Highlights: Flight searches to London from the US soar after Queen Elizabeth II's death, reports Reuters

Queen Elizabeth II Death highlights: Queen Elizabeth II was crowned queen of seven countries, and she reigned over 16 nations. She came to the throne at the age of 32 after succeeding her father king George VI in 1952.

A big screen displays photos of Queen Elizabeth II at Piccadilly Circus in London, Friday, September 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Condolences poured in from around the world Thursday after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who had been on the throne since 1952 when UK was still rebuilding from the destruction of World War II....Read More

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• 10 Sept 2022, 04:13:14 AM IST

  Flight searches to London from the US surges after Queen's demise

  Flight searches to London from the US surged on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II's demise a day before, Reuters reported citing travel startup Hopper.

• 10 Sept 2022, 12:28:27 AM IST

  After Queen Elizabeth II's death, Denmark's Queen becomes Europe's longest-reigning monarch

  Following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II - who is the late monarch's third cousin - is now the longest-serving ruler in Europe, AFP reports. She has been on the throne for 50 years and 7 months. Queen Margrethe II is also Europe's only reigning queen.

• 9 Sept 2022, 11:11:07 PM IST

  ‘Queen Elizabeth was upbeat'

  Queen Elizabeth was upbeat, recalled childhood memories, and shared her anguish over the war in Ukraine, says a Scottish clergyman who dined with the monarch just days before her death, reported Reuters.

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:56:12 PM IST

  King Charles names William and Kate the Prince and Princess of Wales

  Britain's King Charles on Friday bestowed the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales on his eldest son William and daughter-in-law Kate. Read more.

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:49:57 PM IST

  King Charles III expresses his 'love for Harry and Meghan'

  King Charles III on Friday expressed his "love for Harry and Meghan" in his first address to Britain and his Commonwealth realms. "I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas," the king said. Read more.

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:44:30 PM IST

  King Charles III: ‘Queen made sacrifices…’

  King Charles III said that the Queen made sacrifices and her dedication remained strong "through times of change and progress, but times of joy and celebration, and through times of sadness and loss."

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:38:48 PM IST

  King Charles III: Queen Elizabeth was a life well lived

  King Charles III's first address: “Queen Elizabeth was a life well lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today.”

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:35:57 PM IST

  King Charles: My mother was an inspiration

  King Charles III First Address: King Charles III said, “My mother was an inspiration. Today I renew her promise of life long service.”

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:32:05 PM IST

  King Charles III addresses UK

  King Charles III is addressing the United Kingdom as Britain mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Watch LIVE here

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:21:03 PM IST

  Charles III set to deliver 1st address shortly

  King Charles III is set to make his first address shortly as Britain mourns the death of the country's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Read more here

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:00:48 PM IST

  Netflix series "The Crown" pauses production after Queen Elizabeth II's death

  Netflix historical drama "The Crown" will pause production on the show's fifth season following Queen Elizabeth II's death.

• 9 Sept 2022, 09:29:26 PM IST

  As Queen departs, Twitterati now demands Kohinoor's return to India

  The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has reignited the demand to bring back the Kohinoor diamond to India. Read more

• 9 Sept 2022, 08:44:27 PM IST

  UK top lawyers' royal titles change after Queen's death

  More than 2,400 top lawyers in the UK have seen their official titles change after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Read more here

• 9 Sept 2022, 07:56:57 PM IST

  Crowds cheer King Charles ahead of address to nation mourning queen

  King Charles was greeted by cheering crowds outside Buckingham Palace on Friday as he returned to London ahead of a televised address to a nation mourning the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth after seven decades on the throne, reported Reuters.

• 9 Sept 2022, 07:29:46 PM IST

  Charles: The King who believes in healing power of Yoga, Ayurveda

  King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda. Read more

• 9 Sept 2022, 06:41:56 PM IST

  Royal gun salutes of 96 rounds underway

  Royal gun salutes of 96 rounds to mark each year of #QueenElizabethII's life taking place in London, Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh.

• 9 Sept 2022, 06:40:39 PM IST

  King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arrive in London

  King Charles III arrives at Buckingham Palace for the first time as Britain's new monarch.

• 9 Sept 2022, 06:21:10 PM IST

  British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis on Friday mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

  British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis on Friday mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Speaking in Hindi first and then English, Ellis said that it is a “day of grief” but also “a day of reflection”.

• 9 Sept 2022, 05:42:17 PM IST

  Joe Biden to attend Queen's funeral

  US president Joe Biden is set to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, reported Reuters.

• 9 Sept 2022, 05:27:28 PM IST

  King Charles III to address UK at 1700 GMT

  King Charles III to address UK at 1700 GMT, reports AFP quoting UK parliament speaker.

