Prince William and Catherine kiss on the balcony at Buckingham Palace
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge kiss on the balcony at Buckingham Palace on April 29 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding.
Kate Middleton does her own makeup on D-day
Royal bride Kate Middleton has opted to do her own makeup for her much-awaited marriage to Prince William today.
Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day and prefers taking professional help, but the 29-year-old is confident she can do it herself. Read more
A stunner of a dress for Kate by designer Sarah
Millions around the world held their breath as Kate Middleton arrived at her Westminster Abbey wedding in a stunning white gown designed by Sarah Burton of the Alexander McQueen fashion house.
The lacy gown with its low neckline, startling veil has been the topic of speculation for months. Read more
Prince William marries commoner Kate Middleton
Prince William and Kate Middleton were today pronounced man and wife at the majestic Westminster Abbey where the couple exchanged vows in the presence of some 1,900 guests, while millions of people around the world watched the ceremony live on TV.
29-year-old Middleton wore an ivory and lace gown designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, while the Prince, 28, was attired in the red tunic of an Irish Guards Colonel - his most senior honorary appointment. Read more
Kate Middleton and Prince William Married
Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton married at Westminster Abbey on Friday in a royal occasion of dazzling pomp and pageantry that has attracted a huge global audience and injected new life into the monarchy. Read more
KATE Middleton has given her first interview
Like most royal interviews, it is innocuous and designed to promote a cause close to the interviewee’s heart but when that wedding announcement is finally made, expect features writers to hark back to this landmark event for some crumbs of background information on this woman about whom we know so little.
Kate Middleton and her siblings, Pippa, 26, and James, 22, have also given interviews in which they talk about their memories of early parties they attended. Kate, 28, recalls wearing her favourite spotty clown dungarees, eating bowls of jelly and playing games of musical statues.
Queen in the Train
The British monarch has been photographed taking the train. Wearing a multicoloured Hermes headscarf and a large grey woollen coat, Queen Elizabeth II took the train to Norfolk on Thursday for her Christmas break. Read more
Prince Charles borrows £3k from cops
Britain’s Prince Charles borrowed nearly £3,000 from his protection officers after the royal found himself short of cash and needing fork out for “travel expenses,” a report said on Wednesday. Read more
Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, a date that will live in infamy
The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, marked the immediate start of World War II for the United States.
In May 1942, however, the U.S. Army reversed its decision to exclude Japanese Americans from the armed forces and created the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, also known as the “Nisei Squadron.”
442nd Regimental Combat Team Historical Society - facts, photos, and tributes.
Postal strikes to take place next week
Two days of national postal strikes will take place next week after Royal Mail and unions failed to strike a last minute deal.
The Communication Workers Union announced this afternoon that there would be nationwide stoppages next Thursday and Friday.
The CWU repeated its offer of further talks with Royal Mail management to avert the industrial action, which will see postal deliveries ground to a halt.
Royal Mail responded by saying that the move was an “appalling and unjustified” attack on customers.