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TopicQueen Elizabeth II

Topic: Queen Elizabeth II

Why do we mourn those we don’t know? Queen Elizabeth’s death prompted grief across the world

Here's what explains the 'familiarity' we felt by 'knowing' Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning sovereign, dies at 96

Born on 21 April, 1926, Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne in February, 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI.

Queen Elizabeth II under ‘medical supervision’ as health concerns grow

Tuesday was the first time the 96-year-old monarch was seen in weeks when she officially appointed Liz Truss as Britain’s next Prime Minister.

Queen Elizabeth shows how to make Boris Johnson’s ‘Living With Covid’ plan work

The monarch tested positive for Covid with mild symptoms days before the plan rolled out, but she continued “light duties” over Zoom and neatly modelled a picture of how it could work.

Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for Covid, experiences ‘mild cold-like symptoms’

The 95-year-old monarch remains at her Windsor Castle residence and is expected to carry out light duties over the next few days, a Buckingham Palace statement said Sunday.

Mercedes for Modi and ‘The Beast’ for Biden: World leaders love state cars. It’s their ‘art’

Serving with both looks and protection, state vehicles are so much more than just protective machines. They are symbolic of their countries' power.

China’s crackdown on Peng Shuai, and the great American ‘gundemic’

The best international cartoons of the week, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99

Prince Philip had spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on 16 March to return to Windsor Castle.

No Queen Elizabeth billboard in London with Modi ‘good boy’ message. Viral photo is a meme

The image of the Queen alongside her quotes was first displayed on London's Piccadilly Lights in April 2020 when she made a televised address to UK citizens.

Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip likely to be in first group that will get Covid vaccine

Frontline healthcare staff, people over the age of 80 and care home workers will be among the first to get the vaccine as part of Phase 1 of the programme.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.