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QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 18, 2019
U.K.'s Prince Philip, 97, escapes unhurt after car crash near royal Sandringham estate
Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, 97, was involved in a traffic accident while driving on Thursday near the Sandringham estate in eastern England, Buckingham Palace said. He was not hurt.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 11, 2018
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier joins British royals in London to mark 1918 end of World War I
Britain's royal family was joined by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Sunday to remember those killed and wounded in conflict, with millions falling silent for two minutes to mark 100 years since the end of World War I.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 15, 2018
In interview, Trump says he will run for re-election and reveals Brexit chat with Queen Elizabeth
U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to run for re-election in 2020 because "everybody wants me to" and there are no Democratic candidates who could defeat him, the Mail on Sunday newspaper reported.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 12, 2018
U.K. more dependent on iffy ally Trump
When Donald Trump visits Britain on Thursday, Prime Minister Theresa May will have to face a harsh reality: Brexit makes Britain more dependent than ever on an alliance with the most unpredictable U.S. president in living memory.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 5, 2018
Trump will join list of leaders Queen Elizabeth II has met amid protests
Protesters are planning demonstrations when U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Britain next week for talks with Prime Minister Theresa May and a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II .
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 5, 2018
Trump to meet Queen Elizabeth despite chorus of discontent
When Donald Trump meets Queen Elizabeth II next week, he will become the 12th U.S. president whom the monarch has met during her 66 years on the throne, the longest in British history.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2018
Meghan Markle joins Queen Elizabeth II on first royal trip without Harry
Britain's newest royal Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will join Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday for her first official engagements without husband Prince Harry.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jun 7, 2018
Former New Zealand sex worker given award in U.K. queen's birthday honors list
Catherine Healy, a former New Zealand sex worker-turned-women's rights activist who successfully campaigned to decriminalize prostitution in the country, was awarded the title of dame to mark the official birthday of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 22, 2018
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 92nd birthday by attending star-studded London concert
Queen Elizabeth II attended a star-studded special concert Saturday evening as the world's oldest and longest-reigning living monarch celebrated her 92nd birthday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 16, 2018
Queen appoints Prince Harry as Commonwealth youth ambassador
Queen Elizabeth has appointed Prince Harry as a youth ambassador for the Commonwealth, a role that will see him encouraging young people to use the network of mostly former British colonies to address their challenges.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 13, 2018
Meghan Markle carries out first royal engagement with U.K.'s Queen Elizabeth
Prince Harry's American fiancee, Meghan Markle, on Monday took part in her first official royal engagement with Britain's Queen Elizabeth since the couple announced they were getting married last year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 20, 2017
Unlike the pomp of 1947 nuptials, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip fete platinum anniversary quietly
Queen Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip mark their platinum wedding anniversary with a small family get-together on Monday, a far cry from the pomp and celebration that greeted their marriage 70 years ago.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 13, 2017
Prince Charles leads Remembrance day ceremony for British war dead on behalf of aging queen
Prince Charles led the annual ceremony to honor Britain's war dead on Sunday, laying a wreath on behalf of 91-year-old Queen Elizabeth to mark Remembrance Sunday as she watched the service from a balcony.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Aug 2, 2017
U.K.'s Channel 4 on Sunday to air Princess Diana's revelations about sex and sorrow
Recordings of Princess Diana speaking candidly about her sex life with Prince Charles and her sorrow at the spectacular collapse of her marriage will be broadcast on British television on Sunday.
LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
Feb 27, 2017
Queen Elizabeth II marks record 65 years on throne
Queen Elizabeth II has become the first British monarch to reach the milestone of 65 years on the throne.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 9, 2016
Queen Elizabeth shows off her new portrait
Britain's Queen Elizabeth unveiled a new portrait of herself on Tuesday in London, painted by Irish artist Colin Davidson.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 15, 2016
Queen Elizabeth II: longer may she reign
Still going strong at 90, Queen Elizabeth appears determined to keep her promise that she will devote her whole life to the nation's service.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 2, 2016
Queen Elizabeth II tells Scottish parliament 'staying calm can be hard'
Queen Elizabeth II told Scottish lawmakers Saturday that staying calm in a fast-changing world can be difficult.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 1, 2013
Queen's secret speech for WWIII revealed
British government files from 1983, opened to the public for the first time Wednesday, include an official's view of the message Queen Elizabeth II would have broadcast to the nation in the event of World War III.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 14, 2013
Imminent birth puts spotlight on monarch
Aging monarchs in the Netherlands and Belgium stepped down this year to make room for the next generation of Europe's crowned heads. But in Britain, the impending birth of a royal baby will have heirs stacking up like planes at London's super-clogged Heathrow Airport.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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