Barbados has announced its intention to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state and become a republic by November next year, as the Caribbean island nation seeks to move fully beyond its colonial past.
Queen Elizabeth invokes wartime spirit to ‘never despair’
Queen Elizabeth II on Friday invoked the wartime spirit to “never despair” as Britain marked 75 years since the end of World War II in Europe under the shadow of coronavirus.
From the Queen to rock bands: tributes pour in for Canada shooting victims
A message of condolence from Queen Elizabeth II and musical tributes for the victims of the worst mass shooting in Canadian history poured in on Tuesday as the death toll continued to rise.
Global virus deaths pass 150,000 as Trump endorses lockdown protests
Coronavirus deaths have surged past 150,000 worldwide with nearly a quarter of them in the United States, where President Donald Trump lent his support to protesters rallying against lockdown orders.
Queen Elizabeth II to praise virus response in rare address
Queen Elizabeth II will urge people to rise to the challenge posed by the coronavirus outbreak, in a rare special address to Britain and Commonwealth nations on Sunday.
Queen gives assent for Britain to leave EU
Queen Elizabeth II gave her formal assent Thursday for Britain to end its decades-long involvement in the European Union and seek a more independent but uncertain future at the end of the month.
Trump hits back as UK’s top envoy calls his White House ‘inept’
US President Donald Trump hit back on Sunday and the UK launched an inquiry after leaked memos revealed Britain’s ambassador in the US had described the president and his White House as “inept” and “uniquely dysfunctional”.
Kate and William’s police convoy hits UK pensioner
An 83-year-old woman was in a serious condition in a British hospital on Wednesday after being hit by a motorbike in the convoy carrying Prince William and his wife Kate.
Trump flip-flops on using foreign dirt on rivals to FBI
President Donald Trump on Friday sought to clarify his comments that he would accept dirt on election rivals from a foreign power, now saying he would “absolutely” report such an encounter to US authorities.
State banquet and tea with Prince Charles for Trump’s UK visit
Prince Charles will host Donald Trump for afternoon tea during the US president’s state visit to Britain next month, despite their ideological differences over climate change, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.
New royal baby, but British monarchy set to remain in elderly hands
Prince Harry and Meghan’s first baby gives the British royal family another injection of youth, but the monarchy will likely rest in very elderly hands for decades to come.
Prince William visit to honour Christchurch attack victims
Prince William will visit New Zealand next month to honour victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings that claimed 50 lives, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Kensington Palace announced Thursday.
Harry and Meghan in Morocco on last official trip before birth
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived Saturday night in Morocco for their last official trip abroad before the birth of their first child, which is due in spring.
UK’s Prince Philip ‘shocked and shaken’ after car crash
Queen Elizabeth II’s 97-year-old husband Prince Philip was “very shocked and shaken” after being involved in a car accident that left his Land Rover flipped on its side, a witness reportedly said.
Queen warns of ‘tribalism’ in Christmas address
Queen Elizabeth II warned of religious “tribalism” in a Christmas message on Tuesday delivered against a backdrop of Britain bickering over its impending exit from the EU.
Pope urges ‘fraternity’ in Christmas message
Pope Francis called for peace and “fraternity” and Queen Elizabeth II warned against “tribalism”, as millions across the world celebrated Christmas on Tuesday — after US President Donald Trump caused a festive furore by raising doubts about Santa Claus’s existence during a call with a child.
British royals arrive on landmark trip Down Under
Prince Harry and Meghan touched down in Sydney on Monday, kicking off a bumper Pacific tour that is the British royals’ first major outing abroad as a couple.
Trump meeting Queen rankles with many Britons
Queen Elizabeth II welcomed US President Donald Trump for tea at Windsor Castle on Friday — a meeting which many Britons find the toughest part of his already contentious trip to swallow.
Trump torpedoes May’s Brexit strategy on UK visit
US President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary attack on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit strategy, plunging the transatlantic “special relationship” to a new low as they prepared to meet Friday on the second day of his tumultuous trip to Britain.
British PM rolls out red carpet for Trump on first night of visit
British Prime Minister Theresa May invoked wartime leader Winston Churchill and strong transatlantic ties as she hosted Donald Trump Thursday night — hours after he began a protest-laden visit by questioning her Brexit strategy.
Britain’s Prince Louis christened without Queen
Britain’s Prince Louis of Cambridge, the baby son of Prince William and his wife Kate, was christened on Monday but Queen Elizabeth II did not attend.
Queen honours Emma Thompson
Actress Emma Thompson and football legend Kenny Dalglish were on Friday named in Queen Elizabeth II’s honours list, but survivors and emergency responders to the Grenfell Tower disaster were notably absent as the first anniversary of the fire approaches.
Ex-prostitute honored for decriminalizing sex work
A former sex worker was made a dame in the Queen’s Birthday honours list in New Zealand on Monday, in recognition of her services to the sex industry.
Harry and Meghan go straight to work after lavish wedding
Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan began married life on Sunday after their spectacular, rule-breaking wedding, but will be delaying a honeymoon as they turn immediately to royal duties.
