LONGEST REIGNING MONARCH

Margrethe stunned the nation of nearly 6 million on New Year's Eve when she announced her decision to abdicate after 52 years as queen, becoming the first Danish monarch in nearly 900 years to voluntarily relinquish the throne.

Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen is set to marry his commoner fiancée in a grand 10-day celebration. The union not only marks a royal love story but also offers a glimpse into the wealth and heritage of Brunei.

​Margrethe managed to stay away from scandal and modernise the institution -- allowing her two sons to marry commoners.

British government departments spent a total of 161.7 million pounds ($204 million) on Queen Elizabeth's state funeral and related events, the Treasury said on Thursday.

The 82-year-monarch will be hospitalized afterward and undergo "a longer rehabilitation process".

The Royal guard keeping vigil next to Queen's coffin is seen shaking before he faints face-first on the floor.

King Charles to be proclaimed monarch at historic ceremony

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96Queen Elizabeth II passes away: A look at the journey of Britain's longest reigni...

Through countless public events in her 70 years as monarch, Elizabeth met many important people.

Queen, a moderniser, steered the British monarchy into the 21st century.

Elizabeth, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, is the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history. Here are ten things to know about the life of Queen Elizabeth II:

The Queen died at Balmoral Castle, her beloved summer home in Scotland.

Buckingham Palace said the Queen died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family had rushed to her side after her health took a turn for the worse. She enjoyed robust health well into her 90s, although sh...

Since childhood, Elizabeth showed a sense of responsibility and orderliness. She loved horses and dogs. The Queen's cousin Margaret Rhodes described her as "a jolly little girl, but fundamentally sensible and well-behaved" for her attitude.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.Queen Elizabeth II, U.K's longest serving monarch, passes away at the age of 96

The royal visit belatedly celebrated the show's 60th anniversary in December last year.

In the past Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has suffered heart problems but has maintained a vigorous public schedule. The palace did not offer any new details about his health.

Tourism, one of the bright spots fuelled by visitors from China, accounts for at least 10% of the country’s gross domestic product.

David Cameron will lead an hour-long tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in the parliament when she officially becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch.