* Beijing hands over, London celebrates Aug 25, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II congratulated Britains athletes and looked forward to the London Games in 2012. The golden triumphs of the present British team can only serve as further inspiration to those who will be working hard over the next four years to make the London Games a shining example of Olympic success, she said in a statement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
MORE POWER TO PEOPLE, PEOPLE Aug 24, 2008
" and the State of California went along with it. ONE OF the great James Bonds - and also a star of "The Saint" on television - is British actor Roger Moore. His memoir "My Word Is My Bond" has been published in Great Britain with proceeds going to UNICEF. (Mr. Moore thanks the late Audrey Hepburn for getting him involved.) Moore turns out to be a master anecdotalist in remembering a long happy life where he met, acted with, or became pals with practically every great name in films. His Warner... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Thai King Tops Forbes' List of World's Richest Royals Aug 23, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II, 82, has slipped one place down the global rich list of kings and queens. She now sits at 12th, with an estimated net worth of $295 million. (Fox News)
Party time: Bush plans rare state dinner, No. 6 Aug 23, 2008
The five previous state dinners were for the leaders of Mexico, Poland, the Philippines and Kenya and for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Thai king world's wealthiest royal: Forbes Aug 22, 2008
0 billion); Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, 82, 650 million dollars; Kuwait's Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, 79, 500 million dollars; Queen Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard of the Netherlands, 70, 300 million dollars; and King Mswati III of Swaziland, 40, with 200 million dollars. Forbes noted that because many of the royals inherited their wealth, share it with extended families, and often control it "in trust for their nation or territory," none of those on its list would qualify for the... (FOX23 News, NY)
153 Killed In Madrid Plane Crash Aug 21, 2008
England's Queen Elizabeth II sent condolences to King Juan Carlos. "I was deeply saddened to learn of the dreadful loss of life in today's aircraft crash at Barajas airport in Madrid, the news of which has shocked us all," she said. (CBS News)
Legendary Kahala Hotel & Resort is Favored Hawaii Hideout for Presidents and Dignitaries Aug 20, 2008
Other distinguished guests of The Kahala include Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Emperor Hirohito, Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, Indira Gandhi, and the Dalai Lama. Prince Charles and Princess Diana booked 100 rooms for their party's stopover in 1985. (PR Newswire)
Cathedrals for car worship Aug 20, 2008
For example, Power and Splendour: Carriages for State Occasions - which brings together 11 vehicles used by political elites and royalty such as the Lincoln Continental once used by John F. Kennedy, the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI that squired Queen Elizabeth II and Nikita Khrushchev's heavily armoured ZIL 111 G. With illustrations of carriages, chariots and the Sun Wagon of Trundholm from the Bronze Age, the exhibit also makes the point that using vehicles as a means to elevate an owner's status and... (Globe and Mail)
Museum to host discussion of Lincoln speech in Lewistown Aug 15, 2008
His many awards include being named a Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts by Queen Elizabeth II.. The roundtable discussion event sets the stage for the museum's sesquicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln's speech to be held the next day on Sunday, Aug. 17, beginning at 2 p.m. Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Greg Bergschneider, will recall portions of the speech, and other remembrances of Fulton County events and folks. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Unlikely cast of characters hurts third 'Mummy' movie Aug 14, 2008
It's a very good British accent, but it's too proper and measured, almost as if she would like to preface every statement with "Listen to my wonderful British accent." It's sort of like watching a younger Queen Elizabeth II wielding a gun, which is to say highly unnerving. I'm sorry to spend so much time dwelling on her accent, but it bothered me for a whole two hours. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Woman, 100, reflects on journey Aug 11, 2008
" They could have been presented to Queen Elizabeth II, but they had neither the clothes nor the inclination, she said. When asked what she thinks the best thing about living past 100 is, she says "friends and family. " "And I think they've made my life the happy thing that it's been," she said. "The more friends you have and hold onto and love, the happier you are. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lethal Heat beats boys, may try Oaks Aug 10, 2008
