Here today, gone tomorrow
The life you have left is a gift. Cherish it. Enjoy it now, to the fullest. Do what matters, now. ― Leo Babauta, writer and Zen blogger. ALL things come to pass. Life is but a temporary thing on earth. These two phases come to my mind today as I write this column and think about […]
96 bell tolls to mark QE II passing
KUCHING: St Thomas’s Cathedral here will toll its church bell to mark the demise of Queen Elizabeth II. Dean of St Thomas’s Cathedral Kuching the Very Revd Kho Thong Meng said as a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth, the church’s bell was to be tolled 96 times at 9pm last night. “A toll of […]
Commonwealth mourns loss of figurehead, describes queen as irreplaceable link to the past
SYDNEY: As Britain mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Friday, a string of dominions, realms and former colonies marked the loss of a shared figurehead and an irreplaceable link to a quickly fading era. Although she was 96 years old, the queen’s death came as an emotional jolt felt from Africa to the […]
Queen’s funeral to take place at Westminster Abbey
LONDON: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey, the historic church in central London which has played a major role in her life. 1934: Princess bridesmaid – In her first major appearance at Westminster Abbey, the eight-year-old princess Elizabeth of York was a bridesmaid at the wedding of her uncle […]
PM offers condolences to UK following queen’s death
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today offered his condolences to the government and people of United Kingdom (UK) following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In a Facebook post today, he described the late monarch as the longest reigning head of state in the history of the world. “She is also known […]
King Charles III to address UK as mourning begins for late queen
BALLATER: King Charles III was on Friday due to address his new subjects, as Britain was plunged into mourning by the death of queen Elizabeth II, ending a history making 70-year reign. Charles, 73, became monarch immediately after the death of his mother at her Scottish Highland retreat on Thursday, sparking tributes at home and […]
King Charles III becomes monarch after death of mother, Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales, has finally become king. But at 73, the focus of his reign will be his age — and the declining influence of the British monarchy around the world. Charles has spent virtually his whole life as heir apparent and has become a familiar figure in […]
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died on Thursday. She was 96. Buckingham Palace announced her death in a short statement, triggering 10 days of national mourning and an outpouring of tributes to her long life and record-breaking reign. […]
Truss is UK’s next PM, Boris Johnson quits
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally tenders his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, handing over power to Liz Truss after his momentous tenure dominated by Brexit and Covid was cut short by scandal. Johnson, who was forced to quit after losing the support of dozens of his ministers, bids farewell from Downing […]
UK readies for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
LONDON: Britain brings out the bunting next week for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, with four days of public events to mark her 70 years on the throne. Across the country, red, white and blue Union Jack are being hung for street parties, picnics and barbecues over four days from Thursday to Sunday. With two […]
