147K views · 4.2K reactions | “The United Kingdom is proud to be Qatar’s oldest friend in the Western world. We have a special bond founded on mutual respect which has stood the test of time.” At last night's State Banquet, The King opened with a welcome in Arabic, before highlighting the UK's long standing relationship with the State of Qatar, and the nations’ shared histories. | The Royal Family | Facebook

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23K views · 327 reactions | Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving British monarch in history, having ascended to the throne in 1952 at age 25. Over her 70-year reign, the queen saw the footprint of her monarchy shrink. At the time of her death, she was the head of state of the United Kingdom as well as 14 Commonwealth countries. Here are the countries that became independent nation's during the queen’s reign. | Voice of America | Facebook