Queen Elizabeth II

British monarch 1952-2022

Almost 250 bands paraded locally during Twelfth celebrations

Almost 250 bands paraded locally during Twelfth celebrations

Covid-19 rules largely observed throughout Northern Ireland, says Orange Order

Mon Jul 13 2020 - 19:02

A Twelfth apart: ‘It’s very important we celebrate it in some form’

A Twelfth apart: ‘It’s very important we celebrate it in some form’

Coronavirus regulations make for an unusual celebration in Newbuildings, Co Derry

By Freya McClementsMon Jul 13 2020 - 18:33

Vera Lynn, the ‘Forces’ Sweetheart’, dies aged 103

Vera Lynn, the ‘Forces’ Sweetheart’, dies aged 103

Singer entertained British troops on frontline during second World War

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 10:09

Smurfit Irish art to headline at Sotheby’s London sale

Smurfit Irish art to headline at Sotheby’s London sale

Preview exhibition will show important Irish works valued at around €6million that are likely destined for private collections once sold

By Elizabeth BirdthistleSat Jun 06 2020 - 06:00

Church of England distances itself from Irish language ruling on gravestone

Church of England distances itself from Irish language ruling on gravestone

Coventry decision seeking translation on headstone ‘does not reflect any national policy’

By Ronan McGreevyThu Jun 04 2020 - 15:24

Britain prancing on the world stage? You don’t need to tell us. We were pranced upon

Britain prancing on the world stage? You don’t need to tell us. We were pranced upon

TV review: Lucy Worsley’s Royal Photo Album looked beneath the images’ glossy surfaces

By Patrick FreyneThu May 14 2020 - 14:45

Ascot set to go ahead behind closed doors in traditional June slot

Ascot set to go ahead behind closed doors in traditional June slot

Meeting’s 20 Group and Listed races ‘will now also be open to international runners’

By Greg WoodWed May 13 2020 - 21:02

Walk for the Weekend: Blarney Estate, Co Cork

Walk for the Weekend: Blarney Estate, Co Cork

This entrancing 60-acre estate includes 10km of pathways

By Tony DohertyWed May 06 2020 - 01:00

Cost of policing visit of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge put at €1.3m

Cost of policing visit of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge put at €1.3m

Major security operation was required during 48 hour visit to Ireland by British royals

By Conor LallyThu Apr 23 2020 - 19:22

UK ministers deny claim over medical equipment scheme

UK ministers deny claim over medical equipment scheme

Senior diplomat says that staying out of EU’s coronavirus plan ‘was a political decision’

By Denis StauntonTue Apr 21 2020 - 20:50

UK government faces mounting criticism over PPE shortages as 888 more die

UK government faces mounting criticism over PPE shortages as 888 more die

Queen Elizabeth cancels plans to publicly celebrate her 94th birthday on Tuesday

Sat Apr 18 2020 - 19:13

UK faces decisions too momentous to be made in Johnson’s absence

UK faces decisions too momentous to be made in Johnson’s absence

PM remains in formal change of government but may not be well enough to lead for some time

By Denis StauntonTue Apr 07 2020 - 20:30

Johnson still in charge despite hospitalisation for Covid-19 tests, UK government says

Johnson still in charge despite hospitalisation for Covid-19 tests, UK government says

Prime minister in London NHS hospital where he was taken as ‘precautionary step’

Mon Apr 06 2020 - 11:11

Queen Elizabeth invokes spirit of second World War in speech

Queen Elizabeth invokes spirit of second World War in speech

UK coronavirus death toll reaches 4934 with 621 new deaths reported on Sunday

By Denis StauntonSun Apr 05 2020 - 20:41

UK death toll could reach 1,000 a day by Easter, warns Matt Hancock

UK death toll could reach 1,000 a day by Easter, warns Matt Hancock

UK Wrap: Britons urged to remain at home as 684 more people die from Covid-19

By Denis StauntonFri Apr 03 2020 - 20:14

Covid-19: British government criticised after Johnson tests positive

Covid-19: British government criticised after Johnson tests positive

Administration accused of being careless after health minister also sidelined with virus

