London Calling: Australia elects new prime minister
Australia has elected a prime minister who previously backed calls to remove Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this edition of "London Calling."
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Australia has elected a prime minister who previously backed calls to remove Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this edition of "London Calling."
Britain's Queen Elizabeth showed up at the opening ceremony of a new train line in London. CBS news contributor Simon Bates shares more in this edition of "London Calling."
The 96-year-old monarch's in-person appearance ahead of celebrations to mark her 70-year reign came after a cancelation blamed on "mobility problems."
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II missed the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in nearly six decades. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this edition of "London Calling."
Queen Elizabeth missed the opening of the U.K.'s parliament for the first time in nearly six decades. It's only the third time the 96-year-old has failed to open parliament since first taking the throne 70 years ago. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
The monarch had missed the opening of Parliament only twice before, leaving some to wonder if she'll attend celebrations to mark her record 70-year reign in just a few weeks.
British Army taking the "breach of security extremely seriously" after an impostor managed to eat and dine with troops, and even spend the night on the base.
The oldest and longest-serving head of state in the world marked the occasion by retreating to her Sandringham country estate in eastern England for a short break.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II turns 96 on Thursday. CBS News contributor Simon Bates reflects back on her decades-long reign. And a reminder that Bates' opinions are his own and not necessarily reflective of CBS News.
Harry was last reported to have been in the U.K. in July 2021 and Meghan isn't believed to have been there since 2020.
Britain's monarch empathized with patients, doctors and nurses at a London hospital, saying the coronavirus "does leave one very tired and exhausted."
The monarch was one of many members of Britain's royal family to attend the ceremony for Prince Philip in London, but a few were notably absent.
It's unclear if Queen Elizabeth II will be able to attend an upcoming memorial service for Prince Philip as the 95-year-old monarch faces a series of challenges. This comes as more countries look to ditch their royal connection. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week's "London Calling."
The palace said the 95-year-old British monarch will continue with light duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week.
Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for the coronavirus. Buckingham Palace says she's experiencing mild cold-like symptoms and expects to do light duties at Windsor over the coming week. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBS News' Meg Oliver from London with more.
Buckingham Palace is dealing with another major scandal, this time over a charity led by Prince Charles. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Mark Philips joins "CBS News Mornings" from London with the latest.
Queen Elizabeth marked the historic milestone of 70 years on the British throne, and said it's her "sincere wish" for Prince Charles's wife Camilla to be known as Queen Consort when Charles becomes king. BBC royals correspondent Sarah Campbell joins "CBS News Mornings" with more from the House of Windsor.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is celebrating 70 years on the throne and offering her blessing for Prince Charles' wife, Camilla, to be called Queen Consort upon him becoming king. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Mark Phillips reports from London, and CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Life has thrown some curveballs at Britain's longest serving monarch, but she's not bowing out, and her trademark smile is as bright as ever.
On February 6, 1952, 70 years ago today, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, ascended to the British throne by the death of her father, King George VI.
Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the British throne. It was on February 6, 1952 when a then-25-year-old Elizabeth was first crowned following the death of her father. Presidents and prime ministers have come and gone, but the queen's reign goes on. Roxana Saberi has more on her Platinum Jubilee.
It was on February 6, 1952, when a then 25-year-old Elizabeth was first crowned following the death of her father.
Queen Elizabeth will celebrate a record-breaking 70 years on the British throne on Sunday. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week's London Calling.
The job advert wants someone with a "proactive approach" and a willingness to work for $12.96 an hour, the base wage in U.K..
Prince Andrew has been stripped of all his military titles and charities as he faces a lawsuit connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week's "London Calling."