Royal Family

• Why are people drawn to the Royal Family — and will it survive the queen’s death?

  The idea of the British Royal Family taps into a collective desire for something that seems extraordinary, as opposed to the banality of one’s own life, one expert says.

  World

  Sep 17
  
• Queen Elizabeth’s death reminder of fading WWII generation: ‘Time is moving relentlessly’

  The death of Queen Elizabeth II is a reminder of the broader truth that Britain is bidding farewell to the men and women who fought the country’s battles during World War II.

  World

  Sep 17
  
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• Queen Elizabeth death: Demand for royal merchandise booms in Canada, abroad

  The booming demand to own royal merchandise offers a glimpse into a royal memorabilia industry that has surged in the wake of the British monarch's death and is growing stronger.

  Consumer

  Sep 17
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• Orders for thousands of British flags flood Chinese factory after Queen’s death

  Ninety minutes after Queen Elizabeth II died, orders for thousands of British flags started to flood into a factory south of Shanghai.

  World

  Sep 17
• 2 women sexually assaulted in queue to see Queen Elizabeth’s coffin: London police

  London police said a man was charged on Friday with two counts of sexual assault after two women reported being assaulted in a garden.

  Crime

  Sep 16
• Majority of Canadians want referendum on monarchy ties after queen’s death: poll

  The Ipsos poll, conducted exclusively for Global News, found support for a referendum on whether to sever ties with the monarchy has gone up since last year.

  Canada

  Sep 16
• N.B. residents feeling mixed on one-time holiday for Queen Elizabeth II

  On Sept. 19, N.B. schools and government offices will be closed to honour Queen Elizabeth II. However, for private sector businesses and employers, the holiday is optional.

  Canada

  Sep 14
• Queen Elizabeth II: A look at the assets she owned during her 70-year reign

  Queen Elizabeth II had a net worth of US$442.9 million (£340 million), according to an estimate in 2016. Her fortune and assets pass to her son, King Charles III.

  World

  Sep 14
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• U.K. royal family pumps billions into the economy. The queen’s death may change that

  The royal family has one of the most valuable brands in the world. After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, is the monarchy's economic impact at risk?

  Money

  Sep 12
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• Queen Elizabeth death: What will her passing mean for the future of Canada’s monarchy?

  Questions about the future of the monarchy globally have been popping up for years, fluctuating as the Royal Family has confronted repeated challenges.

  Canada

  Sep 11