King stands vigil; Wait to see queen’s coffin hits 24 hours A surging tide of people — ranging from London retirees to former England soccer captain David Beckham — have lined up to file past Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as it lies in state at Parliament, so many that authorities had to call a temporary halt Friday to more people joining the miles-long queue. A surging tide of people — ranging from London retirees to former England soccer captain David Beckham — have lined up to file past Queen Elizabeth…
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Premier League to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at weekend games
Premier League to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at weekend games The Premier League will pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II this weekend by having a minute’s silence before every game followed by the national anthem. The Premier League will pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II this weekend by having a minute’s silence before every game followed by the national anthem. The league said Wednesday that fans will also be invited to applaud at the 70-minute mark, in recognition of the queen’s 70-year reign. Players will wear black armbands…
Read MoreQueue as mourners wait to file past Queen’s coffin
Queue as mourners wait to file past Queen’s coffin A long queue stretched outside Edinburgh’s St. Giles’ Cathedral on Monday evening as mourners paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. A long queue stretched outside Edinburgh’s St. Giles’ Cathedral on Monday evening as mourners paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Members of the public were viewing the late monarch’s coffin after it arrived at the cathedral earlier in the day. King Charles III, dressed in army uniform, and his siblings Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward walked behind…
Read MoreJoe Biden, world leaders to forgo personal convoys & be escorted to queen’s funeral in coaches
Biden, world leaders to forgo personal convoys & be escorted to queen’s funeral in coaches For the funeral of UK’s Queen Elizabeth II, world leaders, foreign heads of state and their spouses have been invited to forgo using their personal vehicles. For the funeral of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth II, world leaders, foreign heads of state, and their spouses have been invited to forgo using their personal vehicles and aircraft. Instead, they have been urged to travel to Westminster Abbey for the funeral of the Queen via commercial planes and…
Read More‘Take on the legacy’UK Queen consort Camilla likely to take reins of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite racehorses
‘Take on the legacy’UK Queen consort Camilla likely to take reins of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite racehorses UK’s Queen Consort Camilla is likely to take care of the horses that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II, according to British media reports. UK’s Queen Consort Camilla is likely to take care of the horses that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II, according to British media reports. Despite the fact that King Charles III will technically take over the Sandringham stables and Ascot racetrack, it is anticipated that his wife…
Read MoreFootball to resume in Britain after pause due to Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Football to resume in Britain after pause due to Queen Elizabeth II’s death The Premier League, however, has yet to confirm when the it will be back playing again, with logistical issues likely arising ahead of the State Funeral in London on Sept. 19. Soccer was to resume in Britain on Monday after a pause over the weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with lower-division games set to return to normal this week. The Premier League, however, has yet to confirm when the…
Read MoreHorse bred by Queen Elizabeth II wins race at Pimlico
Horse bred by Queen Elizabeth II wins race at Pimlico The victory was worth $21,000 for owner Upland Flats Racing. West Newton paid $16.20 to win on a $2 bet. The gelding began his career in England. A horse bred by Queen Elizabeth II won a race at Pimlico on Saturday, two days after the British monarch died following seven decades on the throne. West Newton, a 6-year-old gelding, rallied from sixth place to win by a half-length at the track in Baltimore. He ran 1 1/8 miles on turf…
Read MoreHollywood actor and WWE wrestler Dwayne Johnson mourns Queen’s demise; hails her ‘impactful life’ after fake tweet hoax
Hollywood actor and WWE wrestler Dwayne Johnson mourns Queen’s demise; hails her ‘impactful life’ after fake tweet hoax Taking to Instagram, Dwayne Johnson mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth and remembered his father about how he was not able to bid goodbye to him when he died. While millions mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth who breathed her last on 8 September 2022 at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, even the Black Adam star Dwayne Johnson paid tribute to her through a video message on social…
Read MoreBritish sports hold day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II
British sports hold day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II British sports were holding a day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, with high-profile golf, cricket and horse racing events canceled Friday. British sports were holding a day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, with high-profile golf, cricket and horse racing events canceled Friday as a mark of respect and the Premier League meeting to discuss whether to call off games scheduled for the weekend. The BMW PGA Championship, the flagship event on the European tour, was paused near the…
Read More‘In loving memory of’ |Prince Harry & Meghan honour Queen Elizabeth II, Archewell Foundation website turns black
‘In loving memory of’ |Prince Harry & Meghan honour Queen Elizabeth II, Archewell Foundation website turns black Even though Meghan Markle is not beside her husband Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II through their Archewell Foundation. Britain’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully on September 8 afternoon, as confirmed by the Royal Family in a statement. The 96-year-old monarch breathed her last at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. After her health concerns were shared by the doctors, the Royal Family rushed to the…
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