In his memoir, not yet officially published, Prince Harry tells how he was physically attacked by his brother William – heir to the British throne – during an argument, reveals that he used cocaine at age 17 and that he killed 25 people during military missions in Afghanistan. Entitled “Spare” …
Read More »United Kingdom experienced unprecedented instability in 2022 – 12/25/2022 – World
It has not been a good year for the UK. Whether in politics, the economy or the monarchy, 2022 will be remembered for the effervescence that spread from climate change to institutions, producing numbers and negative feelings that should remain throughout 2023 and may influence the outcome of the next …
Read More »Elizabeth II died of ‘old age’, says death certificate – 09/29/2022 – World
Queen Elizabeth II died of “old age” at 15:10 (11:10 GMT) on 8 September, according to her death certificate published on Thursday (29). The cause of death – “old age”, in English – and the time – more than three hours before the official announcement – are in the document, …
Read More »Tributes to the queen fill London with flowers – 09/17/2022 – World
Anyone who arrives at Green Park, in central London, immediately realizes how the excellent British organization is in everything that surrounds the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on the 8th. Placing tributes on the door of Buckingham Palace is now prohibited – the volume was too large – …
Read More »Elizabeth II: Why do monarchies last so long in Europe? – 09/17/2022 – World
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will bring together dozens of world leaders this Monday (19), but some have more reason to mourn the British woman’s death. They are the six sovereigns of the monarchical kingdoms of Europe, who, even after wars, scandals or social transformations, survive in the 21st century. For …
Read More »Elizabeth II: Families of ex-colonies do not join in mourning – 09/15/2022 – World
Exactly a week after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, London completes this Thursday (15) the first full day of tributes by the general public to the sovereign, with the coffin at the Palace of Westminster being visited by thousands of people. As was to be expected, the demonstrations of …
Read More »Charles III keeps the bloodline of the historic Dracula alive – 09/13/2022 – World
That’s why the British Kim Newman did not expect when he wrote his most famous novel, “Anno Dracula” (1992): another descendant of the cruel prince who inspired the creation of the most famous vampire in history is sitting on the throne of the United Kingdom. In the book and its …
Read More »Elizabeth II: Death affects weather forecast and interest – 09/12/2022 – World
What can the National Weather Service, a sex shop and the Bank of England have in common? In the midst of respect for national mourning, but also in the desire to honor Queen Elizabeth II, who died last Thursday (8), in the eyes of some Brits perhaps these institutions have …
Read More »Elizabeth II: Death affects weather forecast and interest – 09/12/2022 – World
What can the National Weather Service, a sex shop and the Bank of England have in common? In the midst of respect for national mourning, but also in the desire to honor Queen Elizabeth II, who died last Thursday (8), in the eyes of some Brits perhaps these institutions have …
Read More »Children honor Elizabeth II with letters and sandwich – 09/12/2022 – World
“To the queen. Thank you for doing all the wonderful things for us. I miss you so much. I’m so glad my mom just told me I’m going to her house. Please read this letter in heaven.” Zachary Hameed was one of thousands of people who have been depositing cards …
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