Queens of England: Elizabeth II

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Monday, 8 September 2025

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II on the anniversary of her death

Today marks the third anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

I think it's obvious Elizabeth II was all for a big law change in her reign and the latest revelations don't alter that

When you're the longest reigning monarch in British history and feted internationally as one of the most successful leaders your country has ever produced, a change that makes it more likely one of your female descendants will get the same chances as you seems a no brainer. Which is why I think the latest headlines about Elizabeth II being ''lukewarm'' about the new succession laws that gave women equal rights with men are well off the mark.

The historic meeting between Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Francis

The death of Pope Francis has been mourned around the world. His pontificate was one of humility and a deep and unwavering commitment to put the very poorest in society first. Francis was a very human Pope but also an adept statesman. He discovered very early on in his reign that his role required top level diplomacy as well as spiritual leadership and one of the most famous moments came in 2014 when the Head of the Roman Catholic Church welcomed the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Elizabeth II, to Rome. As the death of Pope Francis is mourned, we look back at a moment of history.

The Queen of England who raised a smile about her own funeral plans

She was known for her mischievous sense of humour and even in her final days, Elizabeth II was raising chuckles in the most unlikely of circumstances.

The Daughters of the House of Windsor

On July 17th 1917, George V issued a royal proclamation changing the name of his royal house and family to Windsor. It was the beginning of dynasty that would set records and change the concept of modern monarchy. And it's a house built on and by women. Four women have been born to the monarchs of the House of Windsor, all of them hugely important. This is a piece I first wrote in 1917 for the centenary of the dynasty but I really like it so I am sharing it again. Here are the daughters of those who have worn the Crown in the 104 years and counting of the House of Windsor.

The Coronation of Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2nd 1953. Billed as the beginning of a new Elizabethan era, it was a groundbreaking coronation for a history making Queen. Shown on TV, it was the first time millions had been able to watch a queen regnant crowned.

Celebrating Elizabeth the Great

It's never too early to call this one. On her birthday, the 94th if you don't mind, let's call a great by the name she deserves. The world is celebrating Elizabeth II and there's little doubt in anyone's mind, she really is a great monarch.

What's Occurring? The Queen loses the Christmas Day top spot to Gavin and Stacey

She's been the Christmas Day star for the past few years but as the decade draws to a close, the Queen has lost top spot to some long lost favourites. Initial ratings for the UK festive TV ratings shows Her Majesty coming in second to the return of one of the BBC's best loved comedies.

The Queen, in all her guises

So this is kind of cool. Trawling around on the internet, as you do when you're waiting for the baked potatoes to finish cooking, I came across this rather clever graphic of the Queen growing older, on banknotes.

The Queen in Paris

Irresistible and a superstar, just two of the words used to describe Elizabeth II during her visit to France in the sunny days of early June 2014. The Queen paid a State Visit to the country from June 5th to June 7th with engagements in Paris and Normandy.