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Gowns take glamorous cues from bygone eras at Fashion Week
Feb 15, 2012 13:39 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Elegance, sophistication and a touch of mystery dominated the runway at New York Fashion Week as designers took cues from bygone eras to feature glamorous gowns in silk, brocades, lace and velvet in their 2012 Fall/Winter collections.
Fashion Week gowns take glamour cues from bygone eras
Feb 15, 2012 13:39 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Elegance, sophistication and a touch of mystery dominated the runway at New York Fashion Week as designers took cues from bygone eras to feature glamorous gowns in silk, brocades, lace and velvet in their 2012 Fall/Winter collections.
Naomi Watts to play Princess Diana in biopic
Feb 09, 2012 21:35 EST
British-Australian actress Naomi Watts is to play Princess Diana in a movie about the late royal's final two years, filmmakers have announced.
British royals unveil diamond jubilee tour
Dec 14, 2011 11:01 EST
Britain's royal family will tour the globe next year to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee marking 60 years on the throne, Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday.
Prince Charles meets Tanzanian president
Nov 07, 2011 12:47 EST
Britain's Prince Charles on Monday toured Tanzania on the second day of a visit to the east African nation, including holding talks with President Jakaya Kikwete.
Pink Floyd star's son loses bid to cut jail sentence
Oct 28, 2011 09:47 EDT
The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour lost an appeal on Friday against his jail sentence for drink and drug-fuelled violence during last year's student protests.
Mumbai's lunch delivery men down boxes
Aug 19, 2011 06:09 EDT
They battled through the streets of Mumbai to deliver workers' lunches during devastating 2005 floods, and kept working even as Islamist extremists laid siege to the city nearly three years ago.
British PM defends tough justice for rioters
Aug 17, 2011 21:03 EDT
Prime Minister David Cameron backed tough sentences for rioters after campaigners raised concerns about two men jailed for four years each for trying to organise unrest on Facebook.
Prince Charles visits riot-hit London communities
Aug 17, 2011 13:31 EDT
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla on Wednesday met families left homeless by the London riots, with some locals pleading for funds to help drag wayward youngsters away from trouble.
Charles and Camilla honour tsunami victims
Jul 06, 2011 10:56 EDT
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall paid tribute on Wednesday to the British victims of the devastating 2004 tsunami, at the opening of a new memorial.
Venus downs Date-Krumm in epic, Nadal shines
Jun 22, 2011 17:51 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - It was Venus's turn to write the Williams plot line at Wimbledon on Wednesday as she survived a gripping three-set battle with 40-year-old Japanese Kimiko Date-Krumm.
Nadal too hot for Sweeting under roof
Jun 22, 2011 15:40 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal had his fans drooling with another muscle-bulging display of brilliance to crush Ryan Sweeting 6-3 6-2 6-4 on Wednesday and stay firmly on course to defend his Wimbledon title.
Celebrities wow Wimbledon fans just like the players
Jun 22, 2011 11:03 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - Never mind the heroes and idols on court, a trip to Wimbledon means fans and paparazzi alike can also catch a glimpse of non-tennis celebrities enjoying the high life.
Obamas meets UK royals to seal "special" relations
May 24, 2011 13:14 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama was treated to royal pomp at Buckingham Palace Tuesday on a two-day state visit aimed at ensuring the United States and Britain keep the "special" in their relationship.
Queen to roll out red carpet for Obamas
May 22, 2011 10:55 EDT
Queen Elizabeth II will roll out the red carpet for Barack and Michelle Obama's state visit this week, as a special royal relationship flourishes with the US first family.
Camilla watched royal wedding again on TV
May 04, 2011 13:00 EDT
Prince Charles' wife Camilla said Wednesday she watched her step-son Prince William's wedding again on the television to catch up on the bits she missed.
Royal wedding photographer recalls 'magical' day
Apr 30, 2011 11:03 EDT
Prince William and Kate were "buzzing with happiness" on their wedding day, and their evening reception was a "magical" affair with "hysterical" speeches, their photographer revealed on Saturday.
UK police make 55 arrests around royal wedding
Apr 29, 2011 16:41 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - British police arrested 55 people in London on Friday for a range of mostly minor offences as the force mounted one of the biggest security operations ever seen in the capital around the royal wedding.
Queen wins cheers in yellow matching outfit
Apr 29, 2011 12:38 EDT
Queen Elizabeth II arrived at her grandson Prince William's wedding Friday to Kate Middleton to huge cheers and applause from the waiting crowds, looking radiant in a yellow wool dress.
Embattled Rolls and fairytale carriage for royal wedding
Apr 28, 2011 12:45 EDT
The royal Rolls-Royce that was attacked by rioting students will carry Kate Middleton to the church on Friday, while she and her new husband Prince William will leave afterwards in a fairytale horse-drawn carriage.
