Queen Elizabeth II News

Obamas hit it off with the queen, British media say

Apr 2, 2009, 13:43 GMT

London - US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle acted 'like old friends' during their first meeting with Queen Elizabeth IIin London when the US First Lady and the monarch put their arms around each other, British media reported Thursday. ... more

Glamour and curiosity as Obamas have tea with the queen

Apr 1, 2009, 18:52 GMT

London - Barack and Michelle Obama went to Buckingham Palace to have tea with Queen Elizabeth II Wednesday after the US President declared himself to be a fan of the 82-year-old monarch. ... more

In photos: 'Britain - Queen Mother Memorial'

Feb 24, 2009, 16:16 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Britain - Queen Mother Memorial'! ... more

Queen Elizabeth's servant grief

Feb 21, 2009, 8:59 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is in mourning following the death of one of her favourite servants. ... more

Kate Moss' 'hilarious' royal lunch

Feb 20, 2009, 10:35 GMT

Kate Moss' lunch with Britain's Queen Elizabeth was 'hilarious'. ... more

Going with the times: Queen's website gets makeover (News Feature)

Feb 12, 2009, 15:08 GMT

London - If there's anything you want to know about the British monarchy, just go the website: that is the message of an online offensive launched by Queen Elizabeth II Thursday. ... more

In photos: 'Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund Royal Film Performance 2008'

Nov 17, 2008, 20:38 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund Royal Film Performance 2008.' ... more

In photos: 'Britain's Queen Visits Slovakia'

Oct 23, 2008, 21:32 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Britain's Queen Visits Slovakia.' ... more

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

Queen Elizabeth fêted by White House

May 7, 2007, 15:01 GMT

To cap off a heartfelt tour of Jamestown, the first English Colony in America, Virginia Tech, and the festive American version of Ascot - the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have arrived in Washington DC today, and pomp and circumstance, American-style, is honoring the loved Queen of England. ... more

Queen set to fulfill lifelong dream: attending Kentucky Derby

May 5, 2007, 17:49 GMT

Washington - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was set to realize a lifelong dream Saturday when she attends the most popular race- meeting in the United States, the 133rd Kentucky Derby, with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. ... more

Queen Elizabeth's visit cements US and UK bonds

May 4, 2007, 16:13 GMT

The Queen is paying her once thriving colony a visit, and the response to her has been extremely positive and welcoming. Despite the fraying that the Iraq war has caused between the United Kingdom and the United States, her presence and grace reaffirm the undeniable bond and culture and values connection shared. ... more

Queen's surgeon dies

May 2, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth's surgeon-gynaecologist has died. ... more

The real Queen Elizabeth

Apr 18, 2007, 12:20 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is set to be the subject of a documentary described as the real-life version of hit movie 'The Queen'. ... more

British monarch to attend Kentucky Derby

Mar 22, 2007, 17:35 GMT

Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh will attend the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby. This year's Run for the Roses will be held on Saturday, May 5.

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Shilpa meets Queen Elizabeth II

Mar 12, 2007, 20:43 GMT

Big Brother winner and object of Jade Goody's on-screen ire, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty said she was desperate to put the 'Celebrity Big Brother' racial fracas behind her as she met Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at a Commonwealth Day event on Monday in London. ... more

Special coin to mark 60th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II

Nov 21, 2006, 18:06 GMT

London - A special coin worth five pounds sterling (nine dollars) to mark the 60th wedding anniversary of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 2007 was launched Tuesday. ... more

Bond premiere brings together Queen and spy

Nov 14, 2006, 22:27 GMT

London - The world has waited four years for the newest Bond to hit screens, and apparently so has Queen Elizabeth II, who appeared Tuesday night in London's Leicester Square for the world premiere of Casino Royale. ... more

Estonian voices roar and soar to welcome British Queen

Oct 20, 2006, 11:32 GMT

Tallinn - The wintry skies of Tallinn rang on Friday morning as thousands of Estonians braved the chill to cheer Queen Elizabeth II on the last day of her Baltic tour. ... more

