News for 'Elizabeth II'

Will Meghan Markle's father attend the royal wedding?

Will Meghan Markle's father attend the royal wedding?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Thomas Markle, 73, was quoted by some US media as saying that he would not attend the royal wedding to avoid embarrassing his daughter and the royal family after paparazzi shots of him seemed to indicate he had been paid to pose for photographers.

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

Britain's Prince Charles vows not to be a 'meddlesome' future king

Britain's Prince Charles vows not to be a 'meddlesome' future king

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The royal, who celebrates his 70th birthday on November 14, spoke at length about how he sees the role of the monarch compared to that of being heir to the throne during a special BBC documentary 'Prince, Son & Heir -- Charles at 70' to be aired in the United Kingdom on Thursday night.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

A royal princess! Kate and William have a baby girl

A royal princess! Kate and William have a baby girl

Rediff.com2 May 2015

The wait for Prince William's second baby was finally over as his wife Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, on Saturday gave birth to a baby girl.

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

"The tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh of 1919 is a shameful scar on British Indian history," May said.

UK PM stable in ICU, remains in 'good spirits'

UK PM stable in ICU, remains in 'good spirits'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Johnson spent the Monday night in the ICU at a London hospital in a move Downing Street said was a "precaution" should the British prime minister require ventilation to aid his recovery from COVID-19.

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

In a video message posted on social media, the British prime minister said that he will continue to lead the United Kingdom government's response to the deadly virus, which has claimed 578 lives.

Will Modi be this year's Time Person of the Year?

Will Modi be this year's Time Person of the Year?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The PM has been named second year running; other contenders include Google's Sundar Pichai, US President Barack Obama, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi.

Roger Moore's life in pictures

Roger Moore's life in pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2017

What a life he led!

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage (believed to be 2.4 million), which will remain their United Kingdom family home," a statement from the Buckingham Palace read.

Britain's Queen to meet Prince Harry over #Megxit

Britain's Queen to meet Prince Harry over #Megxit

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, his brother William, the Duke of Cambridge, and their father Charles, the Prince of Wales, have all been invited to the emergency meeting at the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, while Meghan, who is in Canada with the couple's eight-month-old son Archie, is expected to join the discussion over phone.

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

CWG 2014: Queen's Baton showcased at India Gate

CWG 2014: Queen's Baton showcased at India Gate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The Queen's Baton of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games was taken at the historic India Gate by the country's top sportspersons in a low-key event on the first day of its India stop on Saturday.

China desperate to dethrone India from top slot in diamond polish

China desperate to dethrone India from top slot in diamond polish

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

India's long-held position as the world's top diamond polisher is being challenged by soaring output from China.

Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The exhibition, which will run from October 26 to January 6 next year, will also feature her exquisite veil and a diamond and platinum bandeau tiara, lent to her by The Queen, which will be on public display for the first time.

Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul dead

Nobel prize-winning author V S Naipaul dead

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Naipaul wrote more than 30 books of fiction and nonfiction during his career with a sharp critique of established religion and politicians characterising much of his work.

After Brexit, David Cameron announces his resignation

After Brexit, David Cameron announces his resignation

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Announcing his resignation, the British PM said, "The British people have made a very clear decision to take a different path and as such I think the country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction."

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Succession is a lesson even Buffett hasn't learnt

Rediff.com3 May 2016

It is almost puzzling to see more old men and women hang around long enough for people to begin wondering 'why not retire?'

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to work towards becoming 'financially independent'.

58 missing in London blaze, presumed dead: UK police

58 missing in London blaze, presumed dead: UK police

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said that number 'may increase' further and that the 'significant' recovery operation is likely to take weeks.

UK PM back at work, says tide being turned on COVID-19

UK PM back at work, says tide being turned on COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Boris Johnson urged the public to contain their impatience against the lockdown.

Modi to hold bilateral talks with Hasina, 10 others on CHOGM sidelines

Modi to hold bilateral talks with Hasina, 10 others on CHOGM sidelines

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

No meeting or interaction has been requested or scheduled with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi so far.

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Modi's absence from an event to mark the centenary of a definitive moment in Indian history puzzles Utkarsh Mishra.

Bihar defeat to overshadow Modi UK visit, says British media

Bihar defeat to overshadow Modi UK visit, says British media

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Ahead of PM Modi's maiden visit to the UK, the British media today said "troubles at home" after the BJP's drubbing in the Bihar elections will overshadow his visit.

Indian athletes won't get to run with 2014 CWG Baton in Delhi

Indian athletes won't get to run with 2014 CWG Baton in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Indian sportspersons will be deprived of a chance to hold the Queen's Baton of the 2014 Commonwealth Games and run in the relay on October 12-13 in a solemn ceremony as Indian Olympic Association on Thursday decided to make the ceremony a low-key affair due to lack of security arrangements.

Lalit Modi used British royals' names for travel papers: Report

Lalit Modi used British royals' names for travel papers: Report

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Tainted former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi invoked the names of British royalty, including Prince Charles and his brother Andrew, while seeking his travel papers from the United Kingdom home office, according to a media report on Sunday.

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Costing Rs 500 billion, the INS Vishal will be the Indian military's single most expensive defence platform.

There really was no other option: Harry after 'Megxit'

There really was no other option: Harry after 'Megxit'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

His remarks come a day after Buckingham Palace announced Harry and Meghan, who had announced their decision to step back from their royal duties, will not use the "royal highness" titles as well as would no longer receive public funds for royal duties.

Paradise Papers: Over 700 Indians named in leaked tax haven list

Paradise Papers: Over 700 Indians named in leaked tax haven list

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

The leaked list contains the name of Union minister Jayant Sinha, who responded by saying that the transactions were not done for any 'personal purpose'.

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Johnson wins historic UK election, vows Brexit by Jan 31

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Voters gave Johnson the huge mandate so that he can get the UK out of the European Union by January -- no ifs, no buts.

PM Modi joins world leaders for CHOGM retreat in UK

PM Modi joins world leaders for CHOGM retreat in UK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Prime Minister Modi addressed the second plenary of the executive session, during which he reiterated India's focus on small island developing nations of the organisation and delivering 'demand-driven, rather than donor-driven' assistance to the organisation's smaller member states.

The best Will and Kate moments

The best Will and Kate moments

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Royal fans from around the world are counting down the days until the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child, due in April. Soon, photographers and video crews will head to the Lindo wing at St Mary's Hospital in London for what has become known as the "Great Kate Wait." As we wait for the newest Cambridge arrival, Getty Images photographer Chris Jackson presents some of his most favourite moments with the little royals.

May to form 'government of certainty' with DUP support

May to form 'government of certainty' with DUP support

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The Conservative Party will form a minority government with the support of the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Rediff.com24 May 2019

She stepped down after failing to win over her ministers with a revised strategy over her plans for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

PHOTOS: Jallianwala Bagh exhibition at a UK museum

PHOTOS: Jallianwala Bagh exhibition at a UK museum

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

The exhibition is conceived as a 'lived experience' creation, based on work with descendants and communities to collect stories related to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919.

Defence manufacturing to be 'focus' of Modi's UK visit

Defence manufacturing to be 'focus' of Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said bilateral cooperation in defence manufacturing would be the "prime focus" of his visit to the United Kingdom.