Queen Elizabeth II - Royals

"Elizabeth II" ("Elizabeth Alexandra Mary"; born 21 April 1926) is the Queen regnant of sixteen independent states and their overseas territories and dependencies. Though she holds each crown and title separately and equally, she is resident in and most directly involved with the United Kingdom, her oldest realm, over parts of whose territories her ancestors have reigned for more than a thousand years. She ascended the thrones of seven countries in February 1952 (see Context below). ....more

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Queen not invited to Quebec City's 400th anniversary birthday bash

Jul 3, 2008, 3:36 GMT

Montreal - As foreign dignitaries and Canadian politicians gather to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Quebec City, there will be one conspicuous absence on the guest list. ... more

Queen Elizabeth celebrates official birthday

Jun 14, 2008, 14:15 GMT

London - Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her official birthday Saturday watching the Trooping of the Colour parade in London. ... more

In photos: 'Turkey Queen Elisabeth II May 14th'

May 14, 2008, 17:07 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Turkey Queen Elisabeth II May 14th.' ... more

In photos: 'Turkey Queen Elizabeth II'

May 13, 2008, 17:37 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Turkey Queen Elizabeth II.' ... more

In photos: 'Britain Royal Gun Salute Queen Elizabeth II'

Apr 21, 2008, 15:22 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Britain Royal Gun Salute Queen Elizabeth II.' ... more

Queen Elizabeth's coat coins

Apr 1, 2008, 12:15 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth's coat of arms is to be featured on new coins from the Royal Mint. ... more

Queen Elizabeth II, 81, named fashion icon by Vogue magazine

Nov 5, 2007, 16:00 GMT

London - Queen Elizabeth II of Britain has been named one of the 50 'most glamorous women' in the world by Vogue magazine, alongside big names in fashion such as Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer. ... more

What if the Queen was an avid reader?

Oct 31, 2007, 15:28 GMT

It is a book that Booklist is calling, “In the wake of the popularity of the movie The Queen, this crafy work of satire should find an appreciative American audience.” ... more

Royalty isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

Jun 27, 2007, 10:51 GMT

Or that’s at least what Jeremy Paxman is saying in his new book, On Royalty: A Very Polite Inquiry Into Some Strangely Related Families. Some have asked what it is the Royal Family does, and others have replied with, ‘nothing’. ... more

The Queen toasts Anglo-American bonds

May 8, 2007, 3:11 GMT

I know I am going on about the Queen, but I really want her to stay, and have some of our leaders leave, if you feel me. Queen Elizabeth II represents so much that is good about Britain, and especially the British people, all of them. ... more

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