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Queen Elizabeth II enjoying the sunshine in the1970s; right, on a royal tour of Canada, July 1970 Photo: AP/GETTY. The young girl is smiling, relaxed, on holiday and, because it s the 1970s, she is wearing flares. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Syria and Britain all ears now Nov 21, 2008
He met with Syrians living in Britain, visited businessmen, politicians and held a meeting with both Queen Elizabeth II and her son Prince Charles, who promised to soon visit Damascus. Assad found time to visit his former classmates and professors who taught him while he underwent his medical residency in Britain in the early 1990s. (Asia Times Online)
The Queen unseen Nov 21, 2008
The extraordinary picture of hippy chick Queen Elizabeth II is one of a series of never-before-seen photographs of Her Majesty due to be sold on Monday. Auctioneer James Grinter said: "It's an absolutely charming photograph which has captured the Queen in a totally carefree moment. "It's being sold by a private collector but, sadly, we don't know where or when it was taken. (Mirror.co.uk)
Noted violinist Perlman to play in OPAS event Nov 20, 2008
Perlman and De Silva performed together for a state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip at the White House. On Sunday the duo will perform J.M. Leclair's "Sonata for violin in D Major," R. Strauss' "Sonata for violin in E flat major, Op. 18," O. Messian's "Theme and Variations for violin ," and other pieces to be announced on stage. (The Battalion, TX)
James Hull, a curator of a different stripe Nov 19, 2008
Two disarming drawings mesh Queen Elizabeth II and Adolph Hitler. Barrett does it by hand with collage, then draws from her best collage. (Boston Globe)
Cheryl Cole tops 'most inspirational' poll Nov 19, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II, George Bush and Condoleezza Rice, John Thomson, Justin Timberlake, Jayne Torvill, and John Thomson. Soap Spoilers. (Digital Spy)
* Britains Charles wants to speak out as king: biographer Nov 17, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II has adhered to the tradition that the monarchs views are only heard by prime ministers and the privy council. To breach this convention, however cautiously, would represent a seismic shift in the role of the sovereign, Dimbleby wrote. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rod Stewart sings at Prince Charles bash Nov 16, 2008
His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, held a dinner party and concert at Buckingham Palace on Thursday. And on Friday, the prince was honored with a 41-gun salute in London's Hyde Park and a celebration with young people sponsored by his charity. (MSNBC -- International)
How to Tell If Your Bra Fits Nov 14, 2008
In Twiggy, A Guide to Looking and Feeling Fabulous at 40 (Michael Joseph 2008), June Kenton, personal corsetiere to Queen Elizabeth II and owner of Rigby & Peller is quoted as saying when you are a teenager, your breasts are full in the cup. if you go on the pill, they increase in size again. (Suite101.com)
Choir to bring 'calming' music to stage Nov 14, 2008
This romantic-themed opera was originally written to mark the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The rest of the performance is divided into two sets. The first shows the progression of early Renaissance music through composers Josquin Des Prez, Pierre de Manchicourt and Tom;s Luis de Victoria. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Prince Charles turns 60 Nov 14, 2008
On Thursday, Queen Elizabeth II (82), will host a glitzy gala for her eldest child at Buckingham Palace o be followed by more informal private party on Saturday thrown by Charles's wife Camilla. Rock star Rod Stewart will perform at the latter event, reportedly waiving his 1-million ( 1. (iAfrica.com)
Pileateds are master wood choppers Nov 13, 2008
The cruise liner, Queen Elizabeth II, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns. Taming of the shrew. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Critic's corner Nov 12, 2008
PBS' new Wednesday night documentary series begins with Elizabeth II's 2007 visit to the United States to attend a ceremony honoring the 400th anniversary of Jamestown ... Pictured (above): Queen Elizabeth II with President Bush. (Boston Globe)
Conductor won't play Nov 12, 2008
Muti had been expected to conduct the London-based Philharmonia Orchestra at the gala party hosted by Queen Elizabeth II the day before her eldest son turns 60. But orchestra spokeswoman Alice Walton said plans were dropped due to logistical reasons. (Boston Globe)
Wallabies meet the Queen Nov 12, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II meets James O'Connor. Photo: AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Countrywide ceremonies honour dead from all wars Nov 12, 2008
The Boer war he was a captains boy, in WWI he was in the infantry, and he lied about losing a lung from mustard gas in WWI to get into WWII. He died when I was 2 years old and I have a picture in one of my albums of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at his bedside in the veterans hospital in Victoria in 1958. The family remembers him every Remembrance Day and beyond. (CTV.ca)
