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Soldiers parade during the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony in London, Saturday, June 9, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Thousands in London for Trooping the Colour spectacle

The 92-year-old queen watched the ceremony from a dais and inspected the lines of guardsmen in bearskin hats

10 Jun 2018 8:58 AM

It’s not the only object threatening life on the planet as we know it as in just over a week’s time an even bigger asteroid is expected to fly past the Earth.

Huge asteroid to skim past Earth a day ahead of royal wedding

The day before Prince Harry and Meghan tie the knot at Windsor, an asteroid is expected to come extremely close to the Earth’s surface.

18 May 2018 9:09 AM

It also lists teamwork, communication skills and attention to detail as desirable traits for applicants. (Photo: AP)

Buckingham Palace is hiring full time chef, but salary less than you'd expect

Role might not entitle its occupant to regal life, as salary is roughly £2,000 less than average for similarly experienced chefs in London.

05 May 2018 12:27 PM

In a sign of how misleading the figures can be, on average, women working at Buckingham Palace are paid 12 per cent less than their male counterparts. (photo: AP)

Queen Elizabeth pays female staff more than male employees

The Queen’s Household gender pay report showed women took home £1.08 compared to a man’s median hourly rate of £1.

05 Apr 2018 5:58 PM

It will be a milestone moment in the otherwise imperceptibly slow-motion process, as her eldest son, increasingly steps up on her behalf. (Photo: AFP)

As Queen Elizabeth takes a back seat, Prince Charles steps up

Charles, the heir to the throne, will steadily take on more duties outside the core constitutional obligations of the Queen’s job.

11 Nov 2017 1:55 PM

The suspect -- who was arrested under the Terrorism Act -- had reached for a four-foot sword upon being challenged by unarmed police officers after deliberately driving at them outside the world-famous landmark. (Photo: AP)

Buckingham Palace sword attack: UK Police arrests second suspect

The 30-year-old man was arrested at an address in West London and police are searching the property as part of the inquiry.

27 Aug 2017 8:57 PM

The incident comes with Britain and much of Europe on high alert following a string of major attacks over the past two years (Photo: AP)

UK: 26-yr-old man with '4-foot sword' stabs police outside Buckingham Palace

'The man, who repeatedly shouted Allahu akbar (God is greatest), was incapacitated with CS spray', police said.

26 Aug 2017 5:44 PM

In this photo made available by Kensington Palace from the personal photo album of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, shows the princess holding Prince William whilst pregnant with Prince Harry, and features in the new ITV documentary 'Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy.' (Photo: AP)

Sons remember Princess Diana in film 20 years after her death

The 90-minute film celebrates the life and work of Diana.

23 Jul 2017 12:44 PM

Ghanaian-born Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah from the Household Cavalry will take charge of one of the most important roles in the Queen’s household.

Queen turns a new page in royal tradition

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has appointed her first black equerry, a senior staff member in charge of assisting the royal household.

10 Jul 2017 1:41 AM

According to staff policy published by Buckingham Palace in its annual report: 'The household aims to employ the best people from the widest available pool of talent...irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin'. (Photo: AP)

First black Ghanaian-born appointed as equerry to assist UK Queen’s household

Ghanaian-born Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah from the Household Cavalry will take on a role that requires immense discretion.

09 Jul 2017 6:44 PM

Hunger gains for the ‘MEAL’ieu

A young Indian’s presence at the Buckingham Palace today symbolises the long journey the two countries have taken together.

02 Jul 2017 6:03 AM

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, the world’s tallest building.

Chronicling the birth of our cities

The show’s executive producer Helen Thomas talks to us talks about documenting a transforming planet.

29 Jun 2017 12:17 AM

Carrying her sword and wearing a scarlet tunic and white hat, Couto marched her troops to Buckingham Palace from the nearby Wellington Barracks in the historic and colourful ceremony. (Photo: AP)

24-year-old becomes first woman captain at Buckingham Palace

Megan Couto has been given the prestigious role of Captain of The Queen's Guard, responsible for guarding the London palace.

27 Jun 2017 10:21 AM

Philip is 96 and recently said he was stepping down from public events. (Photo: AP)

UK: Duke of Edinburgh hospitalised for infection

The palace says Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, was admitted as a precautionary measure and is in good spirits.

21 Jun 2017 3:57 PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

With 2-day delay, UK Parliament set to open on June 21

It was delayed after May's Conservatives lost their majority in the Commons in the June 8 election.

15 Jun 2017 4:24 PM

The arrest came as the British capital went on high alert, with many of its prominent landmarks under additional security in the wake of the suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester on Monday night. (Photo: AFP)

Man with knife arrested near Buckingham Palace, day after Manchester attack

The man is in custody at a central London police station, but the incident is not believed to be terrorism related.

24 May 2017 8:54 PM

UK Queen responds to birthday invite by four-year-old Indian-origin boy

"The Queen hopes you have a very happy birthday on June 25," it read.

08 May 2017 5:14 PM

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip (Photo: AP)

Prince Philip, 95, will quit all royal engagements from Sept

Prince Philip has accompanied the Queen on all major foreign tours, including three visits to India.

05 May 2017 2:20 AM

Britain’s Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, is to permanently stand down from royal duties in the autumn. (Photo: AP)

Britain’s Prince Philip to step away from public life: Buckingham Palace

The palace said the queen would continue to carry out her full program of engagements.

04 May 2017 3:06 PM

Haroon Syed pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey court in London (File Photo)

ISIS inspired teen pleads guilty to plotting attack on Buckingham Palace

The Elton John concert researched by him fell on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the US.

27 Apr 2017 8:49 PM

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