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Queen Elizabeth II Filmography
- Ballade pour une reine (2012)
- XXX Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony (2012)
- London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012)
- William at 30 (2012)
- Isles of Wonder (2012)
- A Jubilee Tribute to the Queen by the Prince of Wales (2012)
- State Opening of Parliament (2012)
- Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne (2012)
- The Queen and Her Prime Ministers (2012)
- The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (2012)
- Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man (2012)
- Elizabeth: Queen, Wife, Mother (2012)
- The Diamond Jubilee Concert (2012)
- The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2011)
- The Royal Wedding (2011)
- Autobiografia lui Nicolae Ceausescu (2010)
- The Queen in the UAE (2010)
- The Queen (2010)
- State Opening of Parliament (2010)
- Simon Sez (2010)
- The Royal Variety Performance 2009 (2009)
- Stars on the Street (2009)
- State Opening of Parliament (2009)
- La rabbia di Pasolini (2008)
- State Opening of Parliament (2008)
- Humphrey Lyttelton: The Jazz Musicians' Jazz Musician (2008)
- 50 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases (2008)
- The Queen (2008)
- History of Honka (2008)
- Morecambe & Wise: In Their Own Words (2008)
- 50 Greatest Families (2008)
- Royal Wedding: June, Judy and Jane (2007)
- Königin - Ein Job fürs Leben: Queen Elisabeth II. (2007)
- The Queen's Christmas Message (2007)
- The Royal Variety Performance 2007 (2007)
- Endgame: Blueprint for Global Enslavement (2007)
- How to Marry a Prince (2007)
- In the Shadow of the Moon (2007)
- National Geographic Presents: Mystery of the Romanovs (2007)
- The Fame Review 2006 (2006)
- The Queen by Rolf (2006)
- The Children's Party at the Palace (2006)
- The Queen at 80 (2006)
- Dans la peau de Jacques Chirac (2006)
- TV's 50 Greatest Stars (2006)
- Premiere Bond: Opening Nights (2006)
- The Queen's Castle (2005)
- The Royal Variety Performance 2005 (2005)
- Di's Guys (2004)
- Back to the 1950s (2004)
- Fætre og kusiner om Frederik & Mary (2004)
- Not Cricket: The Basil d'Oliveira Conspiracy (2004)
- The Royals and Their Pets (2003)
- Everest: Getting to the Bottom of the Mountain (2003)
- En kongelig familie (2003)
- Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace (2002)
- Angela D'Audney: A Tribute (2002)
- The Adventure of English (2002)
- The King of Communism: The Pomp & Pageantry of Nicolae Ceausescu (2002)
- The Jubilee Girl (2002)
- The Game of Their Lives (2002)
- A Very English Genius (2002)
- The Story of Football (2002)
- Trudeau (2002)
- Hitler's Britain (2002)
- Prom at the Palace (2002)
- Premiere Bond: Die Another Day (2002)
- Royalty A-Z (2002)
- Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 (2002)
- Prince of Wales: Kings in Waiting (2000)
- The Filth and the Fury (2000)
- ABC 2000: The Millennium (1999)
- Grey Owl (1999)
- 50 Glorious Years: A Royal Celebration (1999)
- A Big Hand for Sooty (1998)
- Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (1998)
- Diana: The Nation's Farewell (1997)
- 14 Weddings and a Divorce (1997)
- Henry VIII (1997)
- Cronkite Remembers (1997)
- The King and Queen: The War Years (1997)
- A Web of War (1996)
- John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk (1996)
- The Churchills (1996)
- Remembrance Day Service: The Cenotaph (1996)
- Royal Family at War (1995)
- Churchill and the Cabinet War Rooms (1995)
- Bygone Oxford: Images of the Past - The City on Film (1995)
- Songs That Won the War (1994)
- D-Day, 6th June 1944: The Official Story (1994)
- Death of a Nation: The Timor Conspiracy (1994)
- Fame in the Twentieth Century (1993)
- Elizabeth R (1992)
- Braindead (1992)
- The Complete Churchill (1991)
- The 1950's: Music, Memories & Milestones (1988)
- The Speeches of Winston Churchill (1988)
- The 1930's: Music, Memories & Milestones (1988)
- The 1940's: Music, Memories & Milestones (1988)
- The Whistle Blower (1987)
- Tribute to Her Majesty (1987)
- Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend (1987)
- Mis-Takes (1985)
- A Private Function (1984)
- Genocide (1982)
- Le confort et l'indifférence (1982)
- Something Hidden - A Portrait of Wilder Penfield (1981)
- The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981)
- The Royal Charity Concert (1980)
- The National Scream (1980)
- The Royal Variety Performance 1979 (1979)
- Has Anybody Here Seen Canada? A History of Canadian Movies 1939-1953 (1979)
- Royal Heritage (1977)
- Jeux de la XXIème olympiade (1977)
- Sex Pistols Number 1 (1977)
- Twenty Five Years (1977)
- Jubilee and Beyond (1977)
- Montreal 1976: Games of the XXI Olympiad (1976)
- Hello Elisabeth! (1976)
- The Hecklers (1975)
- Hennessy (1975)
- Action: The October Crisis of 1970 (1974)
- Colours from the Queen (1974)
- Nuova Guinea, l'isola dei cannibali (1974)
- The 8th Wonder of the World (1973)
- Britain Welcomes the Emperor and Empress of Japan (1973)
- The World at War (1973)
- The Royal Variety Performance 1971 (1971)
- A State Visit to Turkey by Queen Elizabeth II (1971)
- Investiture of His Royal Highness Prince Charles as Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester (1969)
- The Happy Ending (1969)
- Le cerveau (1969)
- Till Death Us Do Part (1969)
- Royal Family (1969)
- Lord Mountbatten: A Man for the Century (1968)
- The Legend of Marilyn Monroe (1966)
- Britain Welcomes the President of Pakistan (1966)
- The Royal Tour of the Caribbean (1966)
- The Royal Variety Performance 1965 (1965)
- The Other World of Winston Churchill (1964)
- Britain Welcomes the President of India (1963)
- The Queen Returns (1963)
- Calgary Jubilee Stampede (1963)
- La rabbia (1963)
- Sierra Leone Greets the Queen (1962)
- The Queen's Guards (1961)
- Der Fälscher von London (1961)
- Royal Children (1961)
- Queen Elizabeth II in Pakistan (1961)
- The Queen's State Visit to Iran (1961)
- Life of a Queen (1960)
- Royal River (1959)
- Zwischen Glück und Krone (1959)
- The Sceptre and the Mace (1958)
- Trooping the Colour (1956)
- I Never Forget a Face (1956)
- The End of the Affair (1955)
- A Queen's World Tour (1954)
- Royal New Zealand Journey (1954)
- The Queen in Australia (1954)
- A Queen Is Crowned (1953)
- The Conquest of Everest (1953)
- Royal Destiny (1953)
- Nostradamus Says So! (1953)
- Highlights from Royal Journey (1953)
- Royal Journey (1952)
- Royal Heritage (1952)
- Näin syntyi nykypäivä 1900-1950 (1951)
- The Calendar (1948)
- Over the Seas to Belfast (1946)
- Atlantic Ferry (1941)
- The Lion Has Wings (1939)
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Queen Elizabeth II Opens Parliament
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:55
- Updated: 10 May 2013
In a ceremony full of pomp and pageantry dating back over 500 years, Queen Elizabeth II opened the U.K. Parliament for the new session by delivering a speech...
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In a ceremony full of pomp and pageantry dating back over 500 years, Queen Elizabeth II opened the U.K. Parliament for the new session by delivering a speech...
Queen Elizabeth II speech to parliament 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:04
- Updated: 11 May 2013
Queen Elizabeth II speech to parliament 2013
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Queen Elizabeth II speech to parliament 2013
- published: 11 May 2013
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QUEEN Elizabeth II CABINET
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- Duration: 3:57
- Updated: 06 May 2013
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- published: 06 May 2013
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Queen Elizabeth II attend Temple Church Organ dedication
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- Duration: 1:34
- Updated: 08 May 2013
Queen Elizabeth II attend Temple Church Organ dedication Kate Middleton pregnant: The Duchess is buying decorating supplies for new family home at Kensington Palace. More news in @newsdailyplanet...
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Queen Elizabeth II attend Temple Church Organ dedication Kate Middleton pregnant: The Duchess is buying decorating supplies for new family home at Kensington Palace. More news in @newsdailyplanet...
- published: 08 May 2013
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Queen attends ceremonial parliament opening
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- Duration: 1:01
- Updated: 08 May 2013
Queen Elizabeth II announced the British government's austerity-sensitive programme of legislation while wearing an ivory gown and the Imperial State Crown e...
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Queen Elizabeth II announced the British government's austerity-sensitive programme of legislation while wearing an ivory gown and the Imperial State Crown e...
- published: 08 May 2013
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- author: JewishNewsOne
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Speech 8 May 2013
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- Duration: 8:34
- Updated: 08 May 2013
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Speech
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Speech
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The Queen's Speech 2013 (08May13)
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- Duration: 8:15
- Updated: 09 May 2013
The main Queen's Speech read by Queen Elizabeth II at the state opening of Parliament. Recorded from BBC1 HD, State Opening Of Parliament, 08 May 2013.
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The main Queen's Speech read by Queen Elizabeth II at the state opening of Parliament. Recorded from BBC1 HD, State Opening Of Parliament, 08 May 2013.
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Queen Elizabeth II & The Rothschilds (SMOMGarter) Ruled By The Vatican Jesuits
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- Duration: 10:01
- Updated: 05 May 2013
Queen Elizabeth II is a Dame of Malta controlled by The Jesuits The Order of Garter is the head of the Commitee of 300 (East India Trade) The Papal Bloodline...
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Queen Elizabeth II is a Dame of Malta controlled by The Jesuits The Order of Garter is the head of the Commitee of 300 (East India Trade) The Papal Bloodline...
- published: 05 May 2013
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth Speech: Immigrants face tougher rules
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- Duration: 7:40
- Updated: 08 May 2013
A fresh attempt to curb immigration is the centre piece of the government's planned new laws, set out by the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament.
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A fresh attempt to curb immigration is the centre piece of the government's planned new laws, set out by the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament.
