Queen Elizabeth II

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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. - The set-piece coronation is the first in Britain in 70 years, and only the second in history to be televised. Charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central London church since King William I in 1066. Outside the UK, he is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Camilla, his second wife, will be crowned queen alongside him and be known as Queen Camilla after the ceremony. (Photo: PTI)

Charles III crowned king at first UK coronation in 70 years

Cries of "God Save the King" rang out from the 2,300-strong congregation at Westminster Abbey

06 May 2023 5:54 PM

AA Edit | Rishi or Boris? UK’s next PM to need eco wisdom

It is clear as crystal that the Tories need to put on their thinking cap and choose a new leader, regardless of race and migrant background

22 Oct 2022 12:10 AM

Saeed Naqvi | When I met the Queen & Philip in Delhi in 1983

There was some perfunctory conversation with me about my being from the North but working as a journalist in the South

25 Sep 2022 12:00 AM

Farrukh Dhondy | The outbreak of communal riots in UK’s Leicester still a mystery

The riots, which police are out in full force to suppress, have been happening, in varying intensity, from Aug 28 till this week

24 Sep 2022 12:05 AM

Britain's Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, Liz Truss, leaves from Balmoral Castle in Ballater, Scotland, on September 6, 2022, after meeting with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and being invited to form a Government. (Photo: AFP)

Farrukh Dhondy | Liz Truss will have array of problems as soon as mourning ends

The first huge problem she will face as the new occupant of 10 Downing Street is the horrible kitsch wallpaper, plastered at PM’s residence

17 Sep 2022 12:00 AM

Britain's King Charles III and the Queen Consort meet wellwishers outside Hillsborough Castle, Belfast, Tuesday Sept. 13, 2022. (Photo: AP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | As King, will Charles III stay true to his instincts?

As Defender of the Faith, the King is Supreme Governor of the Anglican Church of England, Britain’s official religion

14 Sep 2022 12:05 AM

Britain’s royals earn their daily bread, served on a golden plate

The German Hohenzollerns claimed a lineage extending 400 years, from 1415 to 1918.

28 Dec 2019 2:12 AM

Queen Elizabeth II announced in a speech to lawmakers a list of 26 new bills ranging from implementing a yet-to-be finalised EU divorce agreement to criminal sentencing and the environment. (Photo: File)

'Brexit on October 31 a 'priority' for British govt,' says Queen Elizabeth II

'My government intends to work towards a new partnership with the European Union, based on free trade and friendly cooperation,' she said,

15 Oct 2019 10:21 AM

The 93-year-old monarch was dressed in tweeds and wearing a headscarf at the time and was walking with one of her protection officers. (Photo: File)

Queen Elizabeth II hilariously pranked tourists who didn’t recognise her

The tourists started a conversation with her, asking if she lived nearby -- and whether she’d ever met the Queen.

03 Sep 2019 3:11 PM

Britain's Royal Mail postal service announced it would mark both the World Cup win and England's victory at the 2017 Women's World Cup with a series of special stamps. (Photo:AP/AFP/PTI)

World Cup Final 2019: Queen salutes England after World Cup glory

The paintwork will be in place for three months and will be complemented by permanent gold plaques.

15 Jul 2019 12:16 PM

In Britain, PMs come and go, but the Queen offers stability

She has spent the past three-and-a-half years finding out, and lost her job as a result.

14 Jun 2019 12:57 AM

Queen Elizabeth II recited a warm speech eulogizing the relationship between the two nations and added that she was 'delighted to welcome' President Trump to the Palace. (Photo: AP)

Donald, Melania Trump dine with British Royals, here's what was on menu

Steamed filet of halibut, new Windsor lamb, strawberry sable with lemon verbena cream and coffee and petit fours, were served for dinner.

04 Jun 2019 3:23 PM

The Duchess of Cambridge channelled old school Hollywood glamour in a flattering blue gown by her favourite designer Alexander McQueen. (Photo: Twitter Screengrab/ @KensingtonRoyal )

Kate glitters in Diana's diamond tiara at lbanquet held in honour of Dutch royals

The Duchess of Cambridge wore the tiara at the reception held to honour King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands

24 Oct 2018 2:51 PM

Edward, Prince of Wales’ first visit to Dubbo in 1920 to pay tribute to residents who served in World War 1 helped transform the then decrepit town. (Photo: AP)

Here's real reason why Prince Harry and Meghan are visiting Dubbo

The tiny town in regional New South Wales holds a special place in the heart of the royals spanning 100 years.

17 Oct 2018 10:50 AM

Queen Elizabeth II speaking to Sridhar Balan at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi in 1997.

Discovering the Queen’s love for books

One of the highlights in the Queen’s itinerary was the inauguration of the Indo-British Participation and Summit Meeting at Pragati Maidan.

12 Oct 2018 12:26 AM

Trump said he did not see any Democrat who could beat him: 'I don’t see anybody. I know them all and I don’t see anybody.' (Photo: File/AP)

Trump intends to run for re-election in 2020, says 'everybody wants me to'

Trump breached British royal protocol by publicly disclosing details of conversation with Queen Elizabeth about complexities of Brexit.

15 Jul 2018 11:28 AM

Trump’s first visit to Britain as president was not the full state visit he was originally promised, but he was heralded by military bands on his arrival at Windsor. (Photo: AP)

Watch: US Prez Donald Trump walks in front of Queen at Windsor Castle

The queen greeted the US President, First lady with a smile, although she had earlier glanced at her watch as she waited for their arrival.

14 Jul 2018 5:29 PM

60 young achievers with Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II

India’s leaders of change

Thousands of Indians lead silent revolutions against the things that ail society. Three of them have been recognised for their efforts by the Queen.

30 Jun 2018 12:07 AM

The 22-year-old said, "I hope people will look on this as a change in history." (Photo: Instagram/Charanpreet Singh Lall)

Sikh soldier to become first to wear turban for Trooping the Colour ceremony in UK

While Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her actual birthday on April 21, the Trooping of the Colour takes place on any Saturday of June.

09 Jun 2018 1:30 PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AFP)

Of migrants and their antecedents

Mr Powell was calling on the British nation to recognise the peril that threatened Britain through the presence of immigrants.

21 Apr 2018 12:27 AM

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