Aug 28 UK’s Johnson moves to suspend Parliament ahead of Brexit By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The move means opposition lawmakers likely won't have enough time to pass laws blocking the U.K.'s exit from the European Union without a negotiated deal on Oct. 31. Continue reading
Jun 08 Pomp, parade marks Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Queen Elizabeth II marked her official birthday Saturday with the annual Trooping the Color parade, a traditional display of British pageantry at its very best. Continue reading
Jun 05 World leaders honor veterans on D-Day anniversary By Danica Kirka, John Leicester, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The Royal British Legion brought about 300 veterans, aged 91 to 101, to the ceremonies in Portsmouth, where many of the troops embarked for Normandy on June 5, 1944. Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch 2:11 In times of turmoil, Christmas celebrations focus on empathy From the Pope in the Vatican to Queen Elizabeth in London, Christmas celebrations across the globe sounded themes of understanding and compassion. Nick Schifrin takes a look at holiday rituals around the world, from the solemn to the silly. Continue watching
Jul 23 AP fact check: Trump off base on Russia, veterans and Queen Elizabeth II By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press It was a week of bewilderment over what President Donald Trump really thinks about Russian interference in the U.S. election and what he and Russia's Vladimir Putin told each other in their private meeting. Here's a week of statements in… Continue reading
May 19 PHOTOS: Hollywood meets history at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding By Larisa Epatko Britain's Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle exchange vows Saturday as throngs cheered from the grounds of Windsor Castle in a ceremony imbued with tradition and music. Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch 6:30 In ‘The Crown,’ a portrait of a royal marriage under pressure By PBS News Hour Going behind the palace walls, the ambitious Netflix series "The Crown" aims to capture the long reign -- and private dramas -- of Queen Elizabeth II. The new second season gives viewers a deeper look at the public-private dynamic of… Continue watching
May 04 Britain’s Prince Philip to stop making public appearances By Michael Rios Queen Elizabeth II is expected to continue to carry out her official engagements. Continue reading
Apr 21 Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 91st birthday with photos of her as a youth By Larisa Epatko Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II turned 91 years old on Friday with gun salutes and birthday wishes on Twitter. View photos of the queen growing up in the royal family. Continue reading
Feb 06 Queen Elizabeth II’s Sapphire Jubilee, by the numbers By Associated Press Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to reign for 65 years. Here's a look at other milestones of her life and career. Continue reading