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This portion of the line ran between the National COVID Memorial Wall and the Thames River, with a view of the Houses of Parliament on the other side.

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In the line to see Queen Elizabeth II, mourners make history and friends

8:31pm September 17, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

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.

People commemorate the 25th anniversary of the death of Lady Diana Spencer at the "Flamme de la Liberte" monument in Paris on Wednesday.

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Princess Diana showed the world how to use celebrity for good

12:13pm August 31, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Diana, Princess of Wales, was known for championing humanitarian causes and redefining celebrity. She died 25 years ago today.

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A screen in London's Piccadilly Circus displays a countdown to Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

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Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee comes at a challenging time for Britain's monarchy

4:33pm June 01, 2022

by Frank Langfitt

Queen Elizabeth II is marking 70 years on the throne, but recent years have been bumpy for the British monarchy. Public support for the institution has fallen, even as the queen remains popular.

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Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attends the ceremonial funeral procession of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, to St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in April 2021.

Prince Andrew is stripped of his royal patronages and military titles

2:19pm January 13, 2022

by Bill Chappell

The move comes with Queen Elizabeth II's "approval and agreement," Buckingham Palace said. The announcement comes one day after Prince Andrew lost his bid to quash a sex-abuse lawsuit.

A British newspaper flutters in the wind outside Buckingham Palace in London the day after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's interview with Oprah Winfrey.

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Buckingham Palace Responds To Allegations In Harry And Meghan's Oprah Interview

6:13pm March 09, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning," said a statement released on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. "While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously."

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, makes headlines for closing her own car door upon arriving at the Royal Academy of Arts.

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Meghan Markle Closing Her Own Car Door Excites Social Media Users

6:10pm September 26, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

The Duchess of Sussex stepped out of her car Tuesday evening after the the door was opened for her, and then shut it herself, shocking some Twitter users.

People gather outside the Prince Harry pub in Windsor, England.

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Royal Wedding Reflects A Changing Britain

8:51am May 19, 2018

Beyond the pageantry and royal stagecraft at which the British excel, there is a story about a changing Britain, a complicated U.S. family, a resilient monarchy and the redemption of a wayward prince.

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In this May 2, 2018 photograph provided by Kensington Palace, Britain's Princess Charlotte cuddles her brother Prince Louis, on her third birthday, at Kensington Palace, in London.

Princess Charlotte Passes The Royal Torch In New Photos Of Prince Louis

12:48pm May 06, 2018

by Samantha Raphelson

Kensington Palace released the first official photos of Prince Louis on Sunday, taken by Princess Kate at their home. One of the photos shows Princess Charlotte cradling her baby brother.

The first black British royal? Not so fast.

The Meaning Of Meghan: 'Black' And 'Royal' No Longer An Oxymoron In Britain

6:21pm November 29, 2017

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Whether or not she cares, princess-to-be Meghan Markle has become a symbol of biracial people's coming-of-age, and maybe of the country's collective adulthood on race, writes Karen Grigsby Bates.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement at Kensington Palace in London on Monday. The two are due to marry in spring 2018.

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Who Is Meghan Markle? 6 Things To Know About The Princess-To-Be

6:12pm November 27, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The Suits actress is also a humanitarian activist. She's a self-described foodie with two rescue dogs. And she says she never reads the press coverage of her relationship with Prince Harry.