- published: 08 May 2013
- author: MD Niaz Morshed
Queen Elizabeth II rare exclusive interview
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- Duration: 9:50
- Updated: 08 May 2013
Extremely rare interview with the queen Elizabeth II Create Your Own Solar Panels - Most Comprehensive Step By Step DIY Guide For Off The Grid System http://...
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Extremely rare interview with the queen Elizabeth II Create Your Own Solar Panels - Most Comprehensive Step By Step DIY Guide For Off The Grid System http://...
- published: 27 Jan 2013
- views: 24294
- author: Milun Kukalj
Queen Elizabet II speech in windor 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:28
- Updated: 10 May 2013
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabet_II_speech_in_windor_2013
- published: 10 May 2013
- views: 2
Queen Elizabeth II - When She Became Queen
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:14
- Updated: 10 Apr 2013
Queen Elizabeth II - When She Became Queen.
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_When_She_Became_Queen
Queen Elizabeth II church organ
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:34
- Updated: 10 May 2013
More news please follow @newsdailyplanet.
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_church_organ
Prince Charles:I love Her Majesty(Mum)Queen Elizabeth II
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 60:59
- Updated: 09 May 2013
Enjoy and Take the Postive from this video.
http://wn.com/Prince_CharlesI_love_Her_MajestyMumQueen_Elizabeth_II
Queen Elizabeth II parliament
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:42
- Updated: 10 May 2013
More news please follow @newsdailyplanet.
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_parliament
Gastroenteritis aguda
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:24
- Updated: 10 May 2013
http://wn.com/Gastroenteritis_aguda
- published: 10 May 2013
- views: 0
Queen Elizabeth II - is NOT the rightful heir to the throne of England
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 48:18
- Updated: 10 May 2013
Tony Robinsons' documentary tracing the family history of our royals has established that our queen is NOT the rightful heir to the throne of England - nor i...
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_is_NOT_the_rightful_heir_to_the_throne_of_England
Tony Robinsons' documentary tracing the family history of our royals has established that our queen is NOT the rightful heir to the throne of England - nor i...
- published: 24 May 2012
- views: 322343
- author: truexposure
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Documentary
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 89:28
- Updated: 09 May 2013
Documentary about the greatest public ceremony of the twentieth century. As well as recounting the events of Coronation Day, 2nd June 1953, this programme fo...
http://wn.com/The_Coronation_of_Queen_Elizabeth_II_Documentary
Documentary about the greatest public ceremony of the twentieth century. As well as recounting the events of Coronation Day, 2nd June 1953, this programme fo...
- published: 01 Jun 2012
- views: 77393
- author: aptsarchive
Queen Elizabeth II easter 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:16
- Updated: 09 May 2013
More news in @newdailyplanet facebook.com/newsdailyplanet Queen Elizabeth II attends Easter service in Windsor In a pastel pink coat and matching hat, Queen ...
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_easter_2013
More news in @newdailyplanet facebook.com/newsdailyplanet Queen Elizabeth II attends Easter service in Windsor In a pastel pink coat and matching hat, Queen ...
- published: 01 Apr 2013
- views: 4507
- author: PRESSIMAGEBANK
Speech from the Throne - Rafe Heydel-Mankoo on the 2013 Queen's Speech.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:13
- Updated: 10 May 2013
Radio interview in which Rafal Heydel-Mankoo discusses the significance of the presence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at the State Opening of Parliament. The ceremonial traditions of the State Opening, and their constitutional significance, are also discussed
http://wn.com/Speech_from_the_Throne_Rafe_Heydel-Mankoo_on_the_2013_Queen's_Speech
Radio interview in which Rafal Heydel-Mankoo discusses the significance of the presence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at the State Opening of Parliament. The ceremonial traditions of the State Opening, and their constitutional significance, are also discussed
- published: 10 May 2013
- views: 18
Queen Elizabeth II - The Investiture Ceremony
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:13
- Updated: 09 Apr 2013
Queen Elizabeth II - The Investiture Ceremony.
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_The_Investiture_Ceremony
Queen Elizabeth II - The Investiture Ceremony.
- published: 09 Apr 2013
- views: 1164
- author: Chutiwathana
Raw: Queen Elizabeth II Honored by BAFTA Stars
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:18
- Updated: 08 May 2013
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II mingled with Hollywood royalty at a star-studded event at Windsor Castle on Thursday night. Kenneth Branagh presented the Queen ...
http://wn.com/Raw_Queen_Elizabeth_II_Honored_by_BAFTA_Stars
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II mingled with Hollywood royalty at a star-studded event at Windsor Castle on Thursday night. Kenneth Branagh presented the Queen ...
- published: 05 Apr 2013
- views: 5899
- author: AssociatedPress
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II/ Death of Diana
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 50:12
- Updated: 12 Apr 2013
Dramatisation the role of television in Elizabeth IIs coronation in 1953 the death of Diana Princess of Wales in 1997 a shocking event which united the natio...
http://wn.com/The_Coronation_of_Queen_Elizabeth_II_Death_of_Diana
Dramatisation the role of television in Elizabeth IIs coronation in 1953 the death of Diana Princess of Wales in 1997 a shocking event which united the natio...
- published: 19 Jan 2013
- views: 3052
- author: AngelDocs
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Queen Elizabeth II rare exclusive interview
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:50
- Updated: 08 May 2013
Extremely rare interview with the queen Elizabeth II Create Your Own Solar Panels - Most Comprehensive Step By Step DIY Guide For Off The Grid System http://...
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_rare_exclusive_interview
Extremely rare interview with the queen Elizabeth II Create Your Own Solar Panels - Most Comprehensive Step By Step DIY Guide For Off The Grid System http://...
- published: 27 Jan 2013
- views: 24294
- author: Milun Kukalj
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Documentary
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 89:28
- Updated: 09 May 2013
Documentary about the greatest public ceremony of the twentieth century. As well as recounting the events of Coronation Day, 2nd June 1953, this programme fo...
http://wn.com/The_Coronation_of_Queen_Elizabeth_II_Documentary
Documentary about the greatest public ceremony of the twentieth century. As well as recounting the events of Coronation Day, 2nd June 1953, this programme fo...
- published: 01 Jun 2012
- views: 77393
- author: aptsarchive
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark BBC Interview - January 2012
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:58
- Updated: 08 May 2013
On the eve of The Queen's 40th year of reign, the BBC aired this short interview in which Margrethe says Queen Elizabeth II is an inspiration to her.
http://wn.com/Queen_Margrethe_II_of_Denmark_BBC_Interview_January_2012
On the eve of The Queen's 40th year of reign, the BBC aired this short interview in which Margrethe says Queen Elizabeth II is an inspiration to her.
- published: 13 Jan 2012
- views: 43107
- author: MyDigitalRealm
Prince Charles:I love Her Majesty(Mum)Queen Elizabeth II
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 60:59
- Updated: 09 May 2013
Enjoy and Take the Postive from this video.
http://wn.com/Prince_CharlesI_love_Her_MajestyMumQueen_Elizabeth_II
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-Present) - Pt 1/3
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:40
- Updated: 08 Mar 2013
Episode 12 of the Channel Five series Kings & Queens, which looks at the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain. (This series was made in 2003) The ...
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_1926-Present_Pt_1_3
Episode 12 of the Channel Five series Kings & Queens, which looks at the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain. (This series was made in 2003) The ...
- published: 27 Sep 2010
- views: 33733
- author: animegirlUK
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II/ Death of Diana
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 50:12
- Updated: 12 Apr 2013
Dramatisation the role of television in Elizabeth IIs coronation in 1953 the death of Diana Princess of Wales in 1997 a shocking event which united the natio...
http://wn.com/The_Coronation_of_Queen_Elizabeth_II_Death_of_Diana
Dramatisation the role of television in Elizabeth IIs coronation in 1953 the death of Diana Princess of Wales in 1997 a shocking event which united the natio...
- published: 19 Jan 2013
- views: 3052
- author: AngelDocs
Queen Elizabeth II - is NOT the rightful heir to the throne of England
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 48:18
- Updated: 10 May 2013
Tony Robinsons' documentary tracing the family history of our royals has established that our queen is NOT the rightful heir to the throne of England - nor i...
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_is_NOT_the_rightful_heir_to_the_throne_of_England
Tony Robinsons' documentary tracing the family history of our royals has established that our queen is NOT the rightful heir to the throne of England - nor i...
- published: 24 May 2012
- views: 322343
- author: truexposure
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message 25 December 2012
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:29
- Updated: 30 Apr 2013
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message.
http://wn.com/Her_Majesty_Queen_Elizabeth_II_Christmas_Message_25_December_2012
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message.
- published: 25 Dec 2012
- views: 14882
- author: tvalexcrowson
Prince William And Harry Katie Couric Interview: Talking Queen Elizabeth II Diamon Jubilee
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:30
- Updated: 30 Apr 2013
Prince William and his brother Price Harry sat down with Katie Couric for an in-depth interview. The two talked about their grandmother Queen Elizabeth and t...
http://wn.com/Prince_William_And_Harry_Katie_Couric_Interview_Talking_Queen_Elizabeth_II_Diamon_Jubilee
Prince William and his brother Price Harry sat down with Katie Couric for an in-depth interview. The two talked about their grandmother Queen Elizabeth and t...
- published: 30 May 2012
- views: 30266
- author: ENTV
Jordyn meeting Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip Interview with Neil Mitchell on 3AW
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:27
- Updated: 11 Nov 2012
www.jordyngriffin.com Jordyn Griffin talking with Neil Mitchell on 3AW Radio about meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & His Royal Highness Prince Philip ...
http://wn.com/Jordyn_meeting_Queen_Elizabeth_II_Prince_Philip_Interview_with_Neil_Mitchell_on_3AW
www.jordyngriffin.com Jordyn Griffin talking with Neil Mitchell on 3AW Radio about meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & His Royal Highness Prince Philip ...
- published: 26 Oct 2011
- views: 12832
- author: Jordyn Griffin
Dr Phil Interviews Queen Elizabeth II
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 16:07
- Updated: 15 Apr 2013
I cannot resist calling up folks from Great Britain. This time, I dialed a random number, and, lo and behold, her Majesty answered my call!
http://wn.com/Dr_Phil_Interviews_Queen_Elizabeth_II
I cannot resist calling up folks from Great Britain. This time, I dialed a random number, and, lo and behold, her Majesty answered my call!
