Tag: Queen Elizabeth II
National Museum exhibits Enwonwu’s 1956 masterpiece of Queen Elizabeth II
The bronze sculpture of Elizabeth II by Ben Enwonwu was commissioned by the Queen on her visit to Nigeria in…
Major events that shaped 2022
Not that any year is predictable, but even with a fortune-teller’s crystal ball, nobody could have remotely foreseen what 2022…
Cause of Queen Elizabeth II’s death revealed
According to the certificate of death released by the records, the Queen died at 15:10 on 8 September in Balmoral…
My encounter with late Queen Elizabeth II – Obasanjo
The former President said he was fortunate to have hosted the Queen as Nigerian President during Commonwealth Heads of Government…
Queen Elizabeth II buried in Royal Vault
It was a private burial. The private service was conducted by the Dean of Windsor, Right Reverend David Connor and…
Queen Elizabeth II lowered into royal vault
The Garter King of Arms then pronounces the Queen’s styles and titles - the different names by which she was…
Breaking: Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrives St. George’s Chapel for Committal Service
Only about 800 people will be at St. George's Chapel to witness the committal service.
Leaders, monarchs gather for final farewell to Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth died on Sept. 8 at her Scottish summer home, Balmoral Castle.
Queen Elizabeth II goes home today, world leaders, millions bid her farewell
The longest resigning monarch died on September 8 at the age of 96 due to old age at the Balmoral…
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Osinbajo at Lancaster House: Queen Elizabeth a Monarch for All Seasons
The late Queen Elizabeth II was a monarch for all seasons who brought people together from all over the world,…
Archbishop Ndukuba leads special service for Queen Elizabeth II
Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, has described the late Queen Elizabeth II of England as a defender of the Protestant faith, whose…
David Beckham queues through the night to see Queen’s coffin
The 47-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder and current co-owner of American Major League Soccer team Inter Miami…
Chinese officials ‘prevented from attending queen’s lying in state’
China’s official delegation is expected to be barred from attending Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state ahead of the…
Russia furious over Queen Elizabeth II funeral snub
Invitations to the Queen’s funeral have not been sent to Russia or Belarus against the backdrop of the invasion of…
Heathrow flights delayed to ‘ensure silence’ during coffin procession
Heathrow airport said in a statement that “out of respect” for the mourning period it will be making “appropriate alterations…
Elizabeth II to Charles III: The sun continues setting on England
There were many cases of brutish acts by the British colonialists in Nigeria which supported Abdallah’s characterisation of the British…
Charles to lead royal family in procession behind Queen’s coffin
During his day in Edinburgh, the King will inspect the Guard of Honour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, before attending…
Biden to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
The White House confirmed that the president received invitation to attend the funeral and that he would honour it.
Thousands troop out as Queen Elizabeth’s coffin hits Edinburgh
All through the journey, people trooped out to pay their last respects to the Queen who died last Thursday at…
Why Queen Elizabeth II chose to die at Balmoral Castle
There is something mystical about Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday, 8 September, at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Queen Elizabeth begins final journey home as coffin leaves to Edinburgh
The Queen died last Thursday at the age of 96 at her Balmoral Castle, Scotland.
Buckingham Palace announces date for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
The Queen died on Thursday at the Balmoral Castle at the age of 96 in the presence of her children…
Queen Elizabeth: Nigeria to fly flags at half-mast for 2 days
Elizabeth was Queen of the UK and the other Commonwealth realms from Feb. 6, 1952, until her death in 2022.
King Charles III lifts sombre mood in walk at Buckingham Palace
The sombre mood of grief among crowds of mourners paying tribute to the Queen as “the grandmother of the nation”…
Breaking: King Charles makes first public address since mother’s death
Charles automatically became King on Thursday after Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 at the Balmoral Castle.
Orji Kalu pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The former governor of Abia called on leaders across the globe to emulate the outstanding leadership qualities of the late…
Royal mourning to last until 7 days after queen’s funeral
The palace did not say when the funeral would be held, but it is likely to take place around 11…
Queen Elizabeth II: Premier League postpones weekend fixtures
By Eniola Oladele The Premier League, on Friday postponed its weekend fixtures, following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the English…
My last encounter with Queen Elizabeth: Boris Johnson
Praising the late monarch as “Elizabeth the Great”, Mr Johnson also revealed that he recently “choked up” when he was…
Queen Elizabeth: Irish FA postpones fixtures
The British government officially declared the start of a period of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth on Friday, publishing “national…