Archipenko, with the South African trainer and jockey combination of Michael de Kock and Kevin Shea, notched his biggest win in the Group I Queen Elizabeth II Cup in Hong Kong in April. English import Mount Nelson, a winner of the Group I Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park, is the 5-2 second choice, and Einstein, America's best hope, will open at 7-2. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Coal Fires Up `Climate Camp' as Dreadlocked Protesters Push U.K. on Energy Aug 10, 2008
Updated: New York, Aug 10 03:46 London, Aug 10 08:46 Tokyo, Aug 10 16:46. Coal Fires Up Dreadlocked `Climate Camp' Protesting E.ON Plant. (Bloomberg)
Should a statue of the Queen replace the fourth plinth commissions? Aug 9, 2008
The reason London's mayor Boris Johnson backed down on campaign talk about putting a permanent figurative statue on the plinth, a report claimed this week, is that he has been let into the big secret - the empty rectangular slab in front of the National Gallery is being kept warm for a sculpture of Elizabeth II on horseback, to be commissioned after her death. It would be no surprise to see a crudely designed and poorly cast model of the Queen on one of her favourite steeds cluttering up the... (guardian.co.uk)
Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth is reserved for statue of the ... Aug 8, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II pictured during an early morning horse ride in the grounds of Windsor Castle, Berkshire. A GLA spokesman said: 'We will not enter into speculation about the long term future of the Fourth Plinth, but the GLA is concerned with managing the successful rolling programme of contemporary art and recently announced the next two works. (Daily Mail)
Arlington Million Aug 8, 2008
Our Eyes: Better than ever at age 4, ARCHIPENKO defeated a classy field of international turf foes in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on April 27 at Sha Tin. With an August trip to Chicagoland on his agenda for months, the Group 2 Summer Mile Stakes at Ascot appeared to be a perfect springboard to an overseas journey, but what may have looked like a prep on paper turned into yet another victory. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Precious Kitten early pick in Beverly D. Aug 8, 2008
Shea began riding Archipenko four races ago in Dubai, and was aboard for a third-place finish in the $5 million Dubai Duty Free and victories in two more recent races, the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Sha Tin in Hong Kong, and the Summer Mile Stakes last month at Ascot in England. Shea arrived here Monday to work Archipenko on Tuesday morning - perhaps the first South African rider to ride over the Arlington grass course. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Palace Denies Prince Philip Prostate Cancer Report Aug 7, 2008
March 19: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by Prince Philip visit Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer but continues to carry out his duties despite the news, London's Evening Standard reported Wednesday. (Fox News)
Palace denies Prince Philip has cancer Aug 7, 2008
Citing anonymous medical sources, London's Evening Standard newspaper said the 87-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II had been diagnosed in April after tests conducted while he was in the hospital for a chest infection. Buckingham Palace said it was breaking a long-standing policy of not commenting on royal family members' health "because the damaging story is now being reported widely.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Jessie Sparks: Melbourne-Based Singer/Songwriter Sparks a Rolling Thunder Down Under with a Reminder to 'Breathe Easy'--Her Critically Acclaimed Debut That Is Now Available in the U.S. for the First Time! Aug 7, 2008
She also performed during the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the largest sporting event ever to be staged in Melbourne; over 70 countries participated and the Games were opened by Queen Elizabeth II.. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top 10 national park lodges Aug 5, 2008
In terms of both history and architecture, it is among the most iconic lodges in the country, with a roster of past guests that includes Queen Elizabeth II, Clark Gable, John F. Kennedy, and Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. The design is a blend of Art Deco and Native American styles, and the lobby boasts elegant tapestries, floor-to- ceiling windows, and fireplaces big enough to stand in. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Evangelist Cecil Stewart to visits Ghana Aug 5, 2008
He was honoured with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1998 by Queen Elizabeth II.. With his wife, Evelyn, Dr. Stewart developed a group of private nursing homes, which grew to the largest privately owned Nursing Home Group in the UK.. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
