The White House, USA. File photoWASHINGTON, Sep 8US President Joe Biden has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast at the White House, government buildings, military bases, and embassies abroad in connection with the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. over the White House and all public buildings and lands, at military posts and naval bases, ships,» Biden's proclamation said in the press service of the White House. Flags should also be flown at half mast in foreign embassies and consulates, at foreign military bases, Biden ordered . The flags will be flown at half-staff before sunset on the day of the burial of Elizabeth II, the document says. Her Majesty. How did Elizabeth II remember
Elizabeth II, who turned 96 this year, has become the oldest monarch in British history — the first to celebrate her 70th Platinum Jubilee. jpg» />1 of 18
Elizabeth II, who turned 96 this year, became the oldest monarch in British history — the first to celebrate the 70th Platinum Anniversary of her reign.
Her era The reign began on February 6, 1952, when the 25-year-old Elizabeth, wife and mother of two children, ascended the throne.
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The era of her reign began on February 6, 1952, when the 25-year-old Elizabeth, wife and mother of two children, ascended to the throne.
She was not supposed to become queen: no one could have imagined that her uncle Edward VIII would abdicate.
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She should not have become queen: no one could have thought that her uncle Edward VIII would abdicate.
When Elizabeth II became Queen, Sir Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harry Truman was President of the United States, and Joseph Stalin was in charge of the USSR. » />4 of 18
When Elizabeth II became Queen, Sir Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harry Truman was President of the United States, and Joseph Stalin was in charge of the USSR.
The Queen remembers the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Indira Gandhi, the Cold War, perestroika, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Margaret Thatcher's war with trade unions, the Falklands War, Afghanistan and Iraq, the collapse of the USSR, the terrorist attacks in New York and London.
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The Queen remembers the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Indira Gandhi, the Cold War, perestroika, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Margaret Thatcher's war with trade unions, the Falklands War, Afghanistan and Iraq, the collapse of the USSR, the terrorist attacks in New York and London.
She talked with presidents and prime ministers, leaders and popes — the interlocutors were imbued with an almost subconscious respect for her status, appearance and demeanor. >6 of 18
She talked with presidents and prime ministers, leaders and popes — the interlocutors were imbued with almost subconscious respect for her status, appearance and demeanor.
The Queen carefully prepared for each meeting and more than once surprised her interlocutors with awareness of the most unexpected issues. carefully prepared for each meeting and more than once surprised her interlocutors with awareness of the most unexpected issues.
The very meaning of this reign was manifested in the duration of the reign of Elizabeth II.
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The very meaning of this reign was revealed in the duration of the reign of Elizabeth II.
For the British, the Queen has always been something constant in a changing world.
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For the British, the Queen has always been something constant in a changing world.
One prime minister left and another came, the Conservatives alternated with the Laborites, and the Queen remained the same — in a perfectly fitting coat, elegant hat and with the same Launer handbag.
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Some prime ministers left and others came, the Conservatives alternated with Labor, and the queen remained the same — in a perfectly seated a coat, an elegant hat and a Launer handbag.
The Queen opened museums, visited the homeless, hosted parades, admired flowers and admired paintings.
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The Queen opened museums, visited the homeless, hosted parades, admired flowers and admired paintings.
Elizabeth II willingly rode horseback…
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Elizabeth II willingly rode…
…and drove a car herself.
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…and she drove a car herself.
It's impossible to talk about the queen without mentioning her far from perfect family — an endless source of secular news.
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You can't talk about the Queen without mentioning her far from perfect family, a never-ending source of social news.
The most notorious scandal followed by the whole world was the relationship between the Queen's eldest son, Prince Charles of Wales, and Diana Spencer.
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The loudest scandal followed by the whole world was the history of the relationship between the Queen's eldest son, Prince of Wales Charles, and Diana Spencer.
But even without this, there were many problems in the family, everyone added worries to the Queen: sister, husband, children, grandchildren.
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But even without this, there were many problems in the family, Everyone added worries to the queen: sister, husband, children, grandchildren.
And against the backdrop of any quarrels and incidents, criticism and whispering behind her back, Elizabeth should have been smiling, shaking hands and waving from the balcony of the palace. />17 of 18
And against the backdrop of any quarrels and incidents, criticism and whispering behind her back, Elizabeth should have been smiling, shaking hands and waving from the balcony of the palace.
The main question now is: what will happen after the queen? But that's another story.
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The main question now is: what will happen after the queen? But that's another story.
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Elizabeth II, who turned 96 this year, became the oldest monarch in British history — the first to celebrate the 70th Platinum Jubilee.
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The era of her reign began on February 6, 1952, when the 25-year-old Elizabeth, wife and mother of two children, ascended the throne.
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She did not was supposed to become queen: no one could have thought that her uncle Edward VIII would abdicate.
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When Elizabeth II became Queen, Sir Winston Churchill was Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harry Truman was President of the United States, and Joseph Stalin was in charge of the USSR.
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The Queen remembers the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Indira Gandhi , cold war, perestroika, the fall of the Berlin Wall, Margaret Thatcher's war with trade unions, the Falklands War, Afghanistan and Iraq, the collapse of the USSR, the terrorist attacks in New York and London.
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She talked with presidents and prime ministers, leaders and popes — the interlocutors were imbued with an almost subconscious respect for her status, appearance and demeanor.
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The Queen carefully prepared for each meeting and more than once surprised her interlocutors with awareness in the most unexpected questions.
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The very meaning of this reign was revealed in the duration of the reign of Elizabeth II.
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For the British, the queen has always been something constant in a changing world.
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Some premieres left and others came, the Conservatives alternated with the Laborites, and the Queen remained the same — in a perfectly fitting coat, an elegant hat and with the same Launer handbag.
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The Queen opened museums, visited homeless people, hosted parades, admired the flowers and admired the paintings.
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Elizabeth II willingly rode…
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…and herself drove a car.
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It is impossible to talk about the queen without mentioning her far from perfect family — an endless source of secular news.
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The loudest scandal , followed by the whole world, was the story of the relationship between the Queen's eldest son, Prince of Wales Charles, and Diana Spencer.
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But even without this, there were many problems in the family, everyone added worries to the Queen: sister, husband, children, grandchildren.
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And against the backdrop of any quarrels and incidents, criticism and whispering behind her back, Elizabeth should have smiled, shake hands and waved from the balcony of the palace.
18 of 18The main question now is: what will happen after the queen? But that's another story.