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An overhead view of the service for queen at St Paul's Cathedral in London this evening

Memorial service told of queen's 'remarkable faith'

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II had a "remarkable Christian faith" and referred to Jesus as her "anchor and role model", the Bishop of London has said.

UK • 09 Sep 22

People have been leaving flowers at Hillsborough Castle since the death of Queen Elizabeth was announced

Floral tributes to queen in parts of Northern Ireland

People in parts of Northern Ireland have begun paying their own tributes to Queen Elizabeth in advance of the official programme of commemoration.

Ulster • 09 Sep 22

The London Stock Exchange will open as normal today after the death of Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96

London Stock Exchange open after death of Queen

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has said markets will open as normal today and will close at normal times, after the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96.

Business • 09 Sep 22

President Michael D Higgins is greeted by Queen Elizabeth at Windsor in 2014

President, Taoiseach sign book of condolence for queen

President Michael D Higgins has said Britain's Queen Elizabeth had an "extraordinary gift" in combining her long service with a capacity for connecting with people.

Ireland • 09 Sep 22

Royal Mail has called off its planned strike action due to the death of Queen Elizabeth

UK unions suspend strike action after death of Queen

Three British trade unions representing postal workers and transport staff said they would suspend their scheduled strikes following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Business • 09 Sep 22

A flower bouquet and message outside the British embassy in Tokyo, Japan

World leaders pay tribute to the late UK monarch

Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II have been paid from leaders in Ireland and around the world.

UK • 09 Sep 22

Prince Charles became King Charles III on the death of his mother

A prince becomes king - the era of Charles III begins

King Charles III watched his mother navigate political, cultural and family dynamics for decades - Fiona Mitchell looks at how he will he fare as he takes over as head of the British monarchy.

UK • 09 Sep 22

Members of the 104 Regiment Royal Artillery during the Gun Salute at Cardiff Castle to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II

96 gun salute fired to honour Britain's Queen Elizabeth

The death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was marked by a gun salute across the UK and elsewhere, with one round for each of the 96 years of her life.

UK • 09 Sep 22

Crowds gather on the Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

'London Bridge' - how the UK will mark queen's death

As the UK comes to terms with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, behind the scenes the detailed plans set aside for the aftermath are being rapidly put into action.

UK • 09 Sep 22

'The Queen did not shy away from the shadows of the past', President Higgins said

'End of an era' - tributes paid to Queen Elizabeth

Leading political figures across the world have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, and her seven decade-long reign.

World • 09 Sep 22

Former Irish President Mary McAleese and her husband Martin McAleese welcome Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Dublin in 2011

'A Uachtaráin agus a chairde' - Elizabeth and Ireland

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II will perhaps be mourned most acutely by unionists in Northern Ireland.

Ireland • 08 Sep 22

Queen Elizabeth II - an extraordinary life in pictures

World • 08 Sep 22

As it happened: Charles III becomes British king

Tributes are being paid after Britain's Queen Elizabeth II death at the age of 96.

UK • 08 Sep 22

The queen's close family, including her son Prince Charles, have been informed, with the latest announcement escalating fears for her health

Queen Elizabeth's doctors 'concerned' for her health

The UK's Queen Elizabeth is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.

UK • 08 Sep 22

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on their wedding day

Obituary: Queen Elizabeth's remarkable 70-year reign

Queen Elizabeth II leaves a mourning British nation much changed, and in many ways unrecognisable, from the post-war country in which she took the throne in 1952.

World • 08 Sep 22

The UK's gross domestic product fell by 0.6% in June, the biggest contraction since January 2021

Bank holiday blues hit UK economy

Britain's economy contracted by less than feared in June, when a an extra bank holiday for Queen Elizabeth's platinum jubilee had been expected to exert a big drag, although output for the second quarter as a whole still contracted.

Business • 12 Aug 22

Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe was instructed to retake her oath

Australian senator calls British Queen a coloniser

An Indigenous Australian senator was instructed to retake her oath of office after she changed it to label Britain's Queen Elizabeth as a coloniser.

News Lens • 02 Aug 22

Members of the royal family joined a congregation of politicians, charity figures and groups the queen has supported for the service at St Paul's Cathedral

Queen Elizabeth thanked for 'endurance' after 70 years

Britain's Queen Elizabeth was thanked for still being "in the saddle" for 70 years as head of state at a service to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, an event she missed due to ongoing mobility issues.

World • 03 Jun 22

Queen Elizabeth II lighting the principal beacon for the platinum jubilee

Queen to miss Jubilee service after parade 'discomfort'

Queen Elizabeth II will no longer attend the Service of Thanksgiving for her seven decades as monarch, after experiencing some discomfort when she appeared at a military parade today, Buckingham Palace has said.

UK • 03 Jun 22

The Elizabeth Line is named after the 96-year-old monarch

Britain's Queen makes surprise visit to new rail line

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has made a surprise appearance at Paddington station in London to see the completed Elizabeth line, which is named in her honour.

World • 17 May 22

The timing of the Airbus meeting had ruffled feathers among the aerospace giant's UK investors and staff

Airbus delays key investor meeting amid jubilee clash

Plans by Airbus to host its largest investor meeting in three years have been postponed after the keenly awaited presentation clashed with Queen Elizabeth's jubilee.

Business • 13 May 22

Queen Elizabeth tested positive for Covid-19

Britain's Queen cancels meeting due to Covid symptoms

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will miss a planned virtual engagement today because she is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms after testing positive for Covid-19, a spokesman for Buckingham Palace said.

UK • 22 Feb 22

Dancers perform during the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony at Heroes Square

Slavery acknowledged as Barbados becomes a republic

Britain's Prince Charles has acknowledged the "appalling atrocity of slavery", describing it as something "which forever stains our history", during the ceremony marking Barbados' historic transition to a republic.

World • 30 Nov 21

Earlier this month, Britain's Queen Elizabeth attended Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse

Queen Elizabeth told to rest for at least two weeks

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has been advised by her doctors to rest for at least the next two weeks, avoiding official visits and only undertaking light, desk-based duties during this time, palace officials said.

World • 29 Oct 21

The palace said the monarch 'remains in good spirits'

Britain's Queen spent night in hospital - palace

Britain's Queen Elizabeth spent last night in hospital for what Buckingham Palace described as "preliminary investigations" but she returned to Windsor Castle today and is in good spirits.

UK • 21 Oct 21