King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in front of the Parliament Building in Ottowa
King George VI raises his hand in royal salute on the steps of the parliament Building in Ottowa on May 19, 1939. Standing beside the King, who is dressed in full dress uniform of a field marshall of the British Army, is Queen Elizabeth, wearing a diamand tiara and a short cape of blue fox furs over a long dress. (UPI Photo/Files)
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Danedream, the German mare who was the surprise winner of last year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, will be denied a chance to repeat in Sunday's renewal.
One of Queen Elizabeth II's corgis, Monty, who appeared in the opening James Bond sketch for the London Summer Olympics, has died, officials said.
Competition heats up among the 2-year-olds this weekend with graded stakes on both coasts.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
Three of racing's top venues -- Ascot, Saratoga and Del Mar -- are in high gear this weekend with quality fields chasing big purses.
The producers of the stage version of "The King's Speech" have announced the play will close in London's West End less than two months after it opened.
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II punctuated her 60th year on the throne Monday by rededicating herself to serving the people of her realm.
