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Buckingham Palace says the queen and her husband Prince Philip are celebrating 62 years of marriage quietly — without the fanfare of two years ago, when they marked their diamond anniversary.
Irish Republican Army terrorists identified Buckingham Palace and other London landmarks as possible targets in a 1970s bombing campaign, newly disclosed documents revealed Wednesday.
Robert Plant received a royal honor from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace on Friday, putting the former Led Zeppelin front man one notch above his old band mate Jimmy Page.
Public funding for Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family cost British taxpayers the equivalent of 69 pence (US$1.14) each last year, according to accounts published Monday.
Sacha Baron Cohen made a grand entrance Wednesday for the British premiere of his new mock documentary "Bruno," turning up in a skimpy variation of the uniforms worn by Buckingham Palace guards.
First came the hug, then a guided tour of Buckingham Palace.
Indignant British veterans and outraged commentators complained Wednesday over the omission of Queen Elizabeth II from the guest list for next week's ceremonies to mark the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France.
A royal chauffeur was suspended Sunday over allegations he gave undercover reporters a tour of Queen Elizabeth II's luxury limousines and other sensitive areas of her Buckingham Palace home in exchange for money.
President Barack Obama says he spent several wonderful hours at Buckingham Palace.
President Barack Obama heralded a "new chapter of American engagement" with the world on Tuesday and vowed to forge new relationships in the Middle East and elsewhere. But he cautioned that turning U.S. policy in a new direction would take time.
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has given Israeli President Shimon Peres an honorary knighthood.
Plans for Italian conductor Riccardo Muti to perform at Buckingham Palace on Thursday for Prince Charles' 60th birthday party have collapsed.
It was bare skin for bearskin on Wednesday, as animal rights protesters took Britain to task for dressing Buckingham Palace guards in ceremonial bearskin hats.
After meeting with animal rights activists, the British military said Tuesday that it will study alternative materials to replace the bearskin hats worn by the soldiers who guard Buckingham Palace.
Buckingham Palace accountants insisted Friday that the cost of maintaining Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family is a bargain for taxpayers, despite a price tag of 40 million pounds ($80 million), while a prominent anti-monarchist group said many of the true costs are hidden.
Author Salman Rushdie slipped into Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to receive a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II that had angered many parts of the Muslim world when the honor was announced last year.
Queen Elizabeth II's husband has left the hospital after three days of treatment for a chest infection.
Britain's royal family welcomed the birth of its newest member Monday, the son of Prince Edward and his 42-year-old wife, Sophie, Buckingham Palace said Monday.
Buckingham Palace released official photographs Sunday to mark the diamond wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, whose patron is Queen Elizabeth II, expressed concern Wednesday about an investigation into the killing of two threatened hawks on a royal estate.
Queen Elizabeth II welcomed Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Tuesday with an honor guard and rode with him to Buckingham Palace in her gilded carriage, passing protesters who condemned the oil-rich kingdom for alleged human rights abuses.
Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, will learn to fly helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft as part of his military training next year, Buckingham Palace said Wednesday.
England joins on Sunday the growing list of places that ban smoking in public buildings, taxis and other places with a tough law that includes even Buckingham Palace.
Dozens of military aircraft flew over Buckingham Palace on Sunday to mark the 25th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War between Britain and Argentina.
Buckingham Mosque ...what Fanatics Want To Call The Palace A FANATICAL Muslim group campaigning to impose sharia law on Britain wants to turn Buckingham Palace into a mosque, it was revealed last night.
Michelle Obama Charms Queen in Breaking ProtocolMichelle Obama has done what few others have managed — getting Queen Elizabeth II to break protocol.
There were ugly scenes in London today when protesters to the G20 summit, many obviously bent on trouble, with masks over their faces, battled with police in a way reminiscent of the violent protests of the '60s and '70s.
