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King George VI, George Bush Snr, Bill Clinton, Reagan Napoleon, Alexander the Great Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rubens JS Bach, Jimi Hendrix Pele, Maradona Robert de Niro, Nicole Kidman. Hardly evidence of persecution, it could be said. (BBC News -- UK)
Truman Library in Independence, Mo., turns 50, offers "Treasures of the President" Aug 3, 2007
Other items on view range from extravagant gifts from other heads of state, like a gold vermeil inkwell from King George VI, borrowed from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, N.Y., to eclectic items like the compass from Ernest Hemingway's boat, borrowed from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library m in Boston. More serious footnotes to history in the collection include tapes of the Kennedy-Nixon debates and the pen used to make Germany's surrender official... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
International entry boosts Vic racing Aug 1, 2007
The four-year-old entire has won four Group One races, including the 2006 Irish Derby (2400m), Irish Champion Stakes (2000m), 2007 Prix de Ganay (2100m) and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2400m) on July 28. O'Brien has also nominated George Washington, who is another four-time Group One winner - two as a two-year-old and the 2006 English 2000 Guineas and 2006 Queen Elizabeth Stakes as a three-year-old - for the Cox plate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
O'Brien's Dylan has the style of a true King Jul 29, 2007
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes ... There is no substitute for class and as Dylan Thomas put his six rivals in their place in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes he showed that all the talk of a sub-standard line-up in the run up to the race did not mean we were left with a sub-standard winner. (Guardian Unlimited)
Time ripe for upset at Ascot Jul 27, 2007
5 million King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, is normally one of the four or five best races in the world. It has been cut up badly this year, however, as all three of Europe's major Derby winners - Authorized, Soldier of Fortune, and Lawman - are bypassing Saturday's 1 1/2-mile Group 1 contest. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Happy birthday to ewe, Camilla Jul 24, 2007
The diamond necklace made by Garrard 1937 was commissioned for the Queen's mother to celebrate the coronation of her father George VI.. Prince Charles gave a heartfelt speech to his wife at the dinner, according to British tabloid News of the World. (Ninemsn)
Queen helped Camilla sparkle on her 60th birthday Jul 23, 2007
The diamond necklace, now very much part of the Royal Collection, was commissioned by King George VI as a present to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, to mark his coronation way back in 1937. report continued below. (Daily News & Analysis)
Authorized team plan International rescue Jul 20, 2007
Billed as the leading midsummer clash between the Classic generation and older horses, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes will be without its leading player tomorrow week after Authorized was yesterday declared a non-runner at Ascot. "He has looked after me this year, now I've got to look after him," said the colt's trainer, Peter Chapple-Hyam. (Guardian Unlimited)
Dettori's choice of route and poor tactics a double-fault Jul 9, 2007
For Chapple-Hyam, the task is now to freshen Authorized up for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot in three weeks' time, a race in which Dettori will be free to ride despite picking up two three-day bans for careless riding on Saturday, including for interference against Yellowstone close home in the Eclipse. Pushed out to 7-4 from 5-4 on for the Ascot race by bookmakers VCBet, Authorized will appreciate the return to a mile and a half after becoming the fourth Derby winner in... (Guardian Unlimited)
Dettori suspended 14 days for overuse of whip Jul 6, 2007
The suspension is from July 13-26, allowing the jockey to ride English Derby winner Authorized in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes on July 28. Dettori appeared before a Horseracing Regulatory Authority hearing, admitting that he broke the rules by hitting Ramonti with excessive frequency without giving him time to respond. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Jockey suspended 14 days for overusing whip Jul 6, 2007
The suspension is from July 13-26, allowing the jockey to ride English Derby winner Authorized in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes on July 28. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Crown Royal Debuts National Television Campaign to Promote Responsible Drinking Jul 4, 2007
