75th Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps Mar 15, 2008
This camp was considered a model camp, and in 1939, President Roosevelt invited King George VI of England and his wife to tour the camp. The Fort Belvoir African American CCC men engaged in fire prevention and control. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
UK pulls Prince Harry from Afghanistan Feb 29, 2008
UK pulls Harry from Afghanistan - CNN.com. LONDON, England (CNN) -- Prince Harry is to be pulled out of Afghanistan immediately amid fears for his safety after news of his deployment was made public, the British defense ministry said Friday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Royal warriors with a service tradition Feb 29, 2008
Prince George, Duke of Kent, the brother of King George VI, joined the RAF during the Second World War and was killed in 1942 when his flying boat crashed ... The decision by King George VI to stay in London even when Buckingham Palace was bombed did much to restore the credibility of the monarchy after the abdication of Edward VIII.. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Love is patient Feb 11, 2008
"At the conclusion of the service, the queen and her husband viewed the wedding register that they had signed 60 years ago. Then the monarch greeted 10 other couples who had married on the same day and had also been invited to the service. The celebration service was held a day early so that the couple could leave on their diamond anniversary for a return visit to the Mediterranean island of Malta, their first home as a married couple. Phillip was stationed there as a Royal Naval officer from... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
This Day in History Feb 6, 2008
In 1952, Britain s King George VI died; he was succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II.. In 1997, President Clinton signed a bill changing the name of Washington National Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. (Montana Standard, MT)
Click for Full Story Feb 6, 2008
In 1952, Britain's King George VI died; he was succeeded by his daughter, Elizabeth II.In 1959, the United States successfully test-fired for the first time a Titan intercontinental ballistic missile from Cape Canaveral. In 1978, Muriel Humphrey took the oath of office as a United States senator from Minnesota, filling the seat of her late husband, former Vice President Hubert Humphrey. (KWTX.com, TX)
War On Terror: Victory, Not Perfection Feb 2, 2008
But who would Hitler or Mussolini have rather kidnapped or killed King George VI or his prime minister, Winston Churchill. Bin Laden for years now has to a great extent become a figurehead, almost an Islamofascist version of the British monarch. (Investors Business Daily)
* Troubled jockey Fallon vows to appeal doping ban Jan 27, 2008
However, he was unable to ride in Britain at that time because of the court case, which cost him several big-race winners including the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes on Dylan Thomas. This story has been viewed 210 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Manduro ranked No. 1 in the world for 2007 Jan 16, 2008
Winner of both the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Dylan Thomas is the highest-rated horse in the long-distance division, while Invasor, who earned his rating for his victory in the Dubai World Cup, retained his title as the world's best horse on dirt, although he shared that distinction with Curlin. Invasor's 129 is five pounds better than the next-best older horse rating on dirt, Lawyer Ron's 124. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Lovely woman, shame about the royal plural Dec 29, 2007
True, her father, George VI, died at 56, but his early death was helped by his smoking. Her mother, on the other hand, lived to be 101, unhindered by her fondness for gin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Kauto Star wins King George chase Dec 27, 2007
King George VI Chase ... Kauto Star was the convincing winner in the King George VI Chase at Kempton ... Kauto Star took a major step towards establishing himself as the best staying steeplechaser since the 1960s golden era of Arkle and Mill House with an 11-length defeat of Our Vic in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park yesterday. (Guardian Unlimited)
Kauto hits a new peak with second King George Dec 27, 2007
King George VI Chase ... "It was all over at the fourth-last," Ruby Walsh said after the King George VI Chase here yesterday, but in many ways, it never started in the first place. (Guardian Unlimited)
Nicholls expresses concerns ahead of King George Dec 26, 2007
