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Don't Cry for Thatcher's Children

Imogen Lloyd Webber | Posted 04.17.2013 | Women
Read More: The Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher, Evita, Feminism, Churchill, The Queen, Great Britain, Musical Theatre, Margaret Thatcher Funeral, Thatcher's Children, Women News
Imogen Lloyd Webber

Would I be the person I am today without Thatcher? Would I have worked as hard as I did at school, not flinch when debating a roomful of men -- or a Fox News host live on air -- without "The Iron Lady" as an example? I doubt it.

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How The Queen Became A Bond Girl

AP | Posted 03.23.2013 | Entertainment
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LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II needed no convincing to appear in a James Bond-themed skit during the opening ceremony of the London Olympics &ndash...

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The Royal Nanny Nightmare: Secret Interviews Leaked!

Linda Howard Urbach | Posted 05.18.2013 | Comedy
Read More: Celebrity Babies, UK Celebrity, Children, The Queen, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Satire, Comedy News
Linda Howard Urbach

My Little Publishing Company has obtained exclusive worldwide rights to transcripts of the interviews recently conducted by the Duchess of Cambridge in her search for adequate baby care.

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First Nighter: Rowan Atkinson, Helen Mirren, Terrific Others Occupy London-Theater Hot Seats

David Finkle | Posted 05.05.2013 | Arts
Read More: " Harold Pinter, Ron Cook, Gilles Taylor, " Wyndham's, Labor Party, "The Queen, " Donmar Warehouse, Mark Haddon, James Graham, "Trelawny of the Wells, Ron Hutchinson, Simon Gray, Tory Party, Apollo Theatre, "This House, Mike Noble, "Port, Simon Stephens, Helen Mirren, Queen Elizabeth II, Stockport, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, " Sadler's Wells, Marianne Elliott, Jack Deam, Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher, Adolf Hitler, Patrick Marber, Wilhelm Voigt, " Antony Sher, Richard Eyre, Andrew Havill, " "Anna Karenina, "Old Times, House of Commons, Cambridge, Calum Callaghan, Adrian Noble, "The Audience, "Quartermaine's Terms, Bertolt Brecht, " Carl Zuckermayer, Liz White, Arthur Wing Pinero, " Peter Morgan, National's Cottelsloe, " National's Olivier, Rowan Atkinson, " Kate O'Flynn, "The Captain of Kopenick, Joshua Silver, Harold Wilson, " Rufus Sewell, Joe Wright, "Warhorse, "Atonement, Amy Morgan, Arts News
David Finkle

Due to one of those odd coincidences, theater at the moment seems to be about chairs. Rowan Atkinson sits in a relatively comfy one throughout the flawless revival of Simon Gray's Quartermaine's Terms, at Wyndham's.

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A Matter of Honor: First Nations Appeal to The Queen, Remind Canadian Leaders About Treaties

Jacob Devaney | Posted 03.19.2013 | Impact
Read More: Environment, The Queen, Canada, Keystone XL Pipeline, Global Warming, First Nations, Idle No More, Impact News
Jacob Devaney

Colonial culture has brought many great things to the world, yet it has also left a path of destruction and dishonor. Imperial forces may take lives and land by force, but honorable respect can only be gained through virtuous action.

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Mighty Spice vs. BarChick Part 4

John Gregory-Smith | Posted 02.04.2013 | Taste
Read More: Mama Lan, Lounge Bohemia, Quo Vadis, Fortnum and Mason, Bar, London, Pork Dumplings, Sushi Samba, BBQ Sauce Recipe, Restaurants, This Bright Field, Slim Jim's Liquor Store, Restaurant Guide, Queen of Hoxton, Pétanque at Baranis, The Queen, London Bar Guide, Taste News
John Gregory-Smith

I have teamed up with the awesome BarChick ladies to bring you a definitive A-Z guide of eating and drinking in London -- Mighty Spice vs. BarChick. I do the food, and they do the booze.

