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Tom Binns, British Radio DJ, Fired After Interrupting Queen's Speech

Posted 12.29.2009 | World

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British radio DJ Tom Binns has been fired after interrupting the Queen's traditional Christmas speech by saying "two words: Bor-ing." Binns, who ha...

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Prince Philip Gaffe: Duke Of Edinburgh Mocked Blind Cadet

Posted 12.14.2009 | World

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Prince Philip is no stranger to the art of the gaffe (see 10 of his worst here), and sure enough he is again making headlines in Britain for a blunder...

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Prince William "Shadow King"? Palace Denies Report

AP | Posted 12.13.2009 | World

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LONDON — Buckingham Palace has denied a newspaper report that the queen is passing more of her duties to her grandson, Prince William. Royal sp...

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Miley Cyrus Busts Out Meeting The Queen (PHOTO)

Posted 12.09.2009 | Entertainment

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Miley Cyrus had an audience with the Queen of England Monday night following the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England, just like Lady Gaga ...

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Lady Gaga Meets The Queen (PHOTOS)

Posted 12.07.2009 | Entertainment

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Queen Elizabeth had a big grin on her face Monday night in London as she met Lady Gaga, who wore red leather and curtsied, following the Royal Variety...

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Queen Elizabeth Warns Paparazzi: Don't Run Private Photos Of Royal Family

AP | Posted 12.06.2009 | World

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LONDON — Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has warned newspapers not to run unauthorized paparazzi photos of the royal family, Buckingham Palace said...

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Can We Finally Tell the Truth About Britain's Vile 'Queen Mother'?

Johann Hari | Posted 11.24.2009 | World

Read More: Neville Chamberlain, William Shawcross, Queen Mother, British Treasury, King Edward III, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyons, Michael Mann, British Monarchy, Adolf Hitler, Woodrow Wyatt, World War II, Monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Elizabeth, King George, World News
Johann Hari

William Shawcross has won the favor of his fellow monarchists by taking the Queen Mother's curdled life and presenting it as the best of British.

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Fit For A Queen: Elizabeth II Loves Fancy Footwear (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.18.2009 | Style

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Who knew? WWD reports that Queen Elizabeth II was quite the Carrie Bradshaw in her day. A little known fact about Queen Elizabeth II: she has exquisi...

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CEO on Doing Business With India, Ahead of Presidential Visit

Rani Singh | Posted 10.17.2009 | World

Read More: Kamal Nath, Kapil Sibal, Pratibha Patil, Standard Chartered Bank, Vodafone, Standard Life, Hsbc, Sharon Bamford, Business, Queen Elizabeth II, Rolls-Royce, Modi Enterprises, Manmohan Singh, Trade, Lalit Modi, Anand Sharma, Yes Bank, India, Dame Kelly Holmes, Ukibc, Freeplay, Metdist, Ipl, Infosys, World News
Rani Singh

The CEO of the UK-India Business Council discusses her thoughts on the way the British do business in India, compared with their American counterparts.

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Bosom Buddies: Meet The Woman Who Fits Queen Elizabeth II's Bra

Daily Mail | Jane Fryer | Posted 10.16.2009 | Style

Read More: Famous Bras, Bra Fitters, Brassiere Business, Queen Elizabeth Bra, June Kenton, Queen Elizabeth II, Style News

If June seems a bit,well, overexcited about bosoms, bras and nipples, it's understandable. She's spent almost 60 years working in the brassiere busin...

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Top 10 Greenest Royals

Grist | Posted 09.13.2009 | Green

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What comes to mind when you think of royalty? Luxurious palaces, the Queen of England, and overused puns on Marie Antoinette's infamous one-liner? ...

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Queen Elizabeth Sikh Guards Get Turbans

AP | Posted 08.31.2009 | World

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LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has switched bearskin hats for turbans outside Buckingham Palace, where Sikh soldiers have begun guarding the monarc...

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British Economists Send Apology To Queen

AP | Posted 08.26.2009 | Business

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LONDON — Sorry Ma'am – we just didn't see it coming. A British newspaper reported Sunday that a group of eminent economists have apologiz...