Bow ties and the Bath as British Queen visits Estonia

Oct 19, 2006, 17:34 GMT

Tallinn - Sartorial splendour took centre stage as Queen Elizabeth II was welcomed to Estonia by the EU's youngest president, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, on Thursday. ... more

Queen's call divert

Oct 18, 2006, 15:45 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is cutting costs by sacking Buckingham Palace's night phone operator and diverting calls to Windsor Castle's fire surveillance room. ... more

Lithuanians welcome British Queen as 'local girl'

Oct 17, 2006, 16:37 GMT

Vilnius - The visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Lithuania was given an unexpected twist on Tuesday by the announcement that the Queen herself has Lithuanian blood flowing in her veins. ... more

British queen begins 'historic' visit to Baltics (Roundup)

Oct 16, 2006, 20:02 GMT

Vilnius - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her consort Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Vilnius Monday on the first-ever visit of a British monarch to the Baltic states. ... more

Queen's Baltic tour

Oct 16, 2006, 14:34 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth starts her tour of the Baltic States today (16.10.06). ... more

Dog's dinner for Queen

Oct 13, 2006, 14:09 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth cuts up her corgis' food with a knife and fork, former Home Secretary David Blunkett has revealed. ... more

Baltics see royal visit as royal compliment

Oct 13, 2006, 3:26 GMT

Riga - The forthcoming visit of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II to the Baltic states is being seen in the region as a compliment to her hosts and a symbol of the Baltics' new international standing. ... more

Queen bids farewell

Oct 11, 2006, 14:58 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth said goodbye to the Royal Green Jackets regiment at a reception last night (10.10.06). ... more

Burrell mocks Queen Elizabeth

Oct 10, 2006, 14:19 GMT

Paul Burrell, the former butler to Britain's late Princess Diana, has caused outrage by publicly mocking Queen Elizabeth ... more

Preview: Baltics prepare royal welcome for Queen Elizabeth II

Oct 3, 2006, 14:32 GMT

Riga - The Baltic states announced plans on Tuesday to welcome Britain's Queen Elizabeth to their countries - the first visit of a reigning British monarch to the region. ... more

Sandringham skating

Sep 27, 2006, 14:55 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is opening an ice rink for visitors to her Sandringham Estate. ... more

Queen praises art revamp

Sep 14, 2006, 14:43 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth visited an art gallery to view its £28 million refurbishment yesterday (13.09.06). ... more

Queen's expensive state visit

Sep 5, 2006, 15:15 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth's four day visit to Australia for the Commonwealth Games cost taxpayers $250 a minute. ... more

The Queen is amused

Sep 4, 2006, 15:00 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth burst into hysterics as she watched a tug-of-war at the Highland Games on Saturday (02.09.06). ... more

Queen duped by MBE conman

Aug 30, 2006, 15:42 GMT

A charity worker who tricked Britain's Queen Elizabeth into giving him an MBE may be stripped of his award after being exposed as a fake. ... more

First ethnic Indian becomes Queen Elizabeth's man in New Zealand

Aug 23, 2006, 8:05 GMT

Wellington - Retired judge Anand Satyanand, 61, was sworn in as New Zealand's Governor-General - representative of Queen Elizabeth II, who remains formally head of state of the former British colony - on Wednesday. ... more

Queen moves Christmas

Aug 21, 2006, 14:54 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has moved the location of the royal family's Christmas for the first time in 79 years. ... more

Queen's archaeological dig

Aug 21, 2006, 14:54 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has invited a team of TV archaeologists to dig up her royal grounds. ... more

Mirren defends The Queen

Aug 10, 2006, 14:21 GMT

Actress Helen Mirren has denied taking a 'cheap shot' at Britain's Queen Elizabeth in her latest film. ... more

Queen Elizabeth II confirms plan to visit Baltics in October

Aug 4, 2006, 17:24 GMT

London / Riga - Queen Elizabeth II is to visit the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia from October 17 to 20, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday. ... more

Queen Elizabeth's run-down property scandal

Aug 4, 2006, 17:12 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has been named the owner of a run-down, rat-infested building. ... more

Queen displays birthday cards

Aug 3, 2006, 15:03 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has put a selection of her favourite birthday cards on public display. ... more

