The Speed Of The Cortege Will Be Different In London Than It Was In Scotland
As befitting a monarch with decades upon the throne, the funeral rites for Queen Elizabeth II will be complex, taking place in various locales.
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What Did The Guard Of Honour Do During Queen Elizabeth II's Journey To London?
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will be held on September 19 at Westminster Abbey, and on September 13, the queen's body made the long journey home to London.
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The Unusual Cairns At Balmoral All Have Royal Significance
Small pyramids dotted around the Scottish countryside may seem unusual, but the cairns at Balmoral all have royal significance.
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Why Is The British Heir Apparent Titled The Prince Of Wales?
Following in his father's footsteps, in 2022, Prince William became the latest member of the royal family to hold the title of Prince of Wales.
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The Significant Role Big Ben Will Play In Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral
Here's how one of London's most famous landmarks, Big Ben, will play an important role during Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on September 19, 2022.
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Who Is Queen Elizabeth II's Private Secretary, Sir Edward Young?
Queen Elizabeth II had a wide range of official and unofficial duties as monarch of the United Kingdom. Her private staff helped make all that possible.
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This Massive Canadian Mountain Is Still Growing Every Day
It might not look like it to the naked eye, but some mountains are actually growing taller every day. This huge Canadian mountain is still growing.
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These Are The Nations That Make Up The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is made up of four combined nations. These are the countries that are part of Great Britain.
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King Tut's Tomb Hid A Disturbing Truth About His Children
Of all the tombs in all the legends across all the lands, the tomb of young King Tut is perhaps the most alluring of all. Here's a disturbing story about it.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Council Of Nicaea
This is the messed up truth of the Council of Nicaea.
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What Are The Objects That Will Be Placed On Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin?
Queen Elizabeth II's death has sent the world into a state of mourning. Here are the objects that will be placed on her coffin leading up to her funeral.
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What Does It Mean To Lie In State?
Cultures ancient and modern have developed customs and traditions designed to honor revered public figures. One event for public mourning is to lie in state.
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What Is The Crown Of Scotland And Why Was It On The Queen's Coffin?
Observers Monday may have wondered about the crown that was placed atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin in Edinburgh. It's the Crown of Scotland, made in 1540.
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The Storied History Of Queen Elizabeth II's 30-Year-Old Coffin
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was made more than three decades before her death.
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The Origin Of The Term Hocus Pocus
You might know "hocus pocus" as the name of a famous Halloween film, but this phrase actually has a long history of being used in all sorts of magical circles.
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The Unusually Strict Rules For Guests That Will Attend The Queen's Funeral
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, 2022, will be laid to rest on September 19, and guests will have to follow strict rules.
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What We Know About Jeff Bezos' Explosive Rocket Failure
On September 12, 2022, Amazon found Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space program was scheduled to launch the New Shepard Capsule into orbit. It didn't go as planned.
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Why Donald Trump's Unexpected Trip To Washington DC Has Political Watchers Talking
Donald Trump's unexpected trip to Washington DC has political watchers talking. Many are wondering why he flew in unannounced.
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The Only Place Outside Of Britain That Queen Elizabeth Ever Called Home
Queen Elizabeth II lived for 96 years before her death in 2022. This is the only place outside of Britain that she ever called home.
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Journalist Spy Revealed The Queen Had Some Charmingly Common Daily Habits
As the world transitions from the death of Queen Elizabeth II and into the reign of King Charles III, tributes and memories are pouring in from far and wide.
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Mourners In Britain Have Been Ordered Not To Leave These Weird Tributes For The Queen
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, people in the U.K. and around the world have responded in a host of different ways.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About King Charles III's Hands
King Charles III is even more the subject of intense, global public scrutiny now that he has taken the throne, and that includes observations about his health.
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The Curious Coronation Of Charles I Explained
Charles I began bucking tradition from the very start of his reign, well before his infamous execution. This is the curious coronation of Charles I explained.
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What Anne Frank Left For Her Friend Before Going Into Hiding
Hailing from a Jewish family, the home Anne Frank was born into quickly became anything but amidst the rise of Nazism and Adolf Hitler's anti-Semitic wrath.
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UFC Fans Have Intense Reaction Over The Queen's Death
The crowd at UFC 279 jeered and booed during a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Real Reason People Wear Black At Funerals
Wearing black at funerals seems like a no-brainer choice, right? Why do we really do it, though?
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Charles' Official Proclamation As King Had A Jarring Response In Scotland
Scotland is currently a part of the United Kingdom, but In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death, popular support for an independent Scotland is growing.
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