Elizabeth II

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks on during a visit to officially open the new building at Thames Hospice, Maidenhead, England July 15, 2022.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, dies

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, has died at the age of 96.

The Crown

On ‘The Crown,’ music that tells the tale of an evolving age

Arts
Scottish supporters from the "No" campaign celebrate as they hold up a Union flag in the city of Edinburgh.

Alex Salmond’s resignation is a ‘sea change’ in Scottish politics

Global Politics
Britain's Queen Elizabeth talks with Pope Francis during a meeting at the Vatican April 3, 2014.

Obama was so last month. Today, the queen met Pope Francis

Global Scan

Around the world, people remember Britain’s Margaret Thatcher, dead at 87

Global Politics

In tough economy, London Olympics share common bond with 1948 games

In the immediate aftermath of World War II, the 1948 Olympic Games in London occurred at a time of widespread austerity. Countries across the world were just beginning to recover from the war and, like today, trying to figure out how to strengthen their economies.

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee a sign of the evolution, rise of the British monarchy

Global Politics

After enduring years of scandal and declining public respect, the British monarchy is once-more at the top of its popularity. That will be on display this week with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration, marking 60 years since she took the throne.

Colin Firth turns a king common in ‘The King’s Speech’

Arts, Culture & Media

Colin Firth talks with The Takeaway about why it’s easy for audiences to relate to England’s King George VI in the new film, “The King’s Speech.”

Reflecting on London 1948: The Austerity Olympics

Arts, Culture & Media

The last time London hosted the games, in 1948, was a time of austerity in Britain and the games reflected that austerity.

The World

Sea Lampreys: Great Lakes Catch Fit for an English Queen

Global Politics

The English city of Gloucester is preparing to bake a ceremonial pie for Queen Elizabeth II. The recipe calls for sea lampreys which come from Lake Huron. Marc Gaden with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission is in charge of getting the catch to England.