"Crown Royal is in its second year as the primary sponsor of the No. 26 Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusion team driven by McMurray. This includes the primary paint scheme of the No. 26 car at 23 races during the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season. Additionally, the Crown Royal Special Reserve brand is presenting sponsor of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series and primary sponsor of Cheever Racing's No. 39 Porsche driven by Christian Fittipaldi and Harrison Brix. Crown Royal is also the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Soldier's Tale just gets up in Golden Jubilee Jun 24, 2007
His victory was aided by the five-pound penalty incurred by Scorpion for that victory, but when the two meet again in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot on July 28, they will be carrying equal weights as well facing as a tougher cast of rivals that could include Epsom Derby winner Authorized, the fabulous French filly Mandesha, and Wednesday's Prince of Wales winner Manduro. on "Soldier's Tale just gets up in Golden Jubilee". (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Pakistanis protest over knighthood Jun 23, 2007
Arbab Ghulam Rahim, chief minister of Sindh province, said he was returning a medal given to his grandfather by Britain's King George VI in 1937 and a title awarded to his uncle by the British in 1945. "I will now return these as no Muslim can accept any title from the Queen after she honoured Salman Rushdie," he said. (Aljazeera.Net)
Diana's gowns exhibit to raise money for cancer Jun 15, 2007
In addition to the dress exhibition, King said there will be an accompanying exhibit that traces the history of the royal family from King George VI to the days of Prince Charles and his iconic wife. "The contracts are still coming through. There will definitely be at least 20 dresses," said King, whose grandmother died of breast cancer. (Ocala Star-Banner)
Queen marks coronation at the Derby Jun 3, 2007
Although the Queen acceded the throne on February 6 1952, on the death of her father George VI, she was not crowned until 16 months later. The ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey on June 2 1953, in front of 7,600 people. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Today in History June 2 Jun 2, 2007
On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II of England was crowned in Westminster Abbey, 16 months after the death of her father, King George VI.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Race)
Today in History Jun 2, 2007
Secondary Navigation. By The Associated Press Sat Jun 2, 12:01 AM ET. (Yahoo News)
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Today's Highlight in History:On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II of Britain was crowned in Westminster Abbey, 16 months after the death of her father, King George VI. On This Date:In 1857, 150 years ago, English composer Edward Elgar was born in Broadheath, Worcestershire, Worcester, England. (KWTX.com, TX)
Memorial Day: A Time To Honor Heroes May 24, 2007 Royals at war May 19, 2007 Queen Mother memorial planned May 19, 2007 Greenwich planetarium opens May 19, 2007 Queen Mother statue plan on show May 19, 2007 Today in History May 12 May 12, 2007 Queen wraps up her royal US tour May 11, 2007 Three cheers for Her Royal Wryness May 9, 2007 Queen Elizabeth II wraps up whirlwind U.S. tour May 9, 2007 Newsweek: Queen Elizabeth visits U.S. May 1, 2007 Her Highness Riding High May 1, 2007 New trail is open to public Apr 27, 2007 Harry follows family tradition Apr 26, 2007 Wild times in Vic Falls Apr 25, 2007 James Lawton: An imperious run towards greatness Mar 17, 2007 Prince Harry off to Iraq Feb 23, 2007 Prince Harry to serve in Iraq Feb 22, 2007 Zimbabwe army and police desert beleaguered Mugabe Feb 18, 2007 Arkley's apartment building a lucrative property Feb 17, 2007 A First in Sports History - Crown Royal Awards Naming Rights to Major Sporting Event After Adult Consumer Feb 17, 2007 Today in History - Feb. 6 Feb 6, 2007 Flint marks Queen's 55-year reign Feb 6, 2007 This Day in History Feb 6, 2007 Care for some cake? Leftovers from 1840 royal wedding Feb 3, 2007 - Vanessa Chambers Jan 24, 2007 OVERNIGHT VIEWING Jan 22, 2007 Kin seeks to clear name of 'witch' Jan 20, 2007 Campaign to pardon last witch, jailed as a threat to UK Jan 13, 2007 Glamis Castle Jan 5, 2007 The man who would be king Jan 5, 2007
The first cross was presented to him by King George VI at Buckingham Palace. The Lancaster will be on display next to the B-17 "Flying Fortress." Visitors can inspect the plane, and flight experiences are available in both planes for a monetary donation, Lewi said. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Futuristic planetarium unveiled May 23, 2007