- published: 30 Aug 2012
- views: 1594
- author: raider8654
HD Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message 2011 26/12/2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:11
- Updated: 09 May 2013
Queen Elizabeth Christmas Message 2011 The Queen has celebrated the importance of the family in her Christmas Day message, describing the wedding of the Duke...
http://wn.com/HD_Queen_Elizabeth_II_Christmas_Message_2011_26_12_2011
Queen Elizabeth Christmas Message 2011 The Queen has celebrated the importance of the family in her Christmas Day message, describing the wedding of the Duke...
- published: 25 Dec 2011
- views: 190657
- author: ChannelEarthrise
Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message 2010
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:20
- Updated: 25 Apr 2013
Queen Elizabeth II broadcasts her Christmas message at Hampton Court Palace on 25 December 2010, highlighting the importance of sport in strengthening commun...
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_Christmas_Message_2010
Queen Elizabeth II broadcasts her Christmas message at Hampton Court Palace on 25 December 2010, highlighting the importance of sport in strengthening commun...
- published: 26 Dec 2010
- views: 129253
- author: Carlo Maestro
HM Queen Elizabeth II World Sovereign Monarch Lunch at Windsor Castle May 18 2012
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 13:22
- Updated: 07 May 2013
Brought to you by: The Santos Republic, the VOICE of the 21st Century Generation and the NEW PARADIGM for Responsible Journalism Visit and share us to your f...
http://wn.com/HM_Queen_Elizabeth_II_World_Sovereign_Monarch_Lunch_at_Windsor_Castle_May_18_2012
Brought to you by: The Santos Republic, the VOICE of the 21st Century Generation and the NEW PARADIGM for Responsible Journalism Visit and share us to your f...
- published: 20 May 2012
- views: 23613
- author: TheSantosRepublicTV
Elizabeth II, intrigues pour une couronne
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 47:05
- Updated: 04 May 2013
Réalisateur :Lucy Swingler Résumé Le 2 juin 1953, Elizabeth Windsor a été couronnée reine d'Angleterre à l'âge de 27 ans, au cours d'une cérémonie qui est re...
http://wn.com/Elizabeth_II,_intrigues_pour_une_couronne
Réalisateur :Lucy Swingler Résumé Le 2 juin 1953, Elizabeth Windsor a été couronnée reine d'Angleterre à l'âge de 27 ans, au cours d'une cérémonie qui est re...
- published: 30 Dec 2012
- views: 1244
- author: atlantis623
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Concert HD 2012 Full
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 200:22
- Updated: 09 May 2013
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Concert HD 2012 Full.
http://wn.com/The_Queen_Elizabeth_II_Diamond_Jubilee_Concert_HD_2012_Full
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Concert HD 2012 Full.
- published: 06 Jun 2012
- views: 587345
- author: Aunty May
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth the Second in 1953 (Part 1/7)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:19
- Updated: 07 May 2013
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (Part 1) Date: June 2, 1953 In Westminster Abbey, where English kings and queens have been crowned for 900 years, Elizabeth ...
http://wn.com/Coronation_of_Queen_Elizabeth_the_Second_in_1953_Part_1_7
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (Part 1) Date: June 2, 1953 In Westminster Abbey, where English kings and queens have been crowned for 900 years, Elizabeth ...
- published: 25 Jul 2009
- views: 136852
- author: dearteacher
Lighter side of .... Queen Elizabeth II
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:52
- Updated: 09 May 2013
The Queen as you have never seen her...
http://wn.com/Lighter_side_of_Queen_Elizabeth_II
Queen Elizabeth II - Diamond Jubilee
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 14:08
- Updated: 09 May 2013
A tribute to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in her Diamond Jubilee year.
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_Diamond_Jubilee
A tribute to her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in her Diamond Jubilee year.
- published: 10 Jan 2012
- views: 167092
- author: dafilmclub
Queen Elizabeth II - When She Became Queen
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:14
- Updated: 10 Apr 2013
Queen Elizabeth II - When She Became Queen.
http://wn.com/Queen_Elizabeth_II_When_She_Became_Queen
BBC The Diamond Queen Episode 1
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 58:59
- Updated: 10 May 2013
BBC The Diamond Queen Episode 1 ©BBC UK Andrew Marr looks at the life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II in this three-part series, which includes special in...
http://wn.com/BBC_The_Diamond_Queen_Episode_1
BBC The Diamond Queen Episode 1 ©BBC UK Andrew Marr looks at the life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II in this three-part series, which includes special in...
- published: 10 Jul 2012
- views: 74287
- author: Expat UK
Prince Harry interview on Queen Elizabeth II and his tour of the Caribbean
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:27
- Updated: 25 Apr 2013
Prince Harry interview on Queen Elizabeth II and his tour of the Caribbean. Prince Harry shares the conversation he had with Queen Elizabeth II before his to...
http://wn.com/Prince_Harry_interview_on_Queen_Elizabeth_II_and_his_tour_of_the_Caribbean
Prince Harry interview on Queen Elizabeth II and his tour of the Caribbean. Prince Harry shares the conversation he had with Queen Elizabeth II before his to...
- published: 20 Mar 2012
- views: 9077
- author: iconic
Exclusive interview of Queen Elizabeth II - The Sunday Evening Detective Cabinet
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:31
- Updated: 20 Mar 2013
She also likes Daft Punk and considers Katie Price "a natural disaster" - http://www.thexpressdetective.com - http://www.facebook.com/TheXpressDetective.
http://wn.com/Exclusive_interview_of_Queen_Elizabeth_II_The_Sunday_Evening_Detective_Cabinet
She also likes Daft Punk and considers Katie Price "a natural disaster" - http://www.thexpressdetective.com - http://www.facebook.com/TheXpressDetective.
- published: 11 Mar 2013
- views: 260
- author: Thomas Hercouët
9:50
Queen Elizabeth II rare exclusive interview
Extremely rare interview with the queen Elizabeth II Create Your Own Solar Panels - Most C...
published: 27 Jan 2013
author: Milun Kukalj
Queen Elizabeth II rare exclusive interview
Extremely rare interview with the queen Elizabeth II Create Your Own Solar Panels - Most Comprehensive Step By Step DIY Guide For Off The Grid System http://...
- published: 27 Jan 2013
- views: 24294
- author: Milun Kukalj
89:28
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Documentary
Documentary about the greatest public ceremony of the twentieth century. As well as recoun...
published: 01 Jun 2012
author: aptsarchive
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Documentary
Documentary about the greatest public ceremony of the twentieth century. As well as recounting the events of Coronation Day, 2nd June 1953, this programme fo...
- published: 01 Jun 2012
- views: 77393
- author: aptsarchive
2:58
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark BBC Interview - January 2012
On the eve of The Queen's 40th year of reign, the BBC aired this short interview in which ...
published: 13 Jan 2012
author: MyDigitalRealm
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark BBC Interview - January 2012
On the eve of The Queen's 40th year of reign, the BBC aired this short interview in which Margrethe says Queen Elizabeth II is an inspiration to her.
- published: 13 Jan 2012
- views: 43107
- author: MyDigitalRealm
60:59
Prince Charles:I love Her Majesty(Mum)Queen Elizabeth II
Enjoy and Take the Postive from this video....
published: 23 Aug 2012
author: king arthur
Prince Charles:I love Her Majesty(Mum)Queen Elizabeth II
Enjoy and Take the Postive from this video.
- published: 23 Aug 2012
- views: 48456
- author: king arthur
7:40
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-Present) - Pt 1/3
Episode 12 of the Channel Five series Kings & Queens, which looks at the life and reign of...
published: 27 Sep 2010
author: animegirlUK
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-Present) - Pt 1/3
Episode 12 of the Channel Five series Kings & Queens, which looks at the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain. (This series was made in 2003) The ...
- published: 27 Sep 2010
- views: 33733
- author: animegirlUK
50:12
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II/ Death of Diana
Dramatisation the role of television in Elizabeth IIs coronation in 1953 the death of Dian...
published: 19 Jan 2013
author: AngelDocs
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II/ Death of Diana
Dramatisation the role of television in Elizabeth IIs coronation in 1953 the death of Diana Princess of Wales in 1997 a shocking event which united the natio...
- published: 19 Jan 2013
- views: 3052
- author: AngelDocs
48:18
Queen Elizabeth II - is NOT the rightful heir to the throne of England
Tony Robinsons' documentary tracing the family history of our royals has established that ...
published: 24 May 2012
author: truexposure
Queen Elizabeth II - is NOT the rightful heir to the throne of England
Tony Robinsons' documentary tracing the family history of our royals has established that our queen is NOT the rightful heir to the throne of England - nor i...
- published: 24 May 2012
- views: 322343
- author: truexposure
8:29
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message 25 December 2012
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message....
published: 25 Dec 2012
author: tvalexcrowson
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message 25 December 2012
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message.
- published: 25 Dec 2012
- views: 14882
- author: tvalexcrowson
1:30
Prince William And Harry Katie Couric Interview: Talking Queen Elizabeth II Diamon Jubilee
Prince William and his brother Price Harry sat down with Katie Couric for an in-depth inte...
published: 30 May 2012
author: ENTV
Prince William And Harry Katie Couric Interview: Talking Queen Elizabeth II Diamon Jubilee
Prince William and his brother Price Harry sat down with Katie Couric for an in-depth interview. The two talked about their grandmother Queen Elizabeth and t...
- published: 30 May 2012
- views: 30266
- author: ENTV
3:27
Jordyn meeting Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip Interview with Neil Mitchell on 3AW
www.jordyngriffin.com Jordyn Griffin talking with Neil Mitchell on 3AW Radio about meeting...
published: 26 Oct 2011
author: Jordyn Griffin
Jordyn meeting Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip Interview with Neil Mitchell on 3AW
www.jordyngriffin.com Jordyn Griffin talking with Neil Mitchell on 3AW Radio about meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II & His Royal Highness Prince Philip ...
- published: 26 Oct 2011
- views: 12832
- author: Jordyn Griffin
16:07
Dr Phil Interviews Queen Elizabeth II
I cannot resist calling up folks from Great Britain. This time, I dialed a random number, ...
published: 30 Aug 2012
author: raider8654
Dr Phil Interviews Queen Elizabeth II
I cannot resist calling up folks from Great Britain. This time, I dialed a random number, and, lo and behold, her Majesty answered my call!
