Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
buckingham palacelatest news & developments
Queen Elizabeth II died last month in Balmoral. (Suzanne Plunkett/Getty Images)
BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Where to now for the monarchy as Queen Elizabeth II dies

The 96-year-old monarch died peacefully in Balmoral on Thursday afternoon

  • Eunice Masson
2 min read
Queen Elizabeth II smiles during a visit to officially open the new building at Thames Hospice on July 15, 2022 in Maidenhead, England. (Photo by Kirsty O’Connor-WPA Pool/Getty Images)
BORIS JOHNSON

Queen Elizabeth II’s doctors ‘concerned’ for her health — Buckingham Palace

The 96-year-old monarch has been dogged by health problems since October last year that left her with difficulties walking and standing

  • Agence France Presse
1 min read
ARCHIE

The monarchy must confront its colonial, racist past

The royals and Britons have benefited from living in a country built on empire, trade and slavery.

  • Benjamin Jones
5 min read
ANDREW MOTION

Royal celebrations for queen’s wedding anniversary

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on Monday with a moving thanksgiving service in Westminster Abbey, the church where they…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read