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Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British monarch, ruling for 70 years until her death in 2022. She oversaw the transformation of the British Empire into the Commonwealth and was a symbol of stability and continuity.
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Per a statement from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle will be granted a "period of transition" after the couple expressed their wish to step down as senior Royals in order to spend more time in Canada. The news led to Piers Morgan branding the…
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are allegedly going to rely on a £44 million fortune to fund their new lives together, after announcing that they intend to step back from royal duties and live independently. Although Prince Harry and Prince William currently receive £5 million from the £82 million annual…
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A video has emerged on social media this week, which appears to show Princess Anne being given a dressing down by Queen Elizabeth - AKA her mom - for not properly greeting Donald and Melania Trump during the president's visit to England. The rather humorous scene occurred at a reception…
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The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, has spoken out in defense of her ex-husband Prince Andrew. This took place ahead of an explosive "no-holds-barred interview" with BBC Newsnight's Emily Maitlis where the Prince discusses the sexual assault allegations made against him and his friendship with the now-deceased sex offender Jeffrey…
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Former Democrat President Barack Obama has criticised call-out culture and stated that he thinks young people can be overly judgemental, particularly on social media. In a speech made at the Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago on Tuesday, he also professed the opinion that the mounting political division in contemporary America…
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[caption id="attachment_911" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Getty Images / FaceApp[/caption] FaceApp's "old" filter has taken the world of apps by storm. Now, with nothing more than a few clicks, you can turn yourself, a loved one, or a celeb into their older selves - with some truly jaw-dropping results. However, how…
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Per BBC News, Boris Johnson has been named the new leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party, and new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Johnson, who's full name is Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, defeated Jeremy Hunt in the race to no. 10 Downing Street, where he will overtake…
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Michelle Obama is quite the role model. Whether she's championing women's rights, or making efforts to solve childhood obesity, and support service members and veterans, it's apparent that the first African-American First Lady of the United States has carved out her own legacy, separate to that of her husband'. Michelle's…
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Not many of us will have the opportunity to pay Queen Elizabeth II a visit and be invited to a banquet at Buckingham Palace. It might very well be an honour, but it's also a pretty daunting prospect, what with all the rigid protocols you are expected to adhere to.…
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Don Lessem, an American science writer and dinosaur expert who consulted on Jurassic Park, created a robot for Donald Trump's state visit to the UK month. The enormous statue depicts the MAGA-hatted president tweeting on the toilet, with his signature extra-long red tie dangling into the bowl. The 16-foot machine…
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From the moment they are born until the day they take their final breath, senior members of the Royal Family are in the public eye. While Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are deviating from this by choosing not to publically announce the arrival of their first child the day they…
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Last year, US president Donald Trump took a break from golfing and live-tweeting Fox News to visit the United Kingdom. Hundreds of thousands of protesters greeted him in London, flying a vibrant, 20 foot tall blimp, depicting POTUS as a wailing, diaper-clad baby. An activist group raised more than $45K…
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At the 91st Academy Awards, the competition for Best Actress was steep. The nominees included Lady Gaga, who shined in the crowd-pleaser A Star Is Born; Yalitza Aparicio, a former schoolteacher plucked from obscurity to star in Roma, her first acting role; Melissa McCarthy, an actress known for comedy, who…
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Last week, Prince Philip was involved in a car crash in Norfolk. The 97-year-old duke of Edinburgh was unhurt in the incident, but two women who were also involved needed hospital treatment. They have since been discharged. "I saw a black, 4x4 type car on its side and me and…
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There's one phrase that every newly-wedded couple simply can't stand - and you know exactly the one we're talking about... "Soon enough, there'll be the pitter-patter of tiny feet." But, as a comfort to all of you who've recently tied the knot and keep on getting asked this question by…
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We're two days into 2019, and by now you've probably already broken your New Year's resolutions. Don't worry, there's always next year! It's easy to make plans to eat healthier, exercise every day, and stop drinking placenta smoothies, but difficult to put those plans into practice. That is, unless you're…
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Merry Christmas, everyone! As the year 2018 enters its final two weeks, we're all making our way back home to our families and loved ones, and you can bet your bottom dollar we'll be eating a ton of food. But no matter how much you love your family or how…
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As an age-old institution, the British royal family is steeped in strange traditions and odd rituals. Some of them we're familiar with, such as the Queen giving a speech on Christmas day each year, and others we're less aware of - for instance, the practice of keeping six ravens at…
