While some in Africa paid tribute to the deceased monarch, others stressed Britain’s violent colonial history on the continent.
Tag: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain
Camilla Becomes Queen Consort. Here’s What the Title Means.
Upon Queen Elizabeth’s death, there was no question that as her son became King Charles III, Camilla would become queen consort. Elizabeth put the issue of Camilla’s role to rest earlier this year.
Harry Leaves Balmoral Castle, With Uncertain Plans Ahead
The Duke of Sussex was among the members of the royal family who traveled to the estate in Scotland where Queen Elizabeth II died.
Artists discuss how they turned the queen into an icon.
Queen Elizabeth II of Britain was one of the world’s most photographed and painted people. Three artists explain how they made portraits of the monarch that stood out from the crowd.
Queen Elizabeth’s Death Draws A More Muted Response in India
India declared a day of mourning, but the British colonial era evokes uncomfortable memories.
Premier League Soccer Games Postponed Out of Respect for the Queen
The league was one of many sports organizations in Britain to alter its schedule after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Others will play on this weekend.
For Australians, Too, It’s the End of an Era
“I don’t think we’ll ever have the security again that we had with her,” said one Australian about the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Many Sports Events Are Canceled Out of Respect For the Queen
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the British government left the decision over whether to postpone or cancel events up to individual sports organizations.
Queen Elizabeth II: The One Constant in an Inconstant World
From fading empire to the Cold War to 1970s turmoil to Brexit to Covid, “she was always there.” What will Britain, and the world, do without her?
Olivia Colman and Claire Foy on Playing Queen Elizabeth II on ‘The Crown’
In “The Queen” and “The Crown,” actors took different approaches to get under the skin of the enigmatic monarch.