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2 days ago · From becoming queen on 6 February 1952, Elizabeth II was head of state of 32 independent states; at the time of her death, there were 15 states, called Commonwealth realms. Within the Westminster system in each realm, the Queen's government was headed by a prime minister.
3 days ago · When Queen Victoria died in 1901, Alix openly wept at her memorial service in Saint Petersburg and shocked the Russian courtiers who considered her cold and unfeeling.
1 day ago · Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess Grantham in a scene from the second season on “Downton Abbey.” She died Sept. 27 at the age of 89.
5 days ago · There are no options to watch Under the Queen's Umbrella for free online today in Canada. You can select 'Free' and hit the notification bell to be notified when show is available to watch for free on streaming services and TV.
3 days ago · Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer and knew "all summer that she was going" before her death, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed in his memoir.
3 days ago · Henry imprisoned Eleanor for supporting the 1173 revolt against him by their sons Young Henry, Richard and Geoffrey. She was not released until 1189, when her husband died and their third son, Richard I, ascended the throne. As queen dowager, Eleanor acted as regent during Richard's long absences from England and France.
2 days ago · LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed Queen Elizabeth II was suffering from a form of bone cancer before she breathed her last on September 8, 2022.
