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Political Correctness? Met seeks "special groups" to guard Queen

Accused of political correctness, Scotland Yard's Metropolitan Police (The Met) are seeking "special groups" to guard the Queen of England. " The Metropolitan Police has posted an advertisement inviting "special...

Prince Andrew Scraps Libya Trip As Lockberie Bomber Is Released

Prince Andrew scraps trip to Libya as controversy grows strong over the release of accused bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi. Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the "Lockberie Bomber" jailed for organizing the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockberie, Scotland. Al-Megrahi was released...

Staff sells porn, gambling inside Buckingham Palace

Paul Page, a Royal protection officer is accused of being drunk, playing poker, trade in porn and sleep while on duty. "Opening his defence yesterday at Southwark Crown Court, the father of five said: 'You didn't work for a living. That is the bottom line. One officer did...

Former Cdn PM Jean Chretien Receives Order of Merit from Queen

Former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chretien, a.k.a. "The Little Guy from Shawinigan" was appointed to the Order of Merit by Queen Elizabeth II.  This award places him among the inclusive ranks of Albert...

Royal Canadian Mounted Police present Horse named George to Queen

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police presented Queen Elizabeth with a horse on Saturday night.  The horse was renamed George in honour of the Queen's grandfather, King George V.  13 members of the RCMP Pipes...

Royal Canadian Mounted Police present Horse named George to Queen

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police presented Queen Elizabeth with a horse on Saturday night.  The horse was renamed George in honour of the Queen's grandfather, King George V.  13 members of the RCMP Pipes...

Mexico's president given George Orwell's 1984 by the Queen

An unusual present from the Queen. Felipe Calderon was presented with a first edition during his visit to Buckinham Palace a few days ago. " A Palace spokeswoman said: "Apparently the president really admires...

Bronze Queen Mother Statue by Philip Jackson Unveiled in London

A three meter high bronze statue of the late Queen Mother was unveiled in London today, and three generations of Royal Family were there for the presentation.  The bronze statue fashioned by sculptor Philip...

Comparisons to Diana led to binge eating - Fergie

The Duchess of York - or Fergie as she likes to be known - claims that her famous binge eating that saw her increasing to such a size that she became known as the 'Princess of Pork' in some tabloids, was due to...

Prince William "doing almost nothing" says James Whitaker

Well known royal watcher James Whitaker is making headlines in the UK after comments made to Channel 4's documentary program Dispatches in which he criticizes second in line to the British throne, Prince William,...

Tour Buckingham Palace Without Leaving Home

The British Royals have added a virtual tour of the grand staircase and the white drawing room to their  online info.  There is a wealth of information available on their official web site, enough to...

Princess Beatrice's BMW is stolen

Princess Beatrice, the fifth in line for the British throne, has had her BMW stolen after she left the car unlocked with the keys inside, according to reports. The princess is the grandaughter of Queen Elizabeth....

New Year Honours List

The New Years Honours list is out with lots of new Sirs, Ladies, OBEs, MBEs, CBEs and the rest being handed out. Sports stars feature heavily with cyclist Chris Hoy getting a knighthood and Lewis Hamilton being...

Christmas Trees Around the World!

I found a Slide Show of Christmas Trees from around the world over at MSN.Which proves that despite our differences the celebration of this unforgettable holiday is a Global event.You can check out the entire...

Queen's speech speaks of a more sombre Christmas this year

The Queen will deliver her speech from Buckingham Palace tomorrow to the world, and she will focus on the impact of the global financial crisis this year. " "Christmas is a time for celebration. But this year...

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