- published: 30 Aug 2012
- views: 1594
- author: raider8654
7:11
HD Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message 2011 26/12/2011
Queen Elizabeth Christmas Message 2011 The Queen has celebrated the importance of the fami...
published: 25 Dec 2011
author: ChannelEarthrise
HD Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message 2011 26/12/2011
Queen Elizabeth Christmas Message 2011 The Queen has celebrated the importance of the family in her Christmas Day message, describing the wedding of the Duke...
- published: 25 Dec 2011
- views: 190657
- author: ChannelEarthrise
7:20
Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message 2010
Queen Elizabeth II broadcasts her Christmas message at Hampton Court Palace on 25 December...
published: 26 Dec 2010
author: Carlo Maestro
Queen Elizabeth II Christmas Message 2010
Queen Elizabeth II broadcasts her Christmas message at Hampton Court Palace on 25 December 2010, highlighting the importance of sport in strengthening commun...
- published: 26 Dec 2010
- views: 129253
- author: Carlo Maestro
13:22
HM Queen Elizabeth II World Sovereign Monarch Lunch at Windsor Castle May 18 2012
Brought to you by: The Santos Republic, the VOICE of the 21st Century Generation and the N...
published: 20 May 2012
author: TheSantosRepublicTV
HM Queen Elizabeth II World Sovereign Monarch Lunch at Windsor Castle May 18 2012
Brought to you by: The Santos Republic, the VOICE of the 21st Century Generation and the NEW PARADIGM for Responsible Journalism Visit and share us to your f...
- published: 20 May 2012
- views: 23613
- author: TheSantosRepublicTV
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20 great reasons to visit the V&A;
Reason 1
This is the earliest of the great marble groups by Giambologna. Commissioned by F...
published: 14 Jul 2011
author: Victoria and Albert Museum
20 great reasons to visit the V&A;
Reason 1
This is the earliest of the great marble groups by Giambologna. Commissioned by Francesco de’ Medici in Florence, it was later presented to King Charles I in 1623.
Reason 2
Originally belonging to Consuelo Duchess of Manchester, this stunning tiara was inspired by the style of pre-revolution France.
Reason 3
The Portland Vase marks perhaps the greatest achievement by the English potter and manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood - a duplicate of a Roman cameo vase.
Reason 4
This UFO-like chair has a curious Cold War history: its West German manufacturer illicitly sold plastics technology to an East German factory. In return, the socialist factory produced about 14,000 of these chairs.
Reason 5
Husband and wife Libenský and Brychtová are two of the most important figures in modern glassmaking. This piece perfectly illustrates their pioneering technique of mould-melting.
Reason 6
Mentioned in Shakespeare’s 'Twelfth Night', this 11 x 10 foot wide bed was originally made as a marketing ploy to attract travellers to one of the inns at Ware.
Reason 7
This Buddha represents 'The Perfect One'. An inscription on the base says that through seeing the image, the believer can also achieve enlightenment.
Reason 8
'The Day Dream' is one of the last major oils executed by Rossetti before his death. The model is Jane Morris, who at the time was involved in an illicit love affair with the painter.
Reason 9
Worn by Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones 1972 tour and designed by Ossie Clark, this slim jumpsuit perfectly illustrates the fusion between fashion and pop.
Reason 10
This massive column is cast from an original made for the Roman emperor Trajen around 100 AD. It was made to celebrate his victory over the tribes of the Danube.
Reason 11
The engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel is here shown against the backdrop of the chains that were used to launch the ship he designed, at the time the largest ship afloat.
Reason 12
This jewel was given to Sir Thomas Heneage by Elizabeth I. The reverse of the jewel shows a ship holding steady on a stormy sea, symbolising the Protestant church steered by the Queen through religious turmoil.
Reason 13
This remarkable reconfigured chest of drawers was one of the most startling designs of the 1990s. Each drawer was salvaged from an existing piece of furniture.
Reason 14
The wooden model of a tiger attacking a European was made for Tipu Sultan. A mechanical organ inside the figure imitates the growling of the tiger and the unfortunate man’s moan.
Reason 15
Commissioned as one of a pair, the Ardabil Carpet is one of the largest and finest carpets in existence. There 4914 knots in every 10 square centimetres.
Reason 16
This suit represents a new fashion in men’s wear, introduced by Charles II and inspired by Louis XIV of France.
Reason 17
The V&A; has in its collection five of Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks, which reveal how the original Renaissance man thought. They contain some of his most complex and challenging designs.
Reason 18
Best known for creating settings which have a strong sculptural quality, set designer Ralph Koltai dates his interest in reflective material to this design for the National Theatre’s 'As You Like It'.
Reason 19
This unique candlestick is a masterpiece of English metalwork. The dense decoration includes men and monsters in combat, illustrating the struggle between light and darkness.
Reason 20
William Morris famously said 'Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or beautiful'. The V&A; has the largest collection of his work in the world.
7:31
Queen Elizabeth II
Funny one. The best frames filmed standing on recyclebin.
It's not much about capturing th...
published: 30 Dec 2009
author: Semperunus aka Gabriele
Queen Elizabeth II
Funny one. The best frames filmed standing on recyclebin.
It's not much about capturing the Queen Elizabeth II, but more about how-group-of-freshers-try-to-see-the-Queen.
Enjoy it;)
2:40
Queen Elizabeth II 2010
Queen Elizabeth II 2010...
published: 26 Jul 2010
author: Singapore Turf Club
Queen Elizabeth II 2010
Queen Elizabeth II 2010
2:08
Queen Elizabeth II obit
This is for private use only. I wrote and produced all content in this reel....
published: 16 Nov 2011
author: Shannon McGarvey
Queen Elizabeth II obit
This is for private use only. I wrote and produced all content in this reel.
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47:05
Elizabeth II, intrigues pour une couronne
Réalisateur :Lucy Swingler Résumé Le 2 juin 1953, Elizabeth Windsor a été couronnée reine ...
published: 30 Dec 2012
author: atlantis623
Elizabeth II, intrigues pour une couronne
Réalisateur :Lucy Swingler Résumé Le 2 juin 1953, Elizabeth Windsor a été couronnée reine d'Angleterre à l'âge de 27 ans, au cours d'une cérémonie qui est re...
- published: 30 Dec 2012
- views: 1244
- author: atlantis623
200:22
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Concert HD 2012 Full
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Concert HD 2012 Full....
published: 06 Jun 2012
author: Aunty May
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Concert HD 2012 Full
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Concert HD 2012 Full.
- published: 06 Jun 2012
- views: 587345
- author: Aunty May
9:19
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth the Second in 1953 (Part 1/7)
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (Part 1) Date: June 2, 1953 In Westminster Abbey, where E...
published: 25 Jul 2009
author: dearteacher
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth the Second in 1953 (Part 1/7)
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (Part 1) Date: June 2, 1953 In Westminster Abbey, where English kings and queens have been crowned for 900 years, Elizabeth ...
- published: 25 Jul 2009
- views: 136852
- author: dearteacher
photo: WN / Janice Sabnal
10 May 2013
The sophistication of a global network of thieves who drained cash machines around the globe of an astonishing $45 million in mere hours sent ripples through the security world, not merely for the size of the operation and ease with which it was carried out, but also for the threat that more such thefts may be in store ... Law enforcement agencies from more than a dozen nations were involved in the investigation, U.S ... (Read More ... The U.S ... ....(size: 6.2Kb)
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08 May 2013
CLEVELAND - In the years after his friend's daughter vanished while walking home from school, Ariel Castro handed out fliers with the 14-year-old's photo and performed music at a fundraiser held in her honor. When neighbors gathered for a candlelight vigil just a year ago to remember the girl, Castro was there too, comforting the girl's mother ... He would not say who the father was ... The house was always locked, he said ... ....(size: 9.3Kb)
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10 May 2013
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. Perhaps a backlash against newly arrived non-indigenous immigrants is justifiable, especially in reference to the recent Boston Marathon Bombing. And maybe there are a few non-native immigrants that take advantage of social uplift programs, or that commit crimes. But generally speaking, the United States of America has always been a nation of immigrants ... citizenship which took seven years....(size: 6.2Kb)
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09 May 2013
Gina DeJesus gives a thumbs-up to well-wishers as she arrives Wednesday at her family home in Cleveland after a decade in captivity with two other women. The man suspected of being her captor has been charged with kidnapping and rape. (Emmanuel Dunand, AFP/Getty Images) ... The two other men who were arrested after the women were discovered will not be charged in the case, authorities said in a news conference ... All rights reserved. ....(size: 5.9Kb)
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11 May 2013
Dame Julie Andrews, the commencement speaker, is the winner of numerous prestigious awards throughout her career, including Academy Awards, Golden Globes and Grammys for her iconic performances. She was invested as a Dame Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 2001. Her career spans over 60 years and includes her ......(size: 1.8Kb)
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Stuff
11 May 2013
After winning gold and silver at the Olympics, there wasn't much more for Andrew "Bart" Simpson to accomplish in sailing - except for capturing the America's Cup ... But Mills did not move ahead because of concerns about safety ... "He had a big, big smile." Ad Feedback ... The pair won a gold medal in the Star class at the Beijing Olympics, and Simpson was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in Queen Elizabeth II's honours list ... ....(size: 4.9Kb)
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WPXI
11 May 2013
1781 - Peruvian revolutionary Tupac Amaru II is forced to witness the execution of his family by the Spanish in the main plaza in Cuzco and is then tortured and beheaded ... 1972 - Four bomb-disposal experts parachute into Atlantic from Royal Air Force plane and board liner Queen Elizabeth II after bomb threat ... movie director (1897-1991); John Paul II ......(size: 6.4Kb)
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Digital Spy
11 May 2013
Billie Piper has said that returning to Doctor Who is "a gift". The actress spoke at the red carpet event for The Hot House at London's Trafalgar Studios and claimed that resuming her role as Rose Tyler in the BBC One sci-fi series is a privilege. © WENN / BBC ... She then said. "It's like going home. It's a real gift ... > Helen Mirren wins first Olivier Award for Queen Elizabeth II portrayal ... Mirren wins Olivier for playing the Queen ... ....(size: 8.7Kb)
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11 May 2013
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is the present Sovereign and her heir apparent is her eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales ... Kitts and Nevis, has a constitutional monarchy with The Queen as Sovereign. As a constitutional monarch, The Queen, by convention, is not involved in the day-to-day business of St ... The Queen's Royal style and title in St Christopher and Nevis is Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of St....(size: 4.8Kb)
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11 May 2013
The next installment of the saga set in a galaxy far, far away will return to the seat of an Empire much closer to home. Star Wars Episode VII will be at least partly filmed in the United Kingdom, it was revealed Friday ... Osborne celebrated the news in a tweet.. Just confirmed. the next Star Wars film will be made in UK ... May the force be with us..... "I've been here since '75," Lucas told the assembled guests, including Queen Elizabeth II....(size: 13.4Kb)
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11 May 2013
Tweet ... In a letter carried by the Dawn, Malala said ... "If we want education, electricity and natural gas in our country, we must. take a step ... She was flown to Britain shortly after the attack and was treated at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital ... ) .. ).. Comments. ... . . . . . .. . . .. ....(size: 1.4Kb)
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11 May 2013
Islamabad ... "If we want education, electricity and natural gas in our country, we must take a step," the 15-year-old said. "Let's vote for our country ... Malala was shot in Pakistan's conservative Swat Valley on October 9 last year and was air-lifted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on October 15 for further specialist treatment ... ....(size: 1.7Kb)
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11 May 2013
“If we want education, electricity and natural gas in our country, we must take a step,” the 15-year-old said ... Malala was shot in Pakistan’s conservative Swat Valley on October 9 last year, and was air-lifted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on October 15 for further specialist treatment ... Keywords....(size: 1.6Kb)
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10 May 2013
(Source. Royal Navy) ... From this 753-tonne structure, flight deck operations on HMS Queen Elizabeth will be directed. fhis is Flyco - Flying Control, effectively the carrier's equivalent of an airport control tower ... That's not quite Queen Elizabeth complete outwardly ... In all, Queen Elizabeth requires 1½ million square metres (over 16 million square feet) of paintwork… which is slightly larger than Hyde Park. distributed by ... (noodl....(size: 2.2Kb)
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The Times of India
10 May 2013
DMK president M Karunanidhi has once again demanded that India boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka in November, citing Queen Elizabeth II's decision to skip the meet. Karunanidhi described Queen Elizabeth II's decision as "important" ... For the first time in 40 years, Queen Elizabeth II will skip the Commonwealth summit, deciding to send her son Prince Charles instead for the biennial event....(size: 2.0Kb)
For other uses, see Elizabeth II (disambiguation).
