The Crown Jewels are part of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation ceremony. They represent the grandeur and long history of the British monarchy. Cullinan I diamond, largest colorless cut diamond in the world, is at the top of the Imperial State Crown. The Crown Jewels, which serve as the focal point of the coronation ceremony, stand … Read more
The Queen was crowned in 1953, a year after her father, King George VI, died. She witnessed the momentous moment of Britain’s first female prime leader, Margaret Thatcher, taking office in 1979. The monarch observed Britain’s most deadly mining-related accident, known as the Aberfan Disaster, in 1966. Queen Elizabeth was a constant in a changing … Read more
Prince Charles Philip Arthur George was born in Buckingham Palace on November 14, 1948. There have been two previous kings with the name Charles but they had dubious reputations. The heir to the throne may wish to avoid anything that could cast him in a negative light. Prince Charles could change his name to King … Read more
LONDON: Outsider Tornado Flyer gave Irish training great Willie Mullins just his second win in the King George VI chase storming home to take the honours on Sunday at Kempton Park. Jockey Danny Mullins — nephew of Willie — seized the lead after the penultimate fence although his stablemate, the better fancied Asterion Forlonge, came … Read more
