The Prado, Renowned for Its Art, Tries a New Role: Muse to Authors
Spain’s most storied museum has been inviting writers, including Nobel laureates, to live nearby and take inspiration from ...
The best biographies and memoirs of 2024, from Elizabeth II’s life to Rushdie’s near-death
This year saw the release of Craig Brown’s magnum opus on the late Queen, as well as dissections of the messy difficulty of ...
‘Shamanic’: Scots actress who starred in original Mamma Mia! dies
Myra McFadyen, who has died aged 68, was an actress who brought a mercurial mix of lightness and depth to her work on stage and screen.
Queen Elizabeth's Final Five-Word Diary Entry Revealed
Author Robert Hardman released an updated version of his book Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story on Nov. 7, ...
Queen Elizabeth Turned Down the Nobel Peace Prize: "Thank You, But No Thank You"
Credit: During her remarkable 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II dedicated her life to public service, and that included ...
Queen Elizabeth Was Nearly a Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, But She ‘Didn’t Want’ the Honor: ‘Thank You, But No Thank You’
Queen Elizabeth, known for her humility, was approached about being nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for her work with the Commonwealth, but wasn’t interested in the recognition.
Prince William Presents Imelda Staunton with Damehood After She Played His Grandmother Queen Elizabeth on The Crown
In a moment of the Crown meeting ‘The Crown,’ Prince William presented actress Imelda Staunton with her damehood in an ...
Queen Elizabeth's Final Diary Entry Is Revealed
Throughout her life and reign, Queen Elizabeth kept a detailed personal diary—up until just two days before she passed away at age 96 at Balmoral.