News for 'Queen Elizabeth'

The making of the world's LARGEST gold coin

The making of the world's LARGEST gold coin

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Australia has unveiled the world's largest gold coin, weighing a massive 1,000 kg to mark the visit of Queen Elizabeth II.

Ratan Tata gets UK's highest civilian award

Ratan Tata gets UK's highest civilian award

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Ratan Tata is the only Indian among five foreigners to be awarded as part of the 'Honorary British Awards to Foreign Nationals' for 2014.

Modi speaks to UK's Johnson on COVID vaccines, climate change

Modi speaks to UK's Johnson on COVID vaccines, climate change

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Downing Street said Johnson reiterated the year 2021 as an important one for UK-India ties and also re-emphasised the UK's commitment to the wider Indo-Pacific region, ahead of the first deployment of the HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier group to the region next year.

2 police officers stabbed in central London

2 police officers stabbed in central London

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

"The incident is not being treated as terror-related," the Met Police said.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If elected, 42-year-old Sunak will go on to make history as the first Prime Minister of the UK of Indian heritage.

Guess who floated the idea of lottery

Guess who floated the idea of lottery

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

It seems the concept of a lottery to raise money is nothing new. More than 450 years ago, Queen Elizabeth I floated the idea of a national lottery in Britain for good causes, one of her letters has revealed.

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'Nike came up with this idea right when I decided I was going to come back. And so it's kind of interesting how it all tied into the wedding and, you know, then I felt a little awkward!'

Rewind: Best images in the last 48 hours

Rewind: Best images in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 48 hours.

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The former United States first lady ended Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as America's most admired woman.

UK's Prince Philip recovering after surgery

UK's Prince Philip recovering after surgery

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip underwent an exploratory operation on his abdomen on Friday and was "progressing satisfactorily" after the surgery.

UK queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie announces wedding

UK queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie announces wedding

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 27-year-old younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York -- the monarch's younger son -- and Sarah, Duchess of York, will marry her nightclub manager boyfriend later this year at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, the same venue as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on May 19.

Shot Pakistani schoolgirl Malala stable: UK doctors

Shot Pakistani schoolgirl Malala stable: UK doctors

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, shot in the head by the Taliban, spent a third "comfortable" night at a UK hospital, with doctors on Thursday saying they are "pleased with her progress so far".

All hail, George Alexander Louis!

All hail, George Alexander Louis!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Prince William and Duchess Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have named their newborn baby George Alexander Louis.

PIX: Will Smith-Jaden bend it like Beckham in London

PIX: Will Smith-Jaden bend it like Beckham in London

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The father-son duo are out promoting their new film After Earth, set to release on June 1.

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.

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.

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Celebrate the weekend with Shah Rukh Khan and more on OTT.

PHOTOS: Winter postcards from Europe

PHOTOS: Winter postcards from Europe

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

We look at the first snowfalls and dropping temperatures as winter hits countries across the northern hemisphere

President Patil to attend QBR kick-off ceremony

President Patil to attend QBR kick-off ceremony

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

India's Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra will receive the Commonwealth Games baton from Queen Elizabeth II with President Pratibha Devisingh Patil in attendance at Buckingham Palace on October 29.

Michelle Obama's royal blunder

Michelle Obama's royal blunder

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

America's first lady Michelle Obama broke a royal protocol when she placed her arm around Queen Elizabeth II during a formal reception at the Buckingham Palace. But much to the surprise of onlookers the Queen returned the gesture by putting her arm round first lady's waist.

London Olympic torch relay to visit Buckingham Palace

London Olympic torch relay to visit Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

175 torchbearers would take the flame from Camden in north London to Westminster via Downing Street and Buckingham Palace.

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

November Releases, Coming Up On OTT

November Releases, Coming Up On OTT

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!

India handed 2010 Commonwealth Games baton

India handed 2010 Commonwealth Games baton

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Images from the XIX Commonwealth Games baton handing over ceremony outside Buckingham Palace in London on Thursday.

BEST MOMENTS: Charming Prince Harry on his first solo tour

BEST MOMENTS: Charming Prince Harry on his first solo tour

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Prince Harry has described his Diamond Jubilee tour of the Commonwealth nations of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas as "an emotional trip".

BEST MOMENTS: Charming Prince Harry on his first solo tour

BEST MOMENTS: Charming Prince Harry on his first solo tour

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Prince Harry has described his Diamond Jubilee tour of the Commonwealth nations of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas as "an emotional trip".

Harry, Meghan leave Canada to set up base in US: Report

Harry, Meghan leave Canada to set up base in US: Report

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The couple, who will formally cease to represent Queen Elizabeth II from April 1 as part of a 12-month transition period agreed with Buckingham Palace, had been living in a mansion in Vancouver since their last formal United Kingdom visit earlier this month. The newspaper quoted the source as saying that their move out to California was planned for some time.

Cameron takes final bow as UK prime minister

Cameron takes final bow as UK prime minister

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday wished continued success for his country in its post-Brexit future as he left the Downing Street to meet Queen Elizabeth II to tender his resignation.

Which is your favourite Dick Francis book? Tell us

Which is your favourite Dick Francis book? Tell us

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

The writer may be dead, but his impeccable creations will remain immortalised forever in the hearts of millions of his fans. Here we ask our readers to speak about, share their memories of Dick Francis's favourite books. Please contribute your valuable thoughts in the message board below.

Man held outside Buckingham Palace, cops say 'no terror angle'

Man held outside Buckingham Palace, cops say 'no terror angle'

Rediff.com3 May 2023

A man was arrested at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday evening as he threw suspected shotgun cartridges into the palace grounds, Scotland Yard said.

I remember thinking I was dying: Salman Rushdie on knife attack

I remember thinking I was dying: Salman Rushdie on knife attack

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'I actually thought he punched me very hard. I didn't realise it was a knife in his hand, and then I saw the blood, and I realised there was a weapon'

Rahman's 'Jai Ho' played twice at Macron's banquet for Modi

Rahman's 'Jai Ho' played twice at Macron's banquet for Modi

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Set to tune by celebrated music composer A R Rahman, Jai Ho received an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, and also won in the category of 'Best Song Written for a Motion Picture' at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010.

What new UK PM Keir Starmer's win means for India

What new UK PM Keir Starmer's win means for India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'What my Labour government will seek with India is a relationship based on our shared values of democracy and aspiration. That will seek a free trade agreement (FTA), we share that ambition, but also a new strategic partnership for global security, climate security, economic security'

Hamilton awarded MBE by his Royal fan

Hamilton awarded MBE by his Royal fan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Lewis Hamilton was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday for his achievement in becoming the youngest Formula One champion in history.

Serial Podcast Helps Release Adnan Syed

Serial Podcast Helps Release Adnan Syed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Adnan Syed, whose case was chronicled in the hit podcast Serial, smiles and waves as he exits the courthouse after a judge overturned Syed's 2000 murder conviction and ordered a new trial during a hearing at the Baltimore city circuit courthouse in Baltimore, Maryland, September 19, 2022.

Rajapaksa in UK row over human rights

Rajapaksa in UK row over human rights

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's scheduled speech on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Economic Forum was cancelled, amid concerns about possible demonstrations by Tamil groups protesting against human rights violations in his country.

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

Malala undergoes two successful surgeries

Malala undergoes two successful surgeries

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

Malala Yousafzai, 15, Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban for promoting girls' education, has undergone two successful operations to attach a titanium plate and cochlear implant, doctors said on Sunday.