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Bahrain government websites briefly inaccessible after cyberattack over Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Bahrain government websites briefly inaccessible after cyberattack over Israel-Hamas warThe websites of two government ministries in Bahrain have briefly became inaccessible after a cyberattack took them down, purportedly over the island kingdom’s stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
This is what Queen Elizabeth’s coronation looked like in 1953
Read full article: This is what Queen Elizabeth’s coronation looked like in 1953There is a very special coronation happening very soon for King Charles, but until then, let’s look back at photos of what Queen Elizabeth’s coronation looked like, all the way back in 1953, shall we?
Trailer for new season of ‘The Crown’ is out and we have a lot of feelings
Read full article: Trailer for new season of ‘The Crown’ is out and we have a lot of feelingsOn the same day as British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned from office after serving for only six weeks, Netflix decided to choose chaos and drop the trailer for the new season of “The Crown.”
Gov. DeSantis, Fauci push back on President Biden’s comments saying the ‘pandemic is over’
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, Fauci push back on President Biden’s comments saying the ‘pandemic is over’President Biden is in London on Monday for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, but comments that he made Sunday on the CBS show “60 Minutes” sparked concern from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
The world bids final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
Read full article: The world bids final farewell to Queen Elizabeth IIBritain and the world are laying Queen Elizabeth II to rest on Monday at a state funeral that is drawing presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and up to a million people lining the streets of London to say a final goodbye to a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.
Bidens among thousands paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II
Read full article: Bidens among thousands paying respects to Queen Elizabeth IIU.S. President Joe Biden paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the queen’s state funeral.
Key West honors Queen Elizabeth at Southernmost Point marker
Read full article: Key West honors Queen Elizabeth at Southernmost Point markerThe Southernmost Point marker in Key West, Florida, a landmark delineating the continental United States’ southernmost spot of land, became a memorial to Queen Elizabeth II when city workers installed a British flag and royal purple banner at the much-photographed site beside the Atlantic Ocean.
Australia's PM says referendum on republic not his priority
Read full article: Australia's PM says referendum on republic not his priorityAustralia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says now is not the time to talk about a referendum on the country becoming a republic while people are paying tribute to the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
British passengers flying into South Florida learned of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing midair
Read full article: British passengers flying into South Florida learned of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing midairThirty-one years after Queen Elizabeth arrived at Miami International Airport for a whirlwind South Florida trip, British travelers coming through there Thursday reacted to the sudden and somber news of her death.
PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth celebrates 70 years on the throne with Platinum Jubilee
Read full article: PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth celebrates 70 years on the throne with Platinum JubileeThe 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth wasn’t able to attend events on Friday and Saturday, but did make a surprise appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Sunday.
Long in queen's shadow, Charles takes greater public role
Read full article: Long in queen's shadow, Charles takes greater public roleAfter spending much of his adult life in the shadow of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles has taken on a greater public role in recent years, increasingly standing in for his mother in her twilight years.
Jubilee: Balcony moment tells UK monarchy’s story over years
Read full article: Jubilee: Balcony moment tells UK monarchy’s story over yearsAs a 9-year-old girl, Princess Elizabeth appeared with her family on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to mark her grandfather George V’s Silver Jubilee, an excited grin on her face as she gazed at the crowds below.
Queen to miss traditional royal garden party season
Read full article: Queen to miss traditional royal garden party seasonQueen Elizabeth II will miss the traditional royal garden party season, where she would normally meet with hundreds of people on the grounds of her residences in London and Edinburgh.
Queen's London representative says royals back BLM movement
Read full article: Queen's London representative says royals back BLM movementQueen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family back the Black Lives Matter movement, one of her senior representatives has said in a television interview to be broadcast later Friday.
Queen enters 'twilight' of reign after farewell to Philip
Read full article: Queen enters 'twilight' of reign after farewell to PhilipNow that the Royal Family has said farewell to Prince Philip, attention will turn to Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th birthday on Wednesday and, in coming months, the celebrations marking her 70 years on the throne.
