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Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan win 2025 Polar Music Prize

For only the second time in its history, three acts have been awarded the Polar Music Prize. Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan have received the prestigious award, known as the “Nobel Prize of Music”.

18/03/2025

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7 things you should know about Prince Frederik: Denmark's future king

Transitioning from a rebellious teenager to a popular family man, Crown Prince Frederik is soon-to-be king of Denmark following Queen Margrethe II's surprise abdication.

02/01/2024

Denmark

Danish Queen Margrethe II announces abdication

Queen of Denmark Margrethe II made the announcement during her traditional New Year's speech.

31/12/2023

Culture news

Princess Leonor, Spain's future Queen, turns 18: Her life in pictures

As Princess Leonor celebrates her 18th birthday, we take a look at some of the most significant moments in her life through pictures.

31/10/2023

Culture news

Why has ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ been removed from Queen's Greatest Hits?

Before you cry foul and start complaining about ‘woke culture’, this mini internet scandal might not be what you think it is...

22/08/2023

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WATCH: A lifetime of Freddie Mercury's possessions on display

The vast collection of the singer's personal belongings, which had been left to Mercury's close friend Mary Austin, had remained undisturbed in his west London mansion for 30 years since his death in 1991.

04/08/2023

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Freddie Mercury's beloved piano, song drafts and more to be auctioned

More than 1,400 of Freddie Mercury 's personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits, are going on display in a free exhibition at Sotheby's London ahead of their sale.

04/08/2023

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A Bohemian auction: See Freddie Mercury's personal items up for sale

Rock band Queen's legendary singer Freddie Mercury's personal belongings are on display at Sotheby's in London ahead of their auction. The collection also provides an intimate look into his life.

04/06/2023

United Kingdom

King Charles III and Queen Camilla crowned in Westminster

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have been crowned in a service at Westminster Abbey in the first Coronation service for nearly 70 years.

06/05/2023

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Queen singer Freddie Mercury's private possessions go to auction

Fancy owning one of Freddie Mercury's guitars? Here's your chance. All you need is a spare €100k.

26/04/2023

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Why did Norway's Queen Sonja visit this church in Minneapolis?

Queen Sonja of Norway made a special visit to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, also known as Mindekirken

18/10/2022

Culture news

‘Face It Alone’: Queen release previously unheard Freddie Mercury song

31 years after his death, and eight years since the last release, Queen have found a previously unheard Freddie Mercury vocal...

14/10/2022

Denmark

Denmark’s Margrethe II marks 50 years as queen with muted celebrations

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II scales back her jubilee festivities in light of her UK counterpart’s -- and first cousin's -- death.

11/09/2022

Travel News

Families and pets among mourners at UK palaces and castles

Thousands of people have gathered at the Queen’s residences since her death was announced yesterday.

09/09/2022

United Kingdom

'The world weeps': Europe's newspapers pay tribute to the Queen

A look at how newspapers around Europe reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

09/09/2022

United Kingdom

In pictures: 10 landmark dates in the life of Queen Elizabeth II

A look back at the life of Queen Elizabeth II in 10 dates and 10 photos.

08/09/2022

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No comment videos of the week

At 103, Ruth Larsson becomes the oldest person in the world to skydive, near Barcelona a paddle surf race takes place and Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, making her UK's longest-reigning monarch. And more. No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

04/06/2022

Europe News

Jubilee 2022: What has happened so far?

On day three of the Jubilee, a colourful street pageant celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's life and highlighting Britain's diversity paraded through central London. Buckingham Palace prepares for a star-studded concert and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet celebrates her first birthday.

03/06/2022

United Kingdom

Celebrations under way as Queen marks 70 years on the British throne

Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams spoke to Euronews about what will be expected during the four-day holiday.

02/06/2022

Green News

Peaceful protestors could be jailed for 6 months under new UK laws

Changes to the law were previously thrown out by the UK’s House of Lords but are set to return under the new Queen’s Speech plan.

10/05/2022