The Queen attended the original museum opening 70 years ago in 1937 with her father, King George VI.. On Tuesday, she unveiled a plaque to mark the unveiling of the planetarium. (BBC News -- Science)
Prince Harry's great uncle, King George VI's brother, the Duke of Kent, joined the RAF and was killed while flying in 1942 ... Kingship hit a low point in December 1936 with the abdication of Edward VIII, but that credibility was restored during World War II, when King George VI and his family stayed in London and their residence of Buckingham Palace was bombed. (BBC News -- UK)
A memorial to the Queen Mother is to stand outside Buckingham Palace alongside a statue of her husband George VI, if plans are approved. An application to build a Philip Jackson statue of the Queen Mother, dressed in Garter robes and looking towards the palace, has been submitted for planning permission. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Maev KennedySaturday May 19, 2007. The Queen will switch on the stars again in the skies over south-east London next week, as the new 16m planetarium at the Royal Observatory at Greenwich opens for business. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
The bronze statue will stand off the Mall in London beneath a sculpture of her late husband King George VI. ... The Queen Mother was left a widow at the age of 51 when King George VI died in 1952, aged 56. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
In 1937, Britains King George VI was crowned at Westminster Abbey. In 1943, during World War II, Axis forces in North Africa surrendered. (MSNBC -- Race)
The Monarch, a teenage princess during World War II, with permission from her father, King George VI, served her country in the war as a driver in the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service, the women's branch of the British Army. The queen placed a wreath in honor of the 400,000 U.S. troops who died, and a ribbon across it read: "In memory of the glorious dead.". (The Money Times)
" It was a perceptive remark. The Queen has achieved the status of honorary mother - or even grandmother - to the nation.It is a role into which she has grown and in which she will continue to grow. The British people like their monarchs to be young or old, better still, very young or very old. Middle age is an interregnum to be got through as rapidly and painlessly as possible. The Queen did the very young part with consummate grace and weathered the interregnum with a minimum of bother. Now... (Telegraph.co.uk)
The queen's parents, King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth, helped rally the country and are still remembered with emotion by many Britons. VIDEO. (USA Today)
May 7, 2007 issue - On Feb. 6, 1952, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was distraught when he heard King George VI had died. His secretary, John Colville, tried to console him by assuring him he would get on well with the new queen, Elizabeth II: "But all he could say was that he didn't know her, and that she was only a child." She was 25 at the time. (MSNBC -- International)
What Dame Mirren's finely wrought caricature sought to expose is the human side of a woman who has hidden herself behind her august role since she inherited the crown from her father, George VI, when she was just 25. But it would be a mistake to imagine for a moment that "The Queen" has brought us closer to understanding Elizabeth II than, say, what Frank Langella's brilliant portrayal of Richard Nixon in "Frost and Nixon" told us what Tricky Dick was really like. (New York Sun)
Guests of Top Cottage have included England's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, as well as former Prime Minister Winston Churchill. On Sunday, officials joined County Executive William Steinhaus to snip a ribbon blocking the trail. (Hyde Park Townsman, NY)
After serving with distinction on several other vessels, Prince Philip's naval career came to an end when the death of his father-in-law, King George VI, was announced in 1952. Prince Philip remains close to every branch of service life, and is said to have influenced the decision of his children and grandchildren to serve. (BBC News -- UK)
In 1947, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and their daughters, the current Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret booked the entire hotel for their visit. Other famous visitors include Agatha Christie in the 1920s, Peter Sellers and Christiaan Barnard in the 1970s, and more recently Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton and Sir Cliff Richard, to name a few. (iAfrica.com)
It had to be the suspicion when the new champion took the last fence almost as perilously as he had at Kempton Park and Newbury when landing the King George VI and the Aon Chase - and a question mark so big it could scarcely be squeezed into his horsebox. Kauto Star flattened out on contact with the fence - his progress to that point had been mockingly flawless - but when he hit the ground his progress remained utterly inexorable. (Independent)