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Daniel Craig On Working With The Queen

EW.com | Posted 10.25.2012 | Entertainment
Read More: UK, James Bond, Olympics, Great Britain, The Queen, Skyfall, 2012 Olympics, Daniel Craig Queen Elizabeth, Daniel Craig Olympics, Daniel Craig, Queen Elizabeth II, Movies, Entertainment News

James Bond is back with a double-O bang in Skyfall. The first 007 installment in four years, Skyfall (out Nov. 9) is a different kind of Bond film. It...

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What the Queen Might Learn From Abu Hamza

Christina Patterson | Posted 11.29.2012 | World
Read More: Abu Hamza Extradited, Abu Hamza Britain, Abu Hamza the Queen, Queen Elizabeth Abu Hamza, Abu Hamza, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen, Abu Hamza Extradition, World News
Christina Patterson

The constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states and the man with the hook never had tea. She never praised him for his charity work, or asked him if he'd had to travel far. But the Queen didn't need to meet Abu Hamza for tea to know what he was doing.

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The Queen Mother's Prim And Proper Style

The Huffington Post | Michelle Persad | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style
Read More: Pearl Necklace, Mother Queen Pearls, Queen Mother, Style Evolution, Slideexpand, Queen Mother Style, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Queen Mother Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth I, Elizabeth I, Elizabeth the Queen, Elizabeth I Queen, The Queen, Queen of England, The Queen Mother, Style News

Whether she was touring the copper mines in southern Africa or waving from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, was nev...

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PHOTOS: 10 Illustrious British Royal Homes

Historvius | Posted 08.02.2012 | Travel
Read More: Diamond Jubilee, Royalty, Historic Homes, History, Palaces, Royal Family, The Queen, Slidepollajax, Slideexpand, Travel News
Historvius

Timeless glamor, fascinating tales and a touch of intrigue, the British royal residences reflect everything that draws us to the royals themselves. To...

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James Bond To Open Olympic Ceremonies

Huffington Post | Chris C. Anderson | Posted 04.02.2012 | Entertainment
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This year, its the James Bond Olympics. Or, at least the "Daniel Craig Opening Ceremonies" Olympics, as The Sun reports. According to The Guardian...

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London Travel Tips For The Diamond Jubilee

Kensington Tours | Posted 05.19.2012 | Travel
Read More: Hotels, Tourism, Travel Tips, Buckingham Palace, Travel, The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, Travel Blogs, Flights, London-United Kingdom, Tourists, 60th Anniversary, Secrets, Tour, Diamond Jubilee, Travel London, June, Private, Kensington Tours, Travel News
Kensington Tours

There are many of us not on the royal guest list who'll also want behold the spectacle of this monumental occasion firsthand. Here's how.

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What's Really Inside The Queen's Purse

The Huffington Post | Jessica Misener | Posted 02.04.2012 | Style
Read More: Queen Elizabeth Bag, The Queen's Purse, Queen Elizabeth Purse, The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, Video, Style News

A royal biographer claims she knows what's in the contents of Queen Elizabeth II's handbag. Were we interested in knowing what Her Majesty carries aro...

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Honorary New Zealand Order of Merit

Connie Lawn | Posted 03.04.2012 | World
Read More: Christchurch Earthquake, New Zealand Earthquake, The Queen, New Zealand, World News
Connie Lawn

Once again I am pleased to thank New Zealand. No country, outside of my native United States, has treated me better than New Zealand.

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PHOTOS: Next Royal Bride Reveals Dress Designer

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 09.10.2011 | Style
Read More: Slideadbigshot, Style News, Zara Phillips, Royalty, Princess Zara, Zara Phillips Wedding, Zara Phillips Mike Tindall, Designers, Royal Wedding, The Queen, Stewart Parvin, Stewart Parvin Dress, Style News

UPDATE: Looks like Grazia spoke too soon. The British tabloid writes on Wednesday that Queen-favored couturier Parvin is not confirmed as Phillips' dr...

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The Real Special Relationship: Obama and the Queen

Christina Patterson | Posted 07.25.2011 | World
Read More: UK, State Visit, The Queen, David Cameron, Middle East, Special Relationship, Barack Obama, World News
Christina Patterson

"They are," said Obama, of the Queen and her spouse, "extraordinarily gracious people." If I'd been the Queen, I think I'd have fainted with joy. But the Queen tends not to faint.

