http://www.mail.com/int/people/98-queen-elizabeth-ii.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/people/98-queen-elizabeth-ii.html http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2159322-dawn-approach-wins-animal-kingdom-loses-ascot.html ASCOT, England (AP) — Dawn Approach won the St James's Palace Stakes on the opening day at Royal Ascot following a thrilling race and a photo finish with Toronado on Tuesday. The win followed Declaration of War's victory in the Queen Anne Stakes at the expenses of Kentucky Derby champion and race favorite Animal Kingdom. Dawn Approach, ridden by Kevin Man... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:28:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2159322-dawn-approach-wins-animal-kingdom-loses-ascot.html 2013-06-18T16:28:11Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2156884-animal-kingdom-travels-us-seeking-1-win.html Australian superstar Black Caviar made a 10,000-mile (16,000-kilometer) roundtrip to light up last year's Royal Ascot. Twelve months later, another long-distance traveler is coming to the prestigious English meeting to chase one more win. The American-trained Animal Kingdom, winner of the Kentucky Derby in 2011 and the $10-million Dubai World Cup this yea... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:33:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2156884-animal-kingdom-travels-us-seeking-1-win.html 2013-06-17T14:33:46Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2156600-prince-philip-leaves-hospital-surgery.html LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prince Philip was discharged from a London hospital on Monday, 10 days after undergoing exploratory surgery on his abdomen. Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, smiled and shook hands with medical staff as he walked steadily from the London Clinic, clutching a thick hardback book. Buckingham Palace said Philip was "in good ... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:19:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2156600-prince-philip-leaves-hospital-surgery.html 2013-06-17T10:19:29Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2153760-parade-marks-queen-elizabeth-iis-birthday.html LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her birthday Saturday with traditional pomp and circumstance, followed by a visit to her husband in the hospital. More than 1,000 soldiers, horses and musicians took part in the parade known as "Trooping the Color," an annual ceremony marking the queen's official birthday. With Prince Philip unable to attend the... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:33:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2153760-parade-marks-queen-elizabeth-iis-birthday.html 2013-06-15T14:33:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2153220-adele-honored-queen-elizabeth-ii.html LONDON (AP) — Adele is getting a new medal to go alongside her Grammys and Academy Award — an honor from Queen Elizabeth II. The "Rumor Has It" and "Skyfall" singer was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire, or MBE, on Friday in the queen's annual Birthday Honors list. Her award, for services to music, caps 12 months in which the 25-year-old s... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:57:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2153220-adele-honored-queen-elizabeth-ii.html 2013-06-14T21:57:36Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2153180-queen-honors-christian-horner-paul-lawrie.html LONDON (AP) — Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and 1999 British Open champion Paul Lawrie are among the sporting players and officials to be honored by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in her birthday list. Horner, who has helped turn Red Bull into Formula One's most successful team, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for serv... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:34:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2153180-queen-honors-christian-horner-paul-lawrie.html 2013-06-14T21:34:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2152882-prince-philip-much-better-prince-charles.html LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles has visited his father Prince Philip in the hospital and reported that he is doing much better following his abdominal surgery. Philip, who earlier this week spent his 92nd birthday in the hospital, received a flurry of family visits Friday. Charles and his wife, Camilla, arrived at the London Clinic shortly before his sons Wi... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:50:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2152882-prince-philip-much-better-prince-charles.html 2013-06-14T19:50:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2151614-british-man-charged-with-defacing-queens-portrait.html LONDON (AP) — A man has been charged with allegedly spraying paint on a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II hanging in Westminster Abbey, police said Friday. Tim Haries, 41, appeared at a London court charged with criminal damage over 5,000 pounds ($7,800). He was arrested at the abbey Thursday after a portrait of the monarch by Australian artist Ralph Heimans... