Former Prime Minister John Howard has remembered the late Queen Elizabeth II as the most accomplished leader he dealt with during his long political career. Howard, who met with the Queen on multiple occasions over 11 years as prime minister, paid tribute to the monarch’s sense of duty. “(She was) a great leader, an impeccable…
Memorial Day for Queen Elizabeth II Will Be Holiday in Australia
Australia will have a one-off public holiday on September 22 as the nation holds a memorial service day for Queen Elizabeth II. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the holiday on Sunday. “That’s to allow people to pay their respects for the passing of Queen Elizabeth,” he told ABC’s Insiders program. “I spoke to all premiers and…
What Happens to Canada’s Currency, Stamps, Place Names After the Queen’s Death?
Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant presence in Canadians’ lives. Her face is engraved on our coins. It graces the $20 bill and is featured on some of our stamps. Even buildings, parks, mountains and islands bear her name. Here’s a look at some of the things that will—or won’t—change following her death: —Coins:…
UK Can ‘Ride out the Storm,’ Liz Truss Says in First Speech as Prime Minister
Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss has said she is confident that the UK will “ride out the storm” as she prepares to tackle the soaring energy costs and other economic challenges facing the country. Truss became the UK’s third female prime minister on Sept. 6 after an audience with Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral Castle…
Barbara Kay: The ‘Cancelling’ and ‘Ghosting’ of Jessica Mulroney Touched On in New Book
Commentary In June 2020, at the peak of Black Lives Matter rage over the killing of George Floyd, Jessica Mulroney, “the fairy godmother of Canadian fashion” as Harper’s Bazaar described her, and daughter-in-law of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, was brutally cancelled by a false allegation of racism. Even though no evidence was put forward…
Barbara Kay: New Book a Scathing Account of the Sussexes’ Self-Absorbed Shenanigans
Commentary In June 2020, at the peak of Black Lives Matter rage over the killing of George Floyd, Jessica Mulroney, “the fairy godmother of Canadian fashion” as Harper’s Bazaar described her, and daughter-in-law of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, was brutally cancelled by a false allegation of racism. Even though no evidence was put forward…
Liz Truss Officially Becomes New UK Prime Minister
Liz Truss has officially become the new prime minister of the UK after meeting Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She has become the UK’s third female prime minister, and the 15th premier of the Queen’s 70 years on the throne. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen received in audience The Right…
UK Kicks Off Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations With Military Parade
Celebrations of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee have started in the UK as tens of thousands of people gathered in central London to watch a traditional military parade known as Trooping the Colour. This was the beginning of four days of pomp, parties, and parades to mark the Queen’s record-breaking 70 years on the British throne….
UK Government Vows to Revive Economy as Agenda Unveiled in Queen’s Speech
May 10, 2022
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The UK government has said it will focus on growing and strengthening the economy in the year head, as it spelt out its legislative agenda in the Queen’s Speech. Prime Minister Boris Johnson used the Queen’s Speech, delivered by Prince Charles in the House of Lords on May 10, to set out plans for changes…
Queen Elizabeth II Won’t Attend Key Event Due to ‘Mobility Problems’
Queen Elizabeth II won’t attend the State Opening of Parliament and her reading of the Queen’s speech this year, announced Buckingham Palace on Monday. It’s the first time since 1963 that the Queen, 96, will not attend the traditional occasion. Instead, Prince Charles will deliver the speech on Tuesday, according to the announcement. Her grandson,…
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