As 'The Crown' ends, Imelda Staunton tells NPR that 'the experiment paid off'
Imelda Staunton was the third actress to portray Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, which is ending its six-season run.
Queen Elizabeth II
The last time Britain had a coronation was 70 years ago. Here's what it looked like
Saturday is King Charles III's coronation and the British capital is getting ready. Before Charles is coronated, we look back at the ceremonies and festivities when Queen Elizabeth II's was crowned.
Outside the funeral, a community united in awe of the queen
The crowd at Westminster Abbey defended their spots along the sidewalk and atop concrete walls with ferocity, but otherwise formed a warm and united impromptu community.
India reacts to Queen Elizabeth II's death with grief, anger — but mainly indifference
Tributes were paid. But for many of the queen's former colonial subjects, her life and death are a reminder of a painful history of exploitation and racism. Others just didn't give it much thought.
Away from the mourning crowds, some Londoners say they hope the monarchy will change
In Peckham, about a 30-minute drive from the center of London, many people were going about their weekend as usual. While they're sad about the queen's death, they see it as an opportunity for reform.
Fans are camping out ahead of the queen's funeral, braving the crowds and the chaos
Dozens of groups had set up tents, sleeping bags, folding chairs and pizza box towers along the blocked-off street where Queen Elizabeth II's casket will travel for the funeral procession.
People are mourning Queen Elizabeth — and buying lots of commemorative merchandise
Gift shops in London are selling souvenirs marking the queen's death, everything from shirts, mugs, posters and more with messages like "Gone but not forgotten" and "Forever in our hearts."
2,000 guests are due to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral at Westminster Abbey
World leaders and members of the public, including national health workers, are invited to pay tribute to the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch.
In the line to see Queen Elizabeth II, mourners make history and friends
Thousands of people have been lining up in London to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. They say the 10+ hour wait is worth it to thank the queen for her service — and can even be pretty fun.
Mourners are waiting for hours in a 5-mile queue to say farewell to Queen Elizabeth
Citizens from across the U.K. have traveled to London ahead of Elizabeth's state funeral on Monday to pay their respects in person to Britain's longest-serving monarch.