News for 'Queen Elizabeth'

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The UK's first state funeral in 57 years follows a strict protocol and will be steeped in military traditions, with rehearsals being undertaken for many days.

Arsenal-PSV Europa match postponed

Arsenal-PSV Europa match postponed

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

However, the EFL, which manages the three divisions below the Premier League, said that matches will return as scheduled from Tuesday while the Premier League resumes this weekend.

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.

Anti-hunger Indian hero gets Queen's honour

Anti-hunger Indian hero gets Queen's honour

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Ankit Kawatra was one of three Indians to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth II.

Read this before you watch Elizabeth

Read this before you watch Elizabeth

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

A look at Elizabeth -- both the lady and queen -- and the world in which she operates.

William and Kate name baby princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

William and Kate name baby princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The newborn Princess of Cambridge was on Monday named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana by Prince William and his wife Kate.

Queen's dogs eat dinners served by butlers on silver platters

Queen's dogs eat dinners served by butlers on silver platters

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is known for her love for her dogs and on Monday it emerged just how much.

British Queen's husband undergoes heart surgery

British Queen's husband undergoes heart surgery

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Prince Philip, 90-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, has undergone a successful heart surgery for a blocked coronary artery after being rushed to hospital with chest pain.

BAFTA honours the Queen for 'Olympics performance'

BAFTA honours the Queen for 'Olympics performance'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Actor Kenneth Branagh presented the prize to the monarch in recognition of her support of British film and television.

Maggie. May. Truss...UK Gets 3rd Lady PM

Maggie. May. Truss...UK Gets 3rd Lady PM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II will invite Truss to become Britain's third lady prime minister, after Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.

Two Indians win Queen's Young Leaders award in UK

Two Indians win Queen's Young Leaders award in UK

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Kartik Sawhney, 21, and Neha Swain, 28 from India are among 60 others who won the Queen's Young Leaders Award 2016.

Queen's pictures giving Nazi salute upsets Buckingham Palace

Queen's pictures giving Nazi salute upsets Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Buckingham Palace has expressed its disappointment over a British tabloid to dig out private archival pictures showing a young Queen Elizabeth II seemingly performing a Nazi salute in 1933.

Queen to miss Charles's wedding

Queen to miss Charles's wedding

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

But she will attend the church blessing afterwards.

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

Adorable alert! Prince George steals Queen's birthday show

Adorable alert! Prince George steals Queen's birthday show

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

An excited Prince George watched his first Trooping the Colour parade to mark his great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's birthday in London.

Kalmadi fine with Queen skipping CWG

Kalmadi fine with Queen skipping CWG

Rediff.com30 May 2010

The Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games is fine with Queen Elizabeth II skipping the event in October and is ready to welcome Prince Charles as a representative of the royal family, OC Chairman Suresh Kalmadi said on Sunday.

When Lady Gaga met the Queen

When Lady Gaga met the Queen

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The outlandish singer entertained the Queen at Royal Variety Performance

Unpopular kings give sour taste to Queen's jubilee lunch

Unpopular kings give sour taste to Queen's jubilee lunch

Rediff.com18 May 2012

A celebratory lunch at Windsor to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth's reign has been marred by a row over the guest list, with campaigners criticising the invitation to monarchs from countries like Bahrain and Swaziland with allegedly poor governance record.

Queen tells Scots to vote 'very carefully'

Queen tells Scots to vote 'very carefully'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Queen Elizabeth II has waded into the debate over Scotland's future as part of the United Kingdom, asking Scots to "think very carefully about the future" before voting in a historic referendum this week.

After YouTube, Twitter, Queen embraces Flickr

After YouTube, Twitter, Queen embraces Flickr

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The photo-sharing account, launched on Monday, contained some of rarely published images of the 84-year-old Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Prince Harry and other members of the Royal family dating back to centuries.

22 NRIs in Queen's birthday list

22 NRIs in Queen's birthday list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

As many as 22 non-resident Indians, including leading industralist Rami Ranger and academician Pritpal Singh, figure in Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's birthday honours list.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Queen's X'mas broadcast features Hindus, Muslims

Queen's X'mas broadcast features Hindus, Muslims

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

In a break with tradition, Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas broadcast has featured footage of Europe's largest Hindu Temple and Muslims praying in a mosque.

