Queen Elizabeth II to miss UK parliament opening as PM eyes political revival
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II will miss Tuesday’s ceremonial opening of Britain’s parliament, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to reinvigorate his faltering government by unveiling its plans for the coming year. The 96-year-old monarch, who usually presides over the pomp-filled event and reads out her government’s legislative programme from a gilded throne in the House […]
Want to attend Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in person
Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, HR Queen Elizabeth II is one of the longest reigning monarchs in the world celebrating her Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years on the throne of Great Britain on Feb 6, 2022. Just ahead of summer and before the official weekend begins, the events lined up to celebrate the auspicious occasion have […]
Queen Elizabeth II thanks public after husband’s death, as she turns 95
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday thanked well-wishers for their messages of support after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, as she turned 95 and spent her first birthday without him in more than seven decades. “My family and I would like to thank you all for the support and kindness shown to us […]
Agong sends condolence letter to Queen Elizabeth II over passing of Prince Philip
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today sent a letter of condolence to Queen Elizabeth II on the passing of her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. In the letter, which was shared on Istana Negara’s Facebook page, His Majesty described Prince Philip as a beacon of light known […]
Prince Philip dead age 99
LONDON: Britain’s Prince Philip, a constant presence at Queen Elizabeth II’s side for decades, died on Friday at age 99, Buckingham Palace announced. The death of the Duke of Edinburgh is a profound loss for the 94-year-old monarch, who once described him as her “strength and stay all these years”. The outspoken former navy commander […]
Queen Elizabeth II, British govt offer condolences
By Sarah Hafizah Chandra & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the government of the United Kingdom, represented by Group Captain Simon Hindmarsh, paid their last respects to Datuk Awang Raweng. “Once we heard of Awang’s passing, it became the utmost priority for me to get away from the Peninsular to pay […]
Queen cancels birthday celebrations
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II will hold no special celebrations for her birthday because of the coronavirus outbreak, Anadolu Agency reported quoting local media source. Britain’s monarch, who will turn 94 later this month, asked that traditional gun salutes fired as part of the ceremony not take place as she felt it would not be appropriate […]
