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Guards arrive at Buckingham Palace ahead of a horse-drawn
carriage procession carrying Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family
in London on June 5. – (Cathal McNaughton/Reuters)

Royal Guards Faint under London’s Heat

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 20, 2017 | World

London- Under blue skies and brilliant summer sunshine the Queen watched the centuries-old military spectacle of might, splendor, and precision marching on Horse Guards Parade in Henry VIII’s former yard in London. The Queen’s birthday celebration saw unexpected...

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The King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, laughs as he stands with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II as they attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show, which is held in the grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor England Friday May 12, 2017. (Nick Ansell/ The Associated Press)

A Book to Celebrate 200 Years of Bahrain-UK Relations

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 16, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa offered the Queen Elizabeth II a book marking 200 years of relations between the British and Bahraini kingdoms. This book “Bahrain and Britain…200 Years Together” tells the history of great ties between both countries...

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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth leaves after a visit to Priory View, an independent living scheme for older residents, in Dunstable, Britain April 11, 2017. (Reuters)

Queen Elizabeth II Has Secret Account on Facebook

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 8, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London – Queen Elizabeth II of England has a personal account on Facebook that keeps her in touch with a small group of friends, reported the Daily Mail. It is known that the Queen, like her mother, is fond of speaking on the telephone. However, unlike her...

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British Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street in London, to attend Prime Minister’s Questions at the Houses of Parliament, Wednesday, March 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Britain Bans New MPs from Employing Family Members

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 17, 2017 | World

London- Britain will ban new MPs from employing spouses, relatives or business associates, according to rules announced Thursday in the wake of a scandal that has rocked France’s presidential election. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA)...

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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip leave after a service at St. Mary Magdalene church in Sandringham, Britain January 8, 2017. REUTERS/Alan Walter

Queen Elizabeth II to Hit 65 Years on the Throne

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 3, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London- On Feb 6, the Queen will become the first British monarch to reach a Blue Sapphire Jubilee, 65 years to the day since she ascended the throne. Despite this major achievement, the Queen is not expected to hold celebrations, as she decided to keep on her privacy...