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926[note 1]) is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms, and head of the 54-member Commonwealth of Nations. She is also head of state of the Crown Dependencies.[1][2]
Elizabeth was born in London, and educated privately at home. Her father acceded to the throne as George VI in 1936 on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII. She began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, in which she served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. On the death of her father in 1952, she became Head of the Commonwealth and queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon. Her coronation service in 1953 was the first to be televised. Between 1956 and 1992, the number of her realms varied as territories gained independence and some realms became republics. Today, in addition to the first four aforementioned countries, Elizabeth is Queen of Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
In 1947, she married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with whom she has four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward. In 1992, which Elizabeth termed her annus horribilis (horrible year), Charles and Andrew separated from their wives, Anne divorced, and a severe fire damaged part of Windsor Castle. Revelations continued on the state of Charles's marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales, and they divorced in 1996. The following year, Diana died in a Paris car crash, and the media criticised the royal family for remaining in seclusion in the days before her funeral. Elizabeth's personal popularity rebounded after she appeared in public and has subsequently remained high.
Her reign of 60 years is the second-longest for a British monarch; only Queen Victoria has reigned longer. Elizabeth's Silver and Golden Jubilees were celebrated in 1977 and 2002; her Diamond Jubilee is being celebrated during 2012.
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Early life[link]
Elizabeth was the first child of Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI), and his wife, Elizabeth. Her father was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary, and her mother was the youngest daughter of Scottish aristocrat Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. She was born by Caesarean section at 2.40 am (GMT) on 21 April 1926 at her maternal grandfather's London house: 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair.[3] The Anglican Archbishop of York, Cosmo Lang, baptised her in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace on 29 May.[4][note 2] She was named Elizabeth after her mother, Alexandra after George V's mother, who had died six months earlier, and Mary after her paternal grandmother.[5] Her close family called her "Lilibet".[6] George V cherished his granddaughter, and during his serious illness in 1929 her regular visits were credited in the popular press and by later biographers with raising his spirits and aiding his recovery.[7]
Elizabeth's only sibling was Princess Margaret, born in 1930. The two princesses were educated at home under the supervision of their mother and their governess, Marion Crawford, who was casually known as "Crawfie".[8] Lessons concentrated on history, language, literature and music.[9] To the dismay of the royal family,[10] in 1950 Crawford published a biography of Elizabeth and Margaret's childhood years entitled The Little Princesses. The book describes Elizabeth's love of horses and dogs, her orderliness, and her attitude of responsibility.[11] Others echoed such observations: Winston Churchill described Elizabeth when she was two as "a character. She has an air of authority and reflectiveness astonishing in an infant."[12] Her cousin Margaret Rhodes described her as "a jolly little girl, but fundamentally sensible and well-behaved".[13]
Heiress presumptive[link]
As a granddaughter of the monarch in the male line, Elizabeth's full style at birth was Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth of York. She was third in the line of succession to the throne, behind her uncle, Edward, Prince of Wales, and her father. Although her birth generated public interest, she was not expected to become queen as the Prince of Wales was still young and many assumed he would marry and have children of his own.[14] In 1936, when her grandfather, George V, died and her uncle Edward succeeded, she became second in line to the throne after her father. Later that year, Edward abdicated after his proposed marriage to divorced socialite Wallis Simpson provoked a constitutional crisis.[15] Elizabeth's father became king, and she became heiress presumptive, with the style Her Royal Highness The Princess Elizabeth.[16] If her parents had had a son, he would have been heir apparent and above her in the line of succession.[17]
Elizabeth received private tuition in constitutional history from Henry Marten, Vice-Provost of Eton College,[18] and learned French from a succession of native-speaking governesses.[19] A Girl Guides company, the 1st Buckingham Palace Company, was formed specifically so she could socialise with girls her own age.[20] Later she was enrolled as a Sea Ranger.[19]
In 1939, Elizabeth's parents toured Canada and visited the United States. As in 1927, when her parents had toured Australia and New Zealand, Elizabeth remained in Britain as her father thought her too young to undertake public tours.[21] Elizabeth "looked tearful" as her parents departed.[22] They corresponded regularly,[22] and on 18 May, she and her parents made the first royal transatlantic telephone call.[21]
Second World War[link]
From September 1939, with the outbreak of the Second World War, Elizabeth and Margaret stayed at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, until Christmas 1939, when they moved to Sandringham House, Norfolk.[23] From February to May 1940, they lived at Royal Lodge, Windsor, until moving to Windsor Castle, where they stayed for most of the next five years.[24] The suggestion by senior politician Lord Hailsham that the two princesses should be evacuated to Canada was rejected by Elizabeth's mother; she declared, "The children won't go without me. I won't leave without the King. And the King will never leave."[25] At Windsor, the princesses staged pantomimes at Christmas in aid of the Queen's Wool Fund, which bought yarn to knit into military garments.[26] In 1940, the 14-year-old Elizabeth made her first radio broadcast during the BBC's Children's Hour, addressing other children who had been evacuated from the cities.[27] She stated:
We are trying to do all we can to help our gallant sailors, soldiers and airmen, and we are trying, too, to bear our share of the danger and sadness of war. We know, every one of us, that in the end all will be well.[27]
In 1943, at the age of 16, Elizabeth undertook her first solo public appearance on a visit to the Grenadier Guards, of which she had been appointed Colonel-in-Chief the previous year.[28] As she approached her 18th birthday, the law was changed so that she could act as one of five Counsellors of State in the event of her father's incapacity or absence abroad, such as his visit to Italy in July 1944.[29] In February 1945, she joined the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service, as an honorary Second Subaltern with the service number of 230873.[30] She trained as a driver and mechanic,[31] and was promoted to honorary Junior Commander five months later.[32]
During the war, plans were drawn up to quell Welsh nationalism by affiliating Elizabeth more closely with Wales.[33] Welsh politicians proposed that Elizabeth be made Princess of Wales on her 18th birthday. The idea was supported by Home Secretary Herbert Morrison, but rejected by the King because he felt such a title belonged solely to the wife of a Prince of Wales, and the Prince of Wales had always been the heir apparent.[34] In 1946, she was inducted into the Welsh Gorsedd of Bards at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.[35]
At the end of the war in Europe, on Victory in Europe Day, Elizabeth and her sister mingled anonymously with the celebratory crowds in the streets of London. She later said in a rare interview, "we asked my parents if we could go out and see for ourselves. I remember we were terrified of being recognised ... I remember lines of unknown people linking arms and walking down Whitehall, all of us just swept along on a tide of happiness and relief."[36] Two years later, the princess made her first overseas tour, when she accompanied her parents through southern Africa. During the tour, in a broadcast to the British Commonwealth on her 21st birthday, she pledged: "I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."[37]
Marriage[link]
Further information: Wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Elizabeth met her future husband, Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, in 1934 and 1937.[38] After another meeting at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth in July 1939, Elizabeth – though only 13 years old – fell in love with Philip, and they began to exchange letters.[39] They married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. They are second cousins once removed through King Christian IX of Denmark and third cousins through Queen Victoria. Before the marriage, Philip renounced his Greek and Danish titles, converted from Greek Orthodoxy to Anglicanism, and adopted the style Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, taking the surname of his mother's British family.[40] Just before the wedding, he was created Duke of Edinburgh and granted the style of His Royal Highness.[41]
The marriage was not without controversy: Philip had no financial standing, was foreign-born (though a British subject), and had sisters who had married German noblemen with Nazi links.[42] Marion Crawford wrote, "Some of the King's advisors did not think him good enough for her. He was a prince without a home or kingdom. Some of the papers played long and loud tunes on the string of Philip's foreign origin."[43] Elizabeth's mother was reported, in later biographies, to have opposed the union initially, even dubbing Philip "The Hun".[44] In later life, however, she told biographer Tim Heald that Philip was "an English gentleman".[45]
Elizabeth and Philip received 2500 wedding gifts from around the world,[46] but Britain had not yet completely rebounded from the devastation of the war. Elizabeth still required ration coupons to buy the material for her gown, designed by Norman Hartnell.[47] In post-war Britain, it was not acceptable for the Duke of Edinburgh's German relations to be invited to the wedding, including Philip's three surviving sisters.[48] Edward, the former king, was not invited either.[49]
Elizabeth gave birth to her first child, Prince Charles, on 14 November 1948, less than one month after letters patent were issued by her father allowing her children to use the style and title of a royal prince or princess. They otherwise would not have been entitled to such a status as their father was no longer a royal prince.[50] A second child, Princess Anne, was born in 1950.[51]
Following their wedding, the couple leased Windlesham Moor near Windsor Castle, until 4 July 1949,[46] when they took up residence at Clarence House in London. At various times between 1949 and 1951, the Duke of Edinburgh was stationed in the British Protectorate of Malta as a serving Royal Navy officer. He and Elizabeth lived intermittently, for several months at a time, in the Maltese hamlet of Gwardamanġia, at the Villa Gwardamanġia, the rented home of Philip's uncle, Lord Mountbatten. The children remained in Britain.[52]
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Accession and coronation[link]
George VI's health declined during 1951, and Elizabeth was soon frequently standing in for him at public events. In October of that year, she toured Canada, and visited President Truman in Washington, D.C.; on the trip, her private secretary, Martin Charteris, carried a draft accession declaration for use if the King died while she was on tour.[53] In early 1952, Elizabeth and Philip set out for a tour of Australia and New Zealand by way of Kenya. On 6 February 1952, they had just returned to their Kenyan home, Sagana Lodge, after a night spent at Treetops Hotel, when word arrived of the death of Elizabeth's father. Philip broke the news to the new queen.[54] Martin Charteris asked her to choose a regnal name; she chose to remain Elizabeth, "of course".[55] She was proclaimed queen throughout her realms, and the royal party hastily returned to the United Kingdom.[56] She and the Duke of Edinburgh moved into Buckingham Palace.[57]
With Elizabeth's accession it seemed likely that the royal house would bear her husband's name. Lord Mountbatten thought it would be the House of Mountbatten, as Elizabeth would typically have taken Philip's last name on marriage; however Elizabeth's grandmother Queen Mary and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill favoured the retention of the House of Windsor, and so Windsor it remained. The Duke complained, "I am the only man in the country not allowed to give his name to his own children."[58] After the death of Queen Mary on 24 March 1953 and the resignation of Churchill in 1955, the surname Mountbatten-Windsor was adopted in 1960 for Philip and Elizabeth's male-line descendants who do not carry royal titles.[59]
