Kate Middleton
Media Watch: Why The Obsession With the Royal Baby?
Yesterday was a good day for the British Royals: The long-awaited new royal baby finally arrived. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, delivered a son. The baby boy is the third in line for the throne, and this is the first heir the royal family has had in this century–and in this era of Twitter […]
Royal Wedding Pomp and Ceremony in Westminster Abbey
The countdown is over: this morning, after months of anticipation, Britain’s Prince William is marrying Kate Middleton. The wedding is in progress right now. And all this morning, we’ll be bringing you live updates from both sides of the pond. We go first to Buckingham Palace where we’re joined by the BBC’s Laura Lynch and Paddy O’Connell. And for […]
Prelude to a Royal Wedding
The final run-up to Kate Middleton and Prince William’s wedding is in full swing. Are the flowers arranged just so? Is the guest list finalized and the seating arrangement appropriate? We check in with veteran BBC broadcaster Dan Damon, to get a preview of the noble affair taking place Friday.
Royal Wedding Fever Spreads
Five thousand police officers will be on duty this Friday to ensure the royal wedding is a “safe, secure and happy event.” That compares to eight thousand members of the foreign press in London. The BBC’s Nick Higham reports on the preparation for the global event as news organizations are preparing for their live coverage […]
This Week’s Agenda: Middle East, Oil, Federal Reserve, Royal Wedding
Despite promises of reform from both the Syrian and Yemeni governments, demonstrations – and serious bloodshed – rage in both countries. NATO continues to support the rebels in Libya while some U.S. Senators call for Gadhafi’s ouster. Marcus Mabry, editor-at-large of the International Herald Tribune, looks at protests throughout the Middle East and NATO’s role in Libya. […]