For 40 years, Tim O’Donovan has kept track of every event attended by Queen Elizabeth and her relatives, leading to headlines like “Annus Relaxicus” and “Workshy Wills.”
Tag: Royal Families
Queen Elizabeth II Posts Her First Instagram Photo. No, It Wasn’t a Mirror Selfie.
The world’s longest-reigning monarch reached a new milestone, posting on the photo-sharing app for the first time.
Thai Political Party That Nominated King’s Sister Is Dissolved
The constitutional court said the Thai Raksa Chart Party had committed “hostile acts” toward the monarchy by nominating a member of the royal family as a candidate for prime minister.
Prince Philip, 97, Won’t Face Charges Over Car Crash, Prosecutors Say
The husband of Queen Elizabeth II gave up his driver’s license a few days ago, after many people questioned why he was still behind the wheel.
Thai King’s Sister Is Formally Barred From Running for Prime Minister
The country’s election commission said on Monday that members of the royal family were “above politics” and thus ineligible to run for office.
Prince Philip Gives Up Driver’s License
The British royal surrendered his license a month after he was involved in a collision on a rural road north of London.
Thailand’s King Rejects His Sister’s Candidacy for Prime Minister
Hours after her nomination threatened to upend the country’s politics, the move was rebuked by the monarch as “inappropriate” behavior.
Riots After a No-Deal Brexit? Save the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II and members of her family would be evacuated from London if Britain’s withdrawal from the E.U. triggers riots, British media reported.
Did the Queen Just Weigh In on Brexit?
Queen Elizabeth is supposed to remain neutral, but some saw a veiled reference to Brexit in a recent speech. Now, others want her to go further and dissolve Parliament.
Saudi Arabia Seeks Death Penalty for 5 Suspects in Khashoggi Killing
Despite international scrutiny, the kingdom provided no new information on its agents’ roles in the death of the dissident Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.