Queen Elizabeth Death

Explained: Why Charles’ coronation is taking place nine months after he was proclaimed king

The coronation of King Charles will take place on 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, nine months after Queen Elizabeth II passed away. Before the service, codenamed ‘Operation Golden Orb’, Charles has to go through a number of traditional steps to be crowned monarch

Shinzo Abe’s rare state funeral costs more than Queen Elizabeth’s: Why is it so?

Shinzo Abe is being accorded with a state funeral with a reported cost of 1.66 billion yen — compared to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral of 1.3 billion yen. The event has angered many Japanese, who believe the former prime minister doesn't deserve it and that the money could be put to better use

Explained: The royal family's special connection to Scotland

Queen Elizabeth II not only had Scottish ancestry but spent much of her childhood at Balmoral, her summer residence where she breathed her last. She had also gone to Scotland on the occasion of her Silver, Gold and Diamond jubilees

What is lying in state? Here’s all you need to know about the solemn tradition

Lying in state is an honour usually only accorded to sovereigns, current or past queen consorts, and sometimes former prime ministers

Explained: The historical significance of Westminster Abbey where Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was held

One of the most iconic landmarks in London, the Westminster Abbey is steeped in royal family history. This over 700-year-old church was a witness to Queen Elizabeth II's coronation as well as her wedding. It is where she ends her journey as a funeral service is held

Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Where and how to watch the live stream? Check details

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8 September, 2022, at the age of 96 and will be finally put to rest on Monday, 19 September

'Kohinoor'belonged to Lord Jagannath claims Odisha body, demands its return from UK

Jagannath Sena convener Priya Darsan Pattnaik claimed that Maharaja of Punjab Ranjit Singh had donated the diamond to the Puri Lord after he won a battle against Nadir Shah of Afghanistan

The Crown and the Corgis: What happens to Queen Elizabeth's beloved pets now?

Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind four royal canines — two corgis, Candy and Muick, a ‘dorgi’ named Sandy, and her most recent addition, Lissy, a cocker spaniel. While her son, Prince Andrew, will take care of two of them, the future of the others will be decided by King Charles III

Secret letter written by Queen Elizabeth II in 1986, locked inside vault in Sydney, can't be opened for another 63 years

Reports say that not even the personal staff of the Queen is aware of what the letter states because it is hidden inside a glass case in a secure location

From Sydney Opera House to Empire State Building, touching tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

The world continues to mourn the death of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth. Given her popularity and her steadfast duty to the crown, monuments like Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer were lit up with the colours of the UK flag and her portraits