His grandfather, Prince Philip, had a distinguished career in the Royal Navy during World War II. Even his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was trained as a military driver during World War II. His great-grandfather, King George VI, saw action in World War I.. Grove acknowledged that the situation for Harry could have been different were he second in line the throne, like William. (USA Today)
His great-grandfather, King George VI, saw action in World War One. Prince Harry graduated from the elite Sandhurst military academy last year. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Offbeat)
Flyers of army officers who have gone missing are posted in the hallways of the King George VI headquarters in Harare and the 1 Commando quarters near the airport, according to journalists. There are Awol notices up in the barracks, our reporter saw them,' said Bill Saidi, editor of the Standard newspaper. (Guardian Unlimited)
Believed to be the only one in private hands, it fetched a new record for a George VI penny, $156,110, at Noble Numismatics' November auction. Plenty of coin collectors would say they've got a 1945 penny. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal's smooth, elegant style reflects its aristocratic origins and is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. In addition to its motorsports sponsorships, the brand also sponsors The Crown Royal Bad Boys of Comedy Tour, the Crown Royal American Turf stakes race at Churchill Downs and a number of other major regional and national events. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In 1952, Britains King George VI died; he was succeeded as reigning monarch by his daughter, Elizabeth II. ... Britains Queen Elizabeth II reached a bittersweet milestone, somberly marking 50 years as monarch on the anniversary of the death of her father, King George VI.. (MSNBC -- Race)
Elizabeth became Queen upon the death of her father, George VI, on February 6, 1952. The national convenor of Australians For A Constitutional Monarchy, Professor David Flint, says the anniversary deserves to be properly recognised. (ABC News Online, Australia -- World)
In 1952, Britain s King George VI died; he was succeeded as reigning monarch by his daughter, Elizabeth II.. Birthdays Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is 90. (Montana Standard, MT)
This was trounced by a cake for Elizabeth Bowes Lyon and the future George VI in 1923, which stood 2. 75 metres (9ft) high and weighed 360kg. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
I have researched this case for my PhD on popular belief and British society, and, while I believe it highly unlikely that Churchill and George VI were among Duncan's clients, as has been rumoured, her trial was certainly sensationalised by the popular press, with headlines such as "Story of ghost that did not like lipstick" (Daily Express) and cartoons of hags riding broomsticks through the night sky. The general public and the media tend to associate prosecutions under the act with actual... (Guardian Unlimited)
3 AM 17, George VI: The Reluctant King 865217. 19, Movie: "Mad Max 2" 145965. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
In the 1940s, Duncan was a well-known medium; her clients reportedly included Winston Churchill and King George VI.. But she ran into trouble after reportedly telling the parents of a missing sailor that their son had gone down on the HMS Barham, a ship whose 1941 loss had not yet been reported to the public in hopes of keeping morale high. (The Morning Star)
Mrs Duncan, a Scotswoman who travelled the country holding seances, was one of Britain's best-known mediums, reputedly numbering Winston Churchill and George VI among her clients, when she was arrested in January 1944 by two naval officers at a seance in Portsmouth. The military authorities, secretly preparing for the D-day landings and then in a heightened state of paranoia, were alarmed by reports that she had disclosed - allegedly via contacts with the spirit world - the sinking of two... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who later married the man who would become England's King George VI, was born there, as was her daughter, the late Princess Margaret. The Castle is the home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. (Suite101.com)
As George VI, he reigned for 16 years, succeeded by his 26 year-old daughter Elizabeth II when he died of lung cancer at 52. Deseret Morning News ArchivesThe duke at the microphone thanking Americans for their help in relieving the suffering during WWII. Many historians believe Edward's abdication after a week of negotiations was a lucky break for Britain and the House of Windsor. (Deseret News)
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