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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were welcomed to the U.K. by Queen Elizabeth II in a ceremony Monday at Buckingham Palace.

Trump Lands In U.K. For State Visit, And Insults London's Mayor

Jun 03, 2019
The state visit may be more officious and formal than Trump's tour of the U.K. last summer, but that didn't stop the president from hurling insults at London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
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The Two-Way
Actors Claire Foy and Matt Smith attend the world premiere of season 2 of Netflix's <em>The Crown</em> in London last year.

The Queen Was Paid Less Than Her Prince On Netflix's 'The Crown'

Mar 13, 2018
The producers of the TV drama say the star, Claire Foy, got less than former Doctor Who star Matt Smith, but also say that will be rectified in future seasons when new actors take over the characters.
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The Two-Way
Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip wave to well-wishers in October 1981 in Wellington, New Zealand. It was on that trip that the apparent assassination attempt occurred.

A Teen Tried To Shoot Queen Elizabeth In 1981, Intelligence Report Says

Mar 01, 2018
At the time, New Zealand officials suggested to journalists that the bang of the teenager's gun was a sign falling over or firecrackers going off.
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The Two-Way
Queen Elizabeth II is getting a raise, in part to pay for upgrades at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen Gets A Raise And Buckingham Palace Is Poised For An Upgrade

Jun 27, 2017
It's expensive being royal. The queen is expected to get an annual payout of around $105 million by 2019 and palace repairs are a priority.
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The Two-Way
Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) toasts with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in London on the first day of the state visit in October 2015. Elizabeth said on camera that Chinese officials had been "very rude" d

WATCH: A Day Of British Diplomatic Honesty Caught On Camera

May 11, 2016
British Prime Minister David Cameron called Nigeria and Afghanistan "fantastically corrupt." Then, Queen Elizabeth II was taped calling Chinese officials "very rude" during a state visit last year.
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