Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Sept. 8, 2022, was the longest-reigning monarch in Britain’s record. She ascended to the throne in 1952 and stayed there
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Princess Diana’s Car Auctioned as 25th Anniversary of Her Dying Nears
A automobile pushed by Princess Diana in the 1980s marketed for 650,000 kilos ($764,000) at auction Saturday, just times prior to the 25th anniversary of
Judge Says Prince Harry Can Sue UK Govt Over Security Plan
Prince Harry can take the British government to court over his security arrangements in the U.K., a judge in London ruled Friday. Harry and his
Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to UK Sexual Assault Charges
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago. Spacey, 62, spoke clearly
UK Royals’ Spending Up 17%, Mostly for Palace Overhaul Costs
The British monarchy’s publicly-funded spending rose by 17% to 102.4 million pounds ($124 million) in the past year, with the renovation of Buckingham Palace taking
Former ‘X Factor’ Star Tom Mann Announces His Fiancée Died on Their Wedding Day
Musician Tom Mann, who competed on season 11 of Britain’s “The X Factor,” is mourning the death of his fiancée, Danielle Hampson, after she died
UK’s Glastonbury Festival Welcomes Back Fans After Pandemic
Thousands of people are returning to England’s Glastonbury Festival as the five-day music and performing arts event reopened Wednesday for the first time in three
Eurovision 2023 Won’t Be Held in Ukraine; UK May Step in
The organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest said Friday that it will start talks with the BBC on possibly holding next year’s event in the
Harvey Weinstein to Be Charged in UK Over Assault Claims
British prosecutors said Wednesday they have authorized police to charge former film mogul Harvey Weinstein with two counts of indecent assault against a woman in
UK to Hold Days-Long Bash to Celebrate Queen’s 70-Year Reign
Britain is getting ready for a party featuring mounted troops, solemn prayers — and a pack of dancing mechanical corgis. The nation will celebrate Queen