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'Twilight' Star Tackles Terrible Tragic Shooting

Posted 07.13.2011 | Entertainment
Read More: Columbine, Michael Sheen, Frost/Nixon, Michael Sheen Beautiful Boy, Twilight, Virginia Tech Massacre, The Queen, Movies, Exclusive, Beautiful Boy, Michael Sheen Rachel Mcadams, Entertainment News

In what is no doubt a just and understandable reaction, great tragedies are often met with concerned -- and often probing -- attention from the media ...

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Wedding of the Century: Kate and Wills

Margie Goldsmith | Posted 05.27.2011 | Travel
Read More: Pippa Middleton, Bluebird, Prince William, Westminster Abbey, Prince Harry, Kensington Palace, Prince Philip, The Enchanted Palace, Raffles Nightclub, The Queen, London Architecture Walks, Mahiki, Catherine Middleton, Mario Testino, Boujis, Wedding of the Century, Prince Charles, Links of London, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Reiss, Travel News
Margie Goldsmith

There's less than a month left till the April 29th wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, but if you haven't received your royal invitatio...

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Will And Kate's Wedding Memorabilia: Art Or Kitsch?

Posted 05.25.2011 | Arts
Read More: UK, Prince William, Westminster Abbey, Royal Wedding Memorabilia, The Royal Wedding, Kate Middleton, Royal Wedding, Engagement, The Queen, London, Arts News

For better or worse, the upcoming nuptials between Prince William and Kate have inspired many creative types. Following their engagement announcement ...

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Queen To Make Historic Ireland Visit

AP | RAPHAEL G. SATTER | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Duke of Edinburgh, British Royals, Queen Visits Ireland, Buckingham Palace, The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, British Monarchy, British Monarch, Queen to Visit Ireland, World News

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II will make her first-ever visit to the Republic of Ireland – the first ruling British monarch to go there in a ...

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Four American Hostages Killed By Somali Pirates

AP | JASON STRAZIUSO and MALKHADIR M. MUHUMED | Posted 05.25.2011 | Los Angeles
Read More: Somali Pirates, Somali-Pirates-Kidnap-Americans, Scott Adam, Jean Adam, Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay, The Queen, Gen. James N. Mattis, Los Angeles News

NAIROBI, Kenya — A U.S. Navy destroyer was shadowing a hijacked yacht with four Americans aboard when a pirate fired a rocket-propelled grenade,...

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Queen Elizabeth Welcomes First Great-Grandchild

Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: British Royals, Queen Great-Grandchild, Autumn Phillips, England, Buckingham Palace, Peter Phillips, British Royal Family @Y:World, The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, British Monarchy, World News

Queen Elizabeth II will ring in 2011 with an extra-special addition to the royal family: her first great-granddaughter. As the BBC is reporting, t...

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Obama Not Invited to Royal Wedding? Not So Fast

Yvonne Yorke | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Read More: Royal Wedding Plans, Royal Wedding, President Obama, The Queen, Prince William, Royal Wedding Guest List, Michelle Obama, Royal Wedding Invites, Royal Wedding Invitations, Obama Royal Wedding, Royal Wedding 2011, Style News
Yvonne Yorke

It's unlikely the palace would be so ungracious as to publicly announce who they're excluding from the guest list.

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Movie Review: The King's Speech

Marshall Fine | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Read More: The Damned United, Marshall Fine Movie Review, Movies, The King's Speech Movie Review, Movie Reviews, Marshall Fine, The King's Speech, World War II England, King George V, Michael Gambon, John Adams, Helena Bonham Carter, King George VI, Colin Firth, Tom Hooper, The Queen, Geoffrey Rush, Entertainment News
Marshall Fine

If The King's Speech isn't the year's best film, it's floating up there in the top 10, somewhere in the top five. It may even be the best. Traditiona...

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Queen Welcomes Emir Of Qatar To Windsor Castle (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: UK, British Royals, Slidepollajax, The Queen, Great Britain, Queen Elizabeth II, British Monarchy, Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Than, British Prime Minister, David Cameron, Emir, World News

Despite chilly temperatures, Queen Elizabeth II formally welcomed the emir of Qatar to Britain on Tuesday with a lavish ceremony and formal banquet at...

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