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Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II draws crowds of mourners so large they're visible from space

Earth-imaging satellites have spied the massive crowds that gathered in London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Remembering James Bond Olympics skit with Daniel Craig she kept secret from royal family

Her family had no idea what she had planned with Daniel Craig

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Queen Elizabeth II: A life in Land Rovers - BBC News

The iconic cars were "part of the royal family's DNA" according to motoring journalist Quentin Willson.

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'London Bridge is down': the secret plan for the days after the Queen’s death

<strong>The long read: </strong>She is venerated around the world. She has outlasted 12 US presidents. She stands for stability and order. But her kingdom is in turmoil, and her subjects are in denial that her reign will ever end. That’s why the palace ha

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Queen Elizabeth II and the Jews

Six facts about the monarch’s tumultuous relationship with Jews, on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee.

It’s easy to pay homage and respect to Holocaust survivors, only a monster wouldn’t. It is also easy to show respect to the Jewish community when they are your “subjects” (a term which, as an American-I truly despise). However, her family was clearly antisemitic for a very long time, and she refused to visit Israel. So the praise from some quarters of the Jewish community is misguided in my opinion. Yes, her reign was impressive, her behavior during WWII was valiant, and her service to her nation is unprecedented. That said, this family has some clearly antagonistic views toward the Jewish community.

“‘lf. Besides her resolute steadfastness in never visiting (Israel), the Queen also made troubling remarks on an official visit to Jordan in 1984. Shown a map of the disputed West Bank, which has been in Israeli control ever since the Six Day War in 1967, Queen Elizabeth called it “depressing,” and described Israeli planes flying in the West Bank as “frightening.” On that visit, she also laid a wreath at a memorial to Arab soldiers who died attacking Israel.’”

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Democrats Deliver Disgusting Takes About the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Perpetual outrage must be exhausting.

Of course they are, did you expect anything else?

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How Queen Elizabeth Has Impacted What We Eat and Drink 

Queen Elizabeth enjoys Earl Grey tea, gin cocktails, scones, venison, and chocolate cake.

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Camilla will be Queen: Elizabeth II uses Platinum Jubilee message to elevate Charles' second wife

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has used the historic milestone of her Platinum Jubilee to redefine the future of the monarchy, calling for the Duchess of Cornwall to be known as Queen Camilla when Charles becomes King.

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Why Queen Elizabeth II Doesn’t Need a Passport to Travel Abroad

It’s unnecessary for the queen to carry a UK passport, but the perk doesn’t extend to the rest of the royal family.

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Watch Annie Leibovitz Get Scolded by Queen Elizabeth During a Photo Shoot

Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration

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Queen Elizabeth Uses Her Purse to Communicate With Her Staff, and Our Minds Are Blown

You can always expect to see Queen Elizabeth with her trademark white gloves, her giant brooches, and her brightly colored jackets and matching hats. But one

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Queen Had the Best Reaction to Prince Charles Calling Her 'Mummy'

Was it an eye roll? No one can be quite sure