Queen's dressmaker murder charge

Aug 2, 2006, 15:41 GMT

A woman has been charged with the murder of a former dressmaker of Britain's Queen Elizabeth. ... more

Queen's environmental toilets

Aug 1, 2006, 15:12 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has had water saving devices fitted in the toilets at Windsor Castle to help fight her country's water crisis. ... more

Queen's butler jailed

Jul 28, 2006, 14:58 GMT

A former butler of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been jailed for distributing child pornography on the internet. ... more

Elizabeth's shopkeeper chauffeur

Jul 26, 2006, 15:10 GMT

A shopkeeper unexpectedly became a chauffeur for Britain's Queen Elizabeth during a royal visit to the Western Isles. ... more

Queen Elizabeth's gowns on show

Jul 26, 2006, 15:10 GMT

Buckingham Palace opened to the public today (26.07.06) with a spectacular exhibition of gowns and diamonds belonging to Britain's Queen Elizabeth. ... more

Queen Elizabeth's family cruise

Jul 25, 2006, 14:19 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II gathered family and friends on her luxury boat yesterday (24.07.06), as part of her week-long cruise around Scotland. ... more

Queen Elizabeth's model figure

Jul 24, 2006, 14:12 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth had a model figure in her 20s, a new exhibition has revealed. ... more

Queen Elizabeth II's birthday concert

Jul 20, 2006, 14:50 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 80th birthday with a spectacular concert last night (19.07.06). ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth tours warship

Jul 17, 2006, 13:50 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II toured a warship on Friday (14.07.06) to mark the 250th anniversary of Britain's Marine Society. ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II congratulates dog

Jul 14, 2006, 13:33 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II congratulated a dog on its achievements during a party - thrown to celebrate heroic members of society. ... more

Queen expresses 'deep shock' at India terror attacks

Jul 13, 2006, 18:35 GMT

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) British monarch Queen Elizabeth II Thursday expressed her 'deep shock' at the terror attacks in Mumbai and conveyed her 'sympathy and admiration' for those 'coping with consequences' of the deadly bomb blasts in India. ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II puts dresses on show

Jul 10, 2006, 12:54 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's most spectacular dresses are going on show for a special 80th birthday exhibition. ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II unveils memorial for late mother

Jul 7, 2006, 16:46 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to unveil a memorial to her late mother in Scotland today (07.07.06). ... more

Chef Gordon Ramsay “terrified” of disappointing Queen Elizabeth II

Jul 6, 2006, 15:58 GMT

Celebrity chef and star of Hell’s Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay, has been appointed an OBE from Queen Elizabeth II. Ramsay almost missed the prize giving and audience with the Queen when his plane was delayed. ... more

Queen Elizabeth kept waiting by Chef

Jul 6, 2006, 14:12 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II awarded TV chef Gordon Ramsay an OBE - a National achievement award - yesterday (05.07.06). ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets First Minister in Scotland

Jul 5, 2006, 16:01 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II held an audience with Scotland's First Minister yesterday (04.07.06). ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets with Baltic Presidents

Jul 4, 2006, 15:49 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will meet Presidents of Estonia and Lithuania in Scotland today (04.07.06). ... more

The value of a monarchy

Jul 3, 2006, 22:54 GMT

It's quite a bargain. The monarchy in Britain costs each of its citizens 62 pence last year, according to a Buckingham Palace announcement made last week as part of its annual report on royal finances. ... more

The 'cost' of England's Queen Elizabeth II

Jun 28, 2006, 17:18 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II 'costs' taxpayers 62p a year each - a new report has revealed. ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's children's party

Jun 26, 2006, 18:33 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II threw a tea party for 2,000 children at Buckingham Palace yesterday (25.06.06). ... more

Britain's fantasy palace

Jun 22, 2006, 14:08 GMT

Britain's Buckingham Palace has been transformed into fantasy land of children's literature - to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday. ... more

Queen Elizabeth's royal planes

Jun 21, 2006, 15:45 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will have two dedicated aircrafts for official visits. ... more