Britain's QE2 Cruise Ship Sets Sail in Last Voyage Nov 12, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II launched the QE2 in 1967 and since then it has traveled around 6 million miles (9. 6 million kilometers), making more than 800 trans-Atlantic crossings and carrying 2. (ABC News -- Wire)
QE2 liner runs aground on final farewell Nov 11, 2008
The QE2, which also served as a hospital ship transporting injured troops during the 1982 Falkland War, has carried many hundreds of famous passengers, among them Hollywood stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Bob Hope and Paul Newman and British royalty including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales. (Reporting by Kate Kelland. (Reuters UK)
Queen Elizabeth II Liner Runs Aground on Final Voyage Before Trip to Dubai Nov 11, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II Cruise Liner Runs Aground on Final Voyage ... Nov. 11 (Bloomberg) -- The Queen Elizabeth II cruise liner ran aground on its final voyage before departing for Dubai to become a floating hotel. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Mirren 'too busy' to meet Queen Nov 11, 2008 Christiane Amanpour to Receive Marist College Lowell Thomas Award Nov 11, 2008 Reporters on the Job Nov 10, 2008 Riccardo Muti, Ted Turner, Michelle Monaghan Nov 10, 2008 British talent up for European awards Nov 9, 2008 Queen leads UK's Remembrance Sunday ceremony Nov 9, 2008 BC Classic winner Raven's Pass retired to Ireland Nov 8, 2008 * Britain updates power over Falklands Nov 8, 2008 Mrs. Revere: My Princess Jess in it to win Nov 7, 2008 Blast kills one and injures six Nov 6, 2008 Inspectors to investigate site of fatal gas explosion Nov 6, 2008 F1 champ Hamilton plans to stay with McLaren team Nov 6, 2008 F1 champ Hamilton plans to stay with McLaren Nov 6, 2008 A Great War veteran remembers Nov 5, 2008 Queen launches vigil for Canada's war dead Nov 5, 2008 F1 champion Hamilton gets royal seal of approval Nov 5, 2008 YESTERYEARS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 Nov 5, 2008 Lewis Hamilton thanks team at McLaren facility Nov 5, 2008 Police: Rock star's son arrested for carrying sword in Market Square Nov 3, 2008 Real To Reel Oct 31, 2008 Once the Queen is dead, long live the republic: Whitlam Oct 31, 2008 4 comments Oct 31, 2008 86% of Canadians think Remembrance Day should be a national holiday Oct 30, 2008 OBAMA'S SLOBBERING SCRIBES Oct 29, 2008 The Dalai Lama Oct 29, 2008 NEIGHBORS: Fallbrook man hopes he has 'write' stuff to be president Oct 28, 2008 Prince Charles to visit Japan for anniversary of treaty signing Oct 27, 2008 Curlin beaten in Breeders' Cup Oct 27, 2008 During Leibovitz photo shoot, the Queen was not amused Oct 24, 2008 Foreigners flock to synthetic dirt Oct 24, 2008 Europeans will rule the world in Breeders' Cup Oct 24, 2008 Leibovitz recalls tense photo shoot with queen Oct 24, 2008 Curlin to be challenged Oct 23, 2008 Curlin prepares to race rest of world Oct 23, 2008 HANDICAPPING Oct 23, 2008 British queen gets Lipizzaner horse in Slovenia Oct 22, 2008 Britain wins appeal against Chagos islanders Oct 22, 2008 Curlin early favorite for Breeders' Cup Classic Oct 22, 2008 George Keller; started deal that created Chevron Oct 20, 2008 Papers reflect economic downturn Oct 20, 2008 Emirs Still Hold Power In Nigeria Oct 20, 2008 Some of Mr. Blackwell's fashion zingers Oct 20, 2008 European horses bring intrigue to Turf, Classic Oct 19, 2008 Google's royal visitors Oct 19, 2008 Dettori has mount on Classic hopeful Raven's Pass Oct 18, 2008 Queen giggles on Google visit While Philip comments on the dress code Oct 18, 2008 Prince Philip leaves Google red-faced Oct 18, 2008 Bush Welcomes Queen Elizabeth to White House Oct 18, 2008 Mirren 'too busy' to meet Queen Oct 18, 2008 George M. Keller, Whose Wager Created Chevron, Is Dead at 84 Oct 18, 2008 Study Links Brain Chemical to Grief Oct 18, 2008 Curlin to face full field of 14 in BC Classic Oct 17, 2008 Gold gleams in London on Oly victory parade Oct 17, 2008 Will Ferrell, David Letterman, John McCain Oct 17, 2008 Alegro Health Corp. appoints new chairman of the Board of Directors Oct 16, 2008 Goldikova chooses BC Mile Oct 14, 2008 105-year-old virgin? Oct 14, 2008 Mr Linghams tasty legacy Oct 12, 2008 105-Year-Old Virgin Calls Sex a 'Hassle' Oct 11, 2008 Bring on the Credit Crunch Chocolate! Oct 11, 2008 Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci T... Oct 10, 2008 QE II Challenge Oct 10, 2008 11-1 Laragh dominates Jessamine for Cup berth Oct 10, 2008 Plenty of contenders in Keeneland's QE II Cup Oct 10, 2008 Andy Warhol exhibit disproves some assumptions Oct 8, 2008
" Dame Helen was named best actress at this year's Academy Awards for her role in The Queen, a fictionalised account of the Royal Family's reaction to the death of Princess Diana. During her acceptance speech, she paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. "For 50 years and more, Elizabeth Windsor has maintained her dignity, her sense of duty and her hairstyle," she said. "If it wasn't for her, I most certainly wouldn't be here - ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Queen. " SEE ALSO 26 Feb 07 |... (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
