12 Things You Might Not Know About Queen Elizabeth II


Updated 02/06/12 9:01 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Queen Elizabeth II Little Known Facts

Sixty years ago today, Queen Elizabeth II started her reign. Each year, the queen quietly marks Accession Day, since it is the anniversary of the death of her father, King George VI, but today, the queen also made note of the celebrations that will come later this year: "I hope also that this Jubilee year will be a time to give thanks for the great advances that have been made since 1952 and to Read more

David Beckham and Prince Harry Meet Up For a Night of London Clubbing


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David Beckham Pictures at Arts Club With Prince Harry

David Beckham and his best friend Dave Gardner spent last night at what seems to be London's hottest spot, the Arts Club. Prince Harry was out as well to say hi to David, along with Princess Eugenie and the singer Katherine Jenkins. It was Harry and David's latest get-together. David visited with Harry when the latter went to LA for a weekend during his time in the US doing an Apache helicopter Read more

Matt and Luciana Damon Hang Up Their Swimsuits For a Fancy London Party


Updated 01/23/12 9:09 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Matt Damon Pictures at Lisa Snowdon's Birthday Party

Matt Damon attended Lisa Snowdon's 40th birthday party in London on Saturday night. Along with his wife Luciana, who looked gorgeous in a teal gown, Matt attended the UK TV presenter's bash at the Portland Place venue. Lisa and Matt are apparently great friends, having met back when she dated George Clooney. Her relationship with George was on-again, off-again from 2000 to 2005. In the years Read more

Australia's Leader Says Curtseying to Queen Is "Just Not Me"


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Prime Minister Julia Gillard Doesn't Curtsey to Queen

Queen Elizabeth arrived in Australia yesterday, and it must have been a little awkward when she greeted the country's prime minister, Julia Gillard. The Aussie leader, who was born in Britain, is a self-confessed Republican, meaning she supports a republic for Australia, rather than a constitutional monarchy with the British monarch as its head of state, as is the case now. Since the meeting at Read more

Victoria Beckham Settles Into London With Baby Harper


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Victoria Beckham Pictures in London With Baby Harper Seven

Victoria Beckham hopped into the passenger's seat this evening when she left her London hotel. Over the weekend, Victoria Beckham and her daughter Harper Seven left LA and headed to the mom of four's native Britain once baby Harper got her first passport. There are rumors today that the Beckhams may once again make Europe their home. David Beckham is in talks with Paris St. Germain, according to Read more

Etsy Finds: Absolutely Autumnal Acorn Motifs


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Acorn Decor From Etsy

While acorns and oak leaves are a common Fall motif, the use of acorn imagery is actually quite ancient. This widespread symbol of regeneration has meant many things to many cultures. In Britain, many people carried an acorn as a sign of good luck. In Norse mythology, the oak tree, and acorn, were symbolic of protection against storms. And the acorn motif, which has been found on Celtic and Greek Read more

10 Pies Worth Savoring


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Slideshow: Savory Pie and Tart Recipes

This Sunday isn't just daylight savings; it also marks the end of British Pie Week, and just so happens to be 3.14, or Pi Day! Rather than overload you with a bunch of saccharine pies, I thought I'd inspire you with a collection of sugar-free selections — some inspired by the cuisine of Great Britain, and others just downright unconventional, but all worth savoring. From steak and ale pie to Read more