For 300 years, the English crown passed to the oldest male heir. Now, it will simply go to the first-born – even if she’s a girl.
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It’s War! Battle Erupts Over Poster Phrase ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’
A fiery legal fight has broken out in the U.K. over the trademark for the slogan “keep calm and carry on” — the helpful advice of the British Government during World War II.
Thanks, Grandma: Prince William Explains How the Queen Helped Plan His Wedding
When Queen Elizabeth II offers her advice, don’t you even think about ignoring it.
A Royal Education: Kate Middleton Goes to Princess School
Think of it as Kate’s 101 on all things British.
Some British Schools Are Banning Skirts
Say goodbye to your school skirt, Hermione.
Take That, Harvard: University of Cambridge Named World’s Best College
The University of Cambridge emerged victorious for the second successive year in the latest league table of global academic institutions.
Lost in Translation: Student Has Tongue Surgery to Speak Better Korean
Talk about a tongue-twister.
New Book: Allies Hoped to Topple Hitler With Hormones
Plan A: Operation Valkyrie. Plan B: Make the Führer a fraulein.
London Riots: Wealthy Teen, Organic Chef Among Accused Looters
Think England’s rioters were just a bunch of thugs? Think again. According to The Sun, a millionaire’s daughter, a ballerina and an organic chief were allegedly in on the action.
‘That’s My Car on Fire’: The Top 8 Tweets from London’s Riots
It’s ugly out there in London, where some of the worst riots in recent memory continue to play out following the fatal shooting by police of 29-year-old Mark Duggan. Have a look at what people are saying, as well as some of the …
British Civil Servants’ Favorite Websites? Medieval Role Play and Bellydancing
Do you Facebook at work? How prosaic. Britain’s government workers are surfing medieval role play and belly dancing sites.
Beyond Prince Charles and Diana: Scenes from Europe’s Other Royal Weddings
Prince Charles married Diana 30 years ago today. They didn’t last until their Pearl Anniversary, but NewsFeed looks back at some of Europe’s other royal couples who just might.