Bush Welcomes Queen Elizabeth to White House Nov 11, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II has many dogs, but she is famously partial to her small ones: Emma, Linnet, Monty, Holly and Willow, all corgis; and Cider, Berry, Candy and Vulcan, all dorgis, a mix of corgi and dachshund ... The guest list for last night's White House state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II. ... Britain's Queen Elizabeth II visited Virginia to mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
In 2007, Amanpour was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her "highly distinguished, innovative contribution" to the field of journalism. In 1998, the City of Sarajevo named her an honorary citizen for her "personal contribution to spreading the truth" during the Bosnia war from 1992 to 1995. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
London/Dubai, U.A.E. Cunard's liner, the Queen Elizabeth II, will be retired, and become a floating hotel in Dubai. Wednesday, Nov. 12. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Muti was said to have been offended when Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles questioned the length of the program Muti was planning for the occasion, one of many events marking the birthday of the Prince of Wales, who will turn 60 on Friday. The party is expected to be attended by 450 guests, including European royalty. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Last year's event, held in Berlin, saw Dame Helen Mirren named best actress for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen. Controversial. (BBC News)
On a chilly fall morning, Queen Elizabeth II led Britain's annual ceremony for the country's war dead Sunday, including troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. As Big Ben chimed 11 a.m., the queen joined thousands of troops, veterans and civilians in the traditional two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday, broken by a single artillery blast and the sound of the Royal Marine buglers playing the "Last Post.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The sheikh promptly turned Raven's Pass over to his wife, Princess Haya of Jordan, and in his first start wearing her green and black colors, he turned the tables on Henrythenavi-gator, beating him by a length in Ascot's one-mile Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. A tilt at the Breeders' Cup Mile looked logical at that stage as all seven of Raven's Pass's races as a 3-year-old had come at a mile on turf. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
The new Falklands Constitution was formally approved by Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday after negotiations on the basis of a parliamentary report published in April last year. The report took account among other things of the framework of arrangements between Britain and all of its 14 Overseas Territories, which include Gibraltar, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the British Antarctic Territory. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Unlike Bit of Whimsy, who entered the 1 1/16-mile Mrs. Revere off a victory in the Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup, My Princess Jess comes in off a third in the QE II at Keeneland. "We thought maybe we could come back there and win it again," said Tagg. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Six people, one with life-threatening injuries, were taken to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in the city. Police later said that one man had died in the explosion. (BBC News -- UK)
The six injured people were taken to be treated at the nearby Queen Elizabeth II Hospital. There was significant widespread damage to the interior of the building although the exterior remained intact. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Hamilton's visit came the same day he received a congratulatory message from Queen Elizabeth II. He returned to Britain after finishing fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, taking the season title by one point ahead of race winner Felipe Massa of Ferrari. "We have proved to everyone that we are the best team and we have the best car,'' said Hamilton, who is F1's first black champion. "We have been under so much pressure and we have lost together and won together, and this weekend we have... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamilton's visit came the same day he received a congratulatory message from Queen Elizabeth II. He returned to Britain after finishing fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, taking the season title by one point ahead of race winner Felipe Massa of Ferrari. "We have proved to everyone that we are the best team and we have the best car," said Hamilton, who is F1's first black champion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
He met Queen Elizabeth II. He wrote his autobiography with Mr. Goodwin, Kitchener's Last Volunteer, a reference to Britain's war secretary who rallied men to the cause. Prince Charles wrote the introduction. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Queen Elizabeth II with the Canadian High Commissioner James Wright, right, greets former Canadian servicemen in Trafalgar Square, London, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 ... Queen Elizabeth II, second left, with the Canadian High Commissioner James Wright, left look at photographs of cemeteries of the dead of both World Wars, in London, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. (CTV.ca)
