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October 1, 2024 at 5:10 PM

Queen Elizabeth II had bone cancer, Boris Johnson claims in memoir

Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, 2022, at the age of 96.
October 1, 2024 at 5:10 PM
In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Queen Elizabeth II welcomes newly elected leader of the Conservative party, Boris Johnson during an audience where she invited him to become Prime Minister and form a new government, at Buckingham Palace in London.
October 1, 2024 at 2:44 PM

New book by former British PM details Queen Elizabeth’s private health battle

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new memoir claims the late Queen Elizabeth II was suffering from bone cancer for a year or more before she died.
October 1, 2024 at 2:44 PM
VIDEO: New book by former British PM details Queen Elizabeth’s private health battle
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Online critics call for new Queen Elizabeth II statue to be taken down

The bronze statue is located in Antrim Castle Gardens in Northern Ireland.
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A statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip was unveiled in Antrim Castle Gardens on Sept. 6, 2024.
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Man pretending to be Elizabeth II's footman, selling her 'walking stick,' sentenced

An internet seller who tricked eBay users into bidding for a walking stick that he falsely said belonged to Queen Elizabeth II has been sentenced.
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FILE - Queen Elizabeth II stands on the balcony during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant at the Buckingham Palace in London, Sunday, June 5, 2022, on the last of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. A 26-year-old man has been sentenced on Monday Jan. 8, 2024 for defrauding eBay buyers by trying to sell what he claimed was a walking stick used by the late Queen Elizabeth II as she struggled with mobility in old age. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool, File)
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Royal family commemorates 1 year since Queen Elizabeth’s death

ABC News royal contributor Victoria Murphy explains how Britian has changed since the queen’s passing a year ago.
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VIDEO: Royal family commemorates 1 year since Queen Elizabeth’s death
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Prince Harry visits Queen Elizabeth II's burial site on 1st anniversary of her death

King Charles III also remembered his mother Queen Elizabeth II for "all she meant to so many of us" on the first anniversary of her death.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex watch a flypast to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on July 10, 2018 in London.
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King Charles III attends service marking 1 year since Queen Elizabeth II's death

The king and queen attended a private service at Crathie Kirk in Scotland on the first anniversary of Elizabeth's death.
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VIDEO: King Charles III attends service marking 1 year since Queen Elizabeth II's death
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Prince Harry returns to England ahead of anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death

Prince Harry honored his late grandmother on Thursday when he returned to England to attend an event for WellChild, a charity supporting children with serious illnesses.
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VIDEO: Prince Harry returns to England ahead of anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death
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1 year since Queen Elizabeth II’s death

The royal family is commemorating the longest-serving monarch and many more are remembering her legacy.
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VIDEO: 1 year since Queen Elizabeth II’s death
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Royal family walks behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at funeral

Prince William and Kate, as well as their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, appeared at Westminster Abbey on Monday along with Prince Harry and Meghan.
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VIDEO: Royal family walks behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at funeral
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FBI reveals 1980s threat to Queen Elizabeth II

The FBI released documents about a suspicious call in 1983 from a person who allegedly threatened to harm the queen during a visit to the U.S.
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VIDEO: FBI reveals 1980s threat to Queen Elizabeth II
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What to know about the British royal line of succession

With the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the ascension of King Charles III, the British royal line of succession changes.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla can be seen on the Buckingham Palace balcony ahead of the flypast during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, May 06, 2023 in London.
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King Charles' coming coronation stirs memories of the queen 70 years ago

Elizabeth had become queen in 1952 on the death of her father.
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Pamela Tawse, 88, poses for a photograph in the library room of the Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking in Stroud, Britain, April 20, 2023.
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Newly released photo shows Queen Elizabeth II with her grandkids, great-grandkids

The queen, who died in September, would have turned 97 on April 21.
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Queen Elizabeth II watches from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade the Trooping the Colour parade, June 2, 2022, in London.
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Queen Elizabeth, longest-reigning British monarch, dies at 96

Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning British monarch, was a pioneering female leader.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks up and waves to members of staff of The Foreign and Commonwealth Office as she ends an official visit, which is part of her Jubilee celebrations in London, Dec. 18, 2012.
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Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis await her coffin at Windsor Castle