It starts with Kauto Star in the Stan James King George VI Chase today and proceeds via Gungadu in the Coral Welsh National to Denman in the Lexus Chase. Three days of potential heaven. (Times Online)
Time Gets Serious Again Dec 25, 2007
George VI, father of Elizabeth, took the throne ... George VI, father of Elizabeth, took the throne. (Townhall.com)
Patrick J. Buchanan: The absurd choice of 'you' as Person of the Year is now over Dec 25, 2007
George VI, father of Elizabeth, took the throne. 1938 Time Man of the Year, Adolf Hitler. (WorldNetDaily)
'She's a poorly educated housewife' Dec 24, 2007
He also suggested that the Queen's concept of monarchy had been framed only on the reigns of her father, George VI, and grandfather, George V, and very little preceding that. In one 1950s Christmas broadcast, the Queen downplayed suggestions that her coming to the throne had heralded in the start of a second Elizabethan age. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Queen launches YouTube channel Dec 23, 2007
The former Tory MP, who died in 1970, was a keen amateur film maker and charted many key royal events, including the death of King George VI, the Queen's accession and her coronation. The site also has footage of Queen Alexandra's West End tour among the rose-sellers in 1917 and silent newsreel of the 1923 wedding of the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon - the Queen's parents. (BBC News -- UK)
Queen goes live on YouTube with her video clips Dec 23, 2007
Called Long to Reign Over Us, it contains amateur footage of crowds gathering in London to mourn the death of King George VI, followed by the public celebrations that marked the Queen s accession and coronation. Future clips that will be posted onto the channel are likely to feature the Queen and other members of the royal family, such as Princes William and Harry, carrying out official engagements in Britain and abroad. (Times Online)
A royal milestone Dec 22, 2007
The Queen, who acceded to the throne in 1952 after the death of her father, George VI, is one of only five monarchs since the Norman Conquest in 1066 to reign for more than half a century. Currently the fourth longest-reigning British monarch, she would overtake Henry III on March 5, and George III in 2012. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Obituaries for Saturday, December 22, 2007 Dec 22, 2007
Col. Gray received the British Distinguished Flying Cross medal from King George VI at Buckingham Palace. Col. Gray retired in 1967 after 27 years active military service. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Queen now oldest monarch in Britain's history Dec 21, 2007
She became Queen in 1952, at the age of 25, when her father, King George VI, died and is currently the fourth longest-reigning monarch. If she continues to reign, the 81-year-old will pass King Henry III on March 5, King George III in 2012 and Queen Victoria on Sept. 9, 2015. (CTV.ca)
Hotel immortalised in Hardy novel up for sale Dec 20, 2007
The Kings Arms Hotel in Dorchester, Dorset, has played host to Queen Victoria and George VI since it was built in 1720. But it is most famed as the central location for the action in The Mayor of Casterbridge. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Last Night's TV Nov 30, 2007
But George VI, her father, was lonely and liked having her around. And her mother was keen to pair her off with other aristocratic men. (Times Online)
Admire Moon Wins $4.4 Million Japan Cup, Beating Favorite Meisho Samson Nov 25, 2007
Dylan Thomas, tied at second in the world after winning the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe this year, was banned from the race after testing positive for equine viral arteritis in a routine quarantine test, the Japan Racing Association said in a statement on Nov. 21. Quarantine restrictions were tightened in Japan after the outbreak of equine influenza in August caused the cancellation of race meetings for the first time since the 1971-1972 season. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Queen Mother statue plan on show Nov 25, 2007
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)
Thousands Welcome British Queen Nov 22, 2007
However, queen passed through Uganda in 1952 from Kenya on her way back to England following the sudden death of her father, King George VI. ... After leaving London earlier this week, the couple spent 12 hours in Malta, the Mediterranean island state where the couple spent nearly two years living before the Queen was thrust onto the throne by the untimely death of her father King George VI.. (allAfrica.com)
Queen's anniversary Nov 20, 2007
She became queen in 1952, following the death of her father, George VI.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
The Diamond Anniversary: Others share in Royal joy Nov 20, 2007
