The Queen examines her coronation crown in "The Coronation." BBC Queen Elizabeth left behind a vast collection of jewels, tiaras, and brooches when she passed away on Thursday. Some of the items will remain part of the Crown Jewels on display at the Tower of London. Others are expected to be passed down to King […]
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The Last of Us Part I makes Part II’s flaws much more apparent
The Last of Us Part I may not be meaningfully different from the original game or its 2014 remaster, but the context around the franchise has notably changed. That’s because of The Last of Us Part II, a sequel that’s spurred as much critical praise as it has heated debate. The 2020 release built on […]
Antiques Roadshow guest shocked by painting of Queen Elizabeth II’s impressive valuation
It was then time to find out the price of the painting but it wasn’t necessarily the answer the owner was looking for. Rupert admitted: “Now we’ve got to value it of course. I am slightly worried about how many she’s done and the number of embassies that have this image. “Yet it is such […]
Queen Elizabeth II’s top travel destination REVEALED – where is her favourite place?
The most well-travelled monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II has been to at least 117 countries during her reign. Now 92, the Queen no longer travels abroad on royal visits. The British Monarch retired from these trips back in 2015, with her children and grandchildren representing her on engagements overseas these days. Where was the […]
World War II’s Best Codebreaker Was a Woman
The World War II-era FBI may have taken credit, but it was really the work of Elizebeth Smith Friedman. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a2acf9d7ddf3c6b8cc41569/master/pass/William_F._Friedman_and_Elizebeth_Smith_Friedman_-_National_Cryptologic_Museum_-_DSC07696.jpeg Feed: All Latest
Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Prince Philip’s secret stag do REVEALED
Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Prince Philip is known for his irreverent sense of humour, as well as supporting his wife over the years. Known for his gaffes and wicked jokes over the centuries, many might assume that the royal had quite the stag do. According to reports the 91-year-old actually had two stag dos – […]
Is The Last of Us: Part II’s marketing too violent? GamesBeat Decides
Sony Interactive Entertainment showed off a brutal scene from The Last of Us: Part II at Paris Games Week on Monday, and the cruelty in that clip generated a loud response from fans and others who were watching the publisher’s live show. On this week’s GamesBeat Decides podcast, hosts Jeffrey Grubb and Mike Minotti discuss […]
Queen Elizabeth II’s style secret – is THIS why Her Majesty always wears bright colours?
Queen Elizabeth II, 91, has outfits for every occasion and in array of different bold, bright colours. From royal blue to luminous yellow, Her Majesty has been seen in every eye-catching shade. But why is the royal rarely seen in pale colours or patterned designs? Is there a reason why? Countess Sophie of Wessex revealed […]
Star Wars: Battlefront II’s official trailer is all about the single-player campaign
Earlier this week a teaser trailer for the upcoming Star Wars: Battlefront II leaked online, but here at Star Wars Celebration EA has revealed the real thing — and it includes quite a bit more than the leaked version. The centerpiece of the trailer is the single-player campaign, which focuses on an elite TIE Fighter […]
Buckingham Palace Will Show Off Queen Elizabeth II’s Collection of Gifts to Visitors This Summer
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