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Paul Roethenbaugh (OE 1945-1952)

05.03.2026

Old Elizabethans'

Paul Roethenbaugh (OE 1945-1952)

The Association was sad to learn of the passing of Paul Roethenbaugh (OE 1945-1952) on 24 June 2025. Paul joined Queen Elizabeth’s in the first intake following the Second World...

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Malcolm Dixon (OE 1972-1979)

05.03.2026

Old Elizabethans'

Malcolm Dixon (OE 1972-1979)

The Association was sad to learn of the passing of Malcolm Dixon (OE 1972-1979) on 10 December 2024. Malcolm died in tragic circumstances at the relatively young age of 63,...

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Leslie Lillywhite (OE 1948-1955)

05.03.2026

Old Elizabethans'

Leslie Lillywhite (OE 1948-1955)

The Association was sad to learn of the passing of Leslie Lillywhite (OE 1948-1955) on 17 October 2024. Leslie was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s during the post-War era and...

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Gerald Wenham (OE 1937-1945)

05.03.2026

Old Elizabethans'

Gerald Wenham (OE 1937-1945)

The Association is sad to learn of the news of the passing of Gerald Wenham (OE 1937-1945) on 27 January 2024. Gerald was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s during the...

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Roger Beckwith (OE 1938-1948)

05.03.2026

Old Elizabethans'

Roger Beckwith (OE 1938-1948)

The Association is sad to learn of the news of the passing of Roger Beckwith (OE 1938-1948) on 21 October 2023. After leaving Queen Elizabeth’s, Roger had a long and...

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Sir Alastair Cook with Headmaster, OEs and local VIPs at event to champion launch of QE School in Dubai

01.12.2025

Alumni | QE Global Schools

Sir Alastair Cook with Headmaster, OEs and local VIPs at event to champion launch of QE School in Dubai

England cricket legend Sir Alastair Cook joined QE Headmaster Neil Enright as well as more than a dozen Old Elizabethans and former members of staff at a special event in...

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Award presented to Old Elizabethan working for the Premier League at football summit in Turin

24.11.2025

Alumni | Careers

Award presented to Old Elizabethan working for the Premier League at football summit in Turin

Old Elizabethan Samuel Akpan, who works for the Premier League, has received a special award at an international football conference in Italy. Sam (OE 2011–2018) was representing the league at...

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Dream big, think boldly – and do keep up! Leading AI entrepreneur challenges QE boys on careers in a fast-changing world

20.11.2025

Alumni | QE Futures

Dream big, think boldly – and do keep up! Leading AI entrepreneur challenges QE boys on careers in a fast-changing world

An Old Elizabethan who co-founded a $1bn-plus AI company urged boys to be flexible, to develop transferable skills, and to keep learning throughout their lives if they want to build...

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Old Elizabethan academic ranked among world’s top scientists

14.10.2025

Alumni | Sport

Old Elizabethan academic ranked among world’s top scientists

QE alumnus Dr Mustafa Sarkar has been named among the world’s leading sports and exercise scientists in an annual survey. For the second consecutive year, Mustafa (OE 1997–2004) has been...

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Sixth-formers stage their own event for aspiring medics, featuring leading doctors and academics

09.08.2025

Academic enrichment | Alumni | Careers

Sixth-formers stage their own event for aspiring medics, featuring leading doctors and academics

Three Year 12 pupils successfully hosted what is believed to have been QE’s first-ever Medicine conference. The one-day event gave pupils the chance to hear from leading doctors across a...

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Reach for the stars – and remember to be kind

03.07.2025

Alumni

Reach for the stars – and remember to be kind

Britain’s favourite character actress sent the class of 2025 on their way with this challenge: that they should try to follow their dreams, make an impact in the world, but...

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All the fun of the fete – and some serious fundraising, too

25.06.2025

Alumni | House system | Service

All the fun of the fete – and some serious fundraising, too

Founder’s Day 2025 drew large numbers of visitors for the afternoon fete, who helped smash a £25,000 fundraising target. The day, a traditional highlight of QE’s calendar, began with a...

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