London Times Provides Helpful Schedule for Protests Surrounding Obama's Visit, G20 SummitPart of the London press's extensive coverage of the G20 summit and Obama's visit, this article provides a list of the various "theme" protests scheduled over the next few days.
Leaks - New Year Honours 2009 This gap period between Christmas and New Year traditionally sees speculation on the forthcoming New Year Honours. However, this year, on 28 December, 2008 we are already reading apparent statements of fact.
Gym installed at Buckingham Palace to make staff fitPalace staff have already ordered three running machines, three cross-trainers, two exercise bikes, one rowing machine and a even multi-gym equipped with weights for building up muscle and toning.
Buckingham Palace valued at close to £1 billion the price tag is hardly surprising when you consider that the palace has 775 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
Buckingham Palace goes exotic with palm treesThe impact of climate change has prompted the Queen to rethink some of the plants in the Buckingham Palace garden.
New Royal Freemason Lodge, but the Queen isn't amused.A branch of the Freemasons secret society is being formed by members of the Royal Household and police who protect the Royal Family.
Bugging 'em Palace as royals feared phone tapBuckingham Palace was "regularly" swept for bugging devices, the Diana inquest heard yesterday.
Prince Charles has reportedly chartered a luxury yacht for his upcoming tour of the Caribbean. But the Daily Mail reports that Queen Elizabeth can't convince the British government to pay for repairs on "crumbling" Buckingham Palace.
Labour turns down the Queen's plea for £3 million to repair palacesThe Queen's pleas for extra money to repair a "crumbling" Buckingham Palace were rejected by the Government yesterday.
London Sightseeing London Calling carpe diem project dukeLondon calling! "Conquer the world" and "nim nim nim nim nim" for England!
Prickly relations on display as Saudi king visits BritainUghhh, what a repulsive episode: a dictatorial ruler who happens to be sitting on a sea of oil and thus manages to get every Western nation to kiss his butt, all the while enjoying an insanely lavish lifestyle based in part on ripping off Saudi taxpayers.
Sex, drugs and silence: The first royal blackmail plot in a centuryThe member of the royal family targeted in an alleged blackmail plot centring on sex and drug claims is not a senior royal, the Guardian understands.
British Royal 'targeted by blackmailers'Buckingham Palace has refused to discuss a report that a member of the Royal Family has been the subject of a blackmail attempt. According to the Sunday Times, the case involves allegations of drugs and sex.
BBC NEWS | Can pupils learn 'Britishness'?Is there such a thing as "Britishness" and is it something that can be taught to children in school? The government wants to place British values at the heart of the new national curriculum in England via citizenship classes in schools.
The mystery of Queen Elizabeth's missing bouquet Every wedding album has its terribly congested group shot where all the relatives muscle in and a conspicuous few are not looking at the camera. Princess Elizabeth's family wedding picture is no exception. But it is strange in another way, too.
Camilla pulls out of Diana eventThe Duchess of Cornwall has decided against attending a memorial service for the 10th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana, Clarence House said.
The Queen of England to Sue BBC -- Queen Taking Legal ActionThe Queen of England has instructed her lawyers to take action after a BBC trailer misrepresented her by suggesting she had stormed out of a photo shoot.
Windows Opening on the Royal Family's WealthON a recent morning, royal courtiers, brows furrowed, escorted a reporter to the top of Buckingham Palace to point out some troubling disrepair: cracks scarring part of the palace's yellow, chalky facade, where a shoebox-sized chunk of stone had toppled from the roof, narrowly …
Explosive material found in SECOND car on London streetLONDON, England (CNN) -- As authorities were investigating an explosives-packed car discovered outside a nightclub near Piccadilly Circus on Friday, a second vehicle was found in London that had similar explosive material inside, security sources said.
Prince Charles Wins Private Diaries Legal BattleA High Court judge tells the Mail on Sunday newspaper to give back to Prince Charles his private diaries stolen by a former aide, parts of which were published in the paper.
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