Queen Elizabeth II is said to have had a special place in her heart for Africa, and she was on the continent during some key moments in her life. The then-Princess Elizabeth was lodging at the now-closed Treetops Hotel in a rural part of Kenya, surrounded by greenery, tall trees and wildlife, when her father, […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that all officials flag in the nation should fly half-mast for seven days from tomorrow Friday, September 9, in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the longest serving monarch in British history. The directive was issued in a condolence message to the new British monarch, King Charles […]
King Charles III is expected to address the nation for the first time as sovereign at 18:00 BST, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. He greeted crowds outside Buckingham Palace on his return to London with Camilla, the new Queen Consort. A seemingly endless line of well-wishers held outstretched hands towards the King, passing […]
At the moment the Queen died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to the heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales. But there are a number of practical – and traditional – steps which he must go through to be crowned King. What will he be called? He will be known as King Charles […]
World leaders and dignitaries have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who has died at the age of 96. They have honoured her deep sense of duty and her resilience, as well as the Queen’s sense of humour and kindness. France’s Emmanuel Macron led the tributes, remembering “a kind-hearted queen” who was “a friend of […]
Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.” “The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” a tweet from the Royal Family said. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history and the […]
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has said domestic fuel bills will be frozen for two years, marking her first week in office with a costly plan to tackle the country’s cost-of-living crisis. The government said on Thursday it would also review progress towards its legally enshrined target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 to ensure the […]
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said. All the Queen’s children are either at, or are travelling to, her Scottish estate near Aberdeen. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under […]
The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, is warning that the displacement crisis in the Horn of Africa and Sahel is getting worse as the impact of climate change and conflict are forcing more people to flee in search of safety and humanitarian assistance. Climate shocks like floods and droughts are becoming more frequent and intense in […]
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Ukraine on a previously unannounced trip to show Washington’s continuing support for Kyiv, six months after Russia invaded the country. Blinken Thursday announced $2.6 billion in assistance for Ukraine and 18 other countries in the region “most potentially at risk for future Russian aggression.” “It’s such a […]
