UK royals to eschew military uniforms for Philip’s funeral; other details announced
Windsor, UKReuters Britain’s senior royals will eschew tradition and wear morning suits rather than military uniforms for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth’s husband Prince Philip, in an attempt to prevent embarrassment for Princes Andrew and Harry. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died aged 99 last week and his funeral – a ceremonial royal funeral […]
Updated: Britain’s Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s ‘strength’ for seven decades, dies at 99
Updated 10am, 10th April (AEST)London, UKReuters Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband and a pivotal figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. The Duke of Edinburgh, as he was officially known, had been by his wife’s side throughout her 69-year reign, the longest […]
Many just want a hug for Christmas this year, Queen Elizabeth says
London, UKReuters All many people want for Christmas this year is a simple hug, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth said in her annual festive message, saying it would be hard for those who lost loved ones to COVID-19 pandemic or were separated by curbs on social mixing. In her traditional pre-recorded Christmas Day address to the nation, […]
Explainer: The new life of Prince Harry and Meghan after split from royal family
London, UKReuters Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will stop using their royal titles, give up state funding and repay taxpayer money used to refurbish their home at Windsor Castle as they seek to pursue new careers outside of Britain’s royal family. The deal is intended to end a crisis that erupted two weeks ago […]
ESSAY: IT’S A MARRIAGE, NOT JUST A CARNIVAL
Writing from London, MAL FLETCHER says it’s important to look beyond the glitter when it comes to the weekend’s Royal Wedding…
KNOW IT ALL: KING RICHARD III
DAVID ADAMS looks at King Richard III – in life and death…