Queen opens revamped Ascot where all eyes are on football

Jun 20, 2006, 16:01 GMT

London - The annual Royal Ascot horse race returned to familiar turf Tuesday when Queen Elizabeth II opened a new state-of- the art racecourse revamped at a cost of 200 million pounds (360 million dollars). ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II to attend Royal Garter

Jun 19, 2006, 15:26 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her children will today (19.06.06) join the Royal Garter - a traditional knighting procession. ... more

Queen Elizabeth feted at official 80th birthday celebration

Jun 17, 2006, 17:07 GMT

London - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was feted Saturday at the official celebration of her 80th birthday, with the gathering of her family at Buckingham Palace and the traditional Trooping of the Colour parade. ... more

Britain's Princes tired at royal celebration

Jun 16, 2006, 19:22 GMT

Britain's Princes William and Harry appeared 'tired' and 'dishevelled' during their grandmother - Queen Elizabeth II's - 80th birthday celebrations yesterday (15.06.06). ... more

Queen quotes Marx brothers in 80th birthday speech

Jun 15, 2006, 15:09 GMT

London - Britain's Queen Elizabeth, during official celebrations marking her 80th birthday, on Thursday quoted the wit of Groucho Marx when she said: 'Anyone can get old - all you have to do is to live long enough.' ... more

New Zealand unhappy about royal wedding gift auction

Jun 12, 2006, 13:46 GMT

Wellington - New Zealand's government has complained to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II about plans to sell the country's 1960 wedding gift to her late sister Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon, Prime Minister Helen Clark said on Monday. ... more

Queen's royal hospital visit

Jun 8, 2006, 15:23 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to visit a London hospital today (08.06.06). ... more

Elizabeth II's funeral attendance

Jun 1, 2006, 14:09 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II might have to miss the annual Derby horse races - because she has to attend a funeral. ... more

Royal tea party

May 25, 2006, 15:20 GMT

England's Queen Elizabeth II is to throw a party for two thousand children at the Buckingham Palace. ... more

Britain's Queen awards an entertainer

May 25, 2006, 15:20 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has awarded a royal medal of honour - a CBE - to English entertainer Bruce Forsyth. ... more

Queen tours press display

May 24, 2006, 12:42 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has toured an exhibition of newspaper front pages from the past 100 years. ... more

Queen Elizabeth throws birthday party for over 60s

May 18, 2006, 18:11 GMT

London - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II Thursday threw a birthday party for 'grey power' celebrities including former footballer Sir Bobby Charlton and renowned scientist Stephen Hawking. ... more

Pink attacks royal bearskin

May 18, 2006, 13:56 GMT

US singer Pink has pleaded with Britain's Queen Elizabeth to withdraw the bearskin hats worn by the Brigade of Guards at Buckingham Palace. ... more

Queen's dolls displayed

May 16, 2006, 14:39 GMT

Queen Elizabeth's private doll collection will go on display this week. ... more

Royal horse race visit

May 12, 2006, 16:07 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Phillip attended the first day of the Royal Windsor Horse show yesterday (11.05.06). ... more

Britain's memorial design

May 10, 2006, 16:13 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has shortlisted five designers to create a memorial for the late Queen Mother. ... more

Queen opens memorial

May 5, 2006, 15:08 GMT

The Queen of England will visit a memorial garden for her late sister Princess Margaret for the first time this week. ... more

Queen honours heroes

May 4, 2006, 17:57 GMT

The Queen of England has hosted an awards ceremony in Windsor Castle to celebrate the nation's older heroes. ... more

Queen tells William to focus on public life

May 4, 2006, 17:57 GMT

The Queen of England will reportedly never let Prince William marry his girlfriend Kate Middleton - and has ordered him to focus on his public duties. ... more

Queen Elizabeth's public support

Apr 24, 2006, 15:16 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II should never retire, according to the public. ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II knights her sons

Apr 23, 2006, 12:57 GMT

London - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II knighted her two youngest sons during a church ceremony Sunday, part of ongoing celebrations to mark her 80th birthday. ... more

Britons say 'Happy Birthday' to a sprightly Queen at 80

Apr 21, 2006, 17:11 GMT

London - Tens of thousands of Britons, in typical good humour and high spirits, turned out Friday to mark the 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II with their own renditions of 'Happy Birthday.' ... more

