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The queen is dead, a country mourns, yet poor Meghan Markle still can't catch a break

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has brought all kinds of emotions to the fore: grief and sadness over the demise of a stabilizing and comforting presence, respect and awe for her steady hand and sense of duty, and righteous anger over the lasting effects of the British Empire's often…

Los Angeles Times

Did Queen Elizabeth really throw coins to poor children? Nope, the video in question was filmed in 1899

After news broke of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, social media users in some corners of the internet started sharing a video showing two women, one of them said to be the queen, throwing coins to children. Some people claimed that the video was filmed during the queen’s visit to an…

France 24

Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Will public support for King Charles III last?

King Charles III is so far enjoying a "remarkable upsurge in public support" after his mother’s death, but it remains to be seen whether this will last. That's the view of Sean Lang, a senior lecturer in history at Anglia Ruskin University, who specialises in the history of the British…

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‘I Cannot Mourn’: Former Colonies Conflicted over the Queen

Upon taking the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II inherited millions of subjects around the world, many of them unwilling. Today, in the British Empire's former colonies, her death brings complicated feelings, including anger. Beyond official condolences praising the queen’s longevity and service, there is some bitterness about the past…

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'Colonialism wasn’t the Queen’s fault': our Observers react to Elizabeth II's death

As the world reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, our Observers in Commonwealth countries that were once British colonies had mixed reactions. While many said the British monarch played little a role in their day-to-day thoughts in the 21st century, her death brought out feelings that endure decades…

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How the Queen will be remembered by history - the New Elizabethan age

When Elizabeth II succeeded the throne, the last vestiges of the British Empire were still intact

Wales Online

Anas Sarwar insists Scotland 'was not a victim of the British Empire' as he marks Pakistan independence anniversary

The Scottish Labour leader, who lost relatives during Pakistan's historic campaign for independence, said he was "annoyed" by those who tried to downplay Scotland's role in the empire.

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Top historian defends Sarwar after 'hypocrite' jibes in Pakistan independence row

A TOP Scottish historian has defended Anas Sarwar after he was accused of being a “hypocrite” for celebrating Pakistan’s independence from the…

The National (Scotland)

How Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising inspired India's fight for freedom against British Empire

The historic ties between India and Ireland go deeper than one might think

Dublin Live

Taken too young: Dungog memorial honours legacy of world-class boxer Dave Sands 70 years on

Sands held the Australia middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight as well as Australasian and British Empire titles.

Newcastle Herald

Shared history: On the Commonwealth Games

India did well at the Commonwealth Games that is increasingly losing its allure

The Hindu

What is Independence Day? What happened on 4th of July and which countries celebrate?

July 4 marks Independence Day in the USA, a historic holiday that dates back to the very origins of the nation. Today Americans are coming together in celebration and unity

Daily Mirror

Tea with benefits: Lessons from the Royal Family

Our politicians can learn from the British Royal Family how to gather public goodwill by giving themselves a cuddly makeover

The Hindu

Blakelaw pensioner awarded British Empire Medal for being 'pillar of the community'

Irene Teasdale receives an 'unforgettable' award from the Queen over the Jubilee weekend

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Blood and Bronze: unveiling the British Empire's brutality in Nigeria

In his book Blood and Bronze: the British Empire and the Sack of Benin, historian Paddy Docherty reveals the brutality of high-ranking British officials in destroying the Kingdom of Benin in 1897. Justified by Whitehall at the time, the wrongdoings would now be considered crimes against humanity.

Daily Record

Dumfries farmer's son awarded MBE in Queen's birthday honours

Thomas Maxwell has become a Member of the British Empire for his services to floristry and charity

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II: a reign that saw the end of the British empire in Africa

In the UK the Queen’s official title is: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

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Dumfries and Galloway curling Olympians recognised in Queen's birthday honours list

Vicky Wright and David Murdoch have both become Members of the British Empire for their services to the sport

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Commonwealth in Kigali: another chance for Rwanda's Kagame to project soft power

Rwanda is getting its turn to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting from 20 June to 25 June 2022. The grouping of former imperialist Britain power plus its dismantled empire of former colonies, protectorates, and mandates has not had its biennial summit since 2018 because of COVID restrictions. Rwanda,…

Reuters

British royals arrive in The Bahamas amid colonial reckoning

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate arrived in The Bahamas on Thursday for the third leg of a Caribbean tour that has been marked by protests over the British Empire's legacy and signs of waning influence of the monarchical system.

Reuters

British royals' Jamaica visit stirs demands for slavery reparations

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The Independent UK

Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch says British Empire achieved ‘good things’ throughout rule

The minister says her education in Nigeria has shaped her view of the past

Bangkok Post

British royals begin challenging Caribbean tour

BELIZE CITY: Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate arrive in Belize on Saturday for a week-long Caribbean tour that sparked controversy before it even began amid growing scrutiny of the British Empire’s colonial ties to the region.

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British royal couple starts Caribbean tour dogged by protest in Belize

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate arrived in Belize on Saturday for a weeklong Caribbean tour that was marred by a local protest before it even began amid growing scrutiny of the British Empire's colonial ties to the region.

Evening Standard

What is the Commonwealth as its 75th anniversary approaches?

Commonwealth Day is held in March and another significant milestone is set to be celebrated

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