Amid preparations for the coronation, Princess Margaret informed her sister that she wished to marry Peter Townsend, a divorcee 16 years her senior, with two sons from his previous marriage. The Queen asked them to wait for a year; in the words of Martin Charteris, "the Queen was naturally sympathetic towards the Princess, but I think she thought – she hoped – given time, the affair would peter out."[60] Senior politicians were against the match, and the Church of England did not permit re-marriage after divorce. If Margaret contracted a civil marriage, she would be expected to renounce her right of succession.[61] Eventually, she decided to abandon her plans with Townsend.[62] In 1960, she married Antony Armstrong-Jones, who was created Earl of Snowdon the following year. They were divorced in 1978; she did not remarry.[63]
Despite the death of Queen Mary ten weeks before, the coronation went ahead on 2 June 1953. Before she died, Mary had asked that the coronation not be delayed.[64] The ceremony in Westminster Abbey, except the anointing and communion, was televised for the first time,[65] and the coverage was instrumental in boosting the medium's popularity; the number of television licences in the United Kingdom doubled to 3 million,[66] and many of the more than 20 million British viewers watched television for the first time in the homes of their friends or neighbours.[67] In North America, just under 100 million viewers watched recorded broadcasts.[68] Elizabeth's coronation gown was commissioned from Norman Hartnell and embroidered on her instructions with the floral emblems of Commonwealth countries:[69] English Tudor rose, Scots thistle, Welsh leek, Irish shamrock, Australian wattle, Canadian maple leaf, New Zealand silver fern, South African protea, lotus flowers for India and Ceylon, and Pakistan's wheat, cotton, and jute.[70]
Continuing evolution of the Commonwealth[link]
Further information: Historical development of the Commonwealth realms
Elizabeth witnessed, over her life, the ongoing transformation of the British Empire into the Commonwealth of Nations.[71] By the time of her accession in 1952, her role as nominal head of multiple independent states was already established.[72] Spanning 1953–54, the Queen and her husband embarked on a six-month around-the-world tour. She became the first reigning monarch of Australia and New Zealand to visit those nations.[73] During the tour, crowds were immense; three-quarters of the population of Australia were estimated to have seen the Queen.[74] Throughout her reign, Elizabeth has undertaken state visits to foreign countries, and tours of Commonwealth ones. She is the most widely travelled head of state in history.[75]
In 1956, French Prime Minister Guy Mollet and British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden discussed the possibility of France joining the Commonwealth. The proposal was never accepted, and the following year France signed the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community, the precursor of the European Union.[76] In November 1956, Britain and France invaded Egypt in an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to capture the Suez Canal. Lord Mountbatten claimed the Queen was opposed to the invasion, though Eden denied it. Eden resigned two months later.[77]
The absence of a formal mechanism within the Conservative Party for choosing a leader meant that, following Eden's resignation, it fell to the Queen to decide whom to commission to form a government. Eden recommended that she consult Lord Salisbury (the Lord President of the Council). Lord Salisbury and Lord Kilmuir (the Lord Chancellor) consulted the Cabinet, Winston Churchill, and the Chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee, as a result of which the Queen appointed their recommended candidate: Harold Macmillan.[78]
The Suez crisis and the choice of Eden's successor led in 1957 to the first major personal criticism of the Queen. In a magazine, which he owned and edited,[79] Lord Altrincham accused her of being "out of touch".[80] Altrincham was denounced by public figures and physically attacked by a member of the public appalled at his comments.[81] Six years later in 1963, Macmillan resigned and advised the Queen to appoint the Earl of Home as prime minister, advice that she followed.[82] The Queen again came under criticism for appointing the Prime Minister on the advice of a small number of ministers, or a single minister.[82] In 1965, the Conservatives adopted a formal mechanism for electing a leader, thus relieving her of involvement.[83]
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In 1957, she made a state visit to the United States, where she addressed the United Nations General Assembly. On the same tour, she opened the 23rd Canadian Parliament, becoming the first monarch of Canada to open a parliamentary session.[84] Two years later, she revisited the United States as Queen of Canada and toured Canada,[84][85] despite learning upon landing at St. John's, Newfoundland, that she was pregnant with her third child.[86] In 1961, she toured Cyprus, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Iran.[87] On a visit to Ghana the same year, she dismissed fears for her safety, even though her host President Kwame Nkrumah, who had replaced her as head of state, was a target for assassins.[88] Harold Macmillan wrote: "The Queen has been absolutely determined all through ... She is impatient of the attitude towards her to treat her as ... a film star ... She has indeed 'the heart and stomach of a man' ... She loves her duty and means to be a Queen."[88] Before her tour through parts of Quebec in 1964, the press reported that extremists within the Quebec separatist movement were plotting the Queen's assassination.[89][90][91] No attempt was made, but a riot did break out while she was in Montreal; the Queen's "calmness and courage in the face of the violence" was noted.[92]
Elizabeth's pregnancies with Princes Andrew and Edward in 1959 and 1963, respectively, mark the only times she has not performed the State Opening of the British parliament during her reign.[93] In addition to performing traditional ceremonies, she also instituted new practices. Her first royal walkabout, meeting ordinary members of the public, took place during a tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1970.[94]
The 1960s and 1970s saw an acceleration in the decolonisation of Africa and the Caribbean. Over 20 countries gained independence from Britain as part of a planned transition to self-government. In 1965, however, Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith declared unilateral independence in opposition to moves toward majority rule. Although the Queen dismissed Smith in a formal declaration and the international community applied sanctions against Rhodesia, Smith's regime survived for over a decade.[95]
In February 1974, British Prime Minister Edward Heath called a general election in the middle of the Queen's tour of the Austronesian Pacific Rim and she had to fly back to Britain, interrupting the tour.[96] The election resulted in a hung parliament; Heath's Conservatives were not the largest party, but could stay in office if they formed a coalition with the Liberals. Heath only resigned when discussions on forming a coalition government foundered, after which the Queen asked the Leader of the Opposition, Labour's Harold Wilson, to form a government.[97]
A year later, at the height of the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis, Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was dismissed from his post by Governor-General Sir John Kerr, after the Opposition-controlled Senate rejected Whitlam's budget proposals.[98] As Whitlam had a majority in the House of Representatives, Speaker Gordon Scholes appealed to the Queen to reverse Kerr's decision. Elizabeth declined, stating that she would not interfere in decisions reserved by the Constitution of Australia for the governor-general.[99] The crisis fuelled Australian republicanism.[98]
Silver Jubilee[link]
In 1977, Elizabeth marked the Silver Jubilee of her accession. Parties and events took place throughout the Commonwealth, many coinciding with the Queen's associated national and Commonwealth tours. The celebrations re-affirmed the Queen's popularity, despite virtually coincident negative press coverage of Princess Margaret's separation from her husband.[100] In 1978, Elizabeth endured a state visit to the United Kingdom by Romania's communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, and his wife Elena,[101] though privately she thought they had "blood on their hands".[102] The following year brought two blows: one was the unmasking of Anthony Blunt, former Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures, as a communist spy; the other was the assassination of her relative and in-law Lord Mountbatten by the Provisional Irish Republican Army.[103]
According to Paul Martin, Sr., by the end of the 1970s the Queen was worried the Crown "had little meaning for" Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.[104] Tony Benn said that the Queen found Trudeau "rather disappointing".[104] Trudeau's supposed republicanism seemed to be confirmed by his antics, such as sliding down banisters at Buckingham Palace and pirouetting behind the Queen's back in 1977, and the removal of various Canadian royal symbols during his term of office.[104] In 1980, Canadian politicians sent to London to discuss the patriation of the Canadian constitution found the Queen "better informed on ... Canada's constitutional case than any of the British politicians or bureaucrats".[104] She was interested in the constitutional debate after the failure of Bill C-60, which would have affected her role as head of state.[104] Patriation removed the role of the British parliament in the Canadian constitution, but the monarchy was retained. Trudeau said in his memoirs: "The Queen favoured my attempt to reform the Constitution. I was always impressed not only by the grace she displayed in public at all times, but by the wisdom she showed in private conversation."[105]
1980s[link]
During the 1981 Trooping the Colour ceremony, and only six weeks before the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer, six shots were fired at the Queen from close range as she rode down The Mall on her horse, Burmese. Police later discovered that the shots were blanks. The 17-year-old assailant, Marcus Sarjeant, was sentenced to five years in prison and released after three.[106] The Queen's composure and skill in controlling her mount were widely praised.[107] From April to September 1982, the Queen remained anxious[108] but proud[109] of her son, Prince Andrew, who was serving with British forces during the Falklands War. On 9 July, the Queen awoke in her bedroom at Buckingham Palace to find an intruder, Michael Fagan, in the room with her. Remaining calm, and through two calls to the palace police switchboard, she spoke to Fagan while he sat at the foot of her bed until assistance arrived seven minutes later.[110] Though she hosted President Ronald Reagan at Windsor Castle in 1982, and visited his Californian ranch in 1983, she was angered when his administration ordered the invasion of Grenada, one of her Caribbean realms, without her foreknowledge.[111]
Intense media interest in the opinions and private lives of the royal family during the 1980s led to a series of sensational stories in the press, not all of which were entirely true.[112] As Kelvin MacKenzie, editor of The Sun, told his staff: "Give me a Sunday for Monday splash on the Royals. Don't worry if it's not true – so long as there's not too much of a fuss about it afterwards."[113] Newspaper editor Donald Trelford wrote in The Observer of 21 September 1986: "The royal soap opera has now reached such a pitch of public interest that the boundary between fact and fiction has been lost sight of ... it is not just that some papers don't check their facts or accept denials: they don't care if the stories are true or not." It was reported, most notably in The Sunday Times of 20 July 1986, that Elizabeth was worried that British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's economic policies fostered social divisions, and was alarmed by high unemployment, a series of riots, the violence of a miners' strike, and Thatcher's refusal to apply sanctions against the apartheid regime in South Africa. The sources of the rumours included royal aide Michael Shea and Commonwealth Secretary-General Shridath Ramphal, but Shea claimed his remarks were taken out of context and embellished by speculation.[114] Thatcher reputedly said the Queen would vote for the Social Democratic Party – Thatcher's political opponents.[115] Thatcher's biographer John Campbell claimed "... the report was a piece of journalistic mischief-making".[116] Belying reports of acrimony between them, Thatcher later conveyed her personal admiration for the Queen,[117] and after Thatcher's replacement by John Major, Elizabeth gave two honours in her personal gift to Thatcher: appointment to the Order of Merit and the Order of the Garter.[118]
In 1987, the elected Fijian government was deposed in a military coup. Elizabeth, as head of state, supported the attempts of the Governor-General, Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau, to assert executive power and negotiate a settlement. Coup leader Sitiveni Rabuka deposed Ganilau, abolished the monarchy, and declared Fiji a republic.[119] By the start of 1991, republican feeling in Britain had risen because of press estimates of the Queen's private wealth, which were contradicted by the palace, and reports of affairs and strained marriages among her extended family.[120] The involvement of the younger royals in the charity game show It's a Royal Knockout was ridiculed,[121] and the Queen was the target of satire.[122]
