Dame Helen Mirren joins flood of celebrities paying tribute to late Queen Elizabeth

decorated as an Honorary Knight of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) by Queen Elizabeth II, who approved the award prior to her death.The honorary award given to recipients who are not U.K. citizens is the second-highest rank in the order and is designated for individuals who have made “a pre-eminent contribution in any field of activity,” per the Honours’ website.

A sparkling tribute fit for a royal.

Soccer legend David Beckham joined a massive line of people waiting to pay respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II and view her coffin on Friday.  While onlookers stood in the hours-long line, it did not take long until bystanders noticed the 47-year-old British icon, who was dressed in a dark coat and baker boy cap. "I thought by coming at 2 a.m. it was going to be a little bit quieter.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday, to pay tribute to the longest reign in the British Monarchy.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reunited with Prince William and Kate Middleton since the Queen's death, and Harry has been seen with his father, King Charles III as well. British citizens got candid about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship with the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth II. In a statement released Tuesday, the royal opened up about her final moments with the late 96-year-old monarch. «I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life,» Princess Anne began.

A deserved tribute. King Charles III has declared a bank holiday on the day that his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, will be laid to rest.

Julie Andrews and Cheryl added to the outpouring of celebrity tributes to Queen Elizabeth. Actress and singer Julie, 86, hailed the British monarch for her “love, wisdom and grace” in a statement. Julie, who played a royal as the dowager Queen of Genovia in the original ‘The Princess Diaries’, said: “A page in history has turned today.

her death on Thursday.But Emmy-winning Netflix hit “The Crown” has given us some insight into the monarch who has been portrayed in the series by Claire Foy, Olivia Colman and now Imelda Staunton. Still, the show has employed a fair amount of creative license in taking us behind the walls of Buckingham Palace and across the history of the late queen’s reign.In fact, series creator Peter Morgan has admitted that he has “made up” scenes, while one Palace source has accused the show of “trolling on a Hollywood budget.”Still, “The Crown” — which will return in November with its fifth season — had enough respect for the Queen to have a plan in place in the event of her death: The series shut down production for at least a week while filming Season 6, due out in 2023.Until the royal family is back in all of its streaming splendor on “The Crown,” we break down how much was fact versus fiction in reference to Queen Elizabeth II’s most memorable moments.In the third season of “The Crown,” Lord Mountbatten — the Queen’s second cousin once removed, who was also Prince Philip’s maternal uncle affectionately known as “Uncle Dickie” — was approached by a group plotting to depose Prime Minister Harold Wilson.

Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death, eldest son King Charles III has officially taken over royal duties as England’s sovereign.

the late monarch, remembering her as a “surrogate mother.”Paul Burrell stood by Elizabeth’s side for 11 years, working as a butler for her during a portion of her 70 years on the throne.News of Elizabeth’s passing sent shockwaves around the globe on Thursday when the royal family announced her death from Balmoral Castle. Tributes for Britain’s longest-reigning monarch came pouring in from around the globe, including from Burrell, who described the queen as “warm, wonderful, incredible and selfless.” “I couldn’t believe it,” Burrell said on TalkTV’s “The News Desk.” “I am devastated to know the queen is no longer there. For me she was my surrogate mother in many ways, she was incredibly warm.”In an interview with Australian radio hosts on Friday, he recalled a story from “years ago” about how they also had a bit of fun together at Buckingham Palace.“She was just such an amazing, she was just such an amazing, such an amazing character,” he said.

paid his respects to Queen Elizabeth Thursday, months after the duo participated in a heartwarming skit for the late monarch’s Platinum Jubilee in June.Paddington and Elizabeth warmed the hearts of all in a hilarious afternoon-tea sketch where they bonded over their love of marmalade sandwiches.“Thank you Ma’am, for everything,” tweeted the bear.The sketch, which kick-started the festival on June 4, shows Paddington and Elizabeth sitting down to a nice cup of tea before the bear guzzles down nearly all of the beverage before serving the monarch only a few drops. Paddington then offers Elizabeth a marmalade sandwich he had stored in his hat “just in case.” “So do I,” she replies, taking out a sandwich from her iconic handbag.

King Charles III arrived to Buckingham Palace on Friday to a massive crowd following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Charles and Camilla, the queen consort, were first spotted Friday as they left Balmoral Castle to travel to London to prepare for Queen Elizabeth's funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

James Corden has honored Queen Elizabeth II with a somber, heartfelt tribute. The U.K-born late night host, who earned the prestigious OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) title in 2015 at Buckingham Palace, began his Thursday night broadcast of with a moment of silence. «Good evening,» he began, seated at his desk. «We, of course, heard the news today that Queen Elizabeth had passed away age 96.

Kings and Queens from around the world have paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth. The British monarch passed away on Thursday (08. 09.

British native Harry Styles honoured Queen Elizabeth II the best way he could, leading New York’s Madison Sqaure Garden in a triumphant round of applause for the late monarch.

The Queen’s son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, is now His Majesty King Charles III.

British native Harry Styles honored Queen Elizabeth II the best way he could, leading New York's Madison Sqaure Garden in a triumphant round of applause for the late monarch. «Please join me in a round of applause for 70 years of service,» Styles announced to the packed arena. «Thank you, Madison Square Garden,» he said.A post shared by iHeartRadio (@iheartradio)After 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday in Scotland at age 96.