Queen Elizabeth II

A long life marked by a sense of duty

The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II was marked by her strong sense of duty.

This is the moment history stops
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UK
Posted
8 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures
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In Pictures
Posted
8 September 2022
Nation pays final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
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UK
Posted
19 September 2022

Watch/Listen

A constant presence in a changing world. Video, 00:03:08
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UK
Posted
8 September 2022
A queen in waiting: Elizabeth II's childhood years. Video, 00:01:26
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UK
Posted
8 September 2022
A love match: The royal wedding in 1947. Video, 00:01:22
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UK
Posted
9 April 2021
Queen's children hold vigil at Westminster Hall. Video, 00:01:41
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UK
Posted
16 September 2022
Watch the emotional farewell to the Queen. Video, 00:02:49
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UK
Posted
20 September 2022

Latest Updates

Venues announce Queen funeral service live streams
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Gloucestershire
Posted
16 September 2022
'My parents met because of the Queen'
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Somerset
Posted
16 September 2022
'Although she was very important, she was like us' Video, 00:01:28
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
Posted
16 September 2022
Sandringham Estate knitter plans new Queen tribute
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Norfolk
Posted
16 September 2022
Who is the man leading the Queen's funeral?
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London
Posted
16 September 2022
The businesses that are proud to serve the King
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Norfolk
Posted
16 September 2022
Dismay as hospital date cancelled over Queen funeral
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Northern Ireland
Posted
16 September 2022
Longest serving Prince of Wales becomes King. Video, 00:02:33
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Wales
Posted
16 September 2022
The Wales-loving prince who is now King
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Wales
Posted
16 September 2022
Chef had 'privilege' of cooking for the Queen
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Devon
Posted
16 September 2022
Queen's love of gardens and Chelsea Flower Show. Video, 00:01:04
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Posted
16 September 2022
'The long, silent queue has a meditative magic of its own'
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Entertainment & Arts
Posted
16 September 2022
5 Minutes On. "A meditative magic" - watching the lying-in-state. Audio, 5 minutes
Why Mark Savage became glued to the BBC's live feed of the public paying their respects.
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BBC News
Available for over a year
A Point of View. A Different Level of Fame. Audio, 9 minutes
Sarah Dunant reflects on how the nature of fame has changed over the past seventy years.
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BBC Radio 4
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Queen tributes won't alienate republicans - McDonald
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Northern Ireland
Posted
15 September 2022
Queue for lying-in-state closes before Queen’s funeral
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UK
Posted
15 September 2022
Thanksgiving services pay tribute to Queen
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Northern Ireland
Posted
15 September 2022
MPs' anger at China invitation to Queen's funeral
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UK Politics
Posted
15 September 2022
Queen took refuge in pub during snow storm
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Gloucestershire
Posted
15 September 2022
Royal Warrant firms are 'immensely proud'
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England
Posted
15 September 2022
Cabinet ministers stand guard over Queen's coffin. Video, 00:01:09
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UK
Posted
15 September 2022
William: Procession brought back memories of Diana
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UK
Posted
15 September 2022
God Save the King sung at London mosque
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London
Posted
15 September 2022
Rehearsals held for King Charles' visit to Wales. Video, 00:01:27
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Wales
Posted
15 September 2022