Tag: royalty
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Analysis: Trump, showered by British royalty, airs political grievances overseas
WASHINGTON — At a banquet table fit for a king, but set specially for him, U.S. President Donald Trump called his state visit to the United Kingdom this week “one of the highest honors of my life.” He then proceeded to tell guests at the white tie event that the United States was “a very sick…
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Trump’s UK state visit shifts from pomp to politics and investment
U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a new technology partnership at a business roundtable Thursday, where they were joined by executives highlighting efforts to deepen ties on artificial intelligence and digital assets. The agreement will create “billions of dollars in opportunities for American farmers to sell their products into the…
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Donald Trump comments on Kate Middleton’s looks during UK visit
Upon Donald Trump’s arrival in the U.K. on Wednesday, the president was heard making a comment about Kate Middleton’s appearance. The President and first lady Melania Trump were greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales moments after stepping off Marine One to the grounds of Windsor Castle. As the couples shook hands, Trump told…
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Britain’s Conservative government announces tax cuts it hopes can lift its ailing election fortunes
British Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt is seeking to bolster spirits within his Conservative Party with a series of tax cuts that he hopes can turn the political tide ahead of a general election this year
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King Charles’ cancer diagnosis highlights the long waiting times many people in the UK face
Waiting times to diagnose and treat cancer across the U.K. have worsened in recent years and are at near record highs
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A painting by Denmark’s artistic Queen Margrethe exceeds expectations at auction
A painting by Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, who stunned the public by abdicating earlier this year, has been sold at auction in Copenhagen for $23,300 — exceeding the estimated price
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UK government says Kate to appear in June for a ceremony. But the announcement has caused confusion
Britain’s government appears to have made an embarrassing mistake after it advertised that Kate, the Princess of Wales, will attend a Trooping the Color ceremony in June, apparently before consulting palace officials
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Palace won’t confirm whether Kate Middleton will be well enough for June event
The day after Kate Middleton was seen for the first time in two months — in a grainy photo and being driven in a car by her mother near Windsor Castle — confusion erupted in the U.K. Tuesday over whether she’ll be well enough in June to play an important role in the annual Trooping…
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Princess of Wales Catherine Middelton seen for first time since abdominal surgery, conspiracy theories
Catherine, Princess of Wales, who had not been seen in public since the end of last year, has been spotted for the first time since undergoing abdominal surgery in January, and on the heels of internet conspiracy theories concerning her whereabouts. The 42-year-old royal was photographed riding shotgun Monday in an Audi driven by mom…
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Q&A: Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine set out to seduce a king in ‘Mary & George’
One of the original momagers, Mary Villiers knew how to use her son to get wealth, power and prestige