Category Archives: United Kingdom
How The Royal Baby Can Give Britain A Boost
British officials are hoping the upcoming birth of the royal child will bring a much needed boost for the economy.
As the Duchess of Cambridge is soon to give birth to the next heir to England’s throne, the citizens and various groups are planning how to best celebrate the historical moment.
Joyous occasions usually increase consumer confidence, leading people to head for the shopping center for summer frocks, party snacks, and suntan lotion. Generally happy occasions involving the royal Read more [...]
Prince Philip To Remain In Hospital
Prince Philip will remain in hospital for up to two weeks and will need TWO MONTHS off to recover from surgery on his abdomen.
He was said to be "comfortable and in good spirits" following the exploratory op, Buckingham Palace said tonight.
Philip, who was visited this afternoon by his son the Earl of Wessex, is progressing according to plans and once out of hospital will spend two months convalescing, stated the Palace.
The Duke celebrates his 92nd birthday today and has received the good Read more [...]Ashraf Islam Admits Prince Harry Murder Plot
In another shocking event rocking the UK, Ashraf Islam, a 30-year old man from West London, has been charged with threatening to kill Prince Harry just 24 hours after the public murder of a British soldier by Islamic extremists near the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich.
Following an investigation by the Counter Terrorism Command of the Metropolitan Police, Islam was arrested in London after confessing his desire to kill the 28-year old third in line to the throne. A spokesman for Scotland Read more [...]Queen Elizabeth Pays Tribute to Publicly Murdered Soldier Lee Rigby
On May 31, the 87-year old monarch visited Woolwich to honor Drummer Lee Rigby, the 25-year old soldier killed in broad daylight last week near the Royal Artillery Barracks in southeast London by Islamic radicals.
Bedecked in a subdued pale sea foam green and a King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery brooch, the Queen visited the site of his shocking murder. This was a somewhat private visit, as she did not stop to view the memorial flowers marking the soldier’s death, but rather went straight Read more [...]A Nervous Duchess Gives Her Speech In French
The Duchess of Cornwall went back in time by talking in French for the first time in amost 50 years......publically also, for the first time. She was on her first unaccompanied international appointment.
Camilla acknowledged she was "fearing" speaking in public on the first of a two-day trip to Paris - the city where she passed 6 months learning French and French Literature at the Institut Britannique when she was a teenager back in 1963.
However any nervousness she might have harboured had Read more [...]The Duchess Of Cambridge Will Be A Natural Mother
So says Mike Tindall, the England rugby player, who's a close friend of the couple. Mike married Prince William's cousin Zara just months after Kate and Wills tied the knot in 2011, has admitted the couple will be natural parents and has admitted the entire royal family is "excited" about the impending arrival.
“Willy, sorry Prince William, will be outstanding while Kate is a natural mother," he told the Mirror at a charity golf tournament yesterday for Rugby For Heroes charity.
“It’s Read more [...]Prince Edward Meets Beauty Queens
America's love affair with British Royalty carries on, as the second member of the Royal Family in as many weeks visits the States.
This time it was the turn of the Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward who a taste of Southern hospitality as he met some charming young ladies from Tennessee.
Governor Bill Haslam laid on the tea, crumpets and canapes followed by some hearty hamburgers and hot dogs whilst the prince chatted and joked with various beauty pageant winners
The prince came to the Read more [...]The Princess Diana Icon Begins To Fade
Almost 16 years following her sad death, there are distinct signs that the commercialism that fastened on to her icon is ceasing.
The reason for this is the important repositioning in the monarchy. The coming of age of her boys, William and Harry on the world stage has changed the worlds focus concerning the House of Windsor.
The easygoing grace demonstrated by William and Kate and the appeal of Prince Harry on his American tour, shows the personal and public affect that established Diana Read more [...]Glasgow’s Theatre Royal To Host Royal Family
A gala opera performance boasting several members of the royal family and additional high-profile invitees will celebrate the re-opening of Glasgow's Theatre Royal next year following a £12 million revamp.
Scottish Opera reveals its 2013/14 season, noting one year from when the theatre opened up its doors to the general public afterwards the largest renovation in its history.
The chief extension to the building is an adventurous "lantern" designed wing by architects PagePark, which will command Read more [...]New Biography Highlights Royal Family Tensions
A new royal biography discloses intense acrimony between the Queen and Prince Charles, her hardline position toward Camilla Parker Bowles and claims she considered the deceased Princess of Wales as 'mad'.
Amazingly, it transpired that the Queen deliberated the potential of bypassing the Prince of Wales in the succession, in preference of Prince William.
The unusual allegation, which was printed yesterday in a broadsheet paper, is sure to kickoff a new bout of in-fighting between courtiers at Read more [...]