CWG 2010: Queen's Baton Relay arrives in India

CWG 2010: Queen's Baton Relay arrives in India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Starting the 100-day countdown to this year's Commonwealth Games, the Queen's Baton Relay arrived in India from Pakistan through the historic Wagah Border in Amristar, on Friday. Chairman of the CWG Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi, received the baton from Pakistan Olympic Association president Lt Gen Syed Arif Hassan at the international border, where the Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell was also present.

God save the (very rich) Queen

God save the (very rich) Queen

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

PHOTOS: British Queen enjoys Royal Ascot Gold Cup triumph

PHOTOS: British Queen enjoys Royal Ascot Gold Cup triumph

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Britain's Queen Elizabeth had special cause for celebrations on Thursday when her horse Estimate won the Royal Ascot Gold Cup.

British Queen hosts extravagant dinner for Xi

British Queen hosts extravagant dinner for Xi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Over expensive wine, an exquisite menu and royal ensemble, the Queen hailed the "milestone" visit of the Chinese president to Britain and declared Anglo-Chinese ties are being taken to "ambitious" new heights.

A King's Face Shrouded In Sadness

A King's Face Shrouded In Sadness

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

A brother and sister united in grief at their beloved mother's funeral.

Faldo receives knighthood from Queen

Faldo receives knighthood from Queen

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Six-times major winner Nick Faldo received his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday, describing the honour as beyond his boyhood dreams. Faldo, England's most successful golfer, won the British Open three times and the US Masters three times between 1987-96 and played in 11 Ryder Cups.

Emperor, Presidents, Kings, Sultan...

Emperor, Presidents, Kings, Sultan...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Royals and world leaders gathered at London's Westminster Abbey on Monday morning to bid farewell to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

British Queen on a cost cutting spree

British Queen on a cost cutting spree

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The 82-year-old monarch has a personal fortune of 320 million pounds (475 million dollars, 355 million euros), according to The Sunday Times newspaper's 2008 Rich List, but is not a spendthrift. The sovereign has ordered a festive crackdown to acknowledge the credit crunch starting with her Christmas crackers, a media report said.

Queen's grand-daughter to compete in London

Queen's grand-daughter to compete in London

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Zara Phillips, grand-daughter of Queen Elizabeth, will follow in her parents' footsteps in competing as an Olympic athlete after being chosen for Britain's equestrian eventing team at the London Games.

Recession: British Queen lost pound 75 million!

Recession: British Queen lost pound 75 million!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

The value of her private estate fell by 19 per cent in 2008-09 due to a crash in property and investment markets.

Murray takes bow as Queen makes rare appearance

Murray takes bow as Queen makes rare appearance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Serena Williams promised Queen Elizabeth a curtsy she would never forget, but it is Britain's Andy Murray and not the women's champion who will get the chance to perform in front of the monarch at Wimbledon on Thursday.

Queen honours Madhur Jaffrey

Queen honours Madhur Jaffrey

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Rushdie receives knighthood from British Queen

Rushdie receives knighthood from British Queen

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Controversial India-born British author Salman Rushdie was knighted by the Queen Elizabeth on Wednesday for his "services to literature." Muslims around the world had condemned the award when it was announced last year in the Monarch's Birthday Honours list.

Queen's bodyguards in porn video

Queen's bodyguards in porn video

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

The Life Guards troopers, members of the British Army's most senior regiment, staged the late night orgy less then two kms from Buckingham palace. They then distributed copies of the video among colleagues.

When Liz Knocked Out Rishi

When Liz Knocked Out Rishi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A newly painted mural in the Belfast city centre, Northern Ireland, soon after Liz was declared the winner.

PHOTOS: Queen leads Murray plaudits after historic triumph

PHOTOS: Queen leads Murray plaudits after historic triumph

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Queen Elizabeth joined politicians, sports stars and celebrities in congratulating Andy Murray on Sunday after he made tennis history by becoming the first Briton in 77 years to win the Wimbledon men's title.

British queen honours Om Puri

British queen honours Om Puri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

The actor has been named an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his outstanding contribution to cinema.