14th October, 2011
Bhutanese king weds commoner
Bhutan’s ‘Dragon King’ married a young commoner in an ancient Himalayan monastic fortress on Thursday, sipping a chalice of ambrosia symbolising eternal life in a Buddhist wedding that has transfixed a reclusive kingdom slowly embracing globalisation.
3rd October, 2011
“I’ll do it my way” says Princess Charlene
LONDON: Monaco’s newly-wed Princess Charlene vowed to carry out her royal duties in her own style but admitted adapting to the role was taking time,…
11th May, 2011
Fergie says hurt by royal wedding snub
LOS ANGELES: Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Britain’s Prince Andrew, says it was “difficult” that she wasn’t invited to last month’s royal wedding, but…
30th April, 2011
Lip reader deciphers secret wedding whispers
LONDON: Tina Lannin, a professional lip reader who was born deaf, caught the private whispers during the royal wedding that television microphones couldn’t capture. Lannin,…
30th April, 2011
Royal wedding is boost for Britain in tough times
LONDON: British commentators on Saturday heaped praise on the royal wedding, saying the fairytale occasion had provided a much-needed boost to the country in straitened…
29th April, 2011
Kate’s sister Pippa becomes surprise Internet hit
LONDON: It may have been Kate Middleton’s big day — but her sister and maid of honour Pippa turned almost as many heads on Friday…
29th April, 2011
Zardari attends reception at British High Commission
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari here on Friday visited British High Commission to mark the events of Queen Elizabeth’s 85th birthday and wedding of Prince…
29th April, 2011
Hats off
Floppy, feathered, bold and expensive – hats were in full force Friday as guests streamed into Westminster Abbey for Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding.…
29th April, 2011
William and Kate marry as world watches
LONDON: Prince William married Kate Middleton in regal splendor at London’s Westminster Abbey Friday as huge crowds and a global TV audience watched Britain’s biggest…
29th April, 2011
Treacy is royal wedding hatmaker
LONDON: It’s all about the dress – and the hats. Floppy, feathered, bold and expensive – hats were in full force Friday as guests streamed…
29th April, 2011
The absence of Kate and William
Dawn.com’s take on the very English occasion, with absolutely no royalty at all.…
29th April, 2011
Royal die-hards sleep outside as wedding fever peaks
LONDON: As the sun set over London on the eve of the royal wedding, die-hard fans from around the world settled down for a chilly…
28th April, 2011
Middleton mania a cresting wave as wedding nears
LONDON: Goodbye Waity Katie. Hello Princess Catherine. The transformation of Kate Middleton, which began in earnest with the announcement of her engagement to Prince William…
26th April, 2011
“Kate will avoid Diana’s sadness”
LONDON: Kate Middleton will avoid the problems experienced by Princess Diana when she marries into a royal family that has changed greatly in 30 years,…
25th April, 2011
Replica for Royal wedding
Fans have built a giant scale replica model for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, featuring 180,000 bricks…
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    A royal treat
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    22nd April, 2011
    The royal fever
    With the April 29 wedding at Westminster Abbey fast approaching, Britain is making final preparations for the biggest royal occasion in 30 years. From souvenir…
    21st April, 2011
    A to Z of Britain’s royal wedding
    LONDON: The royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29, from A to Z: A FOR ABBEY: William and Kate will marry…
    16th April, 2011
    Taste is no boundary for royal wedding souvenirs
    Souvenir teabags with depictions of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton are seen in London. A British minister said that two billion people were expected
    13th April, 2011
    Middleton’s gown likely to be an influential one
    New York: When Kate Middleton walks down the aisle this month to marry Prince William, watching would-be bride almost will home in on her dress.…