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…