Queen's sea birthday wish

Apr 21, 2006, 14:12 GMT

Hundreds of sailors congratulated Britain's Queen Elizabeth on her birthday today (21.04.06) by spelling out a spectacular message for her. ... more

Queen quizzed on Castro

Apr 21, 2006, 14:12 GMT

A radio presenter sparked outrage after quizzing Britain's Queen Elizabeth as to why she didn't invite Cuban leader Fidel Castro to her 80th birthday celebrations. ... more

Queen Elizabeth marks 80th birthday with low-key celebrations

Apr 21, 2006, 8:14 GMT

London - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II turned 80 Friday with plans to mark her milestone birthday with a public walkabout and a private family dinner hosted by Prince Charles, heir to the throne. ... more

Key dates in the life of Queen Elizabeth II

Apr 21, 2006, 8:09 GMT

London - The following are key dates marking the highs and lows in the life of Queen Elizabeth II: ... more

How Elizabeth keeps herself busy - a Palace fact sheet

Apr 21, 2006, 8:09 GMT

London - If you ever wondered how Queen Elizabeth II spends her time, you might be interested to learn that she has sat for 139 official portraits, conferred 387,000 honours and handed out 78,000 Christmas puddings to her staff since 1952. ... more

Queen's birthday 'twins'

Apr 20, 2006, 15:19 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II began her 80th celebrations by throwing a party for 99 people who share her birthday. ... more

Prince Charles's mum tribute

Apr 20, 2006, 15:19 GMT

Britain's Prince Charles will pay a loving tribute to his mother as she celebrates her 80th birthday on Friday (21.04.06). ... more

Queen Elizabeth II on Happy Birthday tour of the BBC

Apr 20, 2006, 13:21 GMT

London - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, touring the radio headquarters of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) as part of her 80th birthday celebrations Thursday, was left dumbfounded by the question why Cuban communist leader Fidel Castro was not among her birthday guests. ... more

Queen Elizabeth at 80 sees monarchy as 'a job for life'

Apr 19, 2006, 16:03 GMT

London - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who turns 80 on Friday, could be described as a superwoman. ... more

Queen's 80th portrait unveiled

Apr 19, 2006, 15:30 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has posed for a new portrait to mark her 80th birthday. ... more

Queen to open castle

Apr 18, 2006, 14:23 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is set to open a redeveloped castle which has been transformed into a luxury hotel. ... more

Queen's Maundy money

Apr 13, 2006, 14:05 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will mark Easter with a traditional ancient service. ... more

Queen's happy stamps

Apr 12, 2006, 16:54 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will be featured on a set of stamps being released to celebrate her 80th birthday. ... more

Queen's lavish bash for staff

Apr 11, 2006, 15:15 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is spending £30,000 on a party for her staff. ... more

Queen Elizabeth's fact list

Apr 10, 2006, 14:34 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth once sent a message to the moon and has been given eggs for her birthday. ... more

Queen's Diana grief

Apr 6, 2006, 13:32 GMT

A new documentary is to reveal Queen Elizabeth's grief following the death of Princess Diana. ... more

Queen to star in cartoon

Apr 4, 2006, 18:02 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to guest star in a children's cartoon to mark her 80th birthday. ... more

Queen's birthday portrait

Apr 3, 2006, 16:55 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looked a picture of health as she posed for a photograph to celebrate her 80th birthday. ... more

Terror threat to Queen

Mar 31, 2006, 16:09 GMT

A man's mystery illness sparked fears of a terror plot against Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday (30.03.06). ... more

Queen's trip to theatre

Mar 30, 2006, 13:07 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, took a special taxi to a London theatre on Tuesday evening (28.03.06). ... more

Queen shows support for cyclone victims

Mar 28, 2006, 19:32 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has sent a message of support to the victims of the Australian cyclone. ... more

Queen to head up new regiment

Mar 27, 2006, 14:51 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to become Colonel-in-Chief of the new Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. ... more

Queen's birthday goodies

Mar 23, 2006, 17:11 GMT

A new £5 coin, a limited edition teddy bear and a holographic medal have been launched by the Royal Mint to commemorate the 80th birthday of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. ... more

