Pelé, a Pope, and Barbara Walters: Last-Minute Deaths of 2022
Brazilian football legend Pele at China’s Imperial Palace in 2008 (WENN) 2022 was a typically busy year in famous deaths. We tracked the passings of 32 famous people, from world …..
Posts tagged: Queen Elizabeth II
Rihanna is In, Queen Elizabeth is Out as Barbados Declares Independence
Queen Elizabeth II has one less item on her plate: Barbados has become an independent republic. Musical star Rihanna and royal representative Prince Charles were on hand as Barbados cut …..
Alex Trebek’s Memoir Hits the Highlights
“I don’t have a lot of ghosts. I don’t have any bad memories that affect my life. It’s all good. Sure, I think of Mom and Dad and [sister] Barbara …..
What Will Prince Andrew Do With Himself?
So Prince Andrew is leaving public life “for the foreseeable future,” thanks to his ghastly judgment in befriending pedophile millionaire Jeffrey Epstein and his ghastly judgment in talking about it with …..
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Met on a Tennis Court Nearly 80 Years Ago
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have been married 70 years as of November 20, 2017. (Wow!) They’ve just released this 70th anniversary portrait in a rather interesting setting: The …..
Queen Elizabeth II Hits 65 Years and 75 Days in Office
Queen Elizabeth II turns 91 today, April 21st. That means she’s been ruling the United Kingdom for 65 years and 75 days. With many more days to come, it seems, …..
Fidel Castro Dead at 90 (or Maybe 89)
Cuban rebel, dictator and Máximo Lider Fidel Castro has died. No cause of death was given in the announcement by his brother, Cuban leader Raúl Castro: “I say to the people …..
‘The Year Of the Cat’ Was Originally About Princess Anne
When Al Stewart sat down to write ‘The Year of the Cat,’ his first lyrics were about a British comedian… and then Princess Anne.
Queen Elizabeth II Is Your Longest-Serving British Monarch, and Good For Her
Three score and three years, seven months and two days: that’s the new record for UK monarch lengthitude, thanks to the remarkable Queen Elizabeth II.
‘You’re Not Wearing Mink Knickers, Are You?’
For Prince Philip’s 93rd birthday, The Daily Mirror rounds up 93 of the royal consort’s most awkward quotes.
Queen Elizabeth, Trooping the Colour in Style
She looked great, as always, while getting the royal salute.
What’s Queen Elizabeth Up to Lately? A Photo Extravaganza
Because you can never have enough photos of the Queen.
Photos of Queen Elizabeth With 12 U.S. Presidents
She’s zipped through an even dozen presidents during her 60 years on the throne.
Just a Nice Photo: The Queen and the Torch
The monarch looks on as the torch is passed.
#RomneyShambles
Twitter users are having a ball with Mitt Romney’s trip to London.
Secrets of the Buckingham Palace Mailroom
Stacks of envelopes and pictures of corgis. Well, what did you expect?
The Duchess of Cambridge Walked Up and Down Stairs Today (Photos!)
Those stairs were at St. Paul’s Cathedral for the Queen’s Jubilee celebration. The Duchess both ascended and descended the series of smooth granite risers.
Prince Charles Is Now Cool, Says the Telegraph
No longer a “meddler,” he’s now “a new and more loveable Prince of Wales who caught the public mood brilliantly.”
Queen’s Jubliee Photos: The Royal Family Rocks the Thames
Queen Elizabeth II has her game face on for Diamond Jubilee weekend.
Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Formula For Looking Like the Queen
There’s a lot more going on with those cloth coats than you think.
Margaret Thatcher Wrote This Column When Elizabeth Became Queen
The young barrister-in-training hoped “a new era for women” was at hand.
Prince Charles: A Month of Crazy Far-Flung Photo Ops
Even by the usual meet-and-greet standards of the Royal Family, the Prince of Wales has had a colorful month.
60 Years as The Queen
Queen Elizabeth II was in Kenya when she found out her father King George VI had died. That was 60 years ago, and 2012 brings her Diamond Jubilee.
