147K views · 4.2K reactions | “The United Kingdom is proud to be Qatar’s oldest friend in the Western world. We have a special bond founded on mutual respect which has stood the test of time.” At last night's State Banquet, The King opened with a welcome in Arabic, before highlighting the UK's long standing relationship with the State of Qatar, and the nations’ shared histories. | The Royal Family | Facebook

Across the United Kingdom, in Gibraltar and on Her Majesty’s Ships at sea at noon today a Gun Salute was fired to mark the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. 41 rounds were fired at one round every minute for 40 minutes. In London, The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery used the same guns that were fired for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Wedding in 1947, and at The Queen’s Coronation in 1953. The Curfew Tower Bell at Windsor Castle was tolled 99 times at midday today, onc

5.9K views · 165 reactions | Premier Tim Houston's statement on the...

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving British monarch in history, having ascended to the throne in 1952 at age 25. Over her 70-year reign, the queen saw the footprint of her monarchy shrink. At the time of her death, she was the head of state of the United Kingdom as well as 14 Commonwealth countries. Here are the countries that became independent nation's during the queen’s reign. | Voice of America