WA research comes together Aug 1, 2008
The precinct will be housed at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre in Nedlands and will be built alongside the existing Lions Eye facility and the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. New women's and children's hospitals will also be built in the precinct. (Australian Life Scientist)
Tongan king crowned in elaborate ceremony Aug 1, 2008
The costs include $418,000 on royal robes made in London and $37,000 on the newly minted sceptre similar to that of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.. Royalty in attendance included Japan's Crown Naruhito, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand, New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia and Britain's Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, representing the Queen. (Globe and Mail)
Alta. Mountie injured in high-speed chase Jul 31, 2008
"We had a complaint that a person had been throwing rocks at motor vehicles on the highway, the Queen Elizabeth II, and jumping in and out of traffic," said RCMP spokesman Craig Albers. When officers tried to confront the man, Albers said, he fled in a vehicle. (The Province)
Tea with the queen (and 8,000 other guests) Jul 31, 2008
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (in pink) meets guests on the lawn at Buckingham Palace during a garden party on July 8 ... The atmosphere was electric as Queen Elizabeth II headed to one side of the garden while her top-hatted husband, Prince Philip, headed to another. (The Palm Beach Post)
Party like a royal Jul 31, 2008
NO OLYMPICS FOR ZARA: Zara Phillips with her grandmother Queen Elizabeth II on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race in June. AP. (The Palm Beach Post)
Toll for acadians Jul 30, 2008
Brenda Comeaux Trahan, curator director of the Acadian Memorial in St. Martinville, said July 28 was proclaimed by Queen Elizabeth II as a day that the world should pause to remember the suffering of the Acadians. She organized the event with that thought in mind. (New Iberia, LA)
Reaching new heights Jul 28, 2008
He has traveled the globe in the name of waterfowl conservation, receiving dozens of awards for his efforts to breed many threatened waterfowl species and even serving as an adviser to Queen Elizabeth II. The queen consulted Lubbock to find out why the palace geese weren't laying. (Turns out they were being disturbed by noisy garden parties and helicopter landings, which Lubbock advised her to cease). (The Daily Reflector)
Tour might not have helped him at home, Obama says Jul 27, 2008
The park is near Buckingham Palace, home of Queen Elizabeth II.. Obama stressed the importance of the bond between the two nations. (International Herald Tribune)
Bush Welcomes Queen Elizabeth to White House Jul 26, 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)
Click for Full Story Jul 26, 2008
In 1958, Britain's Prince Charles, age nine, was made the Prince of Wales by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, although his investiture did not take place until the following year. In 1971, Apollo 15 was launched from Cape Kennedy. (KWTX.com, TX)
It Takes a Crisis Jul 25, 2008
He became a U.S. citizen in 1985, yet Queen Elizabeth II knighted him in 1999. After a stint leading ill-fated tech company Tele-TV, he took a vaguely defined job as president of Sony Corp. of America in 1997. (Forbes -- Technology)
Cultural greetings don't translate abroad Jul 24, 2008
Yeah, turns out that Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom does more than just sit pretty, feebly wave, have tea and say "Cheerio!" All members of Parliament pledge allegiance to her (not to the people they represent). She's even got the prime minister under her thumb. (Daily Collegian, PA)
* World News Quick Take Jul 24, 2008
Cleese prefers lemurs Monty Python star John Cleese said on Tuesday that having a lemur named after him was a greater honor than receiving a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. The 68-year-old paid tribute to lemurs as he visited a zoo in Bristol. Ive had a species named after me. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Could be worse: Man finds reminder of pricey, rationed gas of the '40s in dumpster Jul 24, 2008
President Franklin D. Roosevelt died; and a princess at the time, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. It was a time when Americans lived by the motto, "use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.". (KHOU.com, TX)
This Day in History Jul 23, 2008
On this date: In 1958, Britain s Queen Elizabeth II named the first four women to peerage in the House of Lords. In 1982, actor Vic Morrow and two child actors, 7-year-old Myca Dinh Le and 6-year-old Renee Chen, were killed when a helicopter crashed on top of them during filming of a Vietnam War scene for Twilight Zone: The Movie. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mirren 'too busy' to meet Queen Jul 22, 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)
