The milestone puts the queen, 95, in rarefied company: Only three other monarchs are documented to have reigned for more than 70 years.
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Queen Elizabeth Commemorates Platinum Jubilee, Marking 70-Year Reign
The milestone puts the queen, 95, in rarefied company: Only three other monarchs are documented to have reigned for more than 70 years.
Queen Elizabeth Paves the Way for Camilla to One Day Be Called Queen
On the eve of the 70th anniversary of the start of her reign, Elizabeth said she wanted the Duchess of Cornwall to hold the title of Queen Consort once Prince Charles is king.
How Boris Johnson Was Forced Out, and What Happens Next
Britain’s prime minister said he would step down, less than three years after a landslide election victory. Here’s a guide to why he was forced out and who might succeed him.
Prince Andrew’s Downfall: What To Know
After a New York judge ruled that a civil suit against the prince could move forward, he was stripped of his military titles. What happens now?
Boris Johnson’s Office Apologizes to Queen for Parties
The prime minister’s office said it was “deeply regrettable” that two parties took place at Downing Street the night before Prince Philip’s funeral. Mr. Johnson was not accused of attending either of them.
Dutch Royals to Retire Golden Coach With Echoes of Colonialism
The horse-drawn coach, a gift from the city of Amsterdam to Queen Wilhelmina in 1898, has long been the target of critics.
Prince Andrew and Boris Johnson: The U.K. Deals With Two Crises at Once
Historically, one of the institutions has stabilized the other in rocky moments. With troubling accusations against Prince Andrew and Boris Johnson, that’s not an option now.
Prince Andrew Is Stripped of Military Titles as Sexual Abuse Case Proceeds
Buckingham Palace said Andrew would not undertake any public duties and was defending his case as a private citizen.
Saudi Princess Is Released, but Other Royals Are Still Locked Up
The Saudi government has not said why it detained or freed Princess Basmah bint Saud, a daughter of a former king who has criticized the country’s policies.