A British couple is facing up to $200,000 in unexpected hospital bills after delivering a baby 11 weeks early while vacationing in New York City. Let this be a lesson to all tourists: Don't come here. Our institutions support only the wealthy and insured, and we will scam you. » 1/02/15 2:50pm 1/02/15 2:50pm

Pippa Middleton "wrote" an "article" for Vanity Fair. She used (typed?) words. » 5/09/14 4:10pm 5/09/14 4:10pm

Here's something we didn't know: Kelly Clarkson bought a gold ring once owned by Jane Austen at an action last year. Here's something else we didn't know: The ring is in the UK and the government doesn't want it leaving the country. Permission denied! » 8/01/13 6:00pm 8/01/13 6:00pm

The royals are serious as afternoon tea when it comes to tradition. That's why, for 167 years, all of Britain’s royal babies wore the same lace and white satin gown to their Christening ceremonies. Sadly, wee Prince George will be forced to wear a replica. » 7/30/13 4:30pm 7/30/13 4:30pm

Today is day three — Ladies' Day — at the Royal Ascot (an annual horseracing event), held at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England. But let us not delay. HATS AHOY. » 6/20/13 7:15pm 6/20/13 7:15pm

A new exhibit at the Queen's Gallery in London is titled In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion. It features portraits painted in the 16th and 17th century — Tudors and Stuarts, but also Italians, Spaniards and Germans. » 5/23/13 4:00pm 5/23/13 4:00pm

Honey Boo Boo personifies America in a way that perhaps no other single person in our time does. Her penchant for sketti and go-go juice is paired with a nonchalant progressive attitude towards gays and politics, not to mention she's a great body-positive role model. In the U.S., Boo Boo has been a divisive issue,… » 5/22/13 6:15pm 5/22/13 6:15pm

In honor of Queen Elizabeth not dying for hella long (you know what was always weird about the queen? Was how she was an old lady but then there was this even older old lady who was her mom!), the people of England have decided to name a biiiiiiiiiiiig clock after her. For Q-Liz's Diamond Jubilee (60 years on the… » 3/23/12 7:40pm 3/23/12 7:40pm

Highclere Castle, where Downton Abbey is filmed, has been home to the Carnarvon family since 1679. The 8th Earl of Carnavon and his wife live there now, but also allow the property to be opened to the public. One may explore the grounds, hold a banquet, or even use the manse as the backdrop for a wedding. But much… » 8/09/11 7:45pm 8/09/11 7:45pm

In what may be the very best article the Daily Mail has ever published, Rebecca Evans drops her monocle into her cup of Earl Grey tea as she reports that there was a scuffle at the Royal Ascot — the Queen's favourite racing event, which is celebrating its 300th year. » 6/17/11 2:33pm 6/17/11 2:33pm

The BBC, Virgin, and other British telly stations might broadcast the Kate Middleton/Prince William wedding using majestic 3-D technologies so the home viewers can feel like they're at Westminster Abbey. Prince Charles's already wearing his pair, because he's so excited. » 11/27/10 10:55am 11/27/10 10:55am

The Daily Mail isn't exactly known for its progressive view of women. Then again, neither are Russian men. What happens when you bring the two together? Disaster. Pure and simple. » 6/22/10 3:00pm 6/22/10 3:00pm

• Not only is the VP's verbal diarrhea no big thing, it is downright T-shirt-worthy, according to our fearless leader. Joe Biden claims Obama joked on Wednesday morning that his comment was "the best thing about yesterday." » 3/25/10 5:40pm 3/25/10 5:40pm