AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France-KLM, said it would not bring any further passengers on Saturday from European destinations to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, its main hub. The airline, which had already cancelled dozens of flights to ease traffic pressure at the airport, said weather conditions and …
Read More »Tom Devine: The history of the Union of the Crowns that made Queen’s jubilee possible
THE Union of the Crowns between Scotland and England in 1603 might have helped historically to make possible the current Platinum Jubilee celebrations but in its first half century at least it brought neither peace nor prosperity to the Scottish people, according to Scotland’s most eminent historian. Speaking to the …
Read More »Animal activists taken away by police after running on track at Epsom Derby
Animal activists have been taken away by police after running on to the track at Epsom Derby Day as the Princess Royal and her family watched on. Pro-vegan climate group Animal Rebellion claimed six women entered the area wearing sashes reading “Animal Justice” just before the Cazoo Derby at 4.30pm. …
Read More »Royal revellers hope to see Queen on final day of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Platinum Jubilee celebrations will draw to a close with a colourful street pageant which royal revellers hope will be capped by a Buckingham Palace appearance by the Queen. The monarch received affectionate tributes from the Prince of Wales and national figures during Saturday night’s Platinum Party at the Palace that …
Read More »Platinum Party at the Palace: Prince William and Kate lead royal arrivals
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte led the royal arrivals at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee party at Buckingham Palace this evening. Prince William, 39, and Kate Middleton, 40, brought along their two eldest children as the Royal Family turned out in force …
Read More »Mercedes to recall about 1 million older models worldwide
BERLIN (Reuters) -Mercedes-Benz is recalling almost a million older cars from around the world due to possible problems with the brake booster, the company said on Saturday. Models of the ML, GL (BR 164) and R-Class (BR 251) series produced between 2004 and 2015 are affected, it said. Some 70,000 …
Read More »Giant drone corgi steals royal show | Bunbury Mail
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Read More »BBC Platinum Party at the Palace viewers baffled as they spot Royal Family’s ‘bored’ reaction
BBC viewers were taken aback as they spotted the Royal Family’s “miserable” reactions during the Platinum Party at the Palace. Those tuning into the live broadcast couldn’t help but spot the royals’ frosty reactions as they watched the performers outside Buckingham Palace. Hosted by Kirsty Young and Roman Kemp , …
Read More »Platinum Jubilee street parties continue across Berkshire
COMMUNITIES have gathered across Berkshire for a third day of street parties to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Streets across the conurbation were decorated in red, white, and blue as neighbours partied to mark 70 years of the Queen’s reign. Spirts were high as people joined to sing, dance, play games, …
Read More »Revellers marvel at being ‘part of history’ at Buckingham Palace concert
Party at the Palace revellers have said they felt like “part of history” celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee from the grounds of her home. Some 22,000 people heard live speeches by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales amid performances from stars including Diana Ross, Duran Duran and …
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