Michelle Lun, left, holds on to her son Alfie, 2-years-old as they meet Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II at the unveiling during the the unveiling of a national memorial honouring the Armed Forces and civilians who served their country during the Gulf War and conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan in London Thursday March 9, 2017. Britain’s Prince Philip stands at right LONDON – A 2-year-old boy in England wasn’t very impressed with a chance to meet Queen Elizabeth II and showed it by throwing a tantrum in front of her majesty.
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Queen Elizabeth II unveils Iraq, Afghanistan wars memorial
London, March 9 – The United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday unveiled a memorial in central London to honour the veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In an official event with some 2,500 guests in attendance, the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, presented the new memorial designed by sculptor Paul Day.
Queen Elizabeth II unveils Iraq, Afghanistan wars memorial
London, March 9 – The United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday unveiled a memorial in central London to honour the veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In an official event with some 2,500 guests in attendance, the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, presented the new memorial designed by sculptor Paul Day.
Make America British again? Queenmay bring former colony into Commonwealth
As a former British colony, the US could be the next “associate member” of the Commonwealth – thanks to President Donald Trump’s reported love of the UK and Queen Elizabeth II. The plan, which is reportedly being backed by the Queen, is for the Commonwealth Society to open a branch in the US, according to The Telegraph.
UK lawmakers debate downgrading Trump invite for state visit
President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May walk along the colonnades of the White House in Washington, Friday, January 27, 2017. US President Donald Trump should not be afforded the “rare privilege” of a state visit, a British opposition lawmaker said yesterday as Parliament debated a call for Trump’s invitation to be downgraded and stripped of its royal seal of approval.
Amid protests, UK lawmakers debate downgrading Trump visit
Thousands of protesters against U.S. President Donald Trump rallied outside Britain’s Parliament on Monday, while lawmakers inside urged the government to rescind its offer to the president of a state visit stamped with pomp, pageantry and royal approval. In a passionate debate that’s unlikely to change the British government’s position, Trump was labeled a misogynist, a bigot and a “petulant child” by opposition legislators.
British officials change plans for Trump visit so he can’t address Parliament: report
U.K. government officials have nixed plans for President Trump to address Parliament during a state visit later this year, according to a new report by The Guardian . House of Commons Speaker John Bercow said this week he would seek to block a speech by Trump, and the report in The Guardian said officials are now looking to schedule Trump’s trip at a time when the Parliament isn’t in session.
Britain Celebrates Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee
Sixty-five years ago, Britain’s Princess Elizabeth, then 25 years old, became the monarch following the death of her father, King George VI. In Britain Monday, the queen’s sapphire jubilee was marked with gun salutes at London’s Green Park and at the Tower of London.
Queen Elizabeth’s historic milestone honored on new stamp
The sapphire jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was marked Feb. 6 by a royal gun salute and a new postage stamp from Great Britain’s Royal Mail. The queen ascended to the throne Feb. 6, 1952, upon the death of her father, King George VI.
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Trump has been burning up White House telephone lines calling his world counterparts and, during those talks, has committed to several trans-Atlantic trips. He spoke Sunday with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and agreed to attend a NATO leaders’ meeting in Brussels in late May. Trump once dismissed the trans-Atlantic military alliance as “obsolete.”
Queen Elizabeth II marks sapphire jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II, the world’s longest reigning sovereign, on Monday set a new record as the first British monarch to reach her sapphire jubilee, with 65 years on the throne. The queen, now 90, rose to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25 upon the premature death of her father, King George VI.
Britain to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s record 65-year reign
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Duke of Edinburgh, centre, arrive at St Peter and St Paul at West Newton, England, Sunday Feb. 5, 2017. The Queen is to make history on Monday Feb. 6, when she becomes the first British monarch to reach the Sapphire Jubilee, marking the 65th.
Queen congratulates Sri Lanka on 69th Independence Day
Feb 03, Colombo: The Queen Elizabeth II of England has sent a congratulatory message to Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on the occasion of the country’s 69th National Independence Day. “It gives me great pleasure to send Your Excellency Maithripala Sirisena my congratulations on the celebration of your National Day, together with my best wishes for the good fortune and happiness of the people of Sri Lanka in the coming year.
May’s mission to woo Trump a success, but makes some uneasy
May left Washington after a 24-hour visit as Saturday’s British newspapers splashed front-page photos of the two leaders touching hands as they walked at the White House before a strikingly collegial news conference. May wanted her meeting, Trump’s first as president with a foreign leader, to revitalize the trans-Atlantic “special relationship.”
Prince William to leave job as air ambulance pilot
Prince William will soon leave his job as an air ambulance helicopter pilot to spend more time on royal duties. Kensington Palace said in a statement Friday that William, his wife Kate and their two children will spend more time in London and less time at their country home in Norfolk.
The Night Manager and The Crown reign over the Golden Globes
The Crown’s Claire Foy and the stars of The Night Manager have won Golden Globes in a night of British success at the Hollywood awards show. Foy was named best actress in a television drama for her portrayal of the Queen in the big-budget Netflix series about the monarch’s early reign.
Queen Elizabeth II attends church after missing 2 weeks
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in a car with Prince Philip, arrives to attend the morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England, Sunday Jan. 8, 2017. The 90-year-old British monarch was applauded by well-wishers as she arrived by car at St. Mary Magdalene Church in eastern England.
Queen says Canada’s 150th an opportunity to ‘remind the world’ of country’s values
Queen Elizabeth II has issued a special statement to Canadians offering best wishes and congratulations on the 150th anniversary year of Confederation. The Queen said in the videotaped message, delivered half in English and half in French, that Canada has “earned a reputation as a welcoming, respectful and compassionate country.”
Queen Elizabeth II misses church due to ‘heavy cold’
Queen Elizabeth II missed a traditional New Year’s Day church service Sunday because of the effects of a lingering cold. Buckingham Palace said the queen “does not yet feel ready to attend church as she is still recuperating from a heavy cold.”
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Australia may turn republic once Queen’s reign ends
Canberra, Dec 18 : Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said Australia may turn republic but only after Queen Elizabeth II’s reign ends, reports said on Sunday. [NK World] Speaking at Australian Republican Movement’s 25th anniversary dinner overnight, Turnbull said Australians were unlikely to back the republican push while the Queen was still ruling.