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October 8, 2008 5:15:38 AM CDT


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  • September 2008
    • Royals Party Like It's 1899

      Royals Party Like It's 1899

      (Newser) - Seemingly impervious—or oblivious—to the international economic meltdown, the royal family will throw not one but two lavish celebrations for Prince Charles’ 60th birthday in November, the Daily Mail reports. The Queen will host a state banquet at Buckingham Palace for 170 guests, and Charles' wife, Camilla, will host a five-course dinner for 75. More »

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      Great Britain   British royals   Queen Elizabeth II   Prince Charles   spending   Buckingham Palace

  • June 2008
    • Windsor Bills a Royal Pain for Taxpayers

      Windsor Bills a Royal Pain for Taxpayers

      (Newser) - Britain’s royal family is facing the effects of tough financial times, ABC News reports—but it's easier to cope when you have taxpayers to foot the monarchy's $80 million in annual expenses. While that’s just $1.30 per taxpayer, Buckingham Palace says, critics note unnecessary expenses, like a $44,000 helicopter trip to the Kentucky Derby. More »

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      Great Britain   economy   British royals   Queen Elizabeth II   taxpayers   Buckingham Palace

  • March 2008
  • October 2007
    • Saudi, Brit Royals Dine

      Saudi, Brit Royals Dine

      (Newser) - In the first visit of a Saudi king to the UK in 20 years, King Abdullah was treated to a Buckingham Palace banquet last night. His host, Queen Elizabeth, said Britain and Saudi Arabia must fight together against "terrorists who threaten the way of life of our citizens." Abdullah urged British Muslims to be "honest and upright Muslims and worthy British citizens," the BBC reports. More »

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      Great Britain   London   Gordon Brown   Saudi Arabia   Queen Elizabeth II   King Abdullah   Buckingham Palace   London bombings

  • July 2007
    • BBC Grovels Over Royal Tantrum

      BBC Grovels Over Royal Tantrum

      (Newser) - BBC television has offered a groveling apology to Queen Elizabeth for making it appear she threw a royal tantrum with celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz, the Guardian reports. Producers edited video clips—implying the Queen stormed out of a photo shoot—to promote a documentary. She was actually hurrying to the shoot. The clip was aired worldwide. More »

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      BBC   Annie Leibovitz   Queen Elizabeth   Buckingham Palace

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