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UK: Trump state visit puts Queen in 'difficult position'

A former Foreign Office chief has called for Donald Trump's planned state visit to the UK to be delayed, to protect Queen Elizabeth from controversy.

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Out of sight: Queen Elizabeth misses church again

Her 95-year-old husband Prince Philip was there, as were other members of Britain’s Royal Family.

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2017: A busy year ahead for Britain's royals

Royal-watchers in the UK and beyond will have plenty to keep them occupied in 2017, with a busy year ahead for Queen Elizabeth and her family.

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UK: Queen misses Christmas church service due to a cold

Queen Elizabeth has missed the Christmas church service near her Sandringham country residence in eastern England for the first time in decades – because of a heavy…

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Royal wax figures wear Christmas knits for charity

The waxwork figures of the Royal family were festively decorated with kitsch Christmas jumpers at Madame Tussauds London on Tuesday (December 6) to help raise awareness of children’s charity appeal, S

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Trade on agenda for first UK visit by Colombian president

Trade is on the agenda for the first ever state visit by a Colombian president to the UK.

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Britain's royals unveil Queen Mother statue

Britain’s queen has unveiled a bronze statue of her mother.

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The world's longest-reigning monarchs

Who's the world's longest-lasting rulers? Five monarchs who have stood the test of time.

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UK: The Queen's wardrobe on display

London’s Buckingham Palace opened a unique and unprecedented new exhibition celebrating 90 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s style.

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"Stay calm and collected" - Queen tells Scottish parliament post Brexit

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has urged political leaders to “stay calm and collected” amid the fallout from the Brexit vote.

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Brexit sharpens the focus on the future of Northern Ireland and the border with the Republic of Ireland

Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland is where the Queen made her first official appearance after the result of the referendum.

Culture

21 Africans receive Queen Elizabeth's 'Young Leaders Award'

A total of 21 young Africans were awarded by Queen Elizabeth II as part of the second edition of the Queen's ''Young Leaders Award.''

World News

Queen Elizabeth celebrates 90th birthday with Trooping the Colour parade

Events to mark the official 90th birthday of Britain’s oldest and longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth, continued in London on Saturday, with the traditional Trooping the Colour…

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Rod Stewart and Tim Peake among those honoured in the queen's birthday list

Veteran rocker Rod Stewart has been knighted in Queen Elizabeth’s birthday honours list.

United Kingdom

Three days of celebrations for Queen's birthday begin

London’s iconic St Paul’s Cathedral was filled with dignitories and well-wishers for a special service for Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday.

United Kingdom

'Queen backs Brexit' headline was significantly misleading, regulator rules

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has unveiled the government’s priorities during the traditional state opening of parliament.

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British tabloid The Sun stands by "misleading" Queen Brexit claim

Britain’s top-selling newspaper The Sun – a tabloid owned by Rupert Murdoch – is standing by its claim that the “Queen backs Brexit”, despite press

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"Equine extravaganza" as 900 horses join in Queen's 90th birthday celebrations

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has attended a lavish pageant in the grounds of Windsor Castle (near London) as part of her 90th birthday celebrations

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Special TV tribute show for UK Queen

The Queen’s love affair with horses stretches back beyond her 63-year reign, and the Royal Windsor Horse show will close in style with a special

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Birthday celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II continue: how long can Britain's love of monarchy last?

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II continues to celebrate her 90th birthday in grand style. The Royal family will have a front row seat on Sunday night