...said, "I like to say I'm not a hero. I was lucky enough to lead a very successful war." He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and honored with decorations from France, Britain, Belgium, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar...
...Millions lined the Thames and filled the Mall for a boating pageant, a concert and a royal procession to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne. The newspaper coverage typified the contradiction. The Times of London on Wednesday was...
...Championship, second round, 8:30 p.m., TGC: LPGA Malaysia, third round, HORSE RACING4 p.m., NBC: NTRA, Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and Keeneland 75th Anniversary Stakes, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL6:30 p.m., FOX: Playoffs...
LONDON (AP) -- Princess Margaret, the high-spirited and unconventional sister of Queen Elizabeth II, died Saturday after a life that echoed with regret and thwarted love. She was 71. The princess died peacefully in her sleep...
...just in case -- were on hand. Britain kicked off four days of royal revelry Saturday, getting ready to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 50 years on the throne with a long weekend of ceremony, music and street parties. Workers were busy setting up...
LONDON (AP) -- It was the first double dubbing of modern times. Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday knighted millionaire twins Sir David and Sir Frederick Barclay. "I don't think it's happened before in recent...
LONDON (AP) -- Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger is to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his service to music, newspapers reported Sunday. The aging rock star will receive the title Sir Mick in the queen's birthday...
...As a token of gratitude for the support of the British people, a New York City police officer presented Queen Elizabeth II with the badge of a colleague killed at the World Trade Center. The police badge belonged to Detective Joseph Vigiano...
...Hundreds of thousands of people cheered wildly and waved flags in a massive display of love and loyalty Tuesday as Queen Elizabeth II rode through London in a golden carriage to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her reign. Photos Smiling and waving...
LONDON (AP) -- With a little luck, Monday night's star-studded musical tribute to Queen Elizabeth II will go more smoothly than the rehearsal, with more fireworks and less fire. A blaze that broke out in a roof apartment forced...
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