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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

Women India Network launched in UK

A new network for women from diverse fields has been launched in the UK.

Mar 28, 2017, 16:31 PM IST

Queen Elizabeth II learns dance mudras with Indian dancer Arunima

Queen Elizabeth II had an impromptu lesson in Indian dance mudras, or ritual hand gestures, when the 90-year-old monarch met celebrated dancer and choreographer Arunima Kumar at Buckingham Palace here.

Feb 28, 2017, 12:49 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

England pacer Stuart Broad receives MBE from Prince Charles; undergoes Test captaincy interview

Broad was recognised for his services to cricket by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

Feb 11, 2017, 10:02 AM IST

Manish Arora gets royal invite for special reception at Buckingham Palace

Veteran designer Manish Arora will visit the Buckingham Palace in London for a special reception being held to mark the beginning of the UK-India Year of Culture.

Feb 08, 2017, 17:27 PM IST

Lord Snowdon, husband of Britain's late Princess Margaret, dies aged 86

Lord Snowdon, the photographer former husband of Queen Elizabeth`s late younger sister Princess Margaret has died aged 86, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday.

Jan 13, 2017, 21:13 PM IST

Queen Elizabeth II was ''nearly shot'' by palace guard

The Queen apparently likes to go for a stroll when she cannot sleep.

Jan 05, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

Drawing laughter and a few tears, David Cameron takes his final bow as British PM

Theresa May will become Britain`s second woman prime minister after Margaret Thatcher.

Jul 13, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

Theresa May prepares to take over as British PM

British PM David Cameron will hold his final weekly question and answer session in Parliament before tendering his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II.

Jul 13, 2016, 09:34 AM IST

Theresa May becomes Conservative leader, to take over as British PM on Wednesday

British Home Secretary Theresa May on Monday was confirmed as the new leader of the Conservative Party with "immediate effect" and set to succeed David Cameroon as Prime Minister of Britain on Wednesday.

Jul 12, 2016, 00:06 AM IST

UK government rejects 4m-strong petition for 2nd EU vote

The British government formally rejected a petition signed by more than 4.125 million people calling for a second referendum.

Jul 09, 2016, 15:10 PM IST

British 'barbarians' need manners lesson, says China paper

The remarks made headlines worldwide on Wednesday but were initially largely censored in China, blacked out of BBC World transmissions.

May 12, 2016, 21:28 PM IST

Nigeria, Afghanistan are 'fantastically corrupt': Cameron

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby intervened, however, to defend the Nigerian premier.

May 11, 2016, 01:13 AM IST

Queen Elizabeth II is 90 - Videos and photos of the celebration

Britain on Thursday celebrated the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II with gun salutes and fireworks and Prime Minister David Cameron paying tributes to the UK's oldest and longest-serving monarch calling her a "Rock of strength" for the country and the Commonwealth.

Apr 21, 2016, 19:05 PM IST

James Anderson: England's leading wicket-taker collects his OBE

He is England's leading wicket-taker in all forms of cricket and the tenth highest in the history of the international game, with 720 in all.

Feb 12, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

Want to visit and see grandeur of Buckingham Palace? – Take this virtual tour

The monarchical architecture, magnificent chandeliers, portraits speaking volumes of royalty and the classy décor of Buckingham Palace can now be seen from close by just moving a computer mouse.

Jan 22, 2016, 20:01 PM IST

Now, you can take a virtual tour of Buckingham Palace!

Now it's your chance to peek into the gilded interiors of Queen Elizabeth II's home in a new virtual reality tour launched by Google.

Jan 21, 2016, 09:01 AM IST

Google offers virtual reality tour of Buckingham Palace

The royal corridors of Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II's home, which is usually the preserve of paying visitors or guests, can now be seen through a new virtual reality tour.

Jan 20, 2016, 22:24 PM IST

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Nov 14, 2015, 12:56 PM IST