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On Da Vinci's To-Do List: 'Find Human Skull'

Kevin Spak — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:28:05 CDT

A never-before-seen page of Leonardo da Vinci's famed notebook is set to go on display next month at the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, and it represents an interesting look into the genius' mind—because it's his to-do list. Scholars believe the list was written right before da Vinci made...

No Longer Shaken? James Bond Goes Heineken

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:25:05 CDT

James Bond is no longer exclusively a martini man: The super-spy will be swilling Heineken in at least one scene in upcoming 007 flick Skyfall, according to a surprising report from Advertising Age. It's part of an advertising push by the beer maker; Daniel Craig's Bond will also star in...

Book Airs Secrets of Royals

Mark Russell — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:21:42 CDT

Who is the fussiest member of the British royal family? Where is the secret closet in Buckingham Palace for private drinks? Who can swim in the royal pool? These secrets and more are revealed in the Daily Mail's excerpts of the new book Not in Front of the Corgis (it's...

Queen-Obsessed American's Body Lay Near Palace for 3 Years

Rob Quinn — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:15:27 CDT

The body of an American man obsessed with Queen Elizabeth II lay undiscovered for three years on an island in sight of Buckingham Palace, an inquest has determined. Robert Moore, who was in his late 60s, arrived in Britain in 2007 and appears to have lived in the undergrowth on...

Kate's Wedding Dress to Get Special Treatment

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:28:41 CDT

Kate Middleton's memorable wedding gown will be on display to the public this summer at Buckingham Palace. The dress, designed by Sarah Burton of the Alexander McQueen fashion house, will be displayed from July 23 until Oct 3, according to palace officials. And viewers will be able to ogle over...

Obamas Hit By Dueling Royal 'Blunders'

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 25 May 2011 11:02:20 CDT

President Obama just can’t catch a break in London. After screwing up the date in the Westminster Abbey guest book yesterday, Politico reports that he miscued while toasting Queen Elizabeth at last night’s Buckingham Palace state dinner. The orchestra, apparently believing he was finished with his remarks, started playing “God...

Obamas Meet William, Kate

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 24 May 2011 09:44:49 CDT

The Obamas were grandly received at Buckingham Palace today, greeted by a 41-gun salute as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip welcomed them to London. Earlier in the day, the president and first lady had a chance to meet with Prince Charles and wife Camilla, as well as newlyweds Prince William...

Irish Militants Issue London Bomb Threat

Matt Cantor — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:05:06 CDT

Irish militants called in a bomb threat targeting central London today, a day ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Ireland—the first visit by a British monarch in more than a century, Reuters reports. A source says the threat has some credibility because the caller uttered a codeword known to...

Newly Hitched Wills, Kate Snog

Evann Gastaldo — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:52:49 CDT

At long last, newlyweds William and Kate (or, if you like, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ) have appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and engaged in not one, but two public kisses as husband and wife. Big cheer from the throngs below, but the kisses themselves? Pretty...