Lewis Hamilton's achievement in winning the Formula One World Championship has been recognised by a letter of commendation from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.. The 23-year-old Englishman became the youngest champion in the sport's history when, after finishing fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, he took the title by just a point from race-winner and local hero Felipe Massa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
LONDON Dusky Eartha Kitt slunk sexily on to a London stage last night and Britain s Queen Elizabeth II sent out an SOS to turn off the heat. But, the plea went to the boiler room of London s vast Coliseum Theater not to Eartha. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Hamilton's visit came on the same day he received a congratulatory message from Queen Elizabeth II.. "I'm delighted that you succeeded in winning the Formula One World Championship to become the youngest-ever champion," she wrote. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Harrison's father is best known for the 1960s hit song "Suzanne" and a starring role in the television show "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." His grandfather, Rex, has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and is best known for his starring role in "My Fair Lady.". Ads by Google. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Helen Mirren As Queen Elizabeth IIIn "The Queen," Helen Mirren, right, plays Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in Stephen Frears' film about the period following the sudden death of Princess Diana in 1997. Click on the links below to see Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II and to see CBS archive footage of the Queen at Princess Diana's funeral procession in 1997. (CBS News)
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Tony StephensOctober 31, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
To paraphrase Queen Elizabeth II, 2008 is not a year on which honest journalists shall look back with undiluted pleasure. This has turned out to be even more of an annus horribilis than 2004, when Dan Rather's fake Bush/National Guard memo fiasco redefined the "BS" in CBS News. (Human Events Online)
There has to be a meaningful purpose. It cannot be frivolous," said Craig Worden, Senior Vice-President, Public Affairs. "The level, and especially the intensity, of support for this holiday is significant and deserves attention. (Canada Newswire)
TO paraphrase Queen Elizabeth II, 2008 is not a year on which honest journalists shall look back with undiluted pleasure. So many journalists were swimming in the Democratic tank this year, the nation's newsrooms looked like overcrowded aquariums at PetSmart. (New York Post -- Opinions)
By Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. Olivier Laban-Mattei / AFP / Getty. (Time.com)
Warren has a letter from Buckingham Palace written on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II wishing him luck in his search. But that's for the future. (North County Times)
The heir to the British throne last visited Japan 18 years ago in November 1990 as the representative of Queen Elizabeth II at the enthronement of the Emperor. According to Clarence House, the prince's official residence, the couple will be bringing a smaller entourage than usual in consideration of the current global economic crisis. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Raven's Pass had won his last two starts in England, the Celebration Mile at Goodwood and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, both mile races. Gosden had hoped Raven's Pass could make the Classic's mile and a quarter, but he did not know for sure. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Photographer Annie Leibovitz spoke vividly of her session with Queen Elizabeth II as the royal pictures and dozens of others went on show at London's National Portrait Gallery ("Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life, 1990-2005"). The photographer recalled the Queen's restlessness at having to pose in full regalia for the Vanity Fair magazine spread last year. (Boston Globe)
Henry' holds a 3-1 edge, but Raven's Pass prevailed by a length over his rival in their most recent confrontation, the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Sept. 27 at Ascot. Duke of Marmalade, a 4-year-old Danehill colt, strung together five straight Group I wins from April to August in England and Ireland before finishing seventh of 16 in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, premier race of France. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jimmy Fortune and Raven's Pass get the better of the Johnny Murtagh ridden Henrythenavigator to land The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Sept. 27. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Yui Mok / APPhotographer Annie Leibovitz stands in front of her portraits of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during the launch of her exhibition Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life 1990-2005, at the National Portrait Gallery, in central London on Wednesday ... LONDON - Annie Leibovitz revisited a tense moment last year with Queen Elizabeth II as the celebrity photographer showcased a new exhibit of her work in London on Wednesday. (MSNBC -- News)
