Queen Elizabeth II demise: Indian Tricolor flies half-mast in mourning
India is observing a one-day state mourning on Sunday as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday. National flags at Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and other government buildings were flown at half-mast following the demise of the United Kingdom's longest-serving monarch. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, there will be no official entertainment on the day (MHA).
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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, died on Thursday after reigning for seven decades. The Queen was apparently on a summer vacation in Scotland since July and has been having difficulty walking and standing since October of last year. Notably, the British Crown reigned over India directly from 1858 to 1947 and indirectly from 1757 through the East India Company.
President Murmu, PM Modi pay their tribute to the Queen
The Queen's death has drawn condolences from President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Paying their tributes to the Queen they said she was a pillar of their times, had a kind disposition, and gave her country and people great leadership, according to the statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Images of the national flag shared on the Twitter
UK's royal family mourning till 7 days post funeral
The MHA press release declaring the state of mourning says that there would be no official entertainment on the day of mourning. Meanwhile, Britain's royal family is said to observe extended mourning until seven days after the Queen's funeral. The flags at royal residences will also be flown at half-mast. The funeral is likely to be carried out 11 days after her death.
You can read the MHA press release here
Charles III proclaimed as King officially
On Saturday, Charles III was officially declared King of the United Kingdom (UK) in a ceremony at St. James's Palace in London. The event at the palace, a Tudor royal house near Buckingham Palace, was aired for the first time. He was accompanied by his wife, and his eldest son to the function attended by senior officials, politicians, and bishops.
