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UK police continue search of ex-prince Andrew's former home

UK police continue search of ex-prince Andrew's former home

Rediff.com4 days ago

UK police continue their investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office against Prince Andrew, including searching his former home at Royal Lodge. The investigation follows the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein and focuses on potential breaches during Andrew's time as UK Trade Envoy.

Sir Jimmy! Anderson Honoured With Knighthood

Sir Jimmy! Anderson Honoured With Knighthood

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

James Anderson joins an elite list of English cricket icons including Sir Ian Botham, Sir Geoffrey Boycott, Sir Alastair Cook, and Sir Andrew Strauss, to have been honoured with a knighthood.

Ex-Prince Andrew exits Royal Lodge amid Epstein scandal pressure

Ex-Prince Andrew exits Royal Lodge amid Epstein scandal pressure

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Prince Andrew vacates his Royal Lodge residence as scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies. UK police investigate new information, while a former UK ambassador faces investigation over his relationship with the convicted sex offender.

King Charles strips brother Andrew's 'prince' title over Epstein links

King Charles strips brother Andrew's 'prince' title over Epstein links

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

However, the controversy refused to die down as British MPs took the unusual step of debating the matter of Andrew's token rent for royal lodgings.

Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Queen's coffin then lowered into the royal vault in preparation for her final resting place by the side of her late husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, in an enclave of the historic chapel on her south-east England estate of Windsor.

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and the reception.

Former US Open champion Raducanu receives MBE

Former US Open champion Raducanu receives MBE

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Her first full year on Tour was marred by injury and disappointing finishes and she current sits ranked 75th in the world.

Reminded me of my mother: Biden on meeting UK's Queen

Reminded me of my mother: Biden on meeting UK's Queen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The US president took part in an Inspection of the Guard of Honor and then joined the queen and first lady to watch a military march. Afterwards, the three went into the queen's apartment for tea, The Hill noted.

UK's Queen to meet US President Biden on June 13

UK's Queen to meet US President Biden on June 13

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

US President Biden will visit UK later this month for the G7 Summit. The summit will be held at Carbis Bay in Cornwall, on June 11-13.

Sonam's Namaste At Coronation Concert

Sonam's Namaste At Coronation Concert

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'I'm honoured to mark the unforgettable occasion of the #Coronationconcert by wearing the collaborative vision of two of the most incredible designers from the two countries I'm lucky to call home.'

Lewis Hamilton plans to add his mother's surname

Lewis Hamilton plans to add his mother's surname

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Lewis Hamilton said he was working on the change and hoped to make it soon.

Princess Kate admits to editing family photo; apologises

Princess Kate admits to editing family photo; apologises

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Kate Middleton on Monday apologised for 'any confusion' caused by a royal family portrait released by Kensington Palace of her posing with her three children, the first photograph made public since her abdominal surgery in January.

Harry claims William hit him during spat over Meghan

Harry claims William hit him during spat over Meghan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Describing a confrontation at his London home in 2019, Harry says William called Meghan 'difficult', 'rude' and 'abrasive', which Harry calls a 'parrot (ing of) the press narrative' about his American wife, according to the Guardian, which says it has seen a copy of the duke's memoir Spare.

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton knighted

F1 legend Lewis Hamilton knighted

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The 36-year-old Briton, the sport's only Black driver, was made a Knight Bachelor by Britain's Prince Charles during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in England.

UK queen's official birthday marked with smaller ceremony

UK queen's official birthday marked with smaller ceremony

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The monarch, who turned 94 in April, was honoured on the grounds of Windsor Castle -- where she is self-isolating with 99-year-old husband Prince Philip -- with a small number of Welsh Guardsmen and military musicians.

'Thank you for infectious smile': Prince Harry's tribute to 'granny' Queen

'Thank you for infectious smile': Prince Harry's tribute to 'granny' Queen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace'

Britain's Prince Philip laid to rest in royal ceremony

Britain's Prince Philip laid to rest in royal ceremony

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The funeral incorporated hymns and readings chosen by the late royal himself and focussed on the "unwavering loyalty" of the longest-serving consort in British history to his wife, the monarch, and service to Britain and the Commonwealth.

The Royal Corgis Await The Queen

The Royal Corgis Await The Queen

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

On early Monday, September 19, evening, Muick and Sandy stood on the porch at Windsor Castle watching their beloved mistress's cortege pass by.

