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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March 29, 2024
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Historians have pegged several as likely members of the community, and in the 21st century at least one is out and proud.
We knew everything about Pee-wee Herman, and almost nothing about Paul Reubens.
Remarkably, Queen Elizabeth II melded history, government, pop culture, and majesty for more than 70 years.
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.
The U.K.'s Daily Mail says she did, but spokespeople for the royal family are not amused.
Michael Tropp flew to London to be near the Queen after her death and got a front-row seat to witness history.
"People should be free to be themselves in the U.K.," briefing notes of the queen's speech read.
The monarch struck a note for inclusivity, but some say she didn't go far enough.
Martina Navratilova arrives at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, England.
In a televised speech, Queen Elizabeth II spoke about the United Kingdom's national spirit, using the rainbow as a symbol.
Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, says he has found love with airline executive James Coyle.
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.
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.
The newly crowned king has been complicit in discrimination through his silence, Tatchell says.