As Princess Elizabeth made her journey to Westminster Abbey with her father George VI in the Irish State coach, Molly Bacon was travelling the nine miles from her family home to Great Yarmouth, where her wedding to Jack would take place. Her journey, however, was by train, and on her own. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Symphony by the Sea Nov 20, 2007
This march was written for the coronation of King George VI in 1935. Next on the program is the beautiful "Adagio" by Tomaso Albinoni, one of the most frequently recorded pieces of Baroque music. (Daily Triplicate)
Queen marks diamond anniversary Nov 20, 2007
In a letter to his daughter, King George VI told Princess Elizabeth of his pride at watching her go down the aisle. "You were so calm and composed during the service and said your words with such conviction, that I knew everything was all right," he wrote. (CNN -- World)
Brits Hail Queen's Diamond Anniversary Nov 19, 2007
Elizabeth, who has reigned since the death of her father King George VI in 1952, will be the first British monarch to celebrate a diamond wedding anniversary Tuesday. Princess Elizabeth, now Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, now Prince Philip, at London's Buckingham Palace after their wedding ceremony on Nov. 20, 1947. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
The Diamond Anniversary: A love match the nation badly needed Nov 19, 2007
As far as anyone knew, King George VI would reign for many more years and yet, on his daughter's wedding day, he seemed to have yielded something to her of his authority and from then on, because of his failing health, she effectively became his deputy. In the day's general euphoria, it was forgotten that Philip Mountbatten RN had not been everybody's idea of an appropriate husband for the future Queen. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Queen Elizabeth To Reach Matrimony Milestone Nov 19, 2007
Elizabeth became Britain's queen in 1952 on the death of her father, King George VI.. . (CBS 4, CO)
Queen, Prince mark diamond wedding anniversary Nov 19, 2007
Princess Elizabeth became Queen in 1952 when her father, King George VI, died. "I have watched you grow up all these years with pride under the skilful direction of Mummy, who, as you know is the most marvellous person in the World in my eyes, & I can, I know, always count on you, & now Philip, to help us in our work," the King wrote his daughter following her marriage. (CTV.ca)
UK Royal Couple's Diamond Anniversary Nov 19, 2007
Elizabeth, who has reigned since the death of her father King George VI in 1952, is the first British monarch to celebrate a diamond wedding anniversary. She was 21-year-old Princess Elizabeth when she married young naval officer Lt. Philip Mountbatten, 26, at Westminster Abbey on Nov. 20, 1947. (Xinhuanet, China)
Britain Celebrates Royal 60th Anniversary Nov 19, 2007
She became queen in 1952, following the death of her father, George VI.. That continuity, more than 50 years as head of state, is her legacy, says CBS News consultant Patrick Jephson, Princess Diana's former private secretary. (CBS News -- World)
British Royals Marking 60th Anniversary Nov 19, 2007
She became queen in 1952, following the death of her father, George VI.. "Every marriage is a public event, but some couples have to live more than others in the full light of publicity," Williams said. (Newsmax)
The Queen and Prince Philip celebrate 60 years Nov 17, 2007
In the words of Sir Alan Lascelles, private secretary to George VI, "They felt he was rough, uneducated, and probably would not be faithful.". This issue of faithfulness has surfaced in several books. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Dylan Thomas named best in Europe Nov 16, 2007
Dylan Thomas won four Group 1 races in 2007, including the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, but could manage only fifth on the soft ground in the Breeders' Cup Turf. A 4-year-old son of Danehill trained by Aidan O'Brien, he edged Manduro - who beat him in their only meeting, the Prince of Wales Stakes - for both Horse of the Year honors and the best older horse award. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Queen welcomes Saudi king Oct 31, 2007
He examined a large 15th century Koran, given to Queen Victoria in 1898, and a diamond-encrusted gold sword presented to King George VI by King Ibn Saud in 1943. The Queen also showed King Abdullah pictures of one of her racing horses, Banknote, which is descended from a horse gifted by the Saudis. (BBC News -- UK)
Dancer remembered as 'true, homebred star' Oct 29, 2007
