Queen Elizabeth

UK fumes as Trump makes Queen Elizabeth wait for him in searing heat

The 92-year-old monarch waited ten minutes under partial shade for the US President to arrive.

Jul 14, 2018, 07:30 AM IST

Duchess Meghan makes first joint appearance with queen

Their first stop featured a performance by local schoolchildren in the town of Widnes, near Liverpool.

Jun 15, 2018, 00:28 AM IST

Leaders approve Prince Charles to succeed Queen as Commonwealth head

Prince Charles has been approved as the successor to Queen Elizabeth as head of the Commonwealth.

Apr 20, 2018, 22:24 PM IST

London Fashion Week: Queen Elizabeth makes surprise appearance

The Queen, however, with her upbeat appearance helped relax those around her.

Feb 21, 2018, 12:59 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

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

UK's new Warship is convenient sea target: Russian MoD hits back at Britain

Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov on Friday hits back at the British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon, saying, UK`s new warship HMS Queen Elizabeth is nothing but a "convenient sea target".

Jun 30, 2017, 09:30 AM IST

No royal wants to be king or queen, Britain's Prince Harry says

Prince Harry said no one in Britain`s royal family wants to be king or queen and criticised a decision to force him to parade behind his mother Princess Diana`s coffin after her death in 1997, according to an interview with a U.S. magazine.

Jun 22, 2017, 15:23 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

London fire blaze likely killed at least 58 people: Police

Prime Minister Theresa May`s government earlier sought to quell anger over the fire, pledging to support the victims of the blaze after protesters jeered her when she visited local residents.
 

Jun 17, 2017, 20:41 PM IST

British PM Theresa May tries to quell public anger after deadly London fire

May was rushed away from a meeting with residents on Friday under heavy police guard as protesters shouted "Shame on you" and hundreds stormed a local town hall calling for justice.

Jun 17, 2017, 17:20 PM IST

Amid turmoil, Queen Elizabeth says Britain sombre but steadfast

Amid the turmoil of militant attacks, political crisis and a deadly fire disaster, Queen Elizabeth said Britain was in a deeply sombre mood but that its people were resolute in the face of adversity.

Jun 17, 2017, 14:00 PM IST

Faced with mounting criticism, British PM Theresa May visits London fire victims

British Prime Minister Theresa May visited the injured in hospital on Friday as the death toll rose to 30. 

Jun 16, 2017, 20:57 PM IST

Myanmar' Aung San Suu Kyi meets Queen Elizabeth for lunch

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi met Britain`s Queen Elizabeth for lunch on Friday at Buckingham Palace.

May 05, 2017, 19:22 PM IST

Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip to retire from royal duties

Prince Philip, the 95-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, is to retire from carrying out royal engagements later this year, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

May 04, 2017, 15:18 PM IST

Queen honours British minister who tried to save policeman

British foreign affairs minister Tobias Ellwood who tried to resuscitate a police officer stabbed to death in the attack on Britain`s parliament has been honoured by Queen Elizabeth, the prime minister`s office said on Friday.

Mar 25, 2017, 08:46 AM IST

UK needs to do more on students visa issue: Indian envoy

The UK needs to do more on the students visa issue despite the "pluses" from British Prime Minister Theresa May's announcement about special categories of visas, the new Indian envoy here has said.

Feb 19, 2017, 17:55 PM IST

Buckingham Palace offers 30,000 pounds annual package to run Queen's Twitter account

Buckingham Palace is offering a 30,000 pounds annual package for a job to run Queen Elizabeth's personal Twitter account, having 2.77 million followers.

Feb 12, 2017, 14:45 PM IST

Queen Elizabeth marks 65 years on British throne

A 41-gun royal salute will take place in central London to mark the occasion. 

Feb 06, 2017, 09:25 AM IST

5000 British men convicted under anti-gay laws granted pardons by Queen Elizabeth

Almost 50,000 British men convicted of offences under former anti-gay laws have been granted posthumous pardons.

Feb 01, 2017, 13:29 PM IST