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September 21, 2022

The Queen’s Corgis and Horses Say Their Last Goodbye to the Historic Monarch

Embed from Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II leaves behind a diverse legacy, characterized by her historic 70-year reign, her colorful outfits with matching hats, and her love for horses and corgis. When Her Majesty was laid to rest, it was only fitting that her two remaining corgis and five of her horses, including her favorite pony, were there to say goodbye.

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September 14, 2022

Naive U.S. Tourist Asked the Queen to Take a Photo of Him With Her Bodyguard

Throughout her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II remained a relatively private figure. She gave almost no interviews during her lifetime, preferring to fulfill her royal duties quietly. Due to this, her personality has mostly been captured by anecdotes shared by those close to her. One such story was given by one of her bodyguards to Sky News, which describes an instance where a pair of naive tourists did not recognize her.

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September 9, 2022

The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch

September 8, 2022 was the end of an era. Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully, ending her time as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth fulfilled her royal duties with stoic pride. As the head of the royal family, she inspired millions as a figure who represented responsibility, duty, and patriotism. Her sense of duty was exemplified by her meeting with new Prime Minister Liz Truss just two days before her death.

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