1990s[link]
In 1991, in the wake of victory in the Gulf War, Elizabeth became the first British monarch to address a joint session of the United States Congress.[123] The following year, she attempted to save the failing marriage of her eldest son, Charles, by counselling him and his wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, to reconcile.[124]
In a speech on 24 November 1992, to mark the 40th anniversary of her accession, the Queen called 1992 her annus horribilis, meaning horrible year.[125] In March, her second son Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his wife Sarah, Duchess of York, separated. In April, her daughter Anne, Princess Royal, divorced her husband Captain Mark Phillips.[126] During a state visit to Germany in October, angry demonstrators in Dresden threw eggs at her,[127] and in November Windsor Castle suffered severe fire damage. The monarchy received increased criticism and public scrutiny.[128] In an unusually personal speech, Elizabeth said that any institution must expect criticism, but suggested it be done with "a touch of humour, gentleness and understanding".[129] Two days later, Prime Minister John Major announced reforms of the royal finances that had been planned since the previous year, including the Queen paying income tax for the first time, starting in 1993, and a reduction in the civil list.[130] In December, Charles and Diana formally separated.[131] The year ended with a lawsuit as the Queen sued The Sun newspaper for breach of copyright when it published the text of her annual Christmas message two days before its broadcast. The newspaper was forced to pay her legal fees, and donated £200,000 to charity.[132]
In the ensuing years, public revelations on the state of Charles and Diana's marriage continued.[133] Even though support for republicanism in Britain seemed higher than at any time in living memory, republicanism remained a minority viewpoint and Elizabeth herself had high approval ratings.[134] Criticism was focused on the institution of monarchy itself and the Queen's wider family rather than the Queen's own behaviour and actions.[135] In consultation with Prime Minister Major, Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey, her private secretary Robert Fellowes, and her husband, she wrote to Charles and Diana at the end of December 1995, saying that a divorce was desirable.[136] A year after the divorce, which took place in 1996, Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997. The Queen was on holiday with her son and grandchildren at Balmoral. Diana's two sons wanted to attend church, and so the Queen and Prince Philip took them that morning.[137] After that single public appearance, for five days the Queen and the Duke shielded their grandsons from the intense press interest by keeping them at Balmoral where they could grieve in private.[138] The royal family's seclusion caused public dismay.[139] Pressured by the hostile reaction, the Queen agreed to a live broadcast to the world and returned to London to deliver it on 5 September, the day before Diana's funeral.[140] In the broadcast, she expressed admiration for Diana, and her feelings "as a grandmother" for Princes William and Harry.[141] As a result, much of the public hostility evaporated.[141]
Golden Jubilee[link]
In 2002, Elizabeth marked her Golden Jubilee as queen. Her sister and mother died in February and March, respectively, and the media speculated as to whether the Jubilee would be a success or a failure.[142] She again undertook an extensive tour of her realms, which began in Jamaica in February, where she called the farewell banquet "memorable" after a power cut plunged the King's House, the official residence of the Governor-General, into darkness.[143] As in 1977, there were street parties and commemorative events, and monuments were named to honour the occasion. A million people attended each day of the three-day main Jubilee celebration in London,[144] and the enthusiasm shown by the public for Elizabeth was greater than many journalists had predicted.[145]
Though generally healthy throughout her life, in 2003 she had keyhole surgery on both knees, and in June 2005 she cancelled several engagements after contracting a bad cold. In October 2006, she missed the opening of the new Emirates Stadium because of a strained back muscle that had been troubling her since the summer.[146] Two months later, she was seen in public with a bandage on her right hand, which led to press speculation of ill health.[147] She had been bitten by one of her corgis while she was separating two that were fighting.[148]
In May 2007, The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported claims from unnamed sources that the Queen was "exasperated and frustrated" by the policies of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, that she had shown concern that the British Armed Forces were overstretched in Iraq and Afghanistan, and that she had raised concerns over rural and countryside issues with Blair repeatedly.[149] She was, however, said to admire Blair's efforts to achieve peace in Northern Ireland.[150] On 20 March 2008, at the Church of Ireland St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh, the Queen attended the first Maundy service held outside of England and Wales.[151] At the invitation of Irish President Mary McAleese, in May 2011 the Queen made the first state visit to the Republic of Ireland by a British monarch.[152]
Elizabeth addressed the United Nations for a second time in 2010, again in her capacity as queen of all her realms and Head of the Commonwealth.[153] UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon introduced her as "an anchor for our age".[154] During her visit to New York, which followed a tour of Canada, she officially opened a memorial garden for the British victims of the 11 September attacks.[154] The Queen's visit to Australia in October 2011, her 16th visit since 1954, was called her "farewell tour" in the press because of her age.[155]
Diamond Jubilee[link]
Main article: Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II
Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 marks 60 years as queen, with celebrations throughout her realms, the wider Commonwealth, and beyond. In a message released on Accession Day, the Queen stated: "In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherness and the convening strength of family, friendship and good neighbourliness ... I hope also that this Jubilee year will be a time to give thanks for the great advances that have been made since 1952 and to look forward to the future with clear head and warm heart".[156] She and her husband undertook an extensive tour of the United Kingdom, while her children and grandchildren embarked on royal tours of other Commonwealth realms on the Queen's behalf.[157][158][159] On 4 June, Jubilee beacons will be lit around the world.[160]
She is the longest-lived and second-longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, and the second-longest-serving current head of state (after King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand). She does not intend to abdicate,[161] though the proportion of public duties performed by Prince Charles may increase as Elizabeth reduces her commitments.[162]
She is scheduled to open the 2012 Summer Olympics on 27 July and the Paralympics on 29 August in London. Her father, George VI, opened the 1948 London Olympics, and her great-grandfather, Edward VII, opened the 1908 London Olympics. Elizabeth also opened the 1976 Games in Canada, and Prince Philip opened the Melbourne Olympics in 1956.[163]
Public perception and character[link]
Main article: Personality and image of Queen Elizabeth II
Since Elizabeth rarely gives interviews, little is known of her personal feelings. As a constitutional monarch, she has not expressed her own political opinions in a public forum. She does have a deep sense of religious and civic duty, and takes her coronation oath seriously.[164] Aside from her official religious role as Supreme Governor of the established Church of England, she personally worships with that church and with the national Church of Scotland.[165] She has demonstrated support for inter-faith relations, and has met with leaders of other religions, including three popes: John XXIII, John Paul II and Benedict XVI. A personal note about her faith often features in her annual Royal Christmas Message broadcast to the Commonwealth, such as in 2000, when she spoke about the theological significance of the millennium marking the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ:
To many of us, our beliefs are of fundamental importance. For me the teachings of Christ and my own personal accountability before God provide a framework in which I try to lead my life. I, like so many of you, have drawn great comfort in difficult times from Christ's words and example.[166]
She is the patron of over 600 organisations and charities.[167] Her main leisure interests include equestrianism and dogs, especially her Pembroke Welsh Corgis.[168] Scenes of a relaxed, informal home life are occasionally acted out; she and her family, from time to time, prepare a meal together and do the washing up afterwards.[169]
In the 1950s, as a young woman at the start of her reign, Elizabeth was depicted as a glamorous "fairytale Queen".[170] After the trauma of the war, it was a time of hope, a period of progress and achievement heralding a "new Elizabethan age".[171] Lord Altrincham's accusation in 1957 that her speeches sounded like those of a "priggish schoolgirl" was an extremely rare criticism.[172] In the late 1960s, attempts to portray a more modern image of monarchy were made in the television documentary Royal Family, and by televising Prince Charles's investiture as Prince of Wales.[173] She took to wearing in public clothes that consist mostly of solid-colour overcoats and decorative hats, which allow her to be seen easily in a crowd.[174]
At her Silver Jubilee in 1977, the crowds and celebrations were genuinely enthusiastic,[175] but in the 1980s public criticism of the royal family increased, as the personal and working lives of Elizabeth's children came under media scrutiny.[176] Elizabeth's popularity sank to a low point in the 1990s. Under pressure from public opinion, she began to pay income tax for the first time, and Buckingham Palace was opened to the public.[177] Discontent with the monarchy reached its peak on the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, though the Queen's popularity rebounded after her live broadcast to the world five days after Diana's death.[178]
In November 1999, a referendum in Australia on the future of the Australian monarchy favoured its retention in preference to an indirectly elected head of state.[179] Polls in Britain in 2006 and 2007 revealed strong support for Elizabeth,[180] and referenda in Tuvalu in 2008 and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2009 both rejected proposals to become republics.[181]
Finances[link]
Further information: Finances of the British Royal Family
Elizabeth's personal fortune has been the subject of speculation for many years. Forbes magazine estimated her net worth at around US$450 million in 2010,[182] but official Buckingham Palace statements in 1993 called estimates of £100 million "grossly overstated".[183] Jock Colville, who was her former private secretary and a director of her bank, Coutts, estimated her wealth in 1971 at £2 million (the equivalent of about £21 million today[184]).[185][186] The Royal Collection, which includes artworks and the Crown Jewels, is not owned by the Queen personally and is held in trust,[187] as are the occupied palaces in the United Kingdom such as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle,[188] and the Duchy of Lancaster, a property portfolio valued at £383 million in 2011.[189] Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle are privately owned by the Queen.[188] The British Crown Estate – with holdings of £7.3 billion in 2011[190] – is held in trust for the nation, and cannot be sold or owned by Elizabeth in a private capacity.[191]
Titles, styles, honours, and arms[link]
Titles and styles[link]
Main article: List of titles and honours of Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth has held titles throughout her life, as a granddaughter of the monarch, as a daughter of the monarch, through her husband's titles, and eventually as Sovereign. In common parlance, she is The Queen or Her Majesty. Officially, she has a distinct title in each of her realms: Queen of Canada in Canada, Queen of Australia in Australia, etc. In the Channel Islands and Isle of Man, which are Crown dependencies rather than separate realms, she is known as Duke of Normandy and Lord of Mann respectively. Additional styles include Defender of the Faith and Duke of Lancaster. When in conversation with the Queen, the practice is to initially address her as Your Majesty and thereafter as Ma'am.[192]
She has received honours and awards from around the world, and has held honorary military positions throughout the Commonwealth, both before and after her accession.
