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Latest news: Queen Elizabeth II

Hey, kid, what did you offer the Queen in Canberra in 1982?

Trawling through archives of images of the late Queen's 14 visits to Canberra between 1954 and 2011, this absolute gem caught my eye.

Queen’s coffin to make slow journey to Edinburgh

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth will be taken from her home in the Scottish Highlands on a slow, six-hour journey to Edinburgh, giving the public a chance to line the roads in tribute to the monarch who died after seven decades on the throne.

William, Harry, Kate and Meghan greet crowds in Windsor

Prince Harry and Meghan have put on a united front with Prince William and Kate as they joined forces on a walkabout at Windsor Castle.

September 22 public holiday confirmed to remember Queen

Australia will have a one-off public holiday on September 22 as the nation holds a memorial service day for Queen Elizabeth II.

Australians mark ‘enormous loss’ of Queen

Australia's prime minister and other political leaders have honoured Queen Elizabeth II, laying wreaths at Parliament House as mourning continues around the country.

King Charles pledges ‘lifelong service’

King Charles has pledged to serve the public "with loyalty, respect and love" in his first address after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth.

Mourners pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace

Mourners outside Buckingham Palace have paid tribute to the Queen as "the grandmother of the nation" and "a stabilising factor in the world".

King Charles III to feature on Aussie coins and $5 notes

Queen Elizabeth's death means King Charles III's face will be on new Australian coins and $5 notes, while older money will remain in circulation.

Commemorate Queen Elizabeth II at Old Parliament House

The Museum of Australian Democracy pays its respects to Queen Elizabeth II. She visited the building on nine occasions.

ACT politicians offer condolences on the Queen’s death

The ACT Government and the Canberra Liberals have offered their deepest sympathies and condolences on the Queen's death.

PM Albanese leads Australia’s Queen mourning

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after news of the 96-year-old's death.

Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, the country's figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, has died peacefully at her home in Scotland aged 96.

Australia’s grief for dedicated Queen Elizabeth II

Australia has joined much of the world in mourning Queen Elizabeth II, as her death prompts the first change in head of state in more than seven decades.

London pageant finale for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee

Britain's four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne conclude with a pageant through central London, and with tens of thousands of people expected to take part in nationwide street parties.

Aspen Island renamed to honour Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has presided over the renaming of Canberra's Aspen Island in honour of the Queen.

UK government sets out priorities in Queen’s speech

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes to reset his government with plans aimed at winning back traditional supporters in southern England who abandoned his party at recent local elections.

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