Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Anniversary

AMSTERDAM - Dutch Queen Beatrix is abdicating after a 33-year reign and her newly popular son is becoming king.

Prince Philip has had a few health scares recently, but Queen Elizabeth's husband's short visit to Toronto, which begins today, reflects his stamina, longtime military interests and maybe even a love affair with a country he's visited over 70 times.

LONDON (Reuters) - Former Beatle Paul McCartney's 680-million-pound ($1.04 billion) fortune put him at the top of a list ranking the UK and Ireland's richest musicians that also highlighted Adele as the wealthiest young music millionaire. McCartney was followed closely by music and stage impresario Andrew Lloyd-Webber at …

Before its name got attached to reports of watered down chemotherapy treatments used at a number of hospitals, Hamilton's Marchese Health Care was known for its philanthropy and 'community involvement.'

LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth was awarded one of Britain's most prestigious entertainment honors on Thursday for her support for the film and television industry. Actor and director Kenneth Branagh presented the 86-year-old monarch with an honorary BAFTA award - Britain's equivalent of Hollywood's Oscars - for her …

By Patricia Reaney NEW YORK (Reuters) - Airfares to some of the most popular U.S. and international destinations rose by 25 percent or more last year, and June was the most expensive month to travel, according to the website Kayak.com. The costs of flights from North America to Lima soared 33 percent, London fares were …

By Clare Hutchison LONDON (Reuters) - Ten dresses worn by the late Princess Diana, including a velvet, midnight blue gown she famously danced in with John Travolta at the White House in 1985, fetched more than $1.2 million at a London auction on Tuesday. The Victor Edelstein creation worn at the U.S. gala dinner was the …

The only army cadet in Newfoundland and Labrador to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal credits her foster family and strong community support.

LONDON (Reuters) - A smiling and apparently fit Queen Elizabeth left hospital on Monday a day after she was admitted with symptoms of gastroenteritis. The 86-year-old British monarch, wearing a red coat and silver brooch, shook hands with medical staff on the steps of the King Edward VII hospital in central London before …

Queen Elizabeth has left a London hospital after staying overnight because of an apparent stomach infection. She smiled and thanked staff before getting into her limousine.

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth went into hospital in London on Sunday with symptoms of gastroenteritis, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said. The 86-year-old monarch first developed symptoms of the stomach bug on Friday and the decision to take her to hospital was a precautionary measure. She was in good spirits …

MIAMI (Reuters) - Two spray-paint murals by the elusive street artist Banksy, including one that vanished last week from a North London wall, were pulled in the 11th hour from a Miami auction on Saturday. Who owns the London mural remains a mystery, as does how it ended up in a Miami auction house shortly after going missing. …

When the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals were introduced last year, they were meant to recognize the contributions and outstanding achievements of Canadians. However, the municipal government of London, Ont., named the “worst council ever” by one local paper, saw it as a chance to honour its own work.

Two Ottawa Valley mayors have returned their Diamond Jubilee medals, saying they're uncomfortable with the reasons given for their awards.

A day after First Nations chiefs held what was described as a "working meeting" with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa, Idle No More protests were held in communities across Canada.