Prince William, who is second in line to the British throne and whose position, as Queen Elizabeth II gradually reduces her public duties, is becoming increasingly important, celebrates his fortieth birthday today.more
Prince William wanted to "cut loose" Prince Andrew from royal duties a long time ago, it has been reported. The Daily Mail claimed that the Duke of Cambridge would prefer his uncle to "vanish from public view" as part of his vision for a more slimmed-down modern monarchy.more
The moment when a group of knights walk in front of an ancient castle dressed in velvet robes and plumed hats is a head-turning sight at the best of times. The procession at Windsor Castle is what happens – and has happened for centuries – at the Garter Day service.more
British Queen Elizabeth II became the second-longest reigning monarch in world history on Sunday, including those whose exact dates are not in doubt and whose nations were sovereign.more
British Prince Charles called the government's plans to send illegal immigrants to Rwanda "appalling" in a private interview, The Times revealed today. The first deportation flight is scheduled for next Tuesday.more
The Norwegian princess Martha Louise (Marta Ludwika) became engaged to the American shaman Durk Verrett. The couple announced their pledge in a statement sent to the media.more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter Lilibet marked her first birthday with balloons, cake and games, alongside some of her royal second cousins, according to reports.
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain on the platinum anniversary of her reign – 70 years and thanked for supporting Ukraine in the struggle for its freedom and independence.more
Queen Elizabeth said she was humbled by the support she had received during her Platinum Jubilee after crowds of royal fans cheered her appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, flanked by her heir Prince Charles and two other future kings.more
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Buckingham Palace to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee on Saturday and watch a pop concert that started with the 96-year-old monarch having tea with Paddington Bear.
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Low-key was always going to be difficult to pull off when you are globally famous, members of the Royal Family, and haven't been seen in the UK together for two years after leaving in controversial circumstances.more
The only portrait of the British Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee of her reign was made by Polish painter Barbara Kaczmarowska Hamilton.more
British police on Saturday briefly evacuated London's Trafalgar Square, close to where celebrations are to be held later to mark Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, after reports of a suspicious vehicle but said the security alert had concluded.more
The Queen will not attend the Epsom Derby on Saturday and is instead expected to watch the major sporting event on television at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.more
Thousands of Britons have chosen the Spanish beaches of the Costa Blanca to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Due to mass tourist departures there is chaos and flight cancellations at British airports.more
Recently, the process of delegating responsibilities to other members of the British royal family by Elizabeth II has intensified, but she still makes the final decisions, notes Dr. Bob Morris, political scientist at University College London.more
Queen Elizabeth II stepped gingerly onto the Buckingham Palace balcony Thursday, drawing wild cheers from the tens of thousands who came to join her at the start of four days of celebrations of her 70 years on the throne.more
The four-day main celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II's 70th anniversary of her reign, began today in Britain. The monarch made two appearances on the balcony of Buckingham Palace today, and although she was missing from the military parade, her appearance was greeted with undiminished enthusiasm.more
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in a message published last night - on the eve of the 70th anniversary of her reign - thanked them for organising the celebrations and wrote that she was inspired by the kindness shown to her.more
The main celebrations for the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II's reign are fast approaching. Just before the start of the lavish celebration, the queen was honored at the legendary Stonehenge. Eight portraits of the ruler from different periods of her reign were displayed on the stones that make up this mysterious structure.more
The British Queen intends to lease a Victorian building located one mile from her private residence in Norfolk County and turn it into a pub. It would be her first such establishment.more