Tag: United Kingdom

Wednesday, April 21st 2021 - 05:28 UTC
Queen Elizabeth II turns 95 while still in mourning

British Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21st, 1926. That means she is turning 95 today. But there will be no public celebrations in the aftermath of her husband, Prince Philip's death last week after 73 years of marriage.
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Monday, April 19th 2021 - 06:49 UTC
Prince William and Harry seen chatting during Duke of Edinburgh's funeral

The over 13 million TV viewers watching Prince Philip's funeral were surprised to see some sort of reconciliation between Prince William and Prince Harry, two brothers who have distanced themselves from one another.
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Saturday, April 17th 2021 - 12:23 UTC
UK: Prince Philip to have solemn, yet restricted, funeral due to pandemic

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, will have a funeral with bands and a military escort that will take place on Saturday afternoon within the grounds of Windsor Castle. Only 30 of his relatives will be allowed to attend the ceremony due to restrictions in the United Kingdom because of the coronavirus pandemic and there will be a minute's silence across the country at 4 pm (UK time).
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Saturday, April 10th 2021 - 10:03 UTC
Prince Philip's death in times of virtual life and social media

The death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and the growing popularity of social media and online contact, has led to a scenario completely different from the one seen at the last royal funeral, King George VI's in 1952.
Saturday, April 10th 2021 - 09:38 UTC
Falklands: Half-mast flags during period of national mourning for the Duke of Edinburgh

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) will observe a period of mourning in respect to the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, FIG announced on Friday.
Friday, April 9th 2021 - 14:38 UTC
UK in mourning as Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

Prince Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at Windsor Castle Friday, aged 99.
Wednesday, April 7th 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Argentina complains of Uruguayan acquiescence to RAF transport aircraft

Argentina filed a formal complaint Tuesday before Uruguay for allowing a British Royal Air Force transport aircraft serving the Falkland Islands to refuel at Montevideo on April 4, it was reported.
Tuesday, April 6th 2021 - 08:48 UTC
Boris Johnson hints covid-19 vaccine passport likely also for domestic use

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Monday acknowledged he entertained the idea of “the potential use of Covid-19 certificates” to access sporting and cultural events. “But people are not going to be asked to show the certificate to go to the shops or to enter the pub's garden,” said Johnson, who faces a rebellion of more than 70 voiceful MPs against the so-called “Covid passport”.
Friday, April 2nd 2021 - 18:17 UTC
Criminal complaint filed in London regarding sale of Argentine ID document

LONDON, UK – A criminal complaint was filed this week with the Metropolitan Police in London regarding the sale of Argentine veteran of the 1982 conflict, Edgardo Esteban’s identity document. The complaint refers to the sale of his ID document by a London auction house and then trading website which according to the complaint is illegal as it was stolen property.
Friday, April 2nd 2021 - 11:27 UTC
Falkland Islands and “39 years of peace and progression” on the anniversary of the Argentine invasion

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) issued on Friday a statement on the 39th anniversary of the Argentine Operation Rosario that “shattered” the peace of Falkland Islanders, marking the beginning of the 1982's Falklands War. “This amphibious invasion marked the beginning of the unlawful occupation of the Falkland Islands, which sought to obliterate every Islander’s fundamental human right to live in a self-determined, democratic society,” the statement continues.