• 9 Sept 2022, 04:55:49 PM IST

  Charles to be formally proclaimed king on Saturday 

  Charles will be formally proclaimed as ‘king’ on Saturday morning, reports AP citing Buckingham palace.

• 9 Sept 2022, 04:39:04 PM IST

  Church bells ring across UK in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

  Church bells ring across UK in order to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

• 9 Sept 2022, 04:10:24 PM IST

  UK cabinet 'united' in support for King Charles III

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

• 9 Sept 2022, 03:58:47 PM IST

  King Charles III leaves Balmoral for London

  King Charles III leaves Balmoral for London, reports AFP.

• 9 Sept 2022, 03:56:45 PM IST

  Clueless tourists met the Queen, asked her to take their photo

  As condolences pour in from across the world on Queen Elizabeth's death, a clip of the Queen's former royal protection officer, Richard Griffin, revealing the funny side of the monarch went viral today on Twitter. Read more here

• 9 Sept 2022, 03:32:33 PM IST

  Italy pays condolences on passing away of Queen Elizabeth

  Condolences of Italian government on passing away of Queen Elizabeth. She gave great contribution to world affairs & to institutions and democracy in UK & Commonwealth. It'll be an important legacy not only for UK but entire world: Italian Ambassador to India, Vincenzo De Luca

• 9 Sept 2022, 03:01:33 PM IST

  UK govt: Period of national mourning has started

  The UK government announced that the period of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth has started.

• 9 Sept 2022, 02:57:40 PM IST

  Former Royal protection officer Richard Griffin reminisces about a picnic he went on with the Queen

  Former Royal protection officer Richard Griffin reminisces about a picnic he went on with the Queen at Balmoral and an encounter they had with two American tourists who did not realise they were in the company of the monarch.

• 9 Sept 2022, 02:26:01 PM IST

  India to observe one-day State mourning

  India to observe one-day State mourning on Sunday to pay respect Queen Elizabeth II.

• 9 Sept 2022, 01:49:24 PM IST

  Unusual rights of Charles III: No passport, No driving license and all the swans

  King Charles III will now have some unusual rights, which include travelling without a passport, driving without a licence and owning all the mute swans in England.

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• 9 Sept 2022, 01:36:03 PM IST

  King Charles III- Britain's new monarch: 10 points

  The eldest son of Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II - Charles - has taken his mother's place on the throne following her death on Thursday. King Charles III - as he will be called - will succeed his mother as the king of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.

  Here are 10 points on Britain's King Charles III

• 9 Sept 2022, 01:16:26 PM IST

  Kenya's Kenyatta says queen was 'a towering icon of selfless service'

  Queen Elizabeth was "a towering icon of selfless service", Kenya's outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta said Friday, in a statement expressing his "deep sense of loss" at her death aged 96.

  "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a towering icon of selfless service to humanity and a key figurehead of not only the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations where Kenya is a distinguished member but the entire world," he said.

• 9 Sept 2022, 12:54:44 PM IST

  In 1961, Queen Elizabeth II spoke on Jallianwala Bagh massacre, called it...

  It was during her second visit in the year 1983, when Queen Elizabeth II addressed the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre for the first time. She was visiting India to mark the 50th anniversary celebrations of Independence from British colonial rule. The monarch made a reference to ‘difficult episodes’ of colonial history.
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• 9 Sept 2022, 12:48:00 PM IST

  'Boss lady': Elizabeth remembered in former colony Hong Kong

  Many Hong Kongers took to social media on Friday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II, a woman affectionately nicknamed "boss lady" among older residents in a city that was one of Britain's last colonies.

  Elizabeth visited Hong Kong twice during her reign, while her son -- now King Charles III -- was present for the handover to China in 1997.

• 9 Sept 2022, 11:46:34 AM IST

  Roger Federer hails 'grace' of Queen Elizabeth II

  Roger Federer hailed Queen Elizabeth II for her "elegance" and "grace" as the world of sport stopped to pay tribute to the British monarch following her death aged 96.

  "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Royal Majesty," tweeted Federer, who met the queen when she visited Wimbledon in 2010. "Her elegance, grace and loyalty to her duty will live on in history," added the eight-time Wimbledon champion, who was not playing at the US Open.

• 9 Sept 2022, 11:37:49 AM IST

  China's Xi Jinping offers 'sincere sympathies'

  Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday offered "sincere sympathies to the British government and people" following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

  "Xi Jinping, representing the Chinese government and the Chinese people, as well as in his own name, expresses deep condolences," a statement said, adding: "Her passing is a great loss to the British people."

