UncategorizedThe Queen shakes hands with an ex-IRA commanderTwice today--once in private, once in public--Queen Elizabeth II, head of the British military, shook hands with Martin...
UncategorizedBetting big on the Queen’s hatAt today’s Royal Ascot, those who bet on green would have cleaned up with 10-1 odds
Economic analysisGambling big bucks on the Queen’s hat colour. Truly. A whopping $640-million will be bet at this year’s Royal Ascot, on everything from who will get kicked out and, well, horseracing
UncategorizedRegal guessing games: from hats and brooches to whether or not Philip will be by the Queen’s sideOn Saturday, it’s the Queen’s birthday. No, not her real one (that’s on April 21), but rather her "official" me day, held in June...
NewsNewsmakers: June 8-14, 2012The mayor who cheesed off Obama, an Ottawa man’s unfortunate likeness, and taking flak for hating Nickelback
WorldHow to hold a right proper party, Briton-styleWith their usual resolve, revelers marked the Queen’s milestone with contagious enthusiasm, even in the rain
WorldIt’s been her majesty’s pleasureThe Queen’s radiant smile flooded her face, even as she stood in the rain for hours
UncategorizedWhat colour will the Queen wear to the Diamond Jubilee? Our resident royal enthusiast is banking on yellow.
CanadaOne of the Queen’s favourite brooches has Canadian rootsWhen John Williamson found ’the finest pink diamond ever discovered,’ he sent as a wedding gift to Elizabeth