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Articles tagged with: Queen Elizabeth II

Jeffrey Donaldson tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'On an island riven by division, she was a bridge builder'

18 Sep Obituaries

Jeffrey Donaldson tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'On an island riven by division, she was a bridge builder'

On Thursday 8 September I was due to meet our new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in Belfast. As I journeyed to the meeting it became clear that Her Majesty the Queen’s health had taken a downward turn at Balmoral.

Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of service

18 Sep History

Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of service

In her 70 years on the throne, the Queen reigned with compassion, humour and kindness – never more than in her dealings with Parliament and the politicians who work within it. Andrew Gimson revisits the glorious reign of Elizabeth II.

Bishop of London tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her Majesty’s deep faith was accompanied by winsome inclusiveness’

17 Sep Obituaries

Bishop of London tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her Majesty’s deep faith was accompanied by winsome inclusiveness’

Most of us have simply not known life without Her late Majesty the Queen. When she acceded to the throne, the world and the country were both markedly different places.

LGA chairman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her life will be remembered for one of service, duty and devotion’

17 Sep Obituaries

LGA chairman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her life will be remembered for one of service, duty and devotion’

In just a few days, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, alongside her husband Prince Philip. It is truly the end of an era, and like everyone else it was with profound sadness that learned of the Queen’s death.

Sadiq Khan Defends Right To Free Speech But Says Some Royal Protest Has Been “Disrespectful”

16 Sep Home affairs

Sadiq Khan Defends Right To Free Speech But Says Some Royal Protest Has Been “Disrespectful”

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has defended people's right to free speech following Royal protests in response to the Queen's death, but suggested that some Republican protesters have not helped their cause.

Ian Blackford tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'For many of us in Scotland, she was Elizabeth, Queen of Scots'

14 Sep Obituaries

Ian Blackford tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'For many of us in Scotland, she was Elizabeth, Queen of Scots'

In my experience of Westminster Parliament, there are only two events which see it truly unite in common voice and spirit. The first is an event of historic magnitude and the second is the loss of a person who embodied an era.

Queen's Coffin Has Arrived At Westminster Hall For Lying-In-State

14 Sep Parliament

Queen's Coffin Has Arrived At Westminster Hall For Lying-In-State

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has arrived at Westminster Hall on the parliamentary estate where hundreds of thousands of people are preparing to pay their respects over a five-day Lying-in-State.

Parliament Could Sit For Extra Days Next Week After Queen's Death Paused Proceedings

14 Sep Home affairs

Parliament Could Sit For Extra Days Next Week After Queen's Death Paused Proceedings

Parliament could sit for extra days next week, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II meant that all government and House of Commons business was paused for 10 days to mark a national period of mourning.

Penny Mordaunt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She lived and died in the service of the nation'

14 Sep Obituaries

Penny Mordaunt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She lived and died in the service of the nation'

It is always an honour to represent the people of Portsmouth as one of their MPs. It was especially so this week when bringing to a close the tributes paid to Her Late Majesty the Queen.

Rev Moira McDonald tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Her Majesty was a woman of faith and openness'

14 Sep Obituaries

Rev Moira McDonald tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Her Majesty was a woman of faith and openness'

An overwhelming outpouring of affection has followed the announcement of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

Lord Luce tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was a symbol of national identity, unity and pride’

14 Sep Obituaries

Lord Luce tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was a symbol of national identity, unity and pride’

What a farewell. The Queen took leave of her 14th prime minister, appointed her 15th and slipped away, all within three days. Elizabeth the Steadfast might be an appropriate description of her 70 years as Queen.

Dr Rowan Williams tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She set the highest of standards'

13 Sep Obituaries

Dr Rowan Williams tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'She set the highest of standards'

It is not easy to find anything to say about our collective bereavement that has not by now been said, and said eloquently, by many across the country and the world.

Lord Speaker tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She became part of our families’

13 Sep Obituaries

Lord Speaker tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She became part of our families’

In 1953, only one family owned a TV on our street. On the morning of Her late Majesty’s coronation, we gathered at their house and huddled around the hazy black-and-white set to witness the celebrations and pageantry.

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Even in death she had the ability to bring people together'

13 Sep Obituaries

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Even in death she had the ability to bring people together'

I was sitting in the Speaker’s Chair, listening to the new Prime Minister in her debut debate about energy prices, when a chill wind swept through the Chamber.

Lord Chartres tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She provided a calm centre in our national life’

13 Sep Obituaries

Lord Chartres tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She provided a calm centre in our national life’

After we saw the Queen at work appointing her new Prime Minister, it was a grievous shock to hear of her death so soon afterwards. The outpouring of affection that has swelled over these past days is the most eloquent tribute to the place she established at the heart of national life.

Harriet Harman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'A stoic, unconditional supporter of her Parliament'

12 Sep Obituaries

Harriet Harman tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'A stoic, unconditional supporter of her Parliament'

No one will forget where they were when they heard the news that the Queen had died. And all of we MPs have been reflecting on not just what she meant to the country but what she meant to Parliament and to our constituents over her reign of 70 years.

Police Accused Of 'Heavy Handed, Punitive' Handling Of Anti-Royal Protests After Queen's Death

12 Sep Political parties

Police Accused Of "Heavy Handed, Punitive" Handling Of Anti-Royal Protests After Queen's Death

Civil liberties groups have expressed concern over the treatment of republican protestors following a number of reports of police intervention into anti-royal demonstrations in the days following the Queen's death.

Lord West tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She had great affection for the Royal Navy'

12 Sep Obituaries

Lord West tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She had great affection for the Royal Navy'

The Queen was always surrounded by the Royal Navy. Her grandfather and father were both naval officers. Her father, later King George VI, was awarded a Mention in Despatches for his actions at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, as was Prince Philip at the Battle of Cape Matapan in 1941.

The Bishop of Worcester tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her devotion to service was unparalleled’

12 Sep Obituaries

The Bishop of Worcester tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Her devotion to service was unparalleled’

It is impossible to overstate the sense of loss that is felt across the globe following the death of our late Queen Elizabeth II.

Here's How The Queen's Lying-In-State At Westminster Hall Will Work

12 Sep Parliament

Here's How The Queen's Lying-In-State At Westminster Hall Will Work

This week hundreds of thousands of people are expected to form a long queue around the streets of London to see the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, lying in state at Westminster Hall in Parliament.

Peter Bottomley tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was the very spirit of Great Britain’

12 Sep Obituaries

Peter Bottomley tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: ‘She was the very spirit of Great Britain’

We pay love, respect and gratitude to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We must give life to her values and virtues of kindness, aspiration, perseverance and pride.

Mark Drakeford tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Duty and self-sacrifice'

12 Sep Obituaries

Mark Drakeford tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Duty and self-sacrifice'

In our hearts, we knew this time would eventually come, but in the end it came quickly and unexpectedly.

Colum Eastwood tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'An unyielding source of strength'

09 Sep Obituaries

Colum Eastwood tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'An unyielding source of strength'

The warm tributes that have been paid to Queen Elizabeth following her passing tell their own story about the great respect and deep affection that so many, from such diverse and different backgrounds, had for her.

Ed Davey tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Our nation’s constant'

09 Sep Obituaries

Ed Davey tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Our nation’s constant'

The whole country is mourning a profound loss. The Queen was a formidable monarch, who faithfully served our country for all her life and was loved the world over.

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