Shortly after British monarch Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Sept. 8, the word “Kohinoor” began trending on Indian Twitter. It was a reference to one of the world’s most famous gems. The Kohinoor diamond is just one of 2,800 stones set in the crown made for Elizabeth’s mother, known as
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PM joins funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday joined the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II along with other world leaders at Westminster Abbey. US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron were also among the hundreds of dignitaries who attended the funeral service at Westminster Abbey - the building in which she was
PM pays tribute to late Queen Elizabeth II
Cruelties of the Queen’s reign recalled in former colonies
As millions of Britons and admirers the world over mourned Queen Elizabeth II’s death Thursday, others — especially in nations formerly colonized by the British Empire — voiced reminders of the “horrendous cruelties” perpetrated against them during the monarch’s reign. “We do not mourn the death of Elizabeth, because to us
Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral
Why Was It Appropriate to Celebrate bin Laden’s Death but Not the Queen’s?
Two dead, but only one is being respected and eulogised. When the killing of Osama bin Laden was announced, celebrations broke out all over America. Americans rushed to the street to hold parties. They danced and had a lot of fun. The celebrations lasted through the night and into the early morning.
PM likely to attend Queen’s state funeral
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, dies
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability in a turbulent era for her country and the world, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. The palace announced she died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family