Prince Phillip departs Jul 22, 2008
Prince Phillip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is president of the league. He was seen off at the Kotoka International airport by President John Agyekum Kufuor and senior government officials. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Banksy: An Artist Unmasked Jul 22, 2008
Among his catalogue of greatest hits, Banksy has released an inflatable Guantanamo Bay prisoner doll at Disneyland, depicted England's Queen Elizabeth II as a chimpanzee, tagged the West Bank border fence and snuck his own Mona Lisa her inscrutable expression replaced by a yellow smiley face into the Louvre. "He's kind of captured the zeitgeist," says Gareth Williams, a contemporary art specialist at Bonhams auction house in London. (Time.com)
NEWSWEEK: Media Lead Sheet/July 28, 2008 Issue (on newsstands Monday, July 21) Jul 21, 2008
Contributing Editor Barbara Kantrowitz reports how even Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is feeling a financial pinch despite a net worth estimated at $650 million. With so many ordinary Brits struggling to pay their own rising household costs, a recent royal plea for cash to redecorate Buckingham Palace's State Rooms, which haven't been spruced up since the Queen took the throne in 1952, incited critics. (PR Newswire)
U.S. university may revoke honorary law degree issued to Mugabe 18 years ago Jul 21, 2008
In June, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II canceled the knighthood Mugabe had received in 1994. "We are very aware of his actions, his treatment of people, human rights violations, an economic disaster policy that he's got with the country in terms of bankruptcy and inflation, the rigging of elections," said Ian Gray, Michigan State's vice president for research and graduate studies and chair of the university's Honorary Degree Committee. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Mirren, 62, turns heads in red bikini Jul 20, 2008
From correspondents in London. July 20, 2008 04:03am. (NEWS.com.au)
Prince Philip in Accra for Ex-Servicemen conference Jul 20, 2008
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is the Grand President of the RCEL.. A statement by the League said the conference, which would be held in Accra was being organised in collaboration with the Veterans Association of Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Summer weather quiz Jul 17, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II got married. The audio cassette was invented. (BBC News -- UK)
Pope issues tough warning over pop culture, environment Jul 17, 2008
Ahead of his public appearance, he was welcomed by Governor-General Michael Jeffery, the representative of Australia's head of state, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. In a brief speech at the ceremony at Sydney's Government House, the pontiff hailed Rudd's apology to Aborigines for past injustices in an historic address to parliament in February. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Pope hails Aussie apology Jul 17, 2008
The pontiff was speaking at a formal welcoming ceremony attended by Governor-General Michael Jeffery, the representative of Australia's head of state, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. "Thanks to the Australian government's courageous decision to acknowledge the injustices committed against the indigenous peoples in the past, concrete steps are now being taken to achieve reconciliation based on mutual respect," Benedict said. (iAfrica.com)
The cheerful giver Jul 16, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II knighted Templeton in 1987, But this deeply spiritual man, we have no doubt, is enjoying an immeasurably greater reward now. From the Wednesday, July 16, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Elton John coming to Halifax Jul 15, 2008
" The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has also planned shows at Moncton Coliseum on Sept. 28 (with tickets on sale Saturday), Harbour Station in Saint John, N.B., on Sept. 30 (with tickets also on sale Saturday), and Mile One Centre in St. Johns, N.L., on Oct. 2 and 3 (with tickets on sale Friday). Elton John has sold more than 200 million records, has had 29 consecutive Top 40 hits and has had 35 gold and 25 platinum albums. In March 2007, he released Rocket Man Number Ones, which debuted in the... (TheChronicleHerald.ca)
Suranne Jones considers breast reduction Jul 14, 2008
Sunday, July 13 2008, 10:01 BST. By , Entertainment Reporter. (Digital Spy)
Templeton of the Gods Jul 14, 2008
