Queen Elizabeth

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Britain's King Charles III with the St Edward's Crown on his head attends the Coronation Ceremony inside Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023. (AFP)

DC Edit | Coronation party in Britain

Charles III who became king the day his mother Queen Elizabeth II died, was anointed King of Britain

09 May 2023 12:20 AM

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II speaks to guests in the garden of Buckingham Palace in London as up to 8,000 guests attend the first royal garden party of the year on May 10, 2016. - Barbados has announced its intention to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state and become a republic by November next year, as the Caribbean island nation seeks to move fully beyond its colonial past. (AFP)

Barbados makes new push to become republic, leave colonial past behind

The Caribbean island nation said it wants to remove Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as its head of state

17 Sep 2020 9:23 AM

The queen has always shown an interest in new technology. She sent her first email long before most people, from a computer at a British Army base in 1976. A screengrab taken from a video handout released by Buckingham Palace on June 11, 2020 shows Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during a Zoom video conference call with carers. (Photo | AP)

The Queen sets apart face time for caregivers on her first official video call

She logged in to mark a week of events commemorating people who care for relatives or friends with a disability, mental or physical illness.

11 Jun 2020 9:27 PM

The size and cost of Britain's royal family has long been contentious, with the latest controversies renewing calls for a "rationalised structure of Windsor plc". (Photo: AFP)

British public sceptical about Royal Family after forgettable year

Cost of UK royals back in spotlight after Queen's year to forget.

26 Dec 2019 6:45 PM

The queen has remained one of Britain's most popular figures despite the royal family's travails. (Photo: AFP)

Queen Elizabeth talks about Britain’s ‘bumpy’ year in Christmas message

Queen admits 'bumpy' year in Xmas message.

24 Dec 2019 6:50 PM

The decision pleased animal rights activists, who have sometimes criticised the monarch for the fur pieces in her collection of designer clothes. (Photo: AP)

Queen Elizabeth goes cruelty-free, quits using fur

Buckingham Palace: Queen’s new outfits won’t use real fur.

07 Nov 2019 11:57 AM

According to People magazine, before the queen puts on any pair of shoes, her dressmaker and close confidant, Angela Kelly, break them in herself. (Photo: AP)

Queen Elizabeth sets stunning fashion statement

Queen Elizabeth's royal fashion rules will leave you stunned.

29 Oct 2019 9:28 AM

Boman Kohinoor was the star of a social media campaign in 2016 when his dream came true. He met Prince William and his wife Kate during their week-long trip to India and Bhutan. (Photo: Screengrab)

British Royals' fan from Mumbai, owner of iconic restaurant, dies at 97

Boman Kohinoor's father opened Britannia & Co Restaurant in Mumbai in 1923 and Kohinoor worked there his whole life.

26 Sep 2019 9:25 AM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced the suspension of parliament in the final weeks before Britain's EU departure date, enraging anti-Brexit MPs. (Photo: File)

Queen approves British Parliament suspension weeks before Brexit Departure: UK PM

Queen Elizabeth II has approved the request to close what has been the longest session of parliament in nearly 400 years.

29 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

The result of the ballot will be declared in the week commencing July 22, according to Xinhua. (Sergei Chirikov/Pool Photo via AP)

Queen not 'performing formal duties' to solve Britain political crisis: Putin

As many as 313 Conservative MPs chose the two after the fifth and final voting, CNN reported.

22 Jun 2019 8:16 PM

The chef mentioned that in 2019, the desserts are getting more and more picturesque. Some of the most popular trends are to make lace design using a lace paste and making flowers out of buttercream with the use of designs from piping tubes.

‘Baking’ the world a better place

Chef Hoggett, who specialises in cake decoration and chocolate work, says some of the most popular trends are making lace designs.

07 Jun 2019 2:23 AM

Ivanka Trump inadvertently went viral on Wednesday with a tweet where she announced she was 'en route to the Hague!,' a city on the west coast of the Netherlands best known for housing the International Criminal Court and the United Nations' International Court of Justice. (Photo: File)

Ivanka Trump trolled for her visit to Hague; find out here

To many, The Hague invokes the idea of criminal courts where the likes of Muammar Gaddafi and Joseph Kony were indicted, reports Vogue.

06 Jun 2019 11:04 AM

Donald and Melania Trump were accompanied by their children- Ivanka, Donald TrumpJr., Tiffany and Eric. Ivanka and Eric were present with their partners Jared Kushner and Lara Trump, respectively. (Photo: ANI)

Donald, Melania Trump host Prince Charles, Camilla at banquet

Duke of Sussex, who became a father in early May, met the Trumps at the Buckingham Palace.

05 Jun 2019 1:59 PM

All ten captains of the participating teams in the Cricket World Cup paid a visit to Queen Elizabeth on Wednesday. (Photo: BCCI/TWitter)

Captains meet Queen Elizabeth before CWC'19 kicks-off

The captains of the 10 teams also met Prince Harry at the Buckingham Palace in London.

30 May 2019 10:58 AM

Queen Elizabeth was greeted by Lord John Sainsbury, the great-grandson of the supermarket chain’s founder John James Sainsbury and shown around. (Photo: AP)

Queen Elizabeth startles everyone at a pop-up

The monarch unexpected showed up at the pop-up of the renowned supermarket, Sainsbury's.

23 May 2019 5:10 PM

A host of things are required out of the candidate. (Photo:AP)

Queen Elizabeth wants social media manager at a salary of Rs 26 lakhs only!

The social media manager of the royal household will have to find 'new ways to maintain the Queen's presence in the public eye'.

21 May 2019 3:41 PM

'Happy Birthday Your Majesty, Ma'am, Granny. Wishing you the most wonderful day!' Harry and Meghan posted on the queen's IG page.

Royal Birthday: Queen Elizabeth II turns 93 on Easter

Elizabeth is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She still maintains an active schedule, although she does not travel as often.

21 Apr 2019 6:36 PM

Britain’s royal family draws fans around the world, eagerly following special occasions, their outings, and in the cases of Kate and Meghan, their outfits. (Photo: Instagram @kensingtonroyal)

Royalists eagerly await the birth of Baby Sussex

Pictures and podcasts: royal fans old and new await Baby Sussex.

17 Apr 2019 11:02 AM

She said she had been touched by the queen's decision to wear a small pin badge the presidential couple had given her as a gift. (Photo:AP)

Michelle Obama praises Queen Elizabeth: 'She's wonderfully warm'

Former US first lady Michelle Obama charmed thousands of Britons on Sunday, telling anecdotes about meeting Queen Elizabeth.

15 Apr 2019 6:22 PM

Queen Elizabeth has now agreed to allow them to set up a new base at Buckingham Palace this Spring. (Photo:AP)

Amid reports of royal rift Prince Harry, Meghan to set up new home

Britain's Prince Harry and his pregnant wife Meghan are to set up their own household, breaking away from Prince William and his wife Kate.

15 Mar 2019 12:12 PM

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