LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 21: Queen Elizabeth II (L) and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales stand during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster on June 21, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. This year saw a scaled-back State opening of Parliament Ceremony with the Queen arriving by car rather than carriage and not wearing the Imperial State Crown or the Robes of State. (Photo by Arthur Edwards – WPA Pool/Getty Images) This is an 1879 portrait of Queen Victoria. The Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India, was born at Kensington Palace, London, on May 24, 1819. (AP Photo) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge arrive at Santa Barbara Racquet and Polo Club for a Foundation Polo Challenge that benefits the American Friends of the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry on July 9, 2011 in Santa Barbara, California. The newly married Royal Couple are on the first day of their first … [Read more...] about Get ready for King Charles III: New family portraits show the future of the royal family
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The Meghan Markle bridezilla report: Tiara demand annoyed Queen Elizabeth
By Martha Ross | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: November 9, 2018 at 10:42 am | UPDATED: November 9, 2018 at 3:22 pm Is it possible that Meghan Markle’s gigglefest with Queen Elizabeth II during their first royal outing together in June was all for show? Is it conceivable that Prince Harry’s American bride really didn’t charm his grandmother with her friendly, down-to-earth personality or their shared love of dogs? Two different sources coming out this week paint Meghan, 37, as a bridezilla in the lead-up to her May 19 wedding, with one source alleging she demanded to wear a particular tiara from the queen’s collection. In fact, the source said, Meghan’s demands became so irksome that the monarch had to have words with Harry and tell him, “Meghan cannot have whatever she wants. She gets what tiara she’s given by me.” The bridezilla portrait begins with a new book by reporter Robert Johnson, which reveals … [Read more...] about The Meghan Markle bridezilla report: Tiara demand annoyed Queen Elizabeth
Ted Cruz makes Chappaquiddick, Kennedy joke while campaigning against Beto in Houston
Darla Guillen Gilthorpe, Houston Chronicle Published 11:31 am CDT, Monday, October 15, 2018 Beto is routinely called "Kennedyesque" for his appearance and demeanor. >>>Take a look at the Kennedy family. Beto is routinely called "Kennedyesque" for his appearance and demeanor. >>>Take a look at the Kennedy family. Photo: Twitter/@toddgillman Photo: . U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain Joseph P. Kennedy, center, is flanked by his sons, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., left, and John F. Kennedy, right, as he poses aboard an ocean liner in this 1938 photograph. (AP Photo) U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain Joseph P. Kennedy, center, is flanked by his sons, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., left, and John F. Kennedy, right, as he poses aboard an ocean liner in this 1938 photograph. (AP Photo) … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz makes Chappaquiddick, Kennedy joke while campaigning against Beto in Houston
Visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial reflect on John McCain’s legacy
Ben Terris, The Washington Post Published 12:57 pm PDT, Friday, August 31, 2018 Visitors walk along the path at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Thursday. Visitors walk along the path at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Thursday. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Ricky Carioti Photo: Washington Post Photo By Ricky Carioti Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Visitors walk along the path at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Thursday. Visitors walk along the path at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Thursday. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Ricky Carioti Visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial reflect on John McCain's legacy 1 / 1 Back to Gallery WASHINGTON - Allen Channing didn't come to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial … [Read more...] about Visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial reflect on John McCain’s legacy
Princess Diana memorials – The Hyde Park Fountain and Memorial Walk at St James’s Park and Kensington Palace’s Playground and White Garden
IT is over twenty years since the Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a Paris car crash. Her death left her family, and legions of fans, devastated - here we take a look at the memorials set up to remember her and honour her life. When and where did Diana die? Princess Diana died aged 36 on August 31, 1997, after suffering fatal injuries in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma road tunnel in Paris. 2017 marked the 20th anniversary of her death, with many events held in her memory. Her companion Dodi Fayed and driver and security guard Henri Paul were also killed in the crash. Her bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones survived with horrific injuries. Her funeral was held on September 6, 1997, at Westminster Abbey and was shown on British television, attracting an audience of 32.1million viewers. An inquest held in London concluded in 2008 that the Princess had been unlawfully killed, blaming the crash on grossly negligent driving by Paul and the pursuing paparazzi. Where are the memorials to … [Read more...] about Princess Diana memorials – The Hyde Park Fountain and Memorial Walk at St James’s Park and Kensington Palace’s Playground and White Garden