By Denis StauntonFri Mar 27 2020 - 20:54

Coronavirus: British government buys 3.5m antibody test kits

Coronavirus: British government buys 3.5m antibody test kits

UK Wrap: Test could enable those who have recovered from Covid-19 to return to work

By Denis StauntonWed Mar 25 2020 - 20:21

Coronavirus: Britain can turn the tide on Covid-19 in 12 weeks, Johnson says

Coronavirus: Britain can turn the tide on Covid-19 in 12 weeks, Johnson says

PM dismisses speculation London faces lockdown, as UK death toll from virus hits 144

By Denis StauntonThu Mar 19 2020 - 20:38

Macron leads months-long homage to Charles de Gaulle

Macron leads months-long homage to Charles de Gaulle

Paris Letter: Quadruple commemorations for wartime leader on anniversary of 1940 speech

By Lara MarloweMon Mar 09 2020 - 20:00

Queen Elizabeth II called on to pardon the Connaught Rangers mutineers

Queen Elizabeth II called on to pardon the Connaught Rangers mutineers

Relatives say the centenary of the mutiny is a good time for a gesture of reconciliation

By Ronan McGreevySun Mar 08 2020 - 09:41

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge discuss Brexit with President

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge discuss Brexit with President

Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton finish first day of visit at Guinness Storehouse

By Ronan McGreevy, Harry McGee and Shauna BowersTue Mar 03 2020 - 22:09

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge lay wreath at Garden of Remembrance

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge lay wreath at Garden of Remembrance

‘May we never forget the lessons of history as we forge a brighter future,’ inscription reads

By Ronan McGreevyTue Mar 03 2020 - 17:28

Car T-cell therapy: The future fifth pillar of cancer treatment

Car T-cell therapy: The future fifth pillar of cancer treatment

Revolutionary treatment works by targeting cancer ‘rather than blanket bombing it’

By Olive KeoghThu Feb 27 2020 - 04:35

Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Galway in first official visit

Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Galway in first official visit

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to hear about European Capital of Culture events

By Ronan McGreevyFri Feb 14 2020 - 13:29

Michelin star chef wins outdoor seats planning row with council

Michelin star chef wins outdoor seats planning row with council

Ross Lewis gets go-ahead from Pleanála after appealing Osteria Lucio tables decision

By Gordon DeeganThu Jan 30 2020 - 20:30

Life in Brexit Britain: The message is clear – fit in, or get out

Life in Brexit Britain: The message is clear – fit in, or get out

You become numb to the Irishman jokes. I'm not amused or offended any more. I just glaze over

By Peter FlanaganThu Jan 16 2020 - 10:40

Ex-British PM John Major shelved Famine commemoration

Ex-British PM John Major shelved Famine commemoration

Plan to mark 150th anniversary cancelled over fears of debate concerning UK apology

By Shane HickeyMon Jan 13 2020 - 09:08

Megxit latest: Meghan and Harry removed from Madame Tussauds line-up

Megxit latest: Meghan and Harry removed from Madame Tussauds line-up

Waxworks no longer stand with those of royal family as Markle returns to Canada

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 11:34

Harry and Meghan’s flight from royal embrace not the first

Harry and Meghan’s flight from royal embrace not the first

London Letter: ‘We always said we would never talk about what might have been’

By Denis StauntonThu Jan 09 2020 - 20:00

Golden Globes: Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood wins big

Golden Globes: Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood wins big

Saoirse Ronan, nominated for Little Women performance, loses out to Renée Zellweger

By Donald ClarkeMon Jan 06 2020 - 06:00

UK government exposes addresses of new year honours recipients

UK government exposes addresses of new year honours recipients

Elton John and Ben Stokes among hundreds to have details published on government website

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 15:20

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody and cricketer Eoin Morgan on queen’s honours list

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody and cricketer Eoin Morgan on queen’s honours list

Classical music group The Priests, and members of PSNI included in awards

By Gerry MoriartyFri Dec 27 2019 - 22:47

Britain’s queen acknowledges ‘bumpy’ year in Christmas speech

Britain’s queen acknowledges ‘bumpy’ year in Christmas speech

Rough year includes prince Andrew’s interview about relationship with Epstein

Wed Dec 25 2019 - 16:09

Amnesty plans for British soldiers will be resisted – Colum Eastwood

Amnesty plans for British soldiers will be resisted – Colum Eastwood

Queen’s Speech: UK government will ‘tackle claims that undermine our Armed Forces’

By Gerry MoriartyThu Dec 19 2019 - 14:24

Johnson tells SNP leader he will not agree to independence referendum

Johnson tells SNP leader he will not agree to independence referendum

Sturgeon is told PM has an ‘unwavering commitment’ to strengthening the union

By Denis StauntonFri Dec 13 2019 - 20:49

Melania Trump wows in a canary yellow cape – but who is it a dig at?

