Tag: Buckingham Palace

• Friday, May 5th 2017 - 08:14 UTC

  Prince Philip, 95, steps down from royal duties

  

  The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who will turn 96 next month, will step down from public life this fall, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. He will continue to carry out public engagements between now and August, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace.

• Wednesday, November 23rd 2016 - 15:31 UTC

  Buckingham Palace to undergo US$ 455m renovation: not all taxpayers pleased to pay the bill

  

  Buckingham Palace will undergo a ten-year US$ 455 million renovation process set to begin in April and needed to prevent potentially catastrophic building failure. It will replace decades-old wiring, radiators and lead pipes that currently put the 775-room palace at risk for fire, flood and other dangers. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, who turned 90 in April, will stay in residence during the makeover.

• Wednesday, March 2nd 2016 - 08:00 UTC

  Falklands' veteran Simon Weston 'so proud' to be awarded the CBE in Honors List

  

  Falklands war veteran Simon Weston said he was “so proud” to be awarded the CBE in the New Year Honors list. Mr. Weston, who is already an OBE, said the award “came as a complete surprise”.

• Wednesday, October 21st 2015 - 07:34 UTC

  China's Xi in UK to promote business and investments, including nuclear plant

  

  China's leader Xi Jinping is expected to put the seal on its contribution to what will be the first United Kingdom nuclear power plant to be built in a generation. The plant could be opened by 2025 at Hinkley Point, in Somerset, with China likely to cover about 30% of the cost.

• Wednesday, September 9th 2015 - 06:25 UTC

  Royal Mint has issued a special £20 coin to celebrate Queen Elizabeth 62 years in power

  

  As of 9 September 2015 Queen Elizabeth II will be the longest reigning monarch in British history, surpassing the reign of Queen Victoria. The Queen's coronation took place in 1953 which means 2015 marks her 62nd year in power.

• Tuesday, September 9th 2014 - 03:35 UTC

  William and Kate expecting their second baby and fourth-in-line to British throne

  

  Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting their second baby, his office announced on Monday. The baby will be fourth-in-line to the British throne, after grandfather Prince Charles, father William and elder brother George, the couple's first child who was born in July last year.

• Monday, July 22nd 2013 - 20:23 UTC

  Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a boy; third in the line of succession

  

  The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a baby boy, Kensington Palace has announced. The baby was delivered at 16:24 BST at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, weighing 8lb 6oz.

• Monday, March 11th 2013 - 18:20 UTC

  Queen Elizabeth cancels Monday engagement: “no serious concern about her health”

  

  Britain's Queen Elizabeth cancelled an official engagement on Monday due to illness following her recent hospitalization with symptoms of gastroenteritis but there is no serious concern about her health, officials said.

• Wednesday, October 17th 2012 - 03:41 UTC

  Ambassador Castro delivered credentials to Queen Elizabeth in ‘warm meeting’

  

  Argentine Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Alicia Castro, delivered on Tuesday her credentials to Queen Elizabeth II in a meeting deemed as “warm,” that will help improve bilateral relations between both countries.

• Wednesday, June 6th 2012 - 04:37 UTC

  Queen touched deeply by so many people celebrating together her Diamond Jubilee

  

  The Queen has called her Diamond Jubilee “a humbling experience”, saying she had been “touched deeply” by seeing so many people celebrating together. In a message to the British nation, she thanked all those who organised the events.