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Queen Elizabeth II allowed Prince Andrew to walk her into a memorial to Prince Philip—raising fears he could gate-crash a key celebration of her reign.

A quarter of a million people braved miserable conditions at Epsom Downs on June 2, 1954, to see the 175th running of the prestigious Derby Stakes. Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Winston Churchill were in attendance, along with thousands of Britons who were all convinced of the unfailing superiority of English bloodstock and eager to see a British colt take the victory. They were shocked when a Kentucky-born chestnut named Never Say Die galloped to a two-length triumph at odds of 33-1, winning Brita...

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee this year. To commemorate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Jamaica.

The Queen previously said that when, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, its her sincere wish that Camilla will be known as Queen Consort.

A four-day Bank Holiday weekend will mark the Jubilee, with a service of thanksgiving, concert, Platinum Pageant and nationwide street parties.

A four-day Bank Holiday weekend will mark the Jubilee, with a service of thanksgiving, concert, Platinum Pageant and nationwide street parties.

A four-day Bank Holiday weekend will mark the Jubilee, with a service of thanksgiving, concert, Platinum Pageant and nationwide street parties.

A four-day Bank Holiday weekend will mark the Jubilee, with a service of thanksgiving, concert, Platinum Pageant and nationwide street parties.

A four-day Bank Holiday weekend will mark the Jubilee, with a service of thanksgiving, concert, Platinum Pageant and nationwide street parties.