When Biden Met Rishi, Charles

When Biden Met Rishi, Charles

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

On Monday, July 10, US President Joe Biden held meetings with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III, in an overnight stopover in London.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passes away

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passes away

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle," the Buckingham Palace tweeted.

Harry but no Meghan at funeral for Britain's Prince Philip

Harry but no Meghan at funeral for Britain's Prince Philip

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The Duchess of Sussex who is due to give birth to the couple's second child, a girl, in early summer will stay home in California on her doctor's advice

When I Received My OBE From Prince Charles

When I Received My OBE From Prince Charles

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'After greeting Prince Charles with a traditional bow, moving away from protocol, I also did a namaste, which HRH reciprocated twice -- once before the award presentation and the second time just before I left him.'

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Kensington Palace also revealed other details from the royal wedding.

Over 2.5 lakh people saw Queen's lying in state: Report

Over 2.5 lakh people saw Queen's lying in state: Report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

An estimated over 250,000 people saw British Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in London when her coffin was displayed for public viewing for a little over four days before the funeral, according to a report on Tuesday.

Britain's Queen tells Harry he's always welcome back

Britain's Queen tells Harry he's always welcome back

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

During a four-hour-long heart to heart over lunch at Windsor Castle on Sunday, the 93-year-old monarch told the 35 -year-old Duke of Sussex that he was a "much loved" member of her family and that he will be welcome back with open arms if he changes his mind in future.

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II will be buried with her late husband Prince Philip at the conclusion of a solemn state funeral service made up of an hour-long ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

William, Harry won't walk next to each other at Prince Philip's funeral

William, Harry won't walk next to each other at Prince Philip's funeral

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

William and Harry will both join family members in walking behind their grandfather's coffin, but their cousin, Peter Phillips (the son of Princess Anne), is set to walk between them.

All the stars at Harry-Meghan's wedding

All the stars at Harry-Meghan's wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The day is here! As Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry, over 1,00,000 fevered fans have gathered outside in the glorious British sunshine at WindsorCastle. The 2,000-plus excited guests have also started to arrive at Windsor Castle for the biggest royal wedding in Britain since Prince William married Kate in 2011 with more than 21million UK household set to watch and 23 million expected to tune in from America. Here are some of the guests walking in for the event of the year!

Britain's Prince Charles to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle

Britain's Prince Charles to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The announcement came a day after royal bride-to-be Markle on Thursday confirmed that her ailing father will not attend her wedding with Prince Harry in Windsor Castle.

China slams Taiwan for signing Queen's condolence book

China slams Taiwan for signing Queen's condolence book

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

China on Monday termed as "disgraceful" the British government's permission for a Taiwan representative in the UK to sign the condolence book of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8.

Queen returns to royal duties 4 days after husband's death

Queen returns to royal duties 4 days after husband's death

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

While the UK's national mourning after the passing of Prince Philip last Friday will run until the morning after his funeral at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Saturday, the royal family is observing two weeks of mourning.

President Patil gets royal welcome from British Queen

President Patil gets royal welcome from British Queen

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

President Pratibha Patil was on Tuesday accorded a red-carpet welcome by British Queen Elizabeth II, marked by pomp and pageantry, as she arrived at the imposing Windsor Castle in a stage carriage pulled by six white horses.

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, began on Monday morning at the Westminster Abbey in London.

Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest at historic state funeral

Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest at historic state funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The state funeral on Monday will take the form of an elaborate ceremony that will see Her Majesty's coffin transported from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey and finally to Windsor Castle.

UK Queen's granddaughter weds in secret ceremony

UK Queen's granddaughter weds in secret ceremony

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Beatrice, 31, and Mozzi, 37, had been due to marry at the Chapel Royal, at St James's Palace in London with 150 guests in May but postponed the plans amid the coronavirus lockdown.

FIRST LOOK: Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding invitations

FIRST LOOK: Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding invitations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Kensington Palace confirmed that formal invitations have been sent by the Prince of Wales, for the May 19 service at St George's Chapel, Windsor.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle set May 19 as wedding date

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle set May 19 as wedding date

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The announcement comes three weeks after the couple confirmed their engagement last month and said the ceremony would take place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The World War II veteran earned himself a knighthood after raising some 33 million for health service charities.

President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London

President Murmu to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 at her Balmoral Castle summer residence in Scotland on September 8, will be laid to rest at a state funeral at Westminster Abbey on September 19.