Queen Elizabeth II

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II 'kept in dark' for years about Soviet spy in palace

Anthony Blunt, a royal art historian, confessed in 1964 to spying for the Soviets, but the late queen was not officially told about his past until 1973.

14/01/2025

Design

Competition opens to design national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

The UK government has launched an open competition to design the national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II.

12/12/2024

Cinema

Queen Elizabeth II to cameo in upcoming Paddington film

The late Queen Elizabeth II will share the screen with Paddington Bear – and not for the first time. The Queen previously had afternoon tea with the beloved ursine as part of her 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

04/11/2024

Art

Dutch palace showcases Warhol's iconic portraits of global queens

The Het Loo Palace Museum in the Netherlands is hosting an exhibition of Andy Warhol’s 'Reigning Queens' series, featuring 16 rare screen prints of four monarchs.

11/10/2024

Culture news

"It just doesn't look right": New statue of Queen Elizabeth II divides

Many locals and users online argue that the sculpture, which is on display at Antrim Castle Gardens, hardly resembles the late British monarch.

13/09/2024

Culture news

Queen Elizabeth II's favourite castle open to public for first time

You can now get a tour of Balmoral Castle, the royal residence beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

03/04/2024

Culture news

'The Crown' returns for the first part of its final series

The hotly anticipated final series of Netflix drama ‘The Crown’ has released its first four episodes.

16/11/2023

Tech News

Man 'encouraged' by an AI chatbot to kill Queen Elizabeth II jailed

The man told an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that his purpose was to kill Queen Elizabeth II, to which it responded: "That's very wise".

06/10/2023

Experiences

Magic, cats and double decker buses: London’s best afternoon teas

These afternoon teas not only offer unique experiences, but vegan and gluten-free options too.

14/09/2023

United Kingdom

Memorial to Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II announced

An independent body will unveil plans for a permanent memorial to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in 2026, to mark what would have been the late monarch's 100th birthday, the British government said on Sunday.

03/09/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Five surprising facts from Elizabeth II's coronation

2 June 1953: Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation

02/06/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Queen Victoria's life is threatened by a gunman

On 30 May, 1842, Queen Victoria survived the second attempt on her life in as many days.

30/05/2023

Culture news

The late British monarch's funeral cost more than €186 million

The UK treasury revealed the staggering cost of the event in a letter written to Parliament, following the long-reigning monarch's death last September.

19/05/2023

Culture news

Dive into a brief history of British coronation photos

This week saw the release of Britain's King Charles III's official coronation photographs. While the new monarch promised a more 'modern' establishment, is it possible to tell the difference between their predecessors?

14/05/2023

Culture news

Defender of "the" faith? Charles is a new kind of religious royal

In the run up to his coronation, King Charles' comments from the 1990s about the sovereign's role in supporting diverse faiths came under scrutiny. Now, many will be eager to see if he practices what he preached.

07/05/2023

Climate

Why does King Charles III have to give up his climate activism?

After 50 years of environmental activism, Charles III is having to take on political neutrality as King.

06/05/2023

Culture news

How the UK is preparing to welcome a new king

From trending toys to details of the royal outfit, here is a snapshot of what is happening in London just days before the coronation of King Charles III.

02/05/2023

Food and Drink

Celebrating King Charles III's new reign with a... coronation quiche?

Every royal occasion comes with its own unique recipe. To celebrate the ascension to the throne of Charles III, he wants Brits to tuck into a quiche.

19/04/2023

United Kingdom

Crowns and carriages: New details of Charles and Camilla's coronation

The King and Queen Consort will take a carriage procession through the streets of London - but on a much shorter route than Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned.

10/04/2023

Germany

King Charles III forges new ties with Germany in first state visit

Charles became the first monarch to address the German parliament in a carefully calibrated effort by the UK government to mend frayed relations with its continental partners after Brexit

31/03/2023