Tag Archives: Queen

Six Iconic Instruments That Built British Rock

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on April 9th, 2013

A left-handed Hofner violin bass guitar, of the sort played by Sir Paul McCartney

Note: these aren’t British instruments. In fact there aren’t many, if any, musical instruments that could be said to have definitely had their sole origin in the British Isles, although bagpipes come close.

10 Great British Bands Get Shredded

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on April 4th, 2013

(Pic courtesy of http://thehighnotedotnet.com/)

Let’s not spoil this with too much talk. Suffice to say there are 10 videos here, featuring some of the greatest musicans that Britain has produced. Only, they don’t really sound all that magnificent here.

The Queen Goes 3D

By Brigid Brown | Posted on December 10th, 2012

Queen Elizabeth speaking to Parliament. (Express Newspapers/AP Images)

It’s a British Christmas tradition to sit down in front of the television and watch the Queen deliver her Christmas speech at 3pm. This year … it’s going to be in 3D.

RIP: Sir Patrick Moore – Hero Of British Scientific Broadcasting

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on December 10th, 2012

Sir Patrick Moore was the kind of figure that is so singular, so startlingly unlike anyone else in public life, that the act of explaining their quirks for the first time makes them appear suddenly alien and odd. I don’t even know ...

WATCH: Prince William Takes a Friendly Dig at Brother Harry

By Brigid Brown | Posted on November 28th, 2012

Kate Middleton and Prince William are pleased with the outcome. (Photo via AP)

Aw, brotherly love. The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, made a visit to Cambridge for the first time since receiving his dukedom title from his grandmother the Queen right before marrying the then Kate Middleton (now Duchess of ...

PHOTOS: The Royals Recognize Remembrance Day

By Brigid Brown | Posted on November 12th, 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge with the Duchess of Cornwall (left) and the Countess of Wessex (right) on a balcony above the Cenotaph in Whitehall, central London for the annual Remembrance Day Service. (AP)

Our friends over at Socialite Life have put together a gallery of Prince William, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and the Queen — among other royals — paying their respect on Remembrance Day.

Ten Great British Songs Performed By Muppets

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on October 15th, 2012

Note: some of these are songs performed with Muppets as well as by Muppets. But there are songs and there are Muppets, so that should be good enough for anyone.

The Brit List: 10 Things Americans Love About Living in Britain

By Brigid Brown | Posted on August 31st, 2012

Like many true Anglophiles, my eyes light up at just the thought of making a visit to the U.K. I adore being abroad; anything is possible.

Royal Roundup: Team Windsor Cheers on Team GB

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on August 8th, 2012

William, Kate and Harry watching as Zara Phillips competes in the Olympics, July 31. (Rex Features/AP Images)

The royals have been sprinting around Olympic events faster than Usain Bolt.

“Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry have been tirelessly shuttling around town to support Team GB’s athletes,” writes E! Online, “going everywhere from land to sea in an impressive display of ...

Royal Roundup: Queen Delivers Address to Parliament; Windsor Pageant Kicks Off Jubilee

By Paul Hechinger | Posted on May 11th, 2012

Amid pomp and ceremony, Queen Elizabeth traveled to Westminster on Wednesday to deliver her annual speech to Parliament outlining the government’s plans for the upcoming year.