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With Queen Elizabeth’s death, republicans sense their chance

With Queen Elizabeth’s death, republicans sense their chance

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) – During Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign, republican rumblings surfaced on occasion, bu..

UK declares period of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth

UK declares period of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth

LONDON (Reuters) – The British government on Friday officially declared the start of a period of national mourning for Queen Eli..

India to hold one day state mourning on passing away of Queen Elizabeth

India to hold one day state mourning on passing away of Queen Elizabeth

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Indian government on Friday announced one day of state mourning on Sept. 11 as a mark of respect on th..

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies

(Reuters) -The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, r..

Saudi Arabia’s king, crown prince send condolences on Queen Elizabeth’s death

Saudi Arabia’s king, crown prince send condolences on Queen Elizabeth’s death

(Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman sent condolences to British K..

In France, Eiffel Tower goes dark in tribute to Queen Elizabeth

In France, Eiffel Tower goes dark in tribute to Queen Elizabeth

PARIS (Reuters) -The Eiffel Tower’s lights went dark early on Thursday night in tribute to Queen Elizabeth, with Parisians recal..

BMW PGA Championship halts play after death of Queen Elizabeth II

BMW PGA Championship halts play after death of Queen Elizabeth II

The death Thursday of Queen Elizabeth II led to the stoppage of play at the BMW PGA Championships at Surrey, England.   The flags..

Russia’s Putin extends condolences to Britain for ‘irreparable loss’ of Queen

Russia’s Putin extends condolences to Britain for ‘irreparable loss’ of Queen

(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday extended his condolences to Britain for the “irreparable lossR..

Pope Francis says he’s deeply saddened over death of Queen Elizabeth

Pope Francis says he’s deeply saddened over death of Queen Elizabeth

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Thursday he was deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II and offer his c..

Britain’s new king will address the nation on Friday

Britain’s new king will address the nation on Friday

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s new monarch, King Charles, will address the nation on Friday, his spokesman said, his first s..