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US President Donald Trump meets Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace

US President Trump and his wife, Melania, were greeted by the 93-year-old monarch at Buckingham Palace at the start of a three-day state visit which sees him feted with the full force of royal ceremony: a formal dinner with the queen, tea with heir Prince Charles.

Jun 03, 2019, 18:12 PM IST

Prince Harry and Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday bestowed the title of Duke and Duchess of Sussex on her grandson, Prince Harry, and his bride Meghan Markle as part of Britain's royal wedding tradition.

May 19, 2018, 15:34 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi meets Prince Charles, set to meet Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace

PM Modi was welcomed by Prince Charles at "Illuminating India: 5,000 Years of Science and Innovation" at the Science Museum here.

Apr 18, 2018, 17:54 PM IST

Man arrested for trying to climb Buckingham Palace wall

Buckingham Palace is the official home of 91-year-old Queen Elizabeth II,

Dec 12, 2017, 11:39 AM IST

Woman arrested trying to scale gates of UK's Buckingham Palace

British police said they had arrested a woman who was trying to scale the front gates of Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham Palace home in central London on Saturday, saying the incident was not terrorism-related.

Oct 08, 2017, 09:37 AM IST

Buckingham Palace 'sword man' charged with planning terror act

He is accused of "engaging in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention to commit an act or acts of terrorism", Scotland Yard said in a statement.

Aug 31, 2017, 20:56 PM IST

Second arrest over Buckingham Palace sword attack

Earlier, a man wielding a four-foot sword and screaming "Allahu akbar" attacked three officers at a restricted area on Constitution Hill near Buckingham Palace.

Aug 27, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Police arrest second man after Buckingham Palace sword attack

Police investigating Friday`s sword attack outside Buckingham Palace in London arrested a second man on Sunday, a statement said.

Aug 27, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

Suspect arrested outside Buckingham Palace shouted 'Allahu Akbar': UK police

A man driving a car and armed with four-foot sword who assaulted two police officers outside Britain`s Buckingham Palace was heard repeatedly shouting "Allahu Akbar" (God is greatest).

Aug 26, 2017, 23:19 PM IST

Man attacks police outside Buckingham Palace, terror probe launched

The man initially held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and assault on police has now been re- arrested under the UK's Terrorism Act 2000, the Metropolitan Police said.

Aug 26, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

Man arrested after police attack outside Buckingham Palace

British police said they had arrested a man carrying a knife outside Buckingham Palace on Friday night.

Aug 26, 2017, 02:30 AM IST

Princess Diana`s death forced British royals to overhaul image

The monarch`s distance from the public outpouring of grief for the woman dubbed the "people`s princess" by then prime minister Tony Blair caused resentment.

Aug 18, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

At 96, Prince Philip begins his retirement

Philip is still in good health for a man of his age, although he was hospitalised for two nights in June for the treatment of an undisclosed infection.

Aug 02, 2017, 07:53 AM IST

Britain' s Prince Philip to retire this week

Prince Philip, the 96-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, will retire this week, conducting the last of more than 22,200 solo public engagements, the palace said on Monday.

Jul 31, 2017, 18:03 PM IST

No touching: Canadian Governor-General breaks protocol with hand on Queen Elizabeth

David Johnston, who is the British queen's representative in Canada where she is head of state, joined the likes of former US first lady Michelle Obama in breaching unspoken rules of behaviour when meeting the monarch.

Jul 20, 2017, 18:04 PM IST

Queen Elizabeth II set for 8% pay rise

According to the latest accounts released this week, the Queen and the Royal Family's official travel cost the UK taxpayer 4.5 million pounds during 2016/17, up 500,000 pounds from the previous year.

Jun 27, 2017, 18:24 PM IST

Britain's Prince Philip hospitalised with infection but is in 'good spirits'

Philip, who is also known as the Duke of Edinburgh and has sometimes drawn attention with headline-grabbing gaffes, has been by the queen's side throughout her 65 years on the throne and she has described him as "my strength and stay".

Jun 21, 2017, 16:18 PM IST

State opening of UK Parliament on Jun 21

The announcement of the date indicates the Conservatives are confident they can agree a deal with the Democratic Unionists, whose 10 MPs that will allow them to get their agenda through the Commons.

Jun 15, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

22 killed in Manchester terror attack, bomber identified as Salman Abedi; ISIS claims responsibility

The British police on Tuesday identified the suicide bomber who killed 22 people, including children, in an attack on a crowded concert hall in Manchester, and said they were trying to establish whether he had acted alone or with help from others.

May 23, 2017, 23:11 PM IST