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:30:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2151614-british-man-charged-with-defacing-queens-portrait.html 2013-06-14T16:30:29Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2149716-late-henry-cecil-to-honored-royal-ascot.html ASCOT, England (AP) — Organizers of Royal Ascot say a string of tributes will be made in honor of the late trainer Henry Cecil at next week's meeting. A minute's silence will be held Tuesday after the arrival of the Royal Procession in the parade ring while Friday's Queen's Vase race, won a record eight times by Cecil, will be titled "The Queen's Vase In ... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:22:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2149716-late-henry-cecil-to-honored-royal-ascot.html 2013-06-13T16:22:41Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2145972-baby-bounce-royal-infant-help-uk-economy.html LONDON (AP) — British officials are hoping that the impending royal birth will produce a bouncing baby buoy for the economy. With the Duchess of Cambridge due to give birth to an heir to the throne next month, it's time for citizens and groups to consider how to best mark the moment. Happy occasions often boost consumer confidence, sparking a spring in th... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:23:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2145972-baby-bounce-royal-infant-help-uk-economy.html 2013-06-12T06:23:05Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2141182-prince-philip-spends-92nd-birthday-hospital.html LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II visited her husband, Prince Philip, at a London hospital on Monday, where he was spending his 92nd birthday recovering from abdominal surgery. Philip was "comfortable and in good spirits," Buckingham Palace officials said, but he will need about two months of convalescence following the surgery. Details of his condition we... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:39:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2141182-prince-philip-spends-92nd-birthday-hospital.html 2013-06-10T19:39:54Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2141486-helen-mirren-talks-royalty-doctor-who.html LONDON (AP) — Helen Mirren is a star of stage and screen — and now stage on-screen. Mirren's award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II in "The Audience" will be beamed this week from London's Gielgud Theatre to hundreds of movie theaters around the world in a live broadcast. It's the latest step in Mirren's glittering regal procession as the monarch... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:44:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/lifestyle/2141486-helen-mirren-talks-royalty-doctor-who.html 2013-06-10T13:44:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2136008-uks-prince-philip-undergoes-surgery.html LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prince Philip is progressing "satisfactorily" after undergoing exploratory abdominal surgery, Buckingham Palace said Friday. Philip, 91, was admitted to the hospital on Thursday for the pre-planned procedure. He is expected to stay there for up to two weeks. The palace said Friday the operation has taken place and that the results ... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:06:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2136008-uks-prince-philip-undergoes-surgery.html 2013-06-07T17:06:05Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2134602-uks-prince-philip-enters-hospital-operation.html LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II's husband has been admitted to a London hospital for an exploratory operation, Buckingham Palace said Thursday. The palace said the operation on 91-year-old Prince Philip — which will take place on Friday — was pre-planned and comes after "abdominal investigations" that were carried out over the past week. "He is in good s... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:53:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2134602-uks-prince-philip-enters-hospital-operation.html 2013-06-06T20:53:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2130560-grandson-queen-philip-will-engagements.html LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II's grandson says people should not be surprised if the queen and her husband Prince Philip miss some engagements due to their advancing years. Peter Phillips told ITV on Wednesday that his grandparents maintain a very heavy schedule but will sometimes have to cancel appointments given their ages. The queen is 87; Philip is ... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:04:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2130560-grandson-queen-philip-will-engagements.html 2013-06-05T10:04:15Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/uk/2129370-uks-house-lords-backs-gay-marriage-bill.html LONDON (AP) — Britain's House of Lords has voted by a majority to defeat a motion that blocks a same-sex marriage bill, moving the initiative a step closer to becoming law. The upper house of Parliament on Tuesday voted 390 to 148 to back the bill, which will enable gay couples to get married in both civil and religious ceremonies in England and Wales if ... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:39:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/uk/2129370-uks-house-lords-backs-gay-marriage-bill.html 2013-06-04T19:39:02Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2128014-uk-service-marks-60-years-queens-coronation.html LONDON (AP) — Britain's royal family gathered at Westminster Abbey Tuesday for a ceremony of pomp and prayer to mark the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth, now 87, was crowned in the abbey on June 2, 1953, in a ceremony laden with 1,000 years of tradition. British monarchs have been crowned in the ancient London church si... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:21:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2128014-uk-service-marks-60-years-queens-coronation.html 2013-06-04T13:21:04Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2126886-prince-philip-unwell-misses-palace-reception.html LONDON (AP) — Royal officials say Britain's Prince Philip has missed a gala reception at the last minute because he has fallen ill. Buckingham Palace officials say Philip was "unwell," but added that he will attend a service on Tuesday to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne. Officials did not elaborate on Philip's health problem. The 91-year-... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:22:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2126886-prince-philip-unwell-misses-palace-reception.html 2013-06-03T20:22:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/uk/2125596-south-koreas-president-to-visit-to-uk.html LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says South Korean President Park Geun-hye will make a state visit to the U.K. later this year. The palace said Monday that Park, South Korea's first female leader, has accepted an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II. Park will stay at Buckingham Palace for the visit, which officials described as "in the autumn." ... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:35:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/uk/2125596-south-koreas-president-to-visit-to-uk.html 2013-06-03T10:35:53Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2123298-ruler-world-wins-english-derby.html NEWMARKET, England (AP) — Ruler of the World won the 234th English Derby by 1 ½ lengths on Saturday as pre-race favorite Dawn Approach finished last in the 12-horse race. Ridden by 2010 winner Ryan Moore and trained by Aidan O'Brien, the 7-1 Ruler of the World was followed home in the mile-and-a-half classic by 14-1 Libertarian in second and 25-1 Galileo ... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2123298-ruler-world-wins-english-derby.html 2013-06-01T16:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/uk/2121164-2nd-uk-soldier-slaying-suspect-leaves-hospital.html LONDON (AP) — The second of two suspects in the vicious slaying of a British soldier was discharged from a hospital Friday and taken to a London police station, police said. The Metropolitan Police said the 28-year-old man would be interviewed by counterterrorism detectives on suspicion of murder and the attempted murder of a police officer. The suspect, ... Fri, 31 May 2013 16:44:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/uk/2121164-2nd-uk-soldier-slaying-suspect-leaves-hospital.html 2013-05-31T16:44:42Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2121312-queen-elizabeth-visits-barracks-dead-uk-soldier.html LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has paid her respects to slain British soldier Lee Rigby by meeting with personnel at the barracks where he served in southeast London. The meeting with officers and soldiers who worked with Rigby was added to a previously planned visit to the barracks. Rigby was killed by Islamic extremists last week as he was walking bac... Fri, 31 May 2013 14:31:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2121312-queen-elizabeth-visits-barracks-dead-uk-soldier.html 2013-05-31T14:31:45Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2107018-prince-edward-presents-edinburghs-awards-us.html NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Queen Elizabeth's youngest son, Prince Edward, has visited the U.S. to promote one of the British royal family's charities, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The prince presided over an awards ceremony Thursday at the Tennessee governor's mansion for the first batch of youth to participate in the leadership and character program. ... Fri, 24 May 2013 01:58:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2107018-prince-edward-presents-edinburghs-awards-us.html 2013-05-24T01:58:53Z http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2093564-the-audience-to-us-nursing.html NEW YORK (AP) — A special audience will get to see Helen Mirren onstage next month in London in the play "The Audience" — some retired show business veterans in a New Jersey nursing home. The live cinema event company BY Experience said Friday it will show a live performance of Peter Morgan's play with residents of the The Lillian Booth Actors Home in New... Fri, 17 May 2013 17:45:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/entertainment/celebrity/2093564-the-audience-to-us-nursing.html 2013-05-17T17:45:09Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2093142-column-football-without-ferguson-unthinkably-sad.html Football without Alex Ferguson? Like Britain without the queen or gin without tonic, it seems almost unthinkable. Yet that will be the reality from Sunday when British football's most successful manager walks away after his 1,500th and final match in charge of Manchester United. Surely, the only ones not feeling twinges of sadness will be those bits of gu... Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2093142-column-football-without-ferguson-unthinkably-sad.html 2013-05-17T15:00:21Z