He was second to Raven's Pass in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Sept. 27. "He has loads of speed," O'Brien said. (Boston Globe)
He was second to Raven's Pass in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Sept. 27. "He has loads of speed,'' O'Brien said. "One thing that is very important is that Henry is one of those horses who likes to get up on his toes when he gallops. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Henrythenavigator beat up on Raven's Pass all summer in Europe until the latter finally turned the tables in Ascot's Queen Elizabeth II stakes in September. Raven's Pass could still be improving while Henry has had a long season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been presented with a champion white stallion during a visit to Slovenia. The queen, accompanied by her husband Prince Philip, was presented with the horse at a stud farm in western Slovenia on the second day of her visit. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Judges ruled in 2006 that such an order -- effectively a decree by the government in the name of Queen Elizabeth II -- was a "repugnant" way to "exile a whole population". The Court of Appeal upheld that ruling last year, describing the government's tactics as an abuse of power. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Without retired Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown in the field, Raven's Pass, winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in his last start, was made the 6-1 second choice. Like Curlin, Raven's Pass will be trying a synthetic surface for the first time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
After dining with Queen Elizabeth II on the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1983, she was heard to say, "You know, that's the first time I've been glad George was chairman.". Mr. Keller, a rabid fan of the San Francisco 49ers, said the royal dinner party was the best thing since the 1982 Super Bowl. (Boston Globe)
The BBC's John Humphrys reveals in the Mail that he regularly dreams of interviewing the "ultimate guest" - Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.. He says he did ask her for an interview once, but received a swift "No". (BBC News -- UK)
British Queen Elizabeth II visited the Emir of Kano in 1956 to watch the traditional display known as a "durbar," where thousands of horsemen in spangled and colorful outfits ride through the streets of Kano. Then came independence in 1960, and Nigeria became a secular nation of 250 ethnic groups divided between Christianity and Islam. (CBS News -- World)
Queen Elizabeth II: "Was she the palace Christmas tree or just a royal clown?_ Camilla Parker-Bowles: "In feathered hats that were once the rage, she resembles a petrified parakeet from the Jurassic age. "_ Dennis Rodman (for his drag outfits): "The Fashion Menace may be the Bad Boy of basketball _ but in fishnet and feathers he's a unisex wreck. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Raven's Pass and Henrythenavigator were 1-2 in the Queen Elizabeth II at Ascot on Sept. 27. Synthetic surface veterans Go Between, Well Armed, Mast Track and Awesome Gem. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
And on Thursday, Queen Elizabeth II uploaded video to YouTube during a visit to Google's British headquarters. The company celebrated the queen's visit by creating a special version of its google. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes winner had been ridden by Jimmy Fortune in all but his first career start for trainer John Gosden, but Fortune has begged off Raven's Pass for the Classic as the race will come the day after the English rider completes a 10-day suspension. Feeling that he would not be fit for a race of such importance, Fortune will stay home instead. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Posted by Queen Elizabeth II, England. chinos are still around. (Pocket-lint.co.uk)
The 87-year-old was visiting the online giant's London headquarters yesterday with Queen Elizabeth II, and its bosses were giving them a presentation of the signature Google Earth application. Using Buckingham Palace as an example, they demonstrated how it could zoom in close to show astonishing detail of buildings, streets and even vehicles from a bird's eye view. (India Times)
Queen Elizabeth II has many dogs, but she is famously partial to her small ones: Emma, Linnet, Monty, Holly and Willow, all corgis; and Cider, Berry, Candy and Vulcan, all dorgis, a mix of corgi and dachshund ... The guest list for last night's White House state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II. ... Britain's Queen Elizabeth II visited Virginia to mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
" Dame Helen was named best actress at this year's Academy Awards for her role in The Queen, a fictionalised account of the Royal Family's reaction to the death of Princess Diana. During her acceptance speech, she paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. "For 50 years and more, Elizabeth Windsor has maintained her dignity, her sense of duty and her hairstyle," she said. "If it wasn't for her, I most certainly wouldn't be here - ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Queen. " SEE ALSO 26 Feb 07 |... (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