A close member of the royal family will care for Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis following her death, ABC News has learned.
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The royal corgis await the cortege on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, Sept. 19, 2022.
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Paddington bears left in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II get royal tour

Paddington bears left as tributes after Queen Elizabeth II's death have been cleaned and given a royal tour before they head to their new homes with U.K. children.
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A Paddington Bear toy sits among the floral tributes for the Queen left at Green Park in London, Sept. 19, 2022.
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Duchess Meghan speaks out for 1st time about Queen Elizabeth's death

Meghan and her husband Prince Harry attended the queen's funeral in London in September.
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Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex watch a flypast to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on July 10, 2018 in London.
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Britain’s colonial history surfacing after Queen’s passing

King Charles takes the throne amid renewed questions about the monarchy’s troubled history with colonialism and slavery.
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VIDEO:  Britain’s colonial history surfacing after Queen’s passing
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Queen Elizabeth's cause of death revealed

Queen Elizabeth's death certificate revealed the 96-year-old monarch died of old age.
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VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth's cause of death revealed
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Queen Elizabeth II's cause of death revealed

The queen died on Sept. 8, 2022, at age 96.
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Queen Elizabeth II waves from the balcony at Buckingham Palace at the end of the Platinum Pageant, June 5, 2022, in London.
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King Charles III approves 4 'In Memoriam' stamps of Queen Elizabeth II

Royal Mail in the United Kingdom has revealed images of four new portrait stamps in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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A special stamp issue presented in memory of Her Majesty The Queen which was approved by King Charles III and features one Second Class stamp, one First Class stamp, one £1.85 stamp and one £2.55 stamp.
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Music at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral inspired by her 'unwavering Christian faith'

The funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II will include songs that not only reflect the late queen's musical tastes, but also echo the long history of the royal family.
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A general view as King Charles III, Princess Anne, Princess Royal and Camilla, Queen Consort view the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II being laid to rest in Westminster Hall for the Lying-in State on Sept. 14, 2022 in London.
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Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96: What to expect each day until funeral

Queen Elizabeth's state funeral will take place Sept. 19 at Westminster Abbey.
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Floral tributes are laid outside the gates to Windsor Castle on Sept. 9, 2022 in Windsor, U.K.
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Prince William, Kate thank staff involved in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

The Prince and Princess of Wales greeted volunteers and staff during a visit to Windsor’s Guildhall, their first appearance since the queen’s funeral.
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VIDEO: Prince William, Kate thank staff involved in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
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Queen of Jordan on Queen Elizabeth’s life and death

Jordan's Queen Rania discusses Queen Elizabeth II’s influence on her, talks about her children’s engagements and why she feels misinformation is the world's greatest threat.
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VIDEO: Queen of Jordan on Queen Elizabeth’s life and death
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Queen Elizabeth's death prompts debate about monarchy's future

Criticism about the monarchy's long with colonialism have reignited questions about the future of the monarchy and its role in modern times.
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Queen Elizabeth arrives for the state banquet in her honor at Schloss Bellevue palace on the second of the royal couple's four-day visit to Germany, June 24, 2015, in Berlin.
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Prince William and Kate's kids have a new last name after Queen Elizabeth II's death

George, Charlotte and Louis have a new last name as they start at a new school.
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis accompanied by their parents, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrive at  Lambrook School, Sept. 7, 2022, in Bracknell, England.
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Royal family releases new photo of Queen Elizabeth II after funeral

The 96-year-old monarch was laid to rest following a state funeral on Sept. 19.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II watches a flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony, June 2, 2022, in London.
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Queen Elizabeth's favorite pony part of last tribute

Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession included tributes from the animals that she cared for and her favorite pony, Emma, was part of the procession and had one of Elizabeth's headscarves on her saddle.
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VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth's favorite pony part of last tribute
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Royal family says final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

The late monarch’s family gathered for a final private ceremony away from the cameras as the queen was laid to rest beside her husband Prince Philip at King George VI Memorial Chapel on Monday.
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VIDEO: Royal family says final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen Elizabeth II lowered into the royal vault

