The Queen, we mourn her passing and remember her life

Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death on 8th September 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and 15 at the time of her death.

Chinese vice-president signs condolence book, lays wreaths for Queen in Beijing

Wang Qishan stood for a moment of silence in front of the late monarch’s portrait at the British embassy.

Beijing has yet to announce whether it will send a representative to the queen’s funeral on September 19.