Sun, May 24th, 2009 | U.K. |

This is not the first time security has been breached at the palace. :: The most serious breach came in March 1982 when Michael Fagan broke into the Queen's bedroom at the palace. She woke to find him sitting on her ...Read More

Declassified files reveal IRA targeted Buckingham Palace during 1970s bombing campaign

Wed, Oct 28th, 2009 | World |

LONDON (AP) - Irish Republican Army terrorists identified Buckingham Palace and other London landmarks as possible targets in a 1970s bombing campaign, newly disclosed documents revealed Wednesday. Files released by Britain's National Archives show that a group responsible for a spate ...Read More

Iraq beefs up security in Baghdad after bombings

Mon, Oct 26th, 2009 | Top Stories, World |

Reporting from Baghdad - The Iraqi government launched a massive security operation in Baghdad as Iraqis buried their dead Monday, a day after a pair of suicide attacks against government buildings killed dozens of people and exposed the fragility of ...Read More

Security tightened as BBC adds politician to panel

Wed, Oct 21st, 2009 | World |

LONDON (Hollywood Reporter) - BBC bosses are braced for chaos and possible scenes of violence Thursday after inviting right-wing nationalist politician Nick Griffin to appear on its flagship current affairs panel show, "Question Time." Security has been stepped up inside and ...Read More

Parliament rooftop protesters arrested in London

Mon, Oct 12th, 2009 | Most Viewed, Top Stories, World |

Parliament rooftop protesters arrested in London LONDON (Reuters) - British police arrested 20 environmental protesters who climbed onto the roof of the Houses of Parliament, the latest in a series of security breaches at the London landmark. The demonstrators from Greenpeace, demanding more government action on climate ...Read More

Complex TV remotes perplex prince

Sun, Oct 11th, 2009 | Entertainment |

Complex TV remotes perplex prince LONDON ? He may be married to Queen Elizabeth II, but Prince Philip has the same technological troubles as millions of commoners. The 88-year-old prince has bemoaned the complexity of television remote controls, saying attempts to record programs often end up ...Read More

No love lost between Prince Philip, remote

Sun, Oct 11th, 2009 | Entertainment |

He might be married to Queen Elizabeth II, but Prince Philip has the same technological troublesas millions of commoners.The 88-year-old prince has bemoaned the complexity of television remote controls, sayingattempts to record programs often end up with him lying on ...Read More

No remote control: Britain's Prince Philip bemoans complicated television gadgetry

Sat, Oct 10th, 2009 | World |

LONDON (AP) - He may be married to Queen Elizabeth II, but Prince Philip has the same technological troubles as millions of commoners. The 88-year-old prince has bemoaned the complexity of television remote controls, saying attempts to record programs often end ...Read More

Microsoft Offers Free Security Essentials

Tue, Sep 29th, 2009 | Most Viewed, SciTech |

Microsoft on Tuesday launched free PC that could crimp sales of pricey offerings from standalone security specialists like Symantec and McAfee.Microsoft Security Essentials is designed to protect Windows computers from "viruses, spyware, and other malicious software," Microsoft said. It replaces Windows ...Read More

US regulators close Georgia bank; 95th failure

Fri, Sep 25th, 2009 | Business |

WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Regulators closed Georgian Bank in Atlanta on Friday, an institution that catered to wealthy property developers and became the 95th U.S. bank to fail so far this year. Focused on Atlanta's well-heeled northern suburbs, the bank ...Read More

Regulators close high-end Georgia bank, 95th failure

Fri, Sep 25th, 2009 | Business |

* Georgian Bank to cost FDIC insurance fund $892 million * Bank catered to rich, featured on-staff chef WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Regulators on Friday closedGeorgian Bank in Atlanta, marking the 95th U.S. bank to fail thisyear and another sizable hit ...Read More

Pope accepts Gordon Brown's invitation to visit Britain next year

Wed, Sep 23rd, 2009 | Top Stories |

Pope Benedict XVI is to visit Britain next year, the first papal visit to Britain in 30 years, after accepting an invitation from Gordon Brown. The announcement is due to be made by Buckingham Palace and the Vatican in the ...Read More

Royal tradition takes a backward step as the Queen bows to 'health ...

Sun, Aug 9th, 2009 | U.K. |

The protocol was observed as a sign of respect but royal aides feared it could lead to someone getting hurt – and potentially suing Buckingham Palace for damages. The decision was taken to quietly drop the practice for most Palace staff ...Read More

Doctor dies after being savagely beaten in suspected Royal Park ...

Thu, Aug 6th, 2009 | U.K. |

A doctor who suffered horrific head wounds after being attacked near Buckingham Palace has died from his injuries. Nadim Gulamhuseinwala, 32, was making his way home after a night out with friends when he was struck to the ground and repeatedly ...Read More

Sikh soldiers guard Queen Elizabeth II

Fri, Jul 31st, 2009 | Most Viewed |

LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II has switched bearskin hats for turbans outside Buckingham Palace, where Sikh soldiers have begun guarding the monarch and her treasures, Britain's defense ministry said Friday. Signaler Simranjit Singh and Lance Cpl. Sarvjit Singh are the first ...Read More

Doctor critically ill after suspected mugging close to Buckingham ...

Tue, Jul 28th, 2009 | U.K. |

The 32-year-old Asian victim is believed to have been mugged by two white men as he walked home from a dinner party at 4am on Saturday. He was found on Queen's Walk, a path that runs alongside Green Park close to ...Read More

Queen's garden party washed out by torrential rain

Wed, Jul 8th, 2009 | U.K. |

Thousands of guests were forced to run inside marquees for cover as thunderstorms lit up the sky above Buckingham Palace. Hail stones, some almost half an inch wide, left the lawns of the royal residence white with ice. The Queen and the ...Read More

'Bruno' world premieres in London to raucous reception and rave ...

Thu, Jun 18th, 2009 | Entertainment |

"Bruno" unspooled last night in London and star Sacha Baron Cohen came to the premiere in character as the over-the-top gay fashion reporter. Accompanied by a coterie of men all clad in the same sexed-up version of a Buckingham Palace ...Read More

Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno shows military flair in skimpy palace guard outfit at film premiere

Wed, Jun 17th, 2009 | Entertainment |

LONDON (AP) - Sacha (SAH'-shuh) Baron Cohen has made a grand entrance for the London premiere of his new mock documentary "Bruno." The British comedian showed up in character as Bruno in a skimpy variation of the red-and-black uniform and bearskin ...Read More

Queen becomes keen green bean machine after seeing me

Sun, Jun 14th, 2009 | U.K. |

THE Queen must have been inspired by The Sun to grow her own veg at Buckingham Palace. The idea may have come to her after she visited The Sun’s gardens at last month’s Chelsea Flower Show. Now, with the backing of Prince ...Read More

Michelle Obama, Queen Elizabeth's Friendship Revealed After She And Daughters Get Rare Private Tour Of Palace

Sun, Jun 14th, 2009 | Politics |

LONDON — First came the hug, then a guided tour of Buckingham Palace. First Lady Michelle Obama, on a visit to London last week, got permission from Queen Elizabeth II for a guided tour of the palace with her daughters, Sasha ...Read More