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Articles tagged with: Queen Elizabeth II
I saw first-hand the important role His Majesty plays in representing Britain overseas
Foreign affairs
By Alistair Burt
I saw first-hand the important role His Majesty plays in representing Britain overseas
The UK will be well served abroad by this knowledgeable and thoughtful monarch
Remembering and forgetting
Culture
By Dr Francis Young
Remembering and forgetting
Coronations are infrequent events, and that is why the ceremony is prone to dramatic evolution, writes Dr Francis Young
What were MPs debating ahead of the Queen's coronation in 1953?
History
By Patrick Kidd
What were MPs debating ahead of the Queen's coronation in 1953?
What were MPs debating in the run up to the last coronation, 70 years ago? Issues very much of their time; and others that wouldn’t be out of place today. Patrick Kidd takes a stroll through the archives
From one coronation to another
Social affairs
By Lord Wallace of Saltaire
From one coronation to another
Lord Wallace was a chorister at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. He shares his memories with The House
Meet the parliamentarians with roles in the coronation
Parliament
By Daniel Brittain
Meet the parliamentarians with roles in the coronation
After what appears to have been an internal debate, government whips who are also members of the Royal Household will join the King’s procession in Westminster Abbey, while one cabinet minister has just been given a very significant role in the procession. Daniel Brittain reports
Jeffrey Donaldson tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'On an island riven by division, she was a bridge builder'
Obituaries
By Jeffrey Donaldson MP
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
History
By Andrew Gimsom
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’
Obituaries
By Dame Sarah Mullally
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’
Obituaries
By Cllr James Jamieson
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”
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'
Obituaries
By Ian Blackford MP
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
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
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'
Obituaries
By Penny Mordaunt MP
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'
Obituaries
By Rev Moira McDonald
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’
Obituaries
By Lord Luce
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'
Obituaries
By Dr Rowan Williams
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’
Obituaries
By Lord McFall
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'
Obituaries
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
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’
Obituaries
By Lord Chartres
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'
Obituaries
By Harriet Harman MP
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
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'
Obituaries
By Lord West of Spithead
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’
Obituaries
By Bishop of Worcester
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.