• 9 Sept 2022, 11:24:23 AM IST

  German Chancellor praises Queen for repairing relations between UK and Germany after "the horrors of World War II"

  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the Queen as a "role model and inspiration for millions". He praised her role in repairing relations between the UK and Germany after "the horrors of World War II". She will be missed, not least her wonderful humour, he said.

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:58:39 AM IST

  New order of succession to the British throne

  As the 73-years-old Charles becomes Britain’s king, his sons - William and Harry - and their grandchildren are next in succession for the monarchy.

  Here are the first 10 people in order of succession

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:44:14 AM IST

  Pope Francis pays tribute to the Queen's ‘life of unstinting service’

  "I willingly join all who mourn her loss in praying for the late Queen’s eternal rest, and in paying tribute to her life of unstinting service to the good of the Nation and the Commonwealth," says Pope Francis.

• 9 Sept 2022, 10:05:56 AM IST

  Mumbai Dabbawalas mourn death of Queen Elizabeth II- ‘Had a very close relationship’

  As the world went into mourning with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Mumbai Dabbawala Association - which claims to have ‘very close relations with the royal family' - also expressed their sorrow on the demise of the longest-serving British monarch.

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• 9 Sept 2022, 09:53:42 AM IST

  Elton John pays tribute to Queen at his final Toronto show

  Elton John paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at his final concert in Toronto on Thursday night, saying he was inspired by her and is sad she is gone.

  “She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and genuine caring,” John said.

  “I’m 75 and she been with with me all my life and I feel very sad that that she won’t be with me anymore, but I’m glad she’s at peace," he said. "I’m glad she’s at rest and she deserves it. She worked bloody hard.”

  The singer-songwriter then performed his 1974 track “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.”

• 9 Sept 2022, 09:38:12 AM IST

  Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, 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.
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• 9 Sept 2022, 09:26:32 AM IST

  Queen Elizabeth accepted limitations, dedicated her life to being the Queen

  There are no political parties that are anti-royalist. But there are those who do not approve of monarchy and prefer Republicanism with the head of state chosen by politicians, as India does. The very recent celebrations of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee demonstrated her popularity and the popularity of the monarchy.
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• 9 Sept 2022, 09:09:40 AM IST

  Rock on which modern Britain was built: PM Truss pays tribute to Queen

  Britain's newly-elected Prime Minister Liz Truss has paid tribute to the Queen as the rock on which modern Britain was built, soon after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland.

  “Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built. Our country has grown and flourished under her reign. Britain is the great country it is today because of her,” she said.

• 9 Sept 2022, 08:53:52 AM IST

  Pakistan joins the UK & other Commonwealth nations in mourning her death: Shehbaz Sharif

  Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, "Deeply grieved at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Pakistan joins the UK & other Commonwealth nations in mourning her death. My heartfelt condolences to the royal family, people & government of the UK."

• 9 Sept 2022, 08:46:56 AM IST

  Singapore PM says Queen Elizabeth was “the very heart and soul of the UK”

  Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Queen Elizabeth was “the very heart and soul of the United Kingdom” and that her passing was greatly mourned by everyone in the city-state.

  “She performed her duties with devotion, grace, and humility. Her contributions to the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and indeed to the world will be recorded in history, and she will always be remembered fondly as a great world leader,” Lee said in a post on Facebook. The post included a photo of Lee shaking hands with the queen in 2018 during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London.

• 9 Sept 2022, 08:25:41 AM IST

  Putin wishes the new monarch King Charles III ‘courage and resilience’

  Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his condolences to King Charles III, wishing the new monarch "courage and resilience" after his mother's passing -- even as Britain leads the West in imposing sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

• 9 Sept 2022, 08:17:08 AM IST

  King Charles III to address UK as mourning begins for late queen

  King Charles III was on Friday due to address his new subjects, as Britain was plunged into mourning by the death of queen Elizabeth II, ending a history making 70-year reign.

  Charles, 73, became monarch immediately after the death of his mother at her Scottish Highland retreat on Thursday, sparking tributes at home and abroad.

• 9 Sept 2022, 08:09:58 AM IST

  Banknotes with late Queen's image to remain legal tender: Bank of England

  The Bank of England said on Thursday that its banknotes featuring the image of late Queen Elizabeth II will continue to remain legal tender. In a statement, the central bank said that a further announcement in the matter will be made once the period of national mourning has been observed, Reuters reported. The late Queen was the first monarch to feature on the banknotes of Bank of England.

• 9 Sept 2022, 08:07:21 AM IST

  Queen Elizabeth was one of the longest-serving monarchs since 17th century

  

  Source: AFP