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13 LGBTQ+ British Royals in History

Historians have pegged several as likely members of the community, and in the 21st century at least one is out and proud.

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Who Do We Mourn, Pee-wee or Paul Reubens?

We knew everything about Pee-wee Herman, and almost nothing about Paul Reubens.

At 5’4” Queen Elizabeth II Towered Above History

Remarkably, Queen Elizabeth II melded history, government, pop culture, and majesty for more than 70 years.

Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96; A Look at Her LGBTQ+ Record

A year after the longest-serving British monarch's death, here's a look at her handling of LGBTQ+ issues — a mixed bag that leans toward the positive.

Queen Elizabeth II Did Not Oppose Marriage Equality

The U.K.'s Daily Mail says she did, but spokespeople for the royal family are not amused.

Queen Elizabeth II to Visit Pope Francis in April

The Queen of England will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican in April during a one-day visit to Italy.

A Gay American's Trip to London for Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral

Michael Tropp flew to London to be near the Queen after her death and got a front-row seat to witness history.

Queen Elizabeth: U.K. Will Move to Ban Anti-LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy

"People should be free to be themselves in the U.K.," briefing notes of the queen's speech read.

Queen Elizabeth 'Stands Up' For Gay Rights Without Mentioning Them

While Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is being hailed as a progressive leader for signing a new Commonwealth charter that opposes discrimination based on gender, LGBT activists note that the monarch has never actually uttered the words 'gay' or 'lesbian.'

What Queen Elizabeth II Didn't Say About LGBT Rights in Her Speech

The monarch struck a note for inclusivity, but some say she didn't go far enough.

Helen Mirren Tells Off Group Promoting LGBT Festival

The star, in full Queen Elizabeth II garb, explodes at drummers promoting a queer festival in London.

Martina Arrives

Martina Navratilova arrives at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, England.

Rainbows Become a Symbol of Hope During the Health Crisis

In a televised speech, Queen Elizabeth II spoke about the United Kingdom's national spirit, using the rainbow as a symbol. 

In a First, British Royal Family Member Comes Out as Gay

Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, says he has found love with airline executive James Coyle.

Claire Foy To Receive $275,000 In Back Pay From 'The Crown'

It was recently revealed that the actress, who plays lead character Queen Elizabeth II on Netflix's The Crown, was paid less than co-star Matt Smith. 

Cate Blanchett: Queen of Cool

She's been Kate Hepburn and Queen Elizabeth and Galadriel. In I'm Not There, the great Cate Blanchett steps across the gender divide to play Bob Dylan -- and reminds us that however we try to catch her, she'll always be a step ahead.

 

King Charles Has 'Never Been Our Friend or Ally,' Says LGBTQ+ Activist Peter Tatchell

The newly crowned king has been complicit in discrimination through his silence, Tatchell says.