Pomp and circumstance at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Colorful pageantry, boundless national spirit, and chilled family drama were on display at the festivities honoring Britain's beloved 96-year-old monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Colorful pageantry, boundless national spirit, and chilled family drama were on display at the festivities honoring Britain's beloved 96-year-old monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee continue into their second day to honor Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign over Britain. Her Majesty has already had to pull out of two key events during the four-day celebration. Holly Williams has the latest.
Britain's monarch is doing more of what she likes and less of what she doesn't, but for a monarch who's earned huge affection and respect, there have been a few bumps in the road.
Buckingham Palace said the queen would not join other royals for Friday's service of thanksgiving after experiencing "discomfort" at Thursday's parade.
It's the couple's first public visit to the United Kingdom since they quit as senior royals over two years ago.
The United Kingdom and its 14 Commonwealth realms are marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne
Throwing a party for a 96-year-old woman who's been in the same job for 70 years might seem like a farewell party. But Britain's monarch isn't done setting records yet.
The stumpy-legged dogs have gained high standing as the British monarch's breed of choice, and they too are being highlighted for her Diamond Jubilee week.
Cultural changes brought by everything from rock and roll to mass immigration have transformed the U.K. over the past 70 years, but if the queen herself has changed, there's little sign of it.
The Duchess of Sussex placed flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the courthouse in Uvalde.
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."
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 author of "The Palace Papers," about the last quarter-century of the House of Windsor, discusses how the monarchy will transition from 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II when her reign eventually ends, and what Harry's estrangement has done to the royal family.
The journalist and editor's latest book chronicles the last quarter-century of the monarchy, one of the most difficult and at times scandalous periods in its history.
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.
Carolyn Robb is sharing some of her best recipes in her new book, "Tea at the Palace: A Cookbook: 50 Delicious Afternoon Tea Recipes."
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.
Hours before Prince William and Kate touched down, protesters called on Britain to "apologize now" for its colonial past.
The trip suffered a hitch before the couple set out, when a planned visit to a cacao farm in Belize was scrapped because of local opposition.
The palace said the 95-year-old British monarch will continue with light duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week.
The investigation involves claims that a Saudi businessman donated large sums to the charity with an eye on a royal honor and perhaps even U.K. citizenship.
The suit was settled out of court and will require Andrew to donate to Giuffre's charity.