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Queen Elizabeth II

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was the queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, as well as the head of the Commonwealth. She was born in 1926 and died on September 8, 2022.

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King Frederik and Queen Mary waving from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen

Across the world, kings and queens continue to reign

Across the world, kings and queens continue to reign

Despite transitions toward democracy in Denmark and elsewhere, royals rule worldwide. Some monarchs enjoy absolute rule.
PoliticsJanuary 15, 2024
Picture of three women of different ages looking away from the camera, one of them is wearing a crown.

How Netflix's 'The Crown' has kept royal watchers riveted

How Netflix's 'The Crown' has kept royal watchers riveted

The final season spotlights Princess Diana's death, Charles marrying Camilla and the queen reflecting on her reign.
CultureNovember 14, 202312 images
Frankreich König Charles zu Besuch in Paris

France holds rich state banquet for King Charles III

France holds rich state banquet for King Charles III

President Macron welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla with full pomp at the Palace of Versailles.
HistorySeptember 21, 2023
King Charles and Camilla standing in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate in 2019

How German are the British royals?

How German are the British royals?

More ties than you might think: As King Charles III is crowned, DW takes a look at the British royals' German roots.
SocietyMay 5, 2023
People are waiting for the changing of the guard in front of the Buckingham Palace, London

10 places to feel like royalty in London

10 places to feel like royalty in London

King Charles III's coronation takes place on May 6. Here are some sights associated with the royals in London.
TravelMay 5, 202310 images
King Charles, still a prince in 2000, wears a headset

King Charles III: The soundtrack for a coronation

King Charles III: The soundtrack for a coronation

The musical selection for the royal event of the year, the coronation of Charles III, is surprisingly modern.
MusicMay 5, 2023
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In the spotlight

A young Iranian woman cuts her ponytail off during a protest outside the Iranian consulate in Istanbul, as a crowd cheers around her

2022 in pictures: A look back

War, climate catastrophe and COVID marked a year of crisis. But the last 12 months also had bright spots.
PoliticsDecember 31, 202214 images
King Charles III looks at a cake of a crown on a purple cushion with other people standing around him

7 reasons why the Germans love the Royals

Around 50% of all Germans are ardent fans of the British royal family. Where does this passion come from?
CultureSeptember 13, 2022
King Charles III

Londoners' advice for King Charles: Stay out of politics

The key to boosting King Charles' approval ratings will be remaining in a traditional role, some of his subjects say.
PoliticsSeptember 12, 2022
The head of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown in 2008

Queen's death sparks mixed feelings in Africa

Reactions to Elizabeth's death have been mixed in Africa, where Britain once ruled more than half the territory.
SocietySeptember 9, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II visits Jaipur, India, in 1961

South Asia's difficult ties to British monarchy

In spite of their difficult colonial past, India and Pakistan had a cordial relationship with Queen Elizabeth II.
SocietySeptember 9, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.

10 interesting facts about Queen Elizabeth

Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth, has died. Here are some little-known facts about her.
SocietySeptember 9, 202210 images