Queen's birthday cash

Mar 21, 2006, 14:33 GMT

The Royal Mint is today (21.03.06) issuing a special commemorative GBP 5 crown to mark the 80th birthday of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. ... more

Queen Elizabeth takes to the stage to mark her 80th birthday

Mar 20, 2006, 16:23 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to play herself in a theatrical production to mark her 80th birthday. ... more

Queen Elizabeth II wraps up Singapore visit at racecourse

Mar 18, 2006, 7:55 GMT

Singapore - Crowds swamped the Singapore Racecourse on Saturday for a glimpse of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II presenting prizes for a race named in her honour. ... more

Queen's anger at Diana insult

Mar 17, 2006, 13:59 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was said to have been 'disappointed' and 'saddened' by Earl Spencer's speech at Princess Diana's funeral - because it failed to do justice to his sister's memory. ... more

Queen Elizabeth welcomed to Singapore (Roundup)

Mar 17, 2006, 9:26 GMT

Singapore - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II was welcomed Friday by Singapore's top leaders and cheering children excited over her first trip to the city-state in nearly two decades. ... more

Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Singapore

Mar 16, 2006, 15:28 GMT

Singapore - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Singapore late Thursday for a two-day visit at the invitation of the president of the former British colony. ... more

Three in five Australians want rid of Queen

Mar 15, 2006, 14:50 GMT

Almost three-in-five Australians want their nation to abandon ties with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and become a republic. ... more

Trim Queen Elizabeth lectures Australians on healthy lifestyle

Mar 13, 2006, 11:59 GMT

Sydney - Britain's sprightly Queen Elizabeth had a thoroughly modern message for her porkier Australian subjects at the start of five-day visit: eat better and exercise more. ... more

Queen Elizabeth lands in Australia

Mar 12, 2006, 14:01 GMT

Sydney - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrived in Canberra on Sunday at the start of a five-day visit to Australia that will climax with the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne on March 15. ... more

Queen's oath axed

Mar 9, 2006, 17:50 GMT

Just days before Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Australia ahead of the Commonwealth Games, Australia's oldest Parliament has voted to abolish the oath its members swear to the monarch. ... more

Queen's theme park

Mar 7, 2006, 16:55 GMT

A theme park is to be built in the gardens of Britain's Buckingham Palace as part of a £5m children's party for Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday. ... more

Camilla missing from online photo album

Mar 3, 2006, 16:02 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has delivered an astonishing to snub to the Duchess of Cornwall by omitting her from an online photo album celebrating her 80th birthday. ... more

British Queen launches website for 80th birthday celebrations

Mar 1, 2006, 17:01 GMT

London - London's Buckingham Palace launched a special website Wednesday to mark the 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on April 21. ... more

Queen snubbed at games

Feb 28, 2006, 15:31 GMT

A row has broken out in Australia over a decision to drop the British national anthem, 'God Save the Queen', from the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games - despite the fact that Queen Elizabeth II will be present. ... more

Queen goes part-time

Feb 28, 2006, 15:31 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has switched to working a three-day week as she nears her 80th birthday. ... more

Queen's concern for family of murdered Soham schoolgirls

Feb 24, 2006, 18:29 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II asked how the families of murdered Soham schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were coping when a Cambridgeshire policeman received his MBE. ... more

Queen troubled over Charles' court case

Feb 24, 2006, 18:23 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II plans to put pressure on the Prince of Wales to drop his legal proceedings against a national newspaper if it becomes a full-blown trial, The Times reports. ... more

Palace intruder wanted 'tea with Queen'

Feb 23, 2006, 14:53 GMT

A man who broke into the Scottish palace of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II told security guards he wanted to have tea with the the royal. ... more

Queen's loo roll problem

Feb 13, 2006, 14:26 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is reportedly causing problems for Commonwealth Games organisers - by demanding a specific type of toilet paper. ... more

Public to get glimpse of Queen's diamonds and wardrobe

Feb 10, 2006, 17:47 GMT

London - The largest-ever collection of evening gowns and personal jewellery worn by Queen Elizabeth II will go on public display to mark the British monarch's 80th birthday in April, Buckingham Palace in London said Friday. ... more