Born in 1928 in Winnipeg, Adams began his training with the Winnipeg Ballet Club School and made his first stage appearance in 1939 to commemorate the Canadian visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. In 1948, he was a guest artist with the Winnipeg Ballet. (Ottawa Citizen)
Horse Racing: $24 million up for grabs at Breeders' bonanza Oct 25, 2007
With five wins in eight starts this year, including the Arc and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Ascot, the classy Irish bay impressed the American odds-makers who installed him as the biggest favorite on the card, at 7-5. The Breeders' Cup Classic and Turf are the two main events during racing Saturday, which includes six other multimillion-dollar races: the $2 million Juvenile, $2 million Juvenile Fillies, $2 million Filly & Mare Turf, $2 million Sprint, the $2. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Kenya - Treetops Oct 24, 2007
She descended the next morning as Queen Elizabeth II - her father, King George VI, had died during the night. This was the first time that a floodlight was used on the very top of the tree - to create artificial moonlight in the absence of a full moon. (Suite101.com)
Out to write history Oct 13, 2007
While he didn't run as well Sunday as he did when winning the 1 1/2-mile King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes by four lengths at Ascot on July 28, Dylan Thomas still rates as the best horse in the world going 1 1/2 miles. O'Brien has also said that he is better on left-handed courses, like Monmouth and Leopardstown, where he won the 1 1/4-mile Irish Champion Stakes on Sept. 9, than he is on right-handed tracks like Longchamp. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Prince William to fly in RAF and Navy Oct 11, 2007
However George VI, who became King when Edward abdicated in 1936, did serve in the Navy. The Duke of Kent, the Queen's uncle, died in 1942 while on active service during the Second World War and Prince Philip had a distinguished career in the Navy during the war. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Dylan Thomas survives lengthy Arc inquiry Oct 8, 2007
Dylan' had produced the world's best performance at 1 1/2 miles this year with a big effort in Ascot's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes on July 28 when Youmzain had been 4 lengths behind in second. He had most recently shown his aptitude for 1 1/4 miles with a win in the Irish Champion Stakes, and while the retired Manduro may still have an argument with him for the overall European championship, there is no doubt that Dylan Thomas rates as the world number one at 12 furlongs. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Soldier of Fortune edge in Arc Oct 6, 2007
His four-length romp in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on July 21 is probably the best performance by any horse in the world at 1 1/2 miles this year, but the Danehill 4-year-old has never run particularly well on soft ground. Kieren Fallon will ride. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Michael Vaughn: The Brit who's making the stars shine Oct 5, 2007
The 36-year-old Vaughn discovered as a teenager that his father was George Albert Harley Drummond, godson of King George VI, godfather to the model Jodie Kidd and a descendant of the third Earl of Oxford and Mortimer. He adopted the surname Vaughn and, after leaving Stowe School, went to Los Angeles, where he worked as an assistant in the film industry before returning to London. (Telegraph.co.uk)
* World News Quick Take Oct 2, 2007
Many of the photographs come from the private album of King George VI, who looks as close to happy and relaxed as ever in his life, sharing a garden bench with his wife and a labrador. Another shows his daughter Elizabeth with her arms around the first of the royal corgis. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Dylan Thomas looks to repeat in Irish Champion Sep 8, 2007
Brilliant in winning the 1 1/2-mile King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot last time July 28, Dylan Thomas is dropping back to 1 1/4 miles, a distance over which he failed when he was second in both the Prince of Wales's Stakes and the Tattersalls Gold Cup. This year's Irish Champion lacks the depth of some past runnings. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Authorized cruises to International victory Aug 23, 2007
04 million Juddmonte International Stakes at York on Tuesday, staying on stoutly to defeat the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes champ by a rather comfortable length. Frankie Dettori was always on cruise control aboard Authorized, a son of Montjeu trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Left-Handed Liberation Front Aug 14, 2007
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)
