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Queen Elizabeth ruled Britain for 70 years and 214 days. She died at 96 at 15:10 BST on 8 September 2022 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Her death marked a significant change in the history of the British monarchy.

Upon Lili's arrival, the Sussexes shared that her name was a tribute to both the late Queen and Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, with Diana being her middle name.However, the royal couple's choice to name their daughter Lilibet reportedly upset the late Queen,

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation took place—72 years ago today. However, according to the monarch herself, not every aspect of the special day was perfect. Known for pranking tourists in Balmoral, expressing opinions about politicians,

Royal changes In September 2022, millions of people around the world mourned Queen Elizabeth II’s death. But the end of her 70-year-long reign as the British monarch forced change beyond Princes Charles becoming king—change that affected the Commonwealth,

A "vintage" 2p coin has been listed for sale for more than £15,000. The coin was minted in 1971, the year the UK decimalised its currency. The words "new pence" are engraved on one side, as was standard for the era, and an image of a young Queen Elizabeth II appears on the other face.

Queen Elizabeth II was known to have a brilliant sense of humor. Whether she was pranking American tourists in Balmoral or allegedly impersonating Melania Trump, the Queen's wit was well documented. It also appears that the late monarch carried out some amazing surprises,

Experience modern naval aviation in action as the cutting-edge F-35B Lightning II launches from the flight deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth. This thrilling video highlights the advanced capabilities of the Royal Navy’s flagship carrier and the next-generation stealth fighter dominating today’s skies.