Queen honours cricket stars

Feb 10, 2006, 15:50 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II honoured Michael Vaughan and his England cricket team-mates yesterday at Buckingham Palace. ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth reportedly vows never to abdicate

Feb 6, 2006, 14:50 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has reportedly vowed never to abdicate. ... more

Queen Elizabeth throwing star-studded children's party at Buckingham Palace

Feb 2, 2006, 22:47 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is throwing a star-studded children's party at Buckingham Palace to mark her 80th birthday. ... more

Britain's Queen visits air base

Jan 31, 2006, 16:37 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will visit the air base where she was appointed Honorary Air Commodore in 1977, while celebrating her Silver Jubilee. ... more

Britain's Queen to visit Baltic states

Jan 27, 2006, 20:09 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh will make their first visit to the Baltic states later this year. ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth reportedly looking for top chef

Jan 25, 2006, 15:45 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is reportedly looking for a top chef to improve the meals prepared in the royal kitchens. ... more

Blue language from the Queen

Jan 20, 2006, 14:56 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II stunned rocker Ray Davies by telling him: 'I hope they catch the b*****ds who shot you!' ... more

Van crashes into gates of Palace

Jan 18, 2006, 14:26 GMT

A van has crashed into the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse - the official Scottish residence of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth to take a step back from some royal duties

Jan 16, 2006, 12:45 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to take a step back from some of her royal duties to allow her son, Prince Charles, to take more responsibility. ... more

Handwritten letters from Britain's Queen Elizabeth to her midwife being auctioned

Jan 12, 2006, 8:39 GMT

Handwritten letters from Britain's Queen Elizabeth to her midwife - sent shortly after the birth of Princess Anne in 1950 - are being auctioned. ... more

Fan watches Queen's Christmas speech every day for over 12 years

Dec 28, 2005, 19:47 GMT

A fan of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II believes he deserves a royal honour... for watching her Christmas speech every day for over 12 years. ... more

Britain's queen remembers tsunami, terrorism victims in speech

Dec 26, 2005, 12:47 GMT

London - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday in her traditional Christmas message praised the worldwide aid effort for those affected by various catastrophes of the last 12 months including the South-East Asian tsunami a year ago. ... more

New 'impressionistic' portrait of British Queen goes on show

Dec 19, 2005, 18:39 GMT

London - A popular television artist Monday revealed what he called an 'impressionistic' portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, commissioned to mark the British monarch's 80th birthday next April. ... more

British Queen opens new Reuters media building in London

Dec 13, 2005, 14:42 GMT

London - Queen Elizabeth II Tuesday officially opened the new global headquarters of Reuters media group in London by filing a news report. ... more

Queen Elizabeth opens trade-centred Commonwealth summit

Nov 25, 2005, 19:10 GMT

Valletta - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Friday officially opened a Commonwealth heads of government meeting (CHOGM) in Malta, with global trade talks dominating the three-day summit in the Mediterranean island. ... more

Preview: Queen Elizabeth's visit to Malta strikes a sentimental chord

Nov 22, 2005, 16:35 GMT

Valletta - The arrival Monday in Malta's Grand Harbour of the British Royal Navy's fleet flagship - aircraft-carrier HMS Illustrious - heralded this week's visit by Queen Elizabeth II, on her fourth official trip to the Mediterranean island. ... more

Comedienne asks Queen 'Are you disrespecting me?'

Nov 22, 2005, 14:27 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth was left stunned when comedienne Catherine Tate asked the monarch 'Are you disrespecting me?' ... more

Britain's Queen visits only remaining operational Battle of Britain airfield

Nov 18, 2005, 14:55 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth visited the only remaining operational Battle of Britain airfield for the last time on Thursday (17.11.05). ... more

Britain's Queen reportedly gets sat nav for cars

Nov 11, 2005, 9:06 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly splashed out on hi-tech satellite navigation for all her cars. ... more

Frauenkirche is a symbol of reconciliation, Queen Elizabeth says

Oct 30, 2005, 12:57 GMT

London - Queen Elizabeth II said Sunday that the rebuilding of Dresden's landmark Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) was a 'powerful symbol of reconciliation' between Germany and Britain. ... more

