U.N. General Assembly begins, Catalonia vs. Spanish government, Joyce Mitchell sentenced | Sept. 28
The day in photos around the world.
Greg Kohn 0 Comment Daily Brief, Weather, World Catalonia, dogs, Hong Kong, Joyce Mitchell, Prince Harry, Singapore, Spain, supermoon, Tawain, Typhoon Dujuan, United Nations
The day in photos around the world.
Emma Patti Harris 0 Comment Travel, World Chelsea Flower Show, Piers Morgan, Prince Harry, Royal Hospital Chelsea, Sir Ian McKellen
The Chelsea Flower Show, which has run annually since 1913 in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, is open to the public from 19th to 23rd May and is expected to draw around 157,000 visitors.
Nick Tann 1 Comment World Alfie Boe, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Annie Lennox, Buckingham Palace, Cheryl Cole, Dame Shirley Bassey, Diamond Jubilee, Gary Barlow, Grace Jones, Kylie Minogue, Prince Harry, Prince William, Queen Elizabeth ll, Renee Fleming, Robbie Williams, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Tom Jones, Stevie Wonder, Will.i.am
For the past three days, Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee had been ramping up for a spectacular musical event to honor her 60 years atop of the British throne. Pop royalty including Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Elton John entertained the Queen along with 10,000 ticket-holders who were lucky enough to watch the performances live on a circular stage.
Stokely Baksh 4 Comments World Catherine, Diamond Jubilee, Duchess of Cambridge, England, London, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Prince Philip, Prince William, Queen Elizabeth II, Royal family, Thames River Pageant, Union Jack
The River Thames in London was a spectacular sight on Sunday with an extravaganza of steam boats, tugs, speed boats and historic vessels as part of festivities for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The Queen joined the armada of 1,000 boats in a gilded royal barge as revelers braved the rainy weather to help celebrate the occasion by waving flags, popping bottles of champagne and cheering.
The 86-year-old queen celebrates her 60th anniversary since taking the throne in 1952. She is the second-longest serving monarch. According to Reuters, only five other kings and queens in British history have reigned for 50 years or more: Victoria (63 years), George III (59 years), Henry III (56 years), Edward III (50 years), and James VI of Scotland (James I of England) (58 years).
More →