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From the beginning, the unexpected has pervaded the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As a child, “Lilibet” and her younger sister Margaret were groomed for a life considered ordinary by royal standards. However, at the age of 10, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor’s future as Defender of … [Read more...]
The Duke of Edinburgh has completed his first official engagement since his heart operation over the Christmas period at Cambridge University. … [Read more...]
Fergie Cancels US Trip Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, has cancelled a planned trip to the US for fear that Turkey could press to extradite her. Ferguson has had charges brought against her for her covert filming of the living conditions of a state-run orphanage in Turkey. The US-Turkish … [Read more...]
Middleton Family - How To Celebrate the Queen The Middleton business empire, Party Pieces, has served up a dollop of party princess power. Now they're giving tips on how to have a cost-effective celebration for the Queen's Jubilee. Are they cashing in? [Read more] --- Pippa's photos … [Read more...]
Body Found On Sandringham Estate Police have launched a murder inquiry after the remains of a human body were found in the woods of the Queen's Sandringham estate. Norfolk police have determined that it was a female corpse, but have not yet ascertained her identity. A member of the public out … [Read more...]
Duke of Edinburgh Sent To Hospital For Chest Pains The inimitable Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, was suffering chest pains and was immediately flown from Sandringham to Papworth Hospital in Cambridgeshire nearby. As it turns out, Philip had a blocked coronary artery and needed a stent put in … [Read more...]
As we have posted in previous years, here's the traditional Queen's annual Christmas message to her subjects for 2011. Watch it now below! Happy Christmas Your Majesty! … [Read more...]
THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, will mark The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a series of regional visits and engagements throughout the United Kingdom during 2012. The Queen … [Read more...]
Below is a great selection of links. Enjoy! The owner of the barge selected to host the Queen for her Diamond Jubilee Pageant the River Thames says the ship will be completely transformed for the event. Read more - Queen's Diamond Jubilee: barge to be transformed into 'regal podium' --- The … [Read more...]
Saturday Night Live spoofed the Royal Family again this past Saturday, riffing on the Kate Middleton pregnancy rumors to hilarious affect. Features impressions of The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Features Katy Perry as Pippa Middleton. Check out the Royal Family … [Read more...]
Like many of us, the Royal Family will gather together around a trimmed tree this Christmas and pause to reflect upon the passing year. The royals also celebrate the season, like many families, with traditions that have been passed down through the years. Let's take a look at some of the Royal … [Read more...]
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited Lincoln Cathedral, one of the finest Gothic buildings in Europe. On the day of the visit, it was announced that His Royal Highness will become Patron of the Lincoln Cathedral Fabric Fund. … [Read more...]
Duchess of Cambridge Style Alert FYI Whether it's her clothes or her weight, the Duchess of Cambridge is critiqued for her appearance at every turn. Now people are in a tizzy about her hair and her teeth. Reports are now flying about Duchess Catherine's chompers being artistically realigned by … [Read more...]
Wind Farms and Fairy Tales In his usual inimitable style, the Duke of Edinburgh has proclaimed that wind farms "are useless". Prince Philip, the Queen's husband of 64 years, embraces much of today's technology. Wind turbines, however, fail to impress. Philip has accused people who support … [Read more...]
Argentina Not Amused At William's Falklands Landing Flight Lieutenant Wales of the RAF is causing controversy with his Falklands post. Prince William, the second-in-line to Britain's throne, is stirring angry feelings with his posting, expected next year, as the 30th anniversary of the start … [Read more...]
Royal Australian Tour Is A Smashing Success Upon arrival in Australia on Wednesday, October 19th, Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh were greeted at the Royal Australian Air Force base by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Governor-General Quentin Bryce. Bryce curtsied as protocol … [Read more...]
This post was brought to you by Aussietopia - the website for people who love Australia. The Queen has arrived in Australia for her official visit as Queen of Australia. Here's a video: Here's another video: Here are some pictures: If you're curious about what The Queen … [Read more...]
Queen To Be Great-Grandmother, Round 2 The Palace has announced that a new member of the Windsor family will be born in March 2012. The Queen's eldest grandson, Peter Phillips, and his wife Autumn are expecting their second child, the second grandchild for Princess Anne and second … [Read more...]
Olympic Gold Medalist Named Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex Ms. Sally Gunnell, a former Olympic gold medalist, has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex. Gunnell won a gold medal in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Gunnell lives in West Sussex … [Read more...]
Prince Harry has set foot in the USA for further military training so he can qualify as an Apache pilot. This will be a low-key work visit but I'm sure we'll get some tabloid gossip of him partying in Vegas if he goes on leave. According to the Telegraph: The Prince, 27, will take part in … [Read more...]
Royal Stalker Found Dead Near Palace American Robert Moore was found dead just outside Buckingham Palace - three years after his passing. According to reports, Moore arrived in Britain in 2007. He sent hundreds of “strange and offensive” letters to the Palace, including pornography. Then … [Read more...]
William wants to stay on as pilot Reports say that Prince William wants to continue as a RAF pilot beyond 2013 when he is due to leave. The prince has already stated that he tries not to think of the burden of kingship just yet. He is enjoying his time as a RAF pilot: "As I’m flying along in … [Read more...]
Zara Doesn't "Like" Facebook It turns out that Zara Phillips is not a fan of Facebook. Speaking to Tatler magazine, Zara says: "I think Facebook’s dangerous. So many people I know get into trouble with Facebook...I’d rather just pick up the phone. Or Skype." This is one hot young royal … [Read more...]
Rebuilding After The Riots After the Duchess of Cambridge's trip to Birmingham to visit those affected by the riots, she has decided that she will take up worthy causes to prevent such traumatic events. In this she mirrors the sentiments of her father-in-law, Prince Charles, who expressed his … [Read more...]
We have a couple clips to share from Prince Harry's recent show on BBC chronicling his journey to the Arctic with disabled soldiers. Check them out below! Training Day - Harry's Arctic Heroes - Episode 1 Prince Harry joins four British soldiers on a twenty mile training ski before they … [Read more...]
Queen Elizabeth II honors Nashville man Dr. Ian Brick of Nashville, Tennessee, has been appointed an officer of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire. He visited England earlier this summer with his family for a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The honor was created during the … [Read more...]
Highgrove is The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall's family home in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. The house and its garden are run in an environmentally sustainable way, including an organic gardening system. The garden is open from April to October. For further information, please … [Read more...]
Kate's waist whittled down by magazine The former Miss Middleton was slim and trim for her April wedding to Prince William, but Grazia magazine went further and digitally slimmed her more. Grazia wanted to feature the new Duchess of Cambridge on their cover solo. The graphic artists took the … [Read more...]
Prince Harry joins four injured Afghan veterans on their trek to the North Pole. Airing in the UK soon. … [Read more...]
Duchess of Cambridge Vanity Fair's Most Fashionable Touring Canada and the U.S. city of Los Angeles required the Duchess of Cambridge to wear dozens of outfits. Vanity Fair took notice and declared Catherine to be among their best dressed. The new duchess took third place, topped only by Carla … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
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