Elizabeth was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, ascending to the throne in 1952.
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Elizabeth was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, ascending to the throne in 1952.
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World bids final farewell as Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest

The royal family, dignitaries and mourners from all over the world paid their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II, and gave her majesty a vaunted valediction after 70 years on the throne.
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VIDEO:  World bids final farewell as Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest
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The final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II

ABC News’ Kyra Phillips reports on the tributes marking the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, as the monarchy makes a historic transition for the crown.
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VIDEO: The final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II
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By the Numbers: The royal vault

A look at the numbers behind the royal vault at Windsor Castle, and the nearby final resting place for Queen Elizabeth II.
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VIDEO: By the Numbers: The royal vault
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Final farewell to her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

The royal family and dignitaries from around the world paid their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II at her state funeral.
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VIDEO: Final farewell to her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
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Methodist leader looks back on Queen Elizabeth II’s impact

Rev. Tony Miles, the superintendent of Methodist Central Hall, talks about the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II for all faiths and how he hosted the ABC News Live team over the last few day.
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Methodist leader looks back on Queen Elizabeth II’s impact
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President Biden and first lady pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

ABC News’ Kenneth Moton on President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden’s tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as she’s laid to rest following her state funeral.
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VIDEO: President Biden and first lady pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen's coffin returns to Windsor Castle

ABC News Correspondent Lama Hasan discusses the queen's journey home to Windsor Castle and why she adored the castle so much.
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VIDEO: Queen's coffin returns to Windsor Castle
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Queen Elizabeth’s history with American presidents

Cecilia Vega, ABC News chief White House correspondent, remembers Queen Elizabeth II’s experiences with American presidents throughout her reign.
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VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth’s history with American presidents
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Inside Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

Sir Peter Bottomley, the most senior member of the U.K. Parliament, talks about what it was like to be inside Westminster Abbey for Monday’s historic ceremonies.
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VIDEO: Inside Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
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Queen’s coffin arrives at Westminster Abbey

ABC News' James Longman details the contrast of the crowd's dramatic silence and the queen's cherished sounds of bagpipes as her coffin arrived for the funeral at Westminster Abbey.
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VIDEO: Queen’s coffin arrives at Westminster Abbey
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Royal family members make tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

Imogen Lloyd Webber and Daisy Goodwin discuss the tributes the Princess of Wales and other royal family members made during Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.
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VIDEO: Royal family members make tributes to Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen Elizabeth II honored during 1st British state funeral in decades

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reflects on the biggest moments during Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.
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VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth II honored during 1st British state funeral in decades
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Rev. Billy Graham’s son remembers evangelist’s relationship with Queen Elizabeth II

The Rev. Bill Graham’s son, Rev. Franklin Graham, reflects on his dad’s relationship and work with Queen Elizabeth II as the United Kingdom pauses for her funeral.
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VIDEO: Rev. Billy Graham’s son remembers evangelist’s relationship with Queen Elizabeth II
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What's next for the monarchy as Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest

King Charles III has stepped into his duties as the head of state and could be seen leading the processions for the queen’s funeral throughout the day.
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VIDEO: What's next for the monarchy as Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest
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Queen Elizabeth to be laid to rest in Windsor, her home away from Buckingham Palace

ABC News foreign correspondent Lama Hasan joined to discusses the events of the day and the importance of the final service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
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VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth to be laid to rest in Windsor, her home away from Buckingham Palace
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Queen Elizabeth's funeral filled with pageantry and tradition

The funeral ceremonies Monday were filled with pomp and circumstance and were marked by many symbols both personal and historical.
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VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth's funeral filled with pageantry and tradition
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Queen Elizabeth II remembered by fellow queen and longtime friend

Queen Noor of Jordan, a close friend of Queen Elizabeth II, discusses the loss of Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
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VIDEO: Queen Elizabeth II remembered by fellow queen and longtime friend
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Longest-serving member of Parliament reflects on queen's funeral

Peter Bottomley, the longest-serving member of British Parliament, attended the funeral Monday and joined from London to discuss the funeral.
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VIDEO: Longest-serving member of Parliament reflects on queen’s funeral