A naturalised British citizen who lived in Nassau, the Bahamas, Templeton was created a Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II in 1987 for his many philanthropic accomplishments, including his endowment of the former Oxford Centre for Management Studies as a full college, Templeton College, at the University of Oxford in 1984. In 1972, he established the world's largest annual award given to an individual, the 1000000 Templeton Prize, which is announced in New York and presented in London. (iAfrica.com)
IN MY LIBRARY: STEPHEN COLLINS Jul 13, 2008
it basically purports to tell the story of Queen Elizabeth II discovering a passion for reading, and like all good stoies, it pulls you right into her brain and experience. I would think that the Queen would love it. (New York Post -- Opinions)
John Templeton, Philanthropist of Science and Religion, Dead at 95 Jul 13, 2008
He was knighted in 1987 by Queen Elizabeth II for his philanthropy. to submit your comment. (Scientific American)
MAYBE NEXT ON CD: LAURA BUSH Jul 13, 2008
But Bruni's curtsy before Queen Elizabeth II in March was the clincher, and "Carla mania" took over. Genie Francis checking. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Salman Rushdie wins Best of Booker award Jul 13, 2008
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II last year and received the honor at Buckingham Palace last month. The prize is formally known as the Man Booker after its sponsor, financial services conglomerate Man Group PLC. It was first handed out in 1969 and is open to writers from Britain, Ireland and the Commonwealth. (MSNBC -- News)
John Templeton, 95, investor and philanthropist Jul 13, 2008
Along the way, he became one of the richest men in the world, gave up American citizenship, moved to the Bahamas, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and bestowed much of his fortune on spiritual thinkers and innovators: Mother Teresa, Billy Graham, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, the physicist Freeman Dyson, the philosopher Charles Taylor and an array of prominent Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus. Inevitably, the Templeton charities engendered controversy. (International Herald Tribune)
It's her party: Queen has 8,000 subjects to tea Jul 13, 2008
The most moving moment for most of the guests comes when the band strikes up "God Save the Queen" and Queen Elizabeth II, dressed in lilac, and her top-hatted husband appear on the front steps, standing motionless in front of the huge throng. As applause ripples through the crowd it's easy to feel the hold this elaborate pageantry has on the people gathered here. (AZCentral -- News)
PNG police 'to shoot imitators' Jul 13, 2008
The UK's Queen Elizabeth II is still the country's formal head of state. Escape. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
England rugby player Mike Tindall pleads guilty to driving drunk Jul 7, 2008
England rugby player Mike Tindall, the boyfriend of Queen Elizabeth II granddaughter Zara Phillips, pleaded guilty Monday to driving drunk. The 29-year-old Gloucester center failed a breath test in March after being stopped by police while driving alone on a highway. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Expected to sell for $600, Queen Mother's note goes for $32,000 at auction Jul 6, 2008
In it, the mother of Queen Elizabeth II requested lunch outdoors and said she wanted to take along two small bottles of Dubonnet and gin. in case it is needed. (Globe and Mail)
Royal Servant's Letters Auctioned Jul 6, 2008
In it, the mother of Queen Elizabeth II requested lunch outdoors and said she wanted to take along "two small bottles of Dubonnet and gin ... in case it is needed.". A 1982 letter from Princess Diana telling Tallon about the birth of her first child, Prince William, sold for 5,000 pounds ($10,000). (Newsmax)
Minister sees divine in everyday struggles Jul 5, 2008
Noting the recent coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the preacher recalled that Jesus had turned down a crown, proffered as temptation by Satan, but that he nonetheless after his death "is crowned in the midst of confession and tears and great laughter.". Something about the line moved Buechner to tears himself, and they washed him, ultimately, into the seminary. (Boston Globe)
Rushdie set to win 'Best of Booker' Jul 4, 2008
Rushdie was knighted by queen Elizabeth II last month for his "services to literature.". Rushdie who has written a number of acclaimed books, went into hiding in 1989 after the publication of his controversial book, 'The Satanic Verses. (India Times, India)
Finest flour, honest judge, skeeters Jul 4, 2008
So we know when it s reported that maintaining Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family comes with an annual price tag of $80 million that somebody objects. Sure enough, the source is a prominent anti-monarchist group. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
$80 million drug bust fit for a prince Jul 3, 2008
After more than five decades on the throne, view images from thelife of Queen Elizabeth II.. updated 8:05 a.m. ET July 2, 2008. (MSNBC -- International)