Britain's Royal family preparing host of celebrations to mark Queen's 80th

Oct 27, 2005, 13:47 GMT

Britain's Royal family is preparing a host of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday next year. ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth preps for Trafalgar celebrations

Oct 21, 2005, 16:06 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will kick off celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar this weekend. ... more

Britain's Queen makes donation to Asian earthquake victims

Oct 14, 2005, 13:08 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has made an unspecified donation to victims of the Asian earthquake. ... more

Thatcher marks 80th birthday with dinner attended by Queen

Oct 14, 2005, 9:20 GMT

London - Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher kept Queen Elizabeth II and 650 other guests waiting at a dinner for her 80th birthday Thursday because she was accepting congratulations over the telephone from U.S. President George W. Bush, aides said. ... more

Britain's Queen has visited the Olympic Park in East London

Oct 12, 2005, 14:00 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has visited east London to see the Olympic Park. ... more

Britain's Queen approves creation of new equestrian award

Oct 6, 2005, 14:52 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has approved the creation of a prestigious award to honour equestrian sports. ... more

Britain's Queen planning visit to Aberdeen children's hospital

Oct 5, 2005, 13:38 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is planning a visit to Scotland's Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. ... more

Britain's Queen proves she can use modern technology

Sep 19, 2005, 15:50 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth proved she can use modern technology by texting grandson Prince Harry on his birthday. ... more

Britain's Queen congratulates cricket team on winning the Ashes

Sep 13, 2005, 13:28 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has congratulated the England cricket team on winning the Ashes. ... more

Queen Elizabeth to become patron of Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

Sep 6, 2005, 13:42 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is to become the patron of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. ... more

Queen Elizabeth II 'shocked and saddened' over Hurricane Katrina

Sep 1, 2005, 12:37 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has told America's president she is 'shocked and saddened' at the devastation caused by the Hurricane Katrina. ... more

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to give alternative to Queen's speech

Aug 31, 2005, 14:45 GMT

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to go head-to-head with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II by delivering a Christmas speech of his own. ... more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth fears for prize racing pigeon

Aug 26, 2005, 15:47 GMT

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Queen Elizabeth II has tea with Malta's President

Aug 18, 2005, 17:50 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II invited Malta's President Fenech Adami to tea yesterday (17.08.05). ... more

Britain's Queen invites Sarah Ferguson on holiday

Aug 11, 2005, 12:36 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has invited her former daughter-in-law, Sarah Ferguson, on a royal holiday for the first time in 13 years. ... more

Soldier involved in guarding Britain's Queen shames regiment

Aug 9, 2005, 12:02 GMT

A soldier involved in escorting and guarding Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has brought shame on an elite regiment by working as a male escort. ... more

Security 'unprecedented' for Queen's Balmoral break

Aug 8, 2005, 15:26 GMT

Security surrounding Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been stepped up to 'unprecedented' levels amid fears of a possible terror attack during her summer break at Balmoral. ... more

Britain's Queen wants to make Buckingham Palace more child-friendly

Aug 5, 2005, 7:04 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II reportedly wants staff to make Buckingham Palace more child-friendly. ... more

Britain's Queen sends condolences to Saudi Arabia

Aug 2, 2005, 16:17 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has sent her condolences to Saudi Arabia following the death of the country's King Fahd. ... more

Queen Elizabeth II turns down new Jaguar car offer

Aug 2, 2005, 16:11 GMT

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II reportedly turned down the offer of a new Jaguar car - because her seven Corgis wouldn't like it. ... more

Queen Elizabeth II spends summer catching up on TV

Jul 26, 2005, 12:28 GMT

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II will spend her summer holidays catching up on her favourite TV shows, it has been revealed. ... more

Queen and Moslem children join silence in Britain

Jul 14, 2005, 12:43 GMT

London - Britain - from Queen Elizabeth II in London to a class of Moslem school children in Nottingham - fell silent for two minutes at noon Thursday in a poignant tribute to the 52 people known to have died in the suspected suicide bombings in London a week ago. ... more

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