The state will cover the huge price tag at a time when many in Britain are struggling to pay their bills and are bracing for a difficult winter.
Tag: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain
Why the Queen’s Coffin Will Leave Buckingham Palace at 2:22 p.m. Exactly
The procession will last 38 minutes and will “arrive at Westminster Hall at 3 p.m. on the dot.”
Margrethe II of Denmark Is Now Reigning Queen in Europe
Though they ruled from capitals hundreds of miles apart, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Margrethe found time now and again to meet and spill the tea about family, children and other matters.
How Time Softened Judgment of Camilla and Fury Over Diana’s Death
A quarter-century ago Princess Diana’s shocking death provoked outrage at the royal family. Queen Elizabeth’s passing, in contrast, has been draped in civility and respect.
King Charles and Camilla Visit Northern Ireland Ahead of Queen’s Funeral
King Charles III visited Belfast and met with members of Sinn Fein, the Irish nationalist party, now the largest in the country.
When the Queen Died, Someone Had to Tell the Bees
A report that the royal beekeeper had informed Queen Elizabeth II’s bees of her death received some mockery, but it has been a tradition for centuries.
How Time Softened Judgment of Camilla and Fury Over Diana’s Death
A quarter-century ago Princess Diana’s shocking death provoked outrage at the royal family. Queen Elizabeth’s passing, in contrast, has been draped in civility and respect.
Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin Arrives at Buckingham Palace in London
Despite a rainy evening, crowds lined the streets of London as the hearse carrying the queen’s coffin made its way to Buckingham Palace.
King Charles Inherits Riches, and Passes Off His Own Empire
As prince, Charles used tax breaks, offshore accounts and canny real estate investments to turn a sleepy estate into a billion-dollar business.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Ukraine’s Advance Continues
Plus former British colonies weigh their relationship with the monarchy and Lebanon faces blackouts.