London, UK | XINHUA | Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II said Monday that the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland provided “an opportunity to reflect on our togetherness and our diversity”. In a message to mark the 100th year since the founding of Northern Ireland, she called it “a significant …
Read More »Keep your hat on… designers face tough times without Ascot payday
London, United Kingdom | AFP | From dress designers to hat makers to the hospitality sector, Royal Ascot is usually a lucrative source of income for a whole industry connected with one of Britain’s most feted social and sporting events. However, Queen Elizabeth II will be absent this year, dresses will …
Read More »Prince William admits virus fears for Charles, queen
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Britain’s Prince William on Friday revealed his concern for his father Prince Charles after he contracted coronavirus — and his worries for his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II. Charles, 71, the monarch’s eldest son and heir, tested positive for COVID-19 last month but recovered after a week in isolation at …
Read More »Boris Johnson leaves hospital with UK COVID-19 deaths set to top 10,000
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Boris Johnson left hospital on Sunday to convalesce from COVID-19 at Chequers, the country estate of British prime ministers, officials said, a week after he was admitted and then spent three days in intensive care. The 55-year-old leader will not be immediately returning to work, …
Read More »UK PM in hospital as queen says united effort will defeat virus
London, United Kingdom | AFP | British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was taken to hospital after failing to shake off coronavirus symptoms, as Queen Elizabeth II said a united effort would defeat the outbreak. The government announced within an hour of the monarch’s rare special address Sunday to the country and …
Read More »Global virus deaths top 60,000, Trump warns ‘tough week’ ahead
Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump has warned Americans to brace for a “very horrendous” number of coronavirus deaths in the coming days as the total number of global fatalities from the pandemic soared past 60,000. Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States on Saturday surpassed 300,000, …
Read More »‘Megxit’: Harry and Meghan formally quit royal life
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Prince Harry and his wife Meghan formally step down as senior members of the British royal family on Tuesday, as they start a controversial new life in the United States. The couple have already relocated to California, according to reports, after announcing in January that …
Read More »Prince Harry starts new life with Meghan in Canada
Vancouver, Canada | AFP | Prince Harry was spending the first full day of his new life in Canada on Tuesday after jetting in from Britain to join his wife Meghan following their shock exit from their royal roles. Harry, 35, landed at Vancouver International Airport on a British Airways flight …
Read More »Prince Harry voices ‘great sadness’ at royal split
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Prince Harry voiced his “great sadness” at bowing out entirely from representing the British monarchy as newspapers said Monday it was the best viable compromise on his desire to step back. Harry said he and his wife Meghan did not want to quit their royal …
Read More »Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since shock announcement
Vancouver, Canada | AFP | Meghan Markle has made her first public appearance since she and Prince Harry sensationally decided to quit as full-time royals, visiting two women’s charities in Vancouver as British media reported she could face her father in court. Harry and Meghan are in the middle of a …
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