Royal family

A moderniser who steered the British monarchy into the 21st century

When the late historian Sir Ben Pimlott embarked on his 1996 biography, his colleagues expressed surprise that he should consider Queen Elizabeth II worthy of serious

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Sep 09, 2022 05:30 IST logo

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Movies and shows showcased the character of Queen Elizabeth II (top left) Claire Foy, The Crown, (Top right) Sarah Gadon, A Royal Night Out, (bottom right) Emma Thompson, Walking the Dogs and (bottom left) Helen Mirren, The Queen

Entertainment

The Queen on screen: Movies, shows and documentaries down the decades

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Sep 09, 2022 05:30 IST logo

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Queen Elizabeth wearing the Royal Crown which has the Kohinoor diamond stolen from India (file photo)

National

With passing away of Queen Elizabeth II, twitterati demands Kohinoor's return to India

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Sep 09, 2022 05:30 IST logo

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Queen Elizabeth II in 1961 during her first visit to India with then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The late queen cherished the "warmth and hospitalityâ she received from the country during the visits over the course of her reign.

National

Elizabeth II visited India thrice; got rousing reception at Ramlila Maidan in 1961, inaugurated AIIMS buildings

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Sep 09, 2022 05:30 IST logo

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Camila, Dutches of Cornwall, the new queen

International

75-year-old Camila, Dutches of Cornwall, becomes queen, but without the sovereign's powers

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Sep 09, 2022 00:00 IST logo

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