DANICA KIRKA

Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear in a video released by the Royal Family ahead of a London concert held as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, June 4, 2022. (Screen grab/BBC)

June 4, 2022, 11:39 pm

Queen Elizabeth II kicks off star-studded Jubilee gig with tea with Paddington Bear

While the 96-year-old monarch is not able to attend the London concert, she makes an appearance with beloved children’s book character

By SYLVIA HUI and DANICA KIRKA

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowds with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at right, as they arrive by carriage on the first day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting in Ascot, England, June 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

February 6, 2022, 5:03 am

UK’s Queen Elizabeth says ‘sincere wish’ for Camilla to become Queen Consort

In Platinum Jubilee message marking 70 years since she ascended to the throne, reigning British monarch backs plan for her daughter-in-law to one day get title of queen

By DANICA KIRKA

Britain's Prince Andrew speaks. during a television interview at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor, England, on April 11, 2021. (Steve Parsons/Pool Photo via AP)

January 13, 2022, 9:00 pm

Queen strips Prince Andrew of his military roles, public duties, amid abuse claims

As he faces trial over allegations he sexually abused a teenage girl trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace announces Duke of York has lost his ‘royal patronages’

By DANICA KIRKA and SYLVIA HUI

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson steps out of 10 Downing Street to welcome the Sultan of Oman, Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said, in London, December 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

December 20, 2021, 5:56 am

UK’s Johnson walks tightrope between political scandal, COVID surge

British prime minister has reeled from one crisis to another, threatening his hold on power and inspiring talk of possible successors

By DANICA KIRKA

Despite rainy weather, Duesseldorf's city center is well frequented despite the coronavirus rules for retailers, shortly before Christmas in Duesseldorf, Germany, on Saturday, December 18, 2021. (Malte Krudewig/dpa via AP)

December 18, 2021, 6:16 pm

European countries reimpose restrictions as Omicron sweeps continent

France, Austria, Ireland, Denmark cancel events, close theaters, consider lockdowns as coronavirus variant spreads

By DANICA KIRKA

Ghislaine Maxwell, founder of the TerraMar Project, attends a press conference on the Issue of Oceans in Sustainable Development Goals, at United Nations headquarters, June 25, 2013. (United Nations Photo/Rick Bajornas via AP, File)

November 29, 2021, 12:41 am

Who is the real Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein sex abuse enabler or pawn?

As trial set to begin, Ian Maxwell says sister, accused of recruiting girls for disgraced financier, is being scapegoated by US justice system intent on holding someone responsible

By DANICA KIRKA and Tom Hays

In this October 19, 2021 file photo Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, greet guests at a reception for the Global Investment Summit in Windsor Castle, Windsor, England (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)

October 23, 2021, 12:58 pm

UK’s Queen Elizabeth II back at castle following brief hospitalization

95-year-old British monarch said to be undertaking light duties after spending night in London hospital for ‘preliminary investigations’; royal will mark 70 years on throne in 2022

By DANICA KIRKA

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) headquarters is pictured in Paris, France, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

October 9, 2021, 12:21 am

Israel among more than 130 countries to reach deal on minimum corporate tax

US Treasury chief says agreement will end ‘race to the bottom’ by deterring multinational firms from shifting profits to states with lower rates

By David McHugh and DANICA KIRKA

Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attends the 40th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil, FILE)

October 6, 2021, 9:16 pm

UK High Court: Dubai ruler hacked ex-wife’s phone with Israeli spyware

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum signed off on use of NSO Group technology during legal custody battle

By DANICA KIRKA

Street artist Akse P19 repairs the mural of Manchester United striker and England player Marcus Rashford on the wall of the Coffee House Cafe on Copson Street, in Withington, Manchester, England, July 13, 2021. (AP/Jon Super)

July 14, 2021, 6:07 pm

Defaced UK soccer star mural transformed into symbol of anti-racism

Supporters repair and tape messages of support on art piece in Marcus Rashford’s hometown; ‘You will always be a hero,’ 9-year-old fan writes

By DANICA KIRKA

From front left, Britain's Prince Charles, Prince Andrew. Prince Edward, Prince William, Peter Phillips, Prince Harry, Earl of Snowdon and Tim Laurence follow the coffin the coffin makes it's way past the Round Tower during the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip inside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England Saturday April 17, 2021. (Leon Neal/Pool via AP)

April 17, 2021, 6:39 pm

UK’s Prince Philip laid to rest as somber queen sits alone

Widowed British monarch, setting an example amid the coronavirus pandemic, sits at a distance at funeral ceremony; people across Britain observe minute of silence

By DANICA KIRKA and Jill Lawless

Britain's Prince Harry, left, and his brother Prince William, right, stand with their grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh as they wait for the start of the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham Stadium, London, October 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

April 12, 2021, 11:08 pm

Sense of duty and barbecue skills: William and Harry remember ‘grandpa’ Philip

‘I know he would want us to get on with the job,’ says 2nd in line to UK throne of Queen’s 73-year consort, in statement separate from brother’s, issued amid ongoing family rift

By DANICA KIRKA and Jill Lawless

A tribute to Britain's Prince Philip is projected onto a large screen at Piccadilly Circus in London, Friday, April 9, 2021 (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

April 10, 2021, 11:30 pm

Prince Philip’s funeral set for next Saturday, with only 30 people attending

Pandemic prevents large event; Prince Charles says family ‘deeply grateful’ for public support, his father ‘would have been amazed by reaction’

By DANICA KIRKA

An arrangement of UK daily newspapers photographed as an illustration in Brighton on March 8, 2021, shows front page headlines reporting on the story of the interview given by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wife of Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, to Oprah Winfrey, which aired on US broadcaster CBS (Glyn KIRK / AFP)

March 8, 2021, 2:40 pm

UK and royal family absorb blow of revealing Harry, Meghan interview

Many Brits left shell-shocked after couple paint deeply unflattering portrait of royal life, saying they encountered racist attitudes and duchess was driven to thoughts of suicide

By Jill Lawless and DANICA KIRKA

Rabbi Bieberfeld is administered a dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine at an event to encourage vaccine uptake in Britain's Haredi Orthodox Jewish community at the John Scott Vaccination Centre in London, February 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

February 14, 2021, 7:45 pm

Ultra-Orthodox Londoners roll up sleeves to fight COVID

Hundreds of elderly members of particularly hard-hit community line up for vaccines, in hopes of reuniting with grandchildren

By DANICA KIRKA