Launch Of Edinburgh International Festival 2010

2010-03-17T06:34:11Z

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 17: Jonathan Mills, Edinburgh International Festival director announces the programme for the 2010 festival on March 17, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Launching his fourth programme as director Mills described the festi...

Edinburgh Festival follows the sun to the Americas

2010-03-17T10:00:34Z

<div><p>EDINBURGH (Reuters) - The Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) spreads its wings westwards this year to bring to the Scottish capital the flamboyant and exciting cultures of the Americas and Australasia.</p>...

Pope to make official visit in September

2010-03-16T14:45:21Z

<div><p>Pope Benedict XVI will make the first ever official papal visit to Britain with a four-day trip in September, the government announced Tuesday.</p><p>The September 16-19 visit by the 82-year-old pontiff, at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II, will see the first official m...

Prince Philip in strip club gaffe

2010-03-12T16:30:21Z

<div><p>The Queen's gaffe-prone husband Prince Philip proved that at 88 he is as undiplomatic as ever, when he asked a young sea cadet if she worked in a strip club, newspapers reported Friday.</p><p>The former naval officer, infamous for his colourful off-hand remarks, was visiting cadets in Exeter, when he put the question to Elizabeth Rendle.</p><p>The 24-y...

Britain's Prince Philip in strip club gaffe

2010-03-12T05:16:03Z

<div><p>Queen Elizabeth II's gaffe-prone husband Prince Philip proved that at 88 he is as undiplomatic as ever, when he asked a young sea cadet if she worked in a strip club, newspapers reported Friday.</p><p>The former naval officer, infamous for his colourful off-hand remarks, was visiting cadets in Exeter<...

Rare Whisky Is Launched In Edinburgh

2010-03-11T06:30:34Z

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 11: Kris Green and Alan Leiper from the Royal Regiment of Scotland push a barrel of Gordon & MacPhail Generations brand, Mortlach 70 year old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky on March 11, 2010 in Edinburgh,

new state banquet

2010-03-03T18:31:46Z

Queen Elizabeth II,President of South Africa Jacob Zuma, Mrs. Tobeka Madiba Zuma and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive for the State Banquet ...

news royal collection exhibition

2010-03-03T18:16:43Z

Queen Elizabeth ll, President Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh An exhibition of South African items from the Royal Collection on display at the Picture Gallery in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and South African President Jacob Zuma inspect the Guard of Honour during a ceremonial welcome at the Horseguards Parade for the President of South Africa as part of a three-day state visit to Britain. South African President Jacob Zuma's wife Thobeka Madiba Zuma smiles as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh looks on during a ceremonial welcome on Horseguards Parade on March 3, 2010 in London, England. The EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 02: An injured soldier attends the funeral of Private Sean McDonald from The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland at Mortanhall Crematorium on March 2, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Private McDonald di...

MANDATORY PHOTO KILL - Five Men Appear In Court Charged With Theft Of Leonardo Da Vinci Painting

2010-03-01T11:45:33Z

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Five Men Appear In Court Charged With The Theft Of A Da Vinci Painting

2010-03-01T08:33:44Z

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 01: Robert Graham (L) and John Doyle, two of the five men accused of the theft of a Leonardo da Vinci painting, arrive at the High Court on March 1, 2010 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The 500 year old Leo...

14-year-old confirmed as UK's youngest WWII death

2010-02-22T11:26:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Lad who lied about his age confirmed as UK's youngest World War II service death</div><div><p>He lied about his age to get into the service, and was rewarded for his gallantry with an early death.</p><p>Now, on what would have been his 82nd birthday, Reginald Earnshaw's sad place in history has finally been acknowledged.</p&...

Ulster cling onto European Cup quarter-final hopes

2010-02-22T19:40:52Z

<div><p>Former champions Ulster kept their hopes of a European Cup quarter-final place alive on Friday with a 21-13 victory over Edinburgh in windswept Belfast.</p><p>Ulster, champions in 1999, moved into second spot in Pool 4 alongside

Munster match falls victim to weather

2010-02-22T23:03:13Z

<div><p>Irish province Munster's Celtic League match against Welsh region the Scarlets was called off on Saturday, a day before Sunday's kick-off, due to the freezing weather sweeping Britain and Ireland.</p><p>The pitch at Heathrow within weeks and then rolled out to other airports as part of efforts to tighten security after the failed US airliner bomb...

The UK's Top Five Festive Locations

2010-02-23T07:15:09Z

Here are our favorite places to visit across the UK this Christmas...<br><br>1) London<br><br>As is to be expected of the one the world's great capital cities, London is a simply breathtaking place to spend the Christmas period. The city literally sparkles with the thousands upon thousands of lights which are placed...

Around Edinburgh in 48 Hours

2010-02-23T12:33:46Z

I have provided the list of all wonderful attractions in the Edinburgh city which are really interesting, historical and also lovely.<br><br>Royal Mile is known as a non-commercial part of the Edinburgh and the best thing about this is that it is free to enter. Royal Mile is well famous place at Edinburgh and for that reason I have concentrated on that topic in this article. This is the place where you can find all ...

Edimburgh - United Kingdom

2010-02-23T16:35:01Z

Edinburgh, the city which is considered to be the 7th largest city according to area in all of United Kingdom, also is the second biggest in Scotland following Glasgow. Edinburgh is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities of Europe and the world, as the two districts of named as ? The Old ...

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