Arms[link]
See also: Flags of Elizabeth II
From 21 April 1944, Elizabeth's arms consisted of a lozenge bearing the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, differenced with a label of three points argent, the centre point bearing a Tudor rose and the first and third a cross of St. George.[193] After her accession as Sovereign, she adopted the royal coat of arms undifferenced. The design of the shield is also used on the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom. Elizabeth has personal flags for use in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, and elsewhere.[194]
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Issue[link]
See also: Line of succession to the British throne
| Name | Birth | Marriage | Children | Grandchildren | |
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| Charles, Prince of Wales | 14 November 1948 | 29 July 1981 Divorced 28 August 1996 |
Lady Diana Spencer | Prince William, Duke of Cambridge Prince Harry of Wales |
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| 9 April 2005 | Camilla Parker-Bowles | ||||
| Anne, Princess Royal | 15 August 1950 | 14 November 1973 Divorced 28 April 1992 |
Captain Mark Phillips | Peter Phillips | Savannah Phillips Isla Phillips |
| Zara Phillips | |||||
| 12 December 1992 | Sir Timothy Laurence | ||||
| Prince Andrew, Duke of York | 19 February 1960 | 23 July 1986 Divorced 30 May 1996 |
Sarah Ferguson | Princess Beatrice of York Princess Eugenie of York |
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| Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex | 10 March 1964 | 19 June 1999 | Sophie Rhys-Jones | Lady Louise Windsor James, Viscount Severn |
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Ancestry[link]
Main articles: Ancestry of Elizabeth II and Descent of Elizabeth II from William I
See also[link]
Notes[link]
- ^[note 1] See Queen's Official Birthday for an explanation of why her official birthday is not the same as her real one.
- ^[note 2] Her godparents were: King George V and Queen Mary; Lord Strathmore; Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (her paternal great-granduncle); Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles (her paternal aunt); and Lady Elphinstone (her maternal aunt).[195]
- ^[note 3] Canada has used three different versions of the arms during her reign. This version was used between 1957 and 1994.[196]
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Elizabeth II
Cadet branch of the House of Wettin
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| Preceded by George VI |
Queen of the United Kingdom 1952–present |
Incumbent Heir apparent: Charles, Prince of Wales |
| Preceded by George VI as King of the British Dominions beyond the Seas |
Queen of Canada 1952–present |
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| Queen of New Zealand 1952–present |
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| Queen of Pakistan 1952–1956 |
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| Queen of South Africa 1952–1961 |
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| Queen of Ceylon 1952–1972 |
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Queen of Ghana 1957–1960 |
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| Queen of Nigeria 1960–1963 |
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| Queen of Sierra Leone 1961–1971 |
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| Queen of Tanganyika 1961–1962 |
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| Queen of Jamaica 1962–present |
Incumbent Heir apparent: Charles, Prince of Wales |
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| Queen of Trinidad and Tobago 1962–1976 |
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| Queen of Uganda 1962–1963 |
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| Queen of Kenya 1963–1964 |
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| Queen of Malawi 1964–1966 |
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| Queen of Malta 1964–1974 |
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| Queen of the Gambia 1965–1970 |
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| Queen of Guyana 1966–1970 |
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| Queen of Barbados 1966–present |
Incumbent Heir apparent: Charles, Prince of Wales |
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| Queen of Mauritius 1968–1992 |
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| Queen of Fiji 1970–1987 |
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| Queen of the Bahamas 1973–present |
Incumbent Heir apparent: Charles, Prince of Wales |
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| Queen of Grenada 1974–present |
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| Preceded by Herself as Queen of Australia |
Queen of Papua New Guinea 1975–present |
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| Preceded by Herself as Queen of the United Kingdom |
Queen of the Solomon Islands 1978–present |
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| Queen of Tuvalu 1978–present |
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| Queen of Saint Lucia 1979–present |
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| Queen of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1979–present |
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| Queen of Belize 1981–present |
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| Queen of Antigua and Barbuda 1981–present |
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| Queen of Saint Kitts and Nevis 1983–present |
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| Preceded by George VI |
Head of the Commonwealth 1952–present |
Incumbent |
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| Preceded by The Earl Jellicoe as First Lord of the Admiralty |
Lord High Admiral 1964–2011 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Edinburgh |
| British royalty | ||
| Preceded by Prince Albert, Duke of York later King George VI |
Heir to the Throne as heiress presumptive 1936–1952 |
Succeeded by Charles, Prince of Wales |
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| First | Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom as the Sovereign |
Succeeded by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh |
| Order of Precedence in Canada as the Sovereign |
Succeeded by David Johnston as Governor General |
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| Name | Elizabeth II |
| Alternative names | Elizabeth Alexandra Mary |
| Short description | Queen regnant of the Commonwealth realms |
| Date of birth | 21 April 1926 |
| Place of birth | London, United Kingdom |
| Date of death | |
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Queen Elizabeth or Queen Elisabeth may refer to:
Queens regnant[link]
- Elizabeth I of England (1533–1603), last Tudor monarch over England, reigned 1558–1603
- Elizabeth II (born 1926) of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth Realms, reigned since 1952
Queens consort, dowager and mother[link]
- Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900–2002), queen consort, queen dowager and queen mother of the United Kingdom (known from 1952 until her death as Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother)
- Elizabeth Woodville (1437–1492), queen consort, queen dowager and queen mother of England
- Elizabeth of Aragon (1271–1336), queen consort, queen dowager and queen mother of Portugal
- Elisabeth of Austria (1436–1505), queen consort, queen dowager and queen mother of Poland
- Elisabeth of Bavaria (1837–1898), queen consort of Hungary, Croatia, and Bohemia
- Elisabeth of Bavaria (1876–1965), queen consort, queen dowager and queen mother of the Belgians
- Elisabeth of Bohemia (1292–1330), queen consort of Bohemia
- Elisabeth of Bohemia (1358–1373), queen consort of the Romans, Hungary, and Bohemia
- Elizabeth of Bohemia (1596–1662), the "Winter Queen", briefly queen consort of Bohemia, wife of Frederick V, Elector Palatine
- Elizabeth of Bosnia (1340–1387), queen consort and queen dowager of Hungary and Poland, queen mother of Hungary
- Elizabeth de Burgh (1289–1327), queen consort of Scotland
- Elisabeth Richeza of Poland (1286–1335), queen consort of Bohemia and Poland
- Elisabeth of Romania (1894–1956), queen consort of the Hellenes
- Elisabeth of Wied (1843–1916), queen consort and queen dowager of Romania
- Elizabeth of York (1466–1503), queen consort of England
Queens in fiction[link]
- Elizabeth III of the House of Winton, monarch of the Star Kingdom of Manticore, in David Weber's Honorverse books
- Elizabeth X, aka "Liz Ten", fictional queen of Starship UK in the Doctor Who episode "The Beast Below"
Ships[link]
- HMS Queen Elizabeth, several ships of the Royal Navy
- MS Queen Elizabeth, Cunard cruise ship launched in 2010
- RMS Queen Elizabeth, Cunard ocean liner launched 1938, retired 1968
- RMS Queen Elizabeth 2, Cunard ocean liner launched in 1969, retired 2008
- Queen Elizabeth class, several classes of ships
Other[link]
- "Queen Elizabeth" a nickname of one of two US Presidential limousines of 1938
- Queen Elizabeth (band)
- Queen Elizabeth, Saskatoon, a suburban neighborhood in the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Les Amours de la reine Élisabeth (Queen Elizabeth), 1912 film starring Sarah Bernhardt
See also[link]
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