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"Grief is the price we pay for love": Prince William in heartfelt note to "Grannie" Queen Elizabeth

London [UK], September 10 (ANI): William, the Prince of Wales, on Saturday wrote a heartfelt message over the demise of his "Grannie", the late Queen Elizabeth II.

2022-09-10T16:31:48+00:00 IST

PM Modi extends condolences over demise of Queen Elizabeth in call with UK Premier Liz Truss

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Newly-appointed UK Prime Minister Liz Truss on Saturday had a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi who extended his condolences over the demise of Queen Elizabeth II.

2022-09-10T13:51:17+00:00 IST

As King Charles III takes throne, second proclamation made in London

London [UK], September 10 (ANI): After King Charles-III took the throne as the new monarch of England on Saturday after his mother Queen Elizabeth II passed away, a second Proclamation following the principal proclamation was read in the City of London, at the Royal Exchange.

2022-09-10T11:31:50+00:00 IST

King Charles speaks of "great inheritance and of the duties and heavy responsibilities of Sovereignty" on his coronation

London [UK], September 10 (ANI): King Charles III has been formally proclaimed as the UK's new monarch. At his confirmation ceremony, he pledged to "follow the inspiring example" of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

2022-09-10T10:31:22+00:00 IST

96 rounds of royal gun salutes fired to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

London [UK], September 9 (ANI): To give tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her demise, royal gun salutes of 96 rounds to mark each year of her long life took place in London, Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh, media reports said.

2022-09-09T15:00:33+00:00 IST

King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla arrive at Buckingham Palace in London, meet mourners

London [UK], September 9 (ANI): King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arrived at Buckingham Palace in London on Friday (local time) and are meeting mourners, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

2022-09-09T14:26:39+00:00 IST

Ceremonial arrangements at UK royal residences as 7-decade reign of Queen Elizabeth II ends

London [UK], September 9 (ANI): A period of royal mourning, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, will be observed from now until seven days after the Queen's funeral, the date of which will be confirmed by the Royal Family in due course.

2022-09-09T14:12:36+00:00 IST

Queen Elizabeth led an exemplary life of duty and dignity: UK envoy Alex Ellis

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): Alex Ellis, UK High Commissioner mourned the demise of Queen Elizabeth II and admired the longest serving Queen for leading an exemplary life of strength, duty, hard work and dignity.

2022-09-09T13:26:19+00:00 IST

Queen Elizabeth II dies: What happens next?

London [UK], September 9 (ANI): As the longest-serving monarch of the UK, Queen Elizabeth-II died on Thursday, her seven-decade-long reign came to an end, triggering questions regarding further proceedings and transition of powers.

2022-09-09T10:24:46.365744+00:00 IST

India declares State Mourning on Sep 11 over UK Queen's death

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): India on Friday declared one-day mourning on September 11 on the passing away of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

2022-09-09T09:05:23.196654+00:00 IST

US President Biden, first lady sign condolence book at British Embassy after Queen Elizabeth's demise

Washington [UK], September 9 (ANI): US President Joe Biden with First Lady Jill Biden on Friday visited the British Embassy in Washington to sign a condolence book after the death of British Queen Elizabeth II.

2022-09-09T00:59:40+00:00 IST

It is a day of great loss: Truss on Queen Elizabeth's death

London [UK], September 9 (ANI): British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday expressed grief over the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II.

2022-09-08T19:45:11+00:00 IST

With Queen Elizabeth II's death in Scotland, Operation Unicorn is underway

London [UK], September 9 (ANI): The British government's "Operation Unicorn" is underway following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in Balmoral, Scotland.

2022-09-08T19:39:49+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles death of Queen Elizabeth II

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of Queen Elizabeth II as he hailed her "inspiring leadership".

2022-09-08T18:05:40+00:00 IST

Changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace cancelled

London [UK], September 8 (ANI): The traditional changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in the UK has been cancelled amid reports of the deteriorating health of Queen Elizabeth II, media reports said on Thursday.  

2022-09-08T17:18:06.556537+00:00 IST

Queen Elizabeth's health deteriorates, family rushes to her side

London [UK], September 8 (ANI): Amid the deteriorating health of Queen Elizabeth II, the British Royal family is rushing to her side as she is under medical supervision in an estate in the Scottish Highlands.

2022-09-08T14:44:22.600253+00:00 IST

US State Secretary Antony Blinken on surprise visit to Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], September 8 (ANI): US State Secretary Antony Blinken is on an unannounced visit to Kyiv to announce USD 2 billion in military aid to several countries including Ukraine, media reports said.

2022-09-08T12:06:13.586715+00:00 IST

India, EU to step up cooperation on clean energy, climate action

Brussels [Belgium], September 8 (ANI): The European Union and India will strengthen their partnership and deepen bilateral cooperation with a focus on clean energy and climate action, with an emphasis on solar energy and green hydrogen.

2022-09-08T11:56:59.929138+00:00 IST

Putin describes sanctions by the West 'threat to the world'

Moscow [Russia], September 8 (ANI): The sanctions imposed by Western nations on Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine are a threat to the entire world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday during a speech at the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia's Vladivostok.

2022-09-08T10:19:20.315994+00:00 IST

London-based activist lambasts Imran over new anti-army stand

London [UK], September 8 (ANI): London-based rights activist Shaukat Ali Kashmiri raised concern over Pakistan's socio-economic and political situation and lambasted former Pakistani Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan for his close association with the Pakistani army earlier and termed him "joker politician" after his recent anti-Pakistani army stand.

2022-09-08T00:23:13.988363+00:00 IST

Situation of Uyghurs should be discussed at UN Security Council

Munich [Germany], September 8 (ANI): In the wake of serious human rights violations against Uyghur minorities in China, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) said that it is about time that the situation of Uyghurs should be discussed at the UN security council and the human rights council.

2022-09-07T23:55:05.434647+00:00 IST