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Royal Infant on the Way in U.K., but Housing Unclear
(LONDON) -- Is it a boy? A girl? Prince William and the former Kate Middleton aren't telling, and palace officials are not revealing where the royal baby will...
Queen Elizabeth II to Miss Commonwealth Meeting
(LONDON) — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will skip the Commonwealth heads of government meeting — the first time she's missed the biennial session...
The Elizabethan Era Nears Its End as Prince Charles Begins to Take on Queen’s Duties
Often what British royals do is far more consequential than what they say. At tomorrow's State Opening of Parliament, Queen Elizabeth II will read out her...
U.K. Government Agenda to Focus on Immigration, Economy
(LONDON) -- The British government says it will announce bills to tighten immigration controls, reform pensions and reduce red tape for business when it lays out...
Show Stoppers: A Brief History of Theater Interruptus
A noisy group of drummers are the latest examples of a new — and unfortunate —theater tradition
Rolf Harris Arrested Over Sex Offense Allegations
(LONDON) — Rolf Harris, a veteran entertainer who has released hit singles and painted Queen Elizabeth II's portrait, has been arrested as part of a police...
Britain’s Iron Lady to Be Buried With Full Pomp
(LONDON) — Britain's Iron Lady is being laid to rest with a level of pomp and protest reflecting her status as a commanding, polarizing political figure. A...
Margaret Thatcher’s Funeral: VIP Guests and Angry Protesters Gather in London
Throughout her life and political career, Margaret Thatcher was a divisive figure. On the eve of her funeral, Scotland Yard has been attempting to predict just...
Boston Blasts Prompt U.K. Review of London Marathon
(LONDON) — British police are reviewing security plans for Sunday's London Marathon, the next major international marathon, because of the bombs that killed two...
Pre-Dawn Rehearsal for Margaret Thatcher’s Funeral
(LONDON) -- A pre-dawn military rehearsal has been held in preparation for Margaret Thatcher's funeral. In advance of Wednesday's funeral at St. Paul's...
And the BAFTA Goes To … Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II received an honorary entertainment industry award in front of a star-studded crowd
The Queen Expresses Sadness over Thatcher Death
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II was sad to hear the news of the death of Margaret Thatcher. The former British prime minister known as the “Iron Lady”...
Margaret Thatcher: In Movies and Television
The late prime minister was portrayed in nearly two dozen films and TV shows
Margaret Thatcher’s First TIME Cover
Here is former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's first of four TIME cover stories, the 1979 "A Tory Wind of Change." Full story behind the paywall.
Britain’s Queen Hospitalized For Stomach Infection
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was hospitalized Sunday over an apparent stomach infection that has ailed her for days, a rare instance of ill health sidelining the...
Queen Hospitalized After Apparent Infection
(LONDON) — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been hospitalized after suffering from what appears to be a stomach infection. The palace says that the...
Pippa Middleton Gets a Supermarket Magazine Job
Pippa Middleton is trying her hand at writing again, but this time, for a supermarket magazine in the U.K.
Banned Painting of Queen Elizabeth II Finally On Display After 60 years
All because the Queen's neck looked weird -- oh, and the fact that it looked nothing like her.
Queen Elizabeth II in 3D: Coming Soon
Her Majesty's annual Christmas Day address will be broadcast in 3D for the first time.
LISTEN: Radio Presenters Make Prank Call to Kate Middleton’s Hospital
The Queen, one supposes, is most definitely not amused.
