This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II traveled to her official residence in Scotland on Monday to open a week of traditional events, starting with an ancient ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The 96-year-old monarch, who has cut back on public appearances in recent months because of ongoing problems in moving around, took part in the “Ceremony of the Keys” in Edinburgh. She was symbolically offered the keys to the city and welcomed to her “ancient and hereditary kingdom of Scotland.” Tradition dictates that she returns them, entrusting their safekeeping to the city's elected officials. A smiling Elizabeth stood in the forecourt at the palace, with a member of her entourage holding an umbrella over her head. The monarch was joined by her youngest son, Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie. The queen is expected to attend a military ceremony in the palace … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth II travels to Scotland for week of events
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United Autosports in victory lane again at Monterey’s Fabulous Rolex Double-Header event
Listen to this article United Autosports made its fourth appearance at the annual Rolex Monterey Motorsports Pre- and Reunion events in California (12-21 August) and came away with three podiums including a victory and lots of positive memories from competing in one of the world’s largest and most prestigious historic racing events. Zak Brown scored his second consecutive triumph in the 962 when he won, unchallenged, the 11-lap race from pole-position around the 11-turn, 2.238-mile Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the Pre-Reunion event. Brown, having swept the ex-Dyson Racing 1986 Porsche to victory at the Le Mans Classic recently, repeated the feat in California to replicate his 2014 Monterey win – Stefan Johansson having also won in the same car in the corresponding event in 2012. It looked as though United Autosports would have two cars on the podium in the race, Richard Dean a solid third until he pitted the Mustang on the last lap with a broken third gear. In the … [Read more...] about United Autosports in victory lane again at Monterey’s Fabulous Rolex Double-Header event