After dining with Queen Elizabeth II on the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1983, she was heard to say, You know, that s the first time I ve been glad George was chairman. Mr. Keller, a rabid fan of the San Francisco 49ers, said the royal dinner party was the best thing since the 1982 Super Bowl. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
London - The lavish gardens of Buckingham Palace, accessible only to those invited by Queen Elizabeth II, will be open to the public for the first time in their 200-year-history next year, reports. When you see a person weighing more than usual, the first thought that crosses your mind is that he/she must enjoy his/her food, when actually its not that way. (eFluxMedia)
Raven's Pass from Britain, owned by Princess Haya of Jordan, defeated Henrythenavigator in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in his most recent start. Besides Curlin in the Classic, other defending or former champions entered were: Midnight Lute (2007 Sprint); Kip Deville (2007 Mile); Indian Blessing (2007 Juvenile Fillies); Ginger Punch (2007 Ladies' Classic); Better Talk Now (2004 Turf); and Red Rocks (2006 Turf). (MSNBC -- Sports)
After red, white and blue ticker tape cascaded over tens of thousands of spectators in Trafalgar Square, the 350 athletes headed to a reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. "It's unbelievable and great to see so much positivity -- it's the stuff of dreams," said Chris Hoy, who won three of Britain's eight Olympic cycling golds. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Queen Elizabeth II has posted her first video to YouTube during a visit to the British headquarters of Google, The Associated Press reported. The queen already has her own YouTube channel (youtube. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Dr. Barkin served as the Deputy Minister of Health, Ontario, from 1987 to 1991 and received the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Award. About Alegro Health Corp. Alegro Health Corp. is a leading healthcare services provider capturing high value opportunities by providing additional access to select quality healthcare services. (Canada Newswire)
Head considers Raven's Pass, the winner of the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, England, on Sept. 27, the "horse to beat" in the BC Mile. Gomez to ride MidshipmanMidshipman, the winner of the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity on Sept. 1, will be ridden by Garrett Gomez in the BC Juvenile on Oct. 25. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Clara Meadmore, who marked her birthday with a drop of wine at the Perran Bay nursing home in Cornwall, southwest England, also received a card from Queen Elizabeth II.. "People have asked me whether I am a homosexual and the answer is no," Meadmore said. (iAfrica.com)
Linghams Chilli Sauce was sufficiently successful that when Queen Elizabeth II visited Malaysia in 1972, she stopped by to visit the companys booth at an exhibition at Dewan Seri Penang on March 8 and was presented with a carved wooden box containing bottles of Linghams. It was a very proud day in our history, says Yeoh. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
"I have just never been interested in sex," added Meadmore, who received a birthday card from Queen Elizabeth II.. Meadmore was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1903. (Fox News)
Into this week's storm sailed Charles Saatchi, as calmly as the Queen Elizabeth II (or is it the Titanic. . (Globe and Mail)
In recent years, Queen Elizabeth II, after consultation with her curatorial staff, has graciously lent a number of them, on a limited basis, to museums worldwide for special presentations. The Exhibition. (Suite101.com)
ESPN - Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup scouting report - Horse Racing ... Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup scouting report - Horse Racing ... Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup scouting report. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
The winningest trainer in the 24-year history of the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup is none other than John Veitch, currently the chief steward for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Veitch won the QE II three times, with Graceful Darby (1987), Love You by Heart (1988), and Plenty of Grace (1990). (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
-- The royals are big on anniversaries, which should make the 25th running of the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland a festive occasion. Thing is, the QE II is always something fancy, to which another killer renewal here Saturday can attest. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
It opens with images of Jackie Kennedy, continues with a wonderful series inspired by the first Kennedy assassination called the "Flash - November 22, 1963" portfolio, and moves on to portraits of Bobby Kennedy, Nelson Rockefeller, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Edward Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Mao, Lenin, Queen Elizabeth II, the queen of Swaziland, and sundry other political figures. If it seems strange that a show like this hasn't been attempted before, I have a theory: No one has been game to... (Boston Globe)
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