The horse races took place behind closed doors this year, but thousands of people still showed up in their over-the-top finery — online.
Tag: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain
Locked Down on V-E Day, Europe Celebrates World War II Liberation
Pandemic restrictions forced ceremonies for the 75th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender to be sharply scaled down. But some poignant rituals went ahead.
Coronavirus Halts Another U.K. Ritual: Birthday Gun Salute for Queen
Buckingham Palace said the queen had also instructed that flags not be flown in her honor unless it was done while observing social distancing.
Pope Francis Says the Coronavirus Is ‘Testing Our Whole Human Family’
Standing in a nearly deserted St. Peter’s Basilica on Easter Sunday, the pontiff called for solidarity around the world to confront the pandemic.
White House Adviser Warned of Risks of Pandemic; Trump Misleads on Testing
Britain’s prime minister, Boris Johnson, has been moved to intensive care, and the Supreme Court rejected an extension of Wisconsin’s voting deadline.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Hospitals Run Low on Supplies as the U.S. Death Toll Nears 10,000
A government report found medical facilities stretched to capacity and in need of everything from ventilators to thermometers. Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain was in the hospital. Japan will declare a state of emergency.
Boris Johnson Hospitalized as Queen Urges British Resolve in Face of Epidemic
Soon after Queen Elizabeth’s rare speech, the government said the prime minister, who is infected with coronavirus, had been admitted for tests.
Prince Charles Tests Positive for Coronavirus
He has been displaying mild symptoms, the palace said in a statement. A spokesman said the queen “remains in good health.”
Queen Urges Britons to Pull Together as Nation Charts an Uncertain Course
Elizabeth, sequestered at Windsor Castle, offered encouragement in a statement. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, after a week of mixed messages, hewed to mostly voluntary curbs.
Boris Johnson Pressed to Move Brexit Deadline Amid Coronavirus Threat
The schedule for Britain to negotiate its new relationship with the E.U. was already tight. With face-to-face talks on hold, it may be impossible. But Brexiters are already crying foul.