Melania Trump wows in a canary yellow cape – but who is it a dig at?

The first lady’s Buckingham Palace ensemble was both on trend and provocative

Thu Dec 05 2019 - 09:32

Fintan O’Toole: A banal moment in Brussels is a black joke on Ireland

Fintan O’Toole: A banal moment in Brussels is a black joke on Ireland

The departure of the last UK member of the EU commission has poignancy for Ireland

By Fintan O’TooleTue Dec 03 2019 - 06:00

Nato shows signs of wear and tear as it turns 70

Nato shows signs of wear and tear as it turns 70

Emmanuel Macron will try to resuscitate ‘brain dead’ alliance at London summit

By Lara MarloweMon Dec 02 2019 - 20:56

Government must address anti-discrimination laws, says Norris

Government must address anti-discrimination laws, says Norris

Call comes after two men dismissed from Church duties after marrying same-sex partners

By Patsy McGarrySun Dec 01 2019 - 20:44

Sotheby’s €3.4m sale sets new records for Irish artists

Sotheby’s €3.4m sale sets new records for Irish artists

Jack B Yeats paintings also perform well; 34 of his works are set to make auction debut

By Elizabeth BirdthistleSat Nov 23 2019 - 06:00

Patrick Freyne: The Crown is about a rich family who stay still

Patrick Freyne: The Crown is about a rich family who stay still

British have little conception of their own history beyond a few overly-fetishised events

By Patrick FreyneFri Nov 22 2019 - 05:00

How can Prince Andrew judge the Epstein interview a success?

How can Prince Andrew judge the Epstein interview a success?

Opinion: His TV ‘performance’ did not make the awful set of allegations disappear

By Tanya SweeneyMon Nov 18 2019 - 12:28

Britain’s Prince Andrew ‘categorically’ denies teen sex claims

Britain’s Prince Andrew ‘categorically’ denies teen sex claims

Prince says Virginia Giuffre’s account of dancing with him untrue as he had condition preventing him for sweating

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 08:32

Prince Andrew says he ‘let the side down’ over Epstein friendship

Prince Andrew says he ‘let the side down’ over Epstein friendship

Royal tells BBC ‘no recollection’ of meeting Jeffrey Epstein accuser, Virginia Giuffre

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 23:57

Key backer of Syrian White Helmets found dead in Istanbul

Key backer of Syrian White Helmets found dead in Istanbul

British former officer James Le Mesurier appeared to fall from balcony of home office

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 15:23

Vintage Irish tourism poster under the hammer in New York

Vintage Irish tourism poster under the hammer in New York

Rare travel illustrations were designed to lure visitors to Ireland and the British Isles

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 06:00

Tories hold seven-point lead over Labour as UK election begins

Tories hold seven-point lead over Labour as UK election begins

Boris Johnson to launch Conservative campaign with call on voters to get Britain out of its ‘rut’

By Denis StauntonTue Nov 05 2019 - 22:00

Johnson adamant Brexit will occur on October 31st

Johnson adamant Brexit will occur on October 31st

British PM sticks to line on EU exit as queen gives speech in context of unconcluded talks

By Denis StauntonMon Oct 14 2019 - 22:22

John Henry Newman canonised by Pope Francis

John Henry Newman canonised by Pope Francis

Founding rector of Ireland’s only Catholic university declared saint

By Patsy McGarrySun Oct 13 2019 - 15:19

Former registrar appeals for UCD to attend canonisation of Cardinal Newman

Former registrar appeals for UCD to attend canonisation of Cardinal Newman

‘Should be very proud, even boastful, that he was the founder and first Rector’

By Patsy McGarryTue Oct 08 2019 - 14:14

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