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World In Photos, July 9, 2009

The Huffington Post | Posted 08.09.2009 | World

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Here is the HuffPost's selection of photos of today's news and events from every corner of the globe. Check back Monday through Friday for this HuffPo...

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Queen Elizabeth Sends 'Supportive' Letters To Religious Movement Accused Of Homophobia

Huffington Post | Posted 08.06.2009 | World

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Queen Elizabeth--who is the head of the Church of England--has irked gay rights advocates this week by sending letters described as 'supportive' to th...

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Queen Elizabeth Calls For Swan Count

Reuters | Luke Baker | Posted 07.30.2009 | World

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LONDON (Reuters) - Quiet please -- Britain's Queen Elizabeth is preparing to have her swans counted. Buckingham Palace has announced that the annual ...

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The Royal Wardrobe: Queen Elizabeth II's Dresses Go On Display

Telegraph UK | Kathryn Hughes | Posted 07.27.2009 | Style

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On her first Commonwealth tour alone the Queen took 100 different outfits. Add all the tours she has made since then and you get an awful lot of dress...

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Beach Blanket Babylon: People Who Give A Damn

Greg Archer | Posted 07.23.2009 | Entertainment

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Greg Archer

BBB is quite possibly the most unforgettable emotional roller-coaster ride of camp and bone-tickling fun.

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Even the Queen is Giving Hugs! Finding Stability in an Unpredictable World

Isha Judd | Posted 07.18.2009 | Living

Read More: Change, Michelle Obama, Living News, Peace, Spirituality, Queen Elizabeth II, Economic Crisis, Living News
Isha Judd

When we become aware of the impossibility of external permanence, we can begin to cultivate the only thing that can give true security: inner peace.

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Sir Paul and The Queen Give Fruits and Veggies The Royal Treatment

Kerry Trueman | Posted 07.18.2009 | Green

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Kerry Trueman

The latest trans-Atlantic trend swap's got the Queen and Sir Paul stealing a page from the U.S.-led "Eat The View" kitchen garden revival and the Meatless Monday movement.

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Royals At The Races! Horses And Hats At The Royal Ascot (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Hilary Moss | Posted 07.18.2009 | Style

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The British descended upon Berkshire on Tuesday as the Royal Ascot horse race began, bringing together everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to American Id...

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Queen Elizabeth's Birthday: UK Marks Official Celebration Of Queen's Birthday

AP | Posted 07.14.2009 | World

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LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II marked her official birthday Saturday with her family by her side _ and hundreds of soldiers parading in front of he...

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Gold Wii Given To Queen Elizabeth By Software Company THQ

CBS News | Posted 07.03.2009 | World

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If Queen Elizabeth decides to play some video games, she could do it in style -- with a gold-plated Wii! ...

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Carla Bruni Beats Queen To Become Best Hat Wearer

The Daily Telegraph | Posted 07.03.2009 | Style

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The Italian-born wife of French president Nicolas Sarkozy beat the Queen to first place in the annual list. This is the first year Britain's monarch h...

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The Moral of the Story Is...

Jilly Gagnon | Posted 06.18.2009 | Comedy

Read More: J.K. Rowling, Winnie the Pooh, Miley Cyrus, Humor, His Dark Materials, Stephanie Meyer, L. Frank Baum, Joke, Hitler, c.s. Lewis, Stephanie Meyer Twilight, Queen Elizabeth II, Philip Pullman, Alice in Wonderland, Golden Compass, The Hobbit, Tolkien, Satire, Lord of the Rings, Wizard of Oz, Chronicles of Narnia, J.R.R. Tolkien, Twilight, Lemony Snicket, Harry Potter, Miley Cyrus Alice in Wonderland, L. Ron Hubbard, Comedy, Humor and Satire, The Chronicles of Narnia, Comedy News
Jilly Gagnon

Allow me to fill you in on all the dangerous, deadly, evil subtexts to your favorite fond memories...so that you'll never be so foolish as to enjoy them for what they are on their faces, again!

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