The Latest Breaking News from Nelson Mandela

To carry on his mother’s work and confront the legacy of colonialism will require unique skills

Elizabeth II maintained special ties with Britain’s former colonies and the members of the Commonwealth states in Africa. From the beginning of her reign in Kenya to her memorable meetings with Kwame Nkrumah and Nelson Mandela, the Queen had a long-standing relationship with the African continent.

The late Queen Elizabeth ll of England dominates today's newspapers worldwide, with editors reaching for muted superlatives to honour an admired, admirable stateswoman.

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle after a life of service, much of it recorded on film. Here are some of the highlights of a remarkable reign

On her 21st birthday, 21 April 1947, when Britain’s Princess Elizabeth was accompanying her parents and her sister on a tour of South Africa, she spoke “to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they came from, and whatever language they speak”.

Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth was a friend of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Queen Elizabeth II, head of the Commonwealth and monarch of 15 countries, ruled longer than any other monarch in British history, guiding the nation through profound changes and leaving behind a vibrant legacy.

One critic described her interview with The Cut as being 'threatening to the Royal Family'

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recalled an interaction during a premiere of The Lion King in London back in 2019, saying one well-wisher told her that her marriage was celebrated as much as the freeing of Nelson Mandela