Britain's Prince William was given a sniper rifle range finder for his birthday.

The young royal - who turned 24 last Wednesday (06/21/06) - received the unusual present from his father, Prince Charles and brother, Prince Harry.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth threw a tea party for 2,000 children at Buckingham Palace yesterday (06/25/06).

The garden was transformed into a fantasy land, filled with characters from classic children's books, including Harry Potter, Postman Pat and Paddington Bear.

Britain's Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, attended the Royal Garter ceremony in a bid to mend relations with Royal Family.

The aristocrat - who used to be married to Britain's Prince Andrew - attended the ceremony, which saw her former husband and his brother - Prince Edward - installed as Royal Knights.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her children will today (19.06.06) join the Royal Garter - a traditional knighting procession.

In accordance with the Queen's recent announcement, Duke of York, Prince Andrew, and Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, will be made Royal Knights during the event.

A National Thanksgiving service is being held in London, June 15, to celebrate Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday.

The ceremony is being held at St Paul's Cathedral and is scheduled to start just after 11 a.m.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to visit a London hospital today (06/08/06).

The monarch will be accompanied by her husband - The Duke of Edinburgh - when she visits the Royal Hospital Chelsea to celebrate Founder's Day.