King George VI died in his sleep. It was a defining moment in the British monarchy. Princess Elizabeth, then 25, was in Kenya. She would return as Queen Elizabeth II ...

The late Queen Elizabeth II, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in 1926, ruled for longer than any other monarch in British history. During her 70-year reign, the late Queen was much loved and ...

Former Coronation Street star Anne Reid is to play Queen Elizabeth II in a new stage show examining the late monarch's relationship with her dresser, called By Royal Appointment. The play will see ...

A new local history book that draws together a selection of stories about Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II’s four visits ...

as it is the first Canadian commemorative medal awarded for a coronation since that of Queen Elizabeth II. The Government of Canada will award 30,000 medals across the country to recognize significant ...

Queen Elizabeth II’s reign spanned 70 years during which time many coins with special designs were issued to celebrate moments in history including some rare 10p, 50p and £2 coins ...