Capt. Tom Moore, WWII vet whose walk cheered UK, dies at 100
Read full article: Capt. Tom Moore, WWII vet whose walk cheered UK, dies at 100Tom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, has died, Tuesday Feb. 2, 2021. AdFor three weeks in April, fans were greeted with daily videos of Captain Tom, stooped with age, doggedly pushing his walker in the garden. When Captain Tom finished his 100th lap on April 16, a military honor guard lined the path. The celebration continued on his birthday a few days later, when two World War II-era fighter planes flew overhead in tribute. But it was the public that embraced Captain Tom, flooding the village post office with some 6,000 gifts and 140,000 birthday cards.
Captain Tom hospitalized for virus he raised money to fight
Read full article: Captain Tom hospitalized for virus he raised money to fightTom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, has been admitted to a hospital with COVID-19, his daughter said Sunday Jan. 31, 2021. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP, File)LONDON – Tom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, has been hospitalized with COVID-19, his daughter said Sunday. Hannah Ingram-Moore revealed in a statement posted on Twitter that her father, widely known as Captain Tom, has been admitted to Bedford Hospital because he needed “additional help” with his breathing. Instead of the 1,000 pounds ($1,370) aspiration, he raised around 33 million pounds ($45 million). AdMoore, who rose to the rank of captain while serving in India and Burma during the war, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in July for his fundraising efforts.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 73rd anniversary
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 73rd anniversaryLONDON – Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary Friday, and for the occasion the royal couple have released a photograph of themselves opening a card from three of their great-grandchildren. Elizabeth was only 21 when she married Royal Navy Lt. Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947. Her marriage to Prince Philip is also the longest for any British sovereign. While Queen Elizabeth continues to carry out her duties, Prince Philip, 99, has retired from public life. With England under a national lockdown to control the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple is self-isolating at Windsor Castle.
Queen makes veteran a knight at 100; no kneeling required
Read full article: Queen makes veteran a knight at 100; no kneeling requiredCaptain Sir Thomas Moore receives his knighthood from Britain's Queen Elizabeth, during a ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Friday, July 17, 2020. Captain Sir Tom raised almost 33 million for health service charities by walking laps of his Bedfordshire garden. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP)LONDON In the end, Sir Tom didnt need to rise. Moore captivated the British public by walking 100 laps of his garden in England and raising some 33 million pounds ($40 million) for the National Health Service in April. The queen knighted him with the traditional sword tap, but the World War II was not required to take a knee before the monarch.
Who's playing whom in season 3 of Netflix's 'The Crown'?
Read full article: Who's playing whom in season 3 of Netflix's 'The Crown'?(CNN) - When "The Crown" returns to Netflix on Sunday, the royals will look a little different. Queen Elizabeth IIBritish star Olivia Colman takes on arguably the biggest role of her blossoming career to date, stepping in as Queen Elizabeth II to helm the Netflix blockbuster series. The Prince was played by Matt Smith, the British star mostly known for his turn as the Eleventh Doctor in the BBC series "Doctor Who." A major coup for the series, the British star adds "The Crown" to her extensive filmography -- which includes roles in "Fight Club," "Les Misrables" and "Alice in Wonderland." The Queen MotherMarion Bailey takes over from Victoria Hamilton as Queen Elizabeth, the mother of Colman's Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth ditches real fur for fake, according to her dresser
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth ditches real fur for fake, according to her dresserQueen Elizabeth II, seen here attending a Christmas Day church service at Sandringham in 2015, has ditched real fur for faux, her longtime dresser said. (CNN) - Queen Elizabeth II has ditched real fur in her outfits and instead opts for fake, according to a book written by her senior dresser. Angela Kelly, who has worked for the Royal Household for the past 25 years, discloses in "The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe" that, as of this year, the monarch has moved away from using real fur. Over the years, the royals have been chastised for using real fur. In 2013, the queen was urged by PETA, an animal rights charity, to get "with these more enlightened times."
Queen uses Dyson fan to keep cool in Buckingham Palace
Read full article: Queen uses Dyson fan to keep cool in Buckingham PalaceA photo showing Queen Elizabeth meeting new U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday has been getting attention for more than just the handshake. Many are having a laugh at the Dyson fan sitting prominently in the background of the room inside Buckingham Palace. The Dyson Air Purifier sells for $574 and can "automatically purify the air to remove 99.97% of allergens, pollutants and gases." The fan also comes in handy as Europe is in the midst of an epic heat wave with temperatures in the U.K. expected to reach 102 Farhenheit on Thursday. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.