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Kate Middleton becomes Wimbledon patron as Queen Elizabeth II cuts her workload
After 64 years as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, the Queen hands the role to the Duchess of Cambridge.
Australia PM Malcolm Turnbull says time not right for republic push
Australian leader says best time for constitutional change is after end of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
Australian leaders overwhelmingly back constitution change to republic
Seven out of eight state and territory leaders demand an end to constitutional monarchy.
UK: Google offers virtual tour of Buckingham Palace
Google's Expedition programme for school children unveils virtual tour inside Buckingham Palace.
Queen Elizabeth lays wreath on 100-year anniversary of Gallipoli withdrawal
The wreath was laid at the War Memorial Cross at the Queen's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Queen to spend more time away from Buckingham Palace in Balmoral and Windsor
The Balmoral Castle in Scotland is said to be the Queen's favourite.
Christmas 2015: Where to watch the Queen's Christmas speech live online
This year marks the Queen's 58th Christmas broadcast.
Koh-i-Noor diamond: Why is the 'stolen' £100m British crown jewel so controversial?
A lawyer in Lahore has filed a petition for Koh-i-Noor diamond to be returned to Pakistan.
Pakistan High Court petition asks Queen to return Koh-i-Noor diamond to them, not India
A fresh wave of dispute erupts over the Koh-i-Noor diamond as Pakistan now says it belongs there, not India.
Margaret Thatcher voted 'most influential woman' in past 200 years
The Scottish Widows's listing featured Mother Teresa and Oprah Winfrey in the top 10.
Prince Harry awards Desmond Tutu with Order of the Companions honour
The Nobel laureate was presented the award by Prince Harry during a visit to the country.
Buckingham Palace State Dining Room closed as inspection reveals 'issue with ceiling'
The State Dining Room is used for hosting banquets for visiting heads of states.
2 protesters arrested after spending eight hours on Buckingham Palace roof
High-profile protest staged for fathers' rights in divorce and separation proceedings.
Queen Elizabeth jokes Canada's youthful Prime Minister TJustin Trudeau makes her 'feel old'
British monarch quips with 43-year-old Canadian leader at Commonwealth summit in Malta.
Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit: Official Royal itinerary for the Malta visit
The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will be in Malta for three days.
Queen Elizabeth II signed Christmas gift tags sell for almost $7,000 at auction
Several of tags are signed 'Mummy' for her four children and 'Lilibet' for other relatives.
Queen's 90th birthday party: Plans for royal celebrations at Windsor announced
The royal birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle will feature 900 horses and 1,500 performers from across the world.
Remembrance Sunday: Queen to lead wreath-laying tribute in honour of war dead
Queen Elizabeth was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh and political leaders for the event at the memorial in Whitehall, London.
Australia: Malcolm Turnbull scraps knighthoods and damehoods
PM says awards 'not appropriate' in modern Australia.
Modi UK visit: Indian prime minister to have lunch with Queen and address UK Parliament
Indian media have reported Narendra Modi will have lunch with the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
Chinese spy tried to enter Queen Elizabeth's coach during Xi visit
The alleged incident comes at a time when bilateral security cooperation has been planned between the two countries.
Jeremy Corbyn avoids kissing Queen's hand as 'prior engagements' stop him joining Privy Council
Labour leader could use a loophole to join the Privy Council without kneeling before the Queen.
Prince Williams names wife Kate, brother Harry and dog Lupo among those he turns to in times of need
The 33-year-old prince participated in a bullying prevention workshop on 21 September.
Jeremy Corbyn denies resigning from Stop The War Coalition 'over anti-Queen poem'
Corbyn's spokesperson says leading Labour requires 'undivided attention'.
Queen Elizabeth to bestow Kate Middleton with special honour in Scotland
Middleton is set to receive the Royal Family Order of Queen Elizabeth II to mark the Queen's long reign.
Nicola Sturgeon slammed by Scottish nationalists for posing for pics with the Queen
Queen becomes longest-serving Monarch - but will her reign last longer than the Union?
Queen Elizabeth II thanks public for 'touching messages' as she becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch [Video]
Queen spoke about milestone during opening of Scottish Borders Railway.
Queen Elizabeth II: Monarch rides steam locomotive to mark longest reign [Video]
Monarch rode locomotive from Edinburgh's Waverley station on day she becomes UK's longest reigning monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II longest reign: David Cameron pays tribute to 'extraordinary' British monarch
The prime minister said the head of state had been a 'rock of stability' throughout her reign.
Queen Elizabeth II longest reign: UK monarch's coronation-day speech from 1953 in full
Elizabeth II set to become longest-reigning British monarch to have sat on throne.