumbai Dabbawala Association Chairman

  • 7:31 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    "My condolences to the people of UK and the Royal Family": Rahul Gandhi

  • 7:31 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    "I will never forget her warmth and kindness": PM Modi

  • 7:30 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

    "The world has lost a great personality": President Murmu