The World’s Longest-Reigning Monarch
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej turned 84 years old yesterday. He’s been the king since 1946 — that’s more than 65 years on the throne. Who’s the second longest-reigning monarch?
Kim Jong-Il Looking At Things
North Korea’s dear leader gets his own Tumblr. Now we know what his days have in common with Queen Elizabeth’s. { Hat tip: TNW }
The Pope, The Queen, and Nelson Mandela Walk Into a Bar…
“I have known few greater honours than the opportunity to address the Mother of Parliaments at Westminster Hall. I am told the last three speakers here have been the Pope, Her Majesty the Queen, and Nelson Mandela, which is either a very high bar or the beginning of a very funny joke.”President Barack Obama, opening his speech to Parliament today with a little joke. Heh!
Queen Elizabeth’s 2nd Longest Reign
Queen Elizabeth II of Britain has been queen for 21,645 days, making her second only to Queen Victoria as the longest reigning monarch in 1,000 years of British history.
She just surpassed the reign of King George III, who was on the throne from 1760 until 1820.
Kate Middleton and Prince William are Now Married
Kate Middleton and Prince William were, in fact, married today at Westminster Abbey. (Sorry if you had her at 100-1 to jilt him at the altar.
Happy 30th Deathday, Bill Haley!
Wow: It’s been 30 years since the death of Bill Haley, Mr. Rock-Around-the-Clock himself. Haley was only 55 when he died of a brain tumor (or a heart attack, depending on who’s talking) in 1981.
Did Kwilliam Snub Marack?
A new email rumor has Prince William and Kate Middleton snubbing President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle with a pointed non-invitation to their royal wedding in April.
“Why is the Alien Person Wearing a Stanford T-Shirt?”
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip put on 3D glasses yesterday at the University of Sheffield. They were actually driving a virtual backhoe, not watching Avatar. The Queen looked tentative at first, but then seemed to get the hang of 3D.
The Queen Has a Facebook Page
The British Monarchy has a Facebook page, you know.
Be friends with Queen Elizabeth! See photos of Prince Harry and Prince Charles and Prince William and Prince Philip and Prince Nelson!
Okay, maybe not that last one.
Here is Your Craziest Wedding-Week Comment about Chelsea Clinton (So Far)
“After the Kennedys, she may be the closest thing we have to an American royal.”Really, Boston Globe? Chelsea Clinton?
Serena Williams Wins Wimbledon AGAIN
Serena Williams whipped Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2 today to win her second Wimbledon in a row and fourth overall.
David Cameron Meets the Queen: Photos
David Cameron meets Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on 11 May 2010 and agrees to form a government as Prime Minister. Below, Cameron and his wife Samantha arrive at …..
‘Ponies Should be Tethered Up Outside’:
Your Guide to British Voting Etiquette
Yes to pirate costumes and drunken voting; no to giant rosettes and the Queen. Rules for voting in today’s U.K. elections.Dogs must be in an “accompanying” role rather than “free-range,” while horses and ponies must be left outside. Pot-bellied pigs are at the discretion of local officials.
Prince Charles Loves His New Football Jersey
Prince Charles visits Burnley Football Club on 5 February 2009This photo of Prince Charles just cracks me up, for some reason. You have to love the guy.
Now He’s SIR Captain Picard
(Patrick Stewart as a Picard-like MacBeth, 2007)
Prince William, Shadow King?
The BBC News reports that Buckingham Palace is dismissing the claim that Queen Elizabeth is passing some royal duties on to Prince William, her 27 year-old grandson.
Lady GaGa Meets the Queen
Sideshow chanteuse Lady GaGa met Queen Elizabeth II last night after the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England.God bless the Queen in these situations. Nothing fazes her. She’s seen it all.
A Stroll in the Garden
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip shelter from the rain as they arrive at the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace last Tuesday.What a great shot. A day in the life.
She Touched the Queen!
And nobody seemed to mind.
Our First Couple Is Taller Than Your First Couple
Barack and Michelle Obama visit Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip yesterday at Buckingham Palace.