People were getting their pictures taken with a lifesize cardboard cut out of Queen Elizabeth II in The Mall near Buckingham Palace on June 1, 2012 in London, in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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New Queen Elizabeth Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds
A new wax figure of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London this morning.  The new sculpted statue was created by Steve Swales and was painted by Lisa Burton. The new rendition of the Queen was crafted in honor of her Diamond Jubilee and is modeled after the official Jubilee photograph released by the Palace on January… Continue reading New Queen Elizabeth Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal jewels will be on display at the Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen’s 60 years on the throne, by putting on a dazzling exhibition of Royal rocks. The exhibition, which will be the focal point of the palace’s 2012 summer opening, will include many of the monarch’s most cherished jewels, some of which are… Continue reading Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Musician: Nawaf Al Gheraibah
Nawaf Al Gheraibah is a unique and talented Kuwaiti musician who like to explore independent and traditional music. A postgraduate student at the University of Southampton, UK. He is completing his degree in composition, and is currently employed at the Higher Institute of Musical Arts, Kuwait. He finds that blending the music of many cultures produces coherent… Continue reading Musician: Nawaf Al Gheraibah
The Iron Lady – Official Trailer
A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher portrayed by Meryl Streep, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power. Filming began in the UK on 31 January 2011, with the release date scheduled for 16 December 2011.
Breast Milk Ice Cream on Sale
A specialist ice cream parlor plans to serve up breast milk ice cream and says people should think of it as an organic, free-range treat. The breast milk concoction, called the “Baby Gaga,” will be available from Friday at the Icecreamists restaurant in London’s Covent Garden. Icecreamists founder Matt O’Connor was confident his take on the… Continue reading Breast Milk Ice Cream on Sale
World’s Smallest Solar Movie Theater
The Sol Cinema is a micro movie house powered entirely by the Sun. It can accommodate 8 adults comfortably for a unique cinematic experience, and it has a full library of comedy, quirky, music videos and short films with inspiring environment themes. Sol Cinema is an ideal solution for showing short videos within the community, festival,… Continue reading World’s Smallest Solar Movie Theater
Queen Elizabeth is Now on Facebook
The royal house announced today that the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth has joined the social network. A series of Facebook pages will allow friends and fans to follow the Queen’s royal happenings, including news and upcoming events. There will also be photos and videos which feature the Queen, as well as other members of the royal… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth is Now on Facebook