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‘Forgetting the Many’ remembers WW2 hero Alan Turing and other gay men like him

The documentary Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing examines Turing and other gay men convicted under the U.K.’s 1885 anti-homosexuality law. It opens for a one-week run in NYC on Dec. 6.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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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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.'

With Queen's Decree, Gay Hero Is Now Officially Pardoned

Following a lengthy process, Alan Turing, the scientist who broke the Nazi's Enigma code machine during World War II, was formally pardoned by the British monarch Tuesday.

Alan Turing's Pardon Opens Door for 50,000 More

A prominent LGBT leaders wants apologies, or at least pardons, for the 50,000 men charged in Britain with criminal homosexuality.

Eddie Izzard Shares New Feminine Name in Revealing Podcast Interview

The trans comedian has wanted to use the name since she was 10 years old.

The Obamas Sit for Annie Leibovitz

The photo was posted to the White House's Flickr.

Farewell to Jan Morris, Groundbreaking Trans Explorer of Realms

The trans pioneer was the first journalist to climb Mount Everest.