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UK Palace Allies Push Back Against Prince Harry's Claims
Allies of Britain’s royal family are pushing back against claims made by Prince Harry in his new memoir.
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Racism Row Erupts as William and Kate Visit Boston
Prince William’s office said “racism has no place in our society” as he sought to prevent the backlash over his godmother’s treatment of a Black advocate for survivors of domestic abuse from overshadowing his trip to the United States. Lady Susan Hussey, 83, resigned Wednesday as an honorary member of the royal household after the chief executive of an...
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Buckingham Palace Insider Quits After Allegations of Racial Remarks to Black Charity Founder
An honorary member of the Buckingham Palace household has resigned after repeatedly asking a Black woman who runs a charity for survivors of domestic abuse what country she “really came from.’’
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King Charles III Decides Not to Attend Climate Summit
King Charles III has decided not to attend the international climate change summit in Egypt next month, fueling speculation that the new monarch will have to rein in his environmental activism now that he has ascended the throne.
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Bells Tolling, Gun Salutes Mark Start of 10-Day Mourning Period Across England
Britain has begun a 10-day mourning period, with bells tolling around the country and 96-gun salutes in London and across the UK — one for each year of Queen Elizabeth’s life.
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Rainbow Appears Over Buckingham Palace Just Before Queen's Death Is Announced
A double rainbow appeared above Buckingham Palace just before the world learned about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Members of the public gathered outside the gates of the palace after a heavy downpour as news spread of the Queen’s worsening condition. People, many holding umbrellas, congregated on stone steps outside the royal residence, with others...
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Longest-Serving Monarch, Dies at Age 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the enduring and globe-trotting British monarch who over nearly seven decades on the throne shepherded her country through economic, political and social upheaval and became an icon of royal poise — even in the face of family turmoil — has died. She was 96. The palace announced she died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland,…
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After 70-Year Reign, Queen Elizabeth Dead at 96
Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at the age of 96. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch is to be succeeded by her eldest son, Charles, the Prince of Wales.
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Findings From Palace Probe Into Meghan Markle's Bullying Claims to Stay Private
Buckingham Palace has investigated how staff handled allegations of bullying made against Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, but the findings will remain private.
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Tours, Renovations: New Report Details How Much the Royal Family Costs UK Taxpayers
Royal accounts show 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 up a large part of the expenses.
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And She Waved: Festive Pageant Caps Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II has appeared at the balcony of Buckingham Palace, delighting fans who had hoped to catch a glimpse of her on the final day of festivities marking her 70 years on the throne. The 96-year-old monarch has had problems moving around recently. Earlier, a boisterous, colorful street pageant celebrating Elizabeth’s life and Britain’s diversity paraded through London. When...
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Pageant Participants in Queen's Jubilee Celebrate Diverse UK
As Clary Salandy pushes open the kitchen door at a nondescript community center in west London, her visitors pause, astonished by what they find. A dozen giraffe heads, in shades of orange and brown with top hats and flowing eyelashes, smile in a tidy row, while a herd of zebras peer out from near the refrigerator. That sense of surprise...
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Queen to Join Senior Royals in Honoring Prince Philip at Memorial
The 95-year-old monarch was deeply involved in planning the event for her late husband, but she has experienced unspecified mobility issues in recent weeks.
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Queen Elizabeth II Tests Positive for COVID; Mild Symptoms
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms
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Prince Andrew Loses Military Titles, Royal Patronages Amid Sex Abuse Lawsuit
Buckingham Palace says that Prince Andrew’s honorary military titles and royal patronages have been returned to Queen Elizabeth II with her “approval and agreement.”
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Queen Elizabeth II Advised to Rest for 2 Weeks
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks.
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Queen Elizabeth Launches Baton Relay for Commonwealth Games
Queen Elizabeth II has presided over the launch of the baton relay for next year’s Commonwealth Games in the central England city of Birmingham