History

A Day of History

Today, May 6, 2023, was the Coronation Day for King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla. It was full of color and pageantry, everything we expect from a royal occasion. Although I have watched television coverage of royal weddings as well as Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral last year, I had never seen a coronation before….

A Memorial Church Service and a First Speech

Today, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, there was a lovely memorial service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England. This was not the official funeral service but another opportunity to pay tribute to the Queen. There were musical selections as well as fitting remarks by the clergywoman. My favorite part was seeing…

The End of an Era

Queen Elizabeth II of England died peacefully today, September 8, 2022. The British Prime Minister was notified of the Queen’s death at 4:30 PM British time. She was 96 years old. She was staying at her castle in Balmoral, Scotland. She ascended to the throne in 1952. She was England’s longest reigning monarch. Earlier in…