World news about “Monarchy” published by euronews.
King of Spain gives up luxury yacht Spanish King Juan Carlos has given up his 21 million euro yacht. The move comes as Spain suffers under bitter austerity measures and record… 17/05/2013
Filmaker Haneke wins Spain’s prestigious Asturias arts award The Austrian film director and screenwriter, Michael Haneke, has won Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias Arts Award. Presenting the prize, the president… 09/05/2013
Charges against daughter of Spanish king are suspended A Spanish court has suspended corruption charges brought against the daughter of King Juan Carlos of Spain. It has been ruled that there is not sufficient… 07/05/2013
New reign begins as Willem-Alexander takes the Dutch throne A new era in Dutch history has begun after a day of celebrations in which Willem-Alexander became the first king of the Netherlands since 1890. His mother… 01/05/2013
New Dutch King a ‘master of ceremonies’ A newly-invested king of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, has sworn to uphold the constitution and carry on a modern monarchic tradition, like his mother… 30/04/2013
The Netherlands has a new King The new Dutch King Willem-Alexander has been sworn in at a ceremony in Amsterdam’s Nieuwe Kerk. Willem Alexander becomes the first king of the Netherlands… 30/04/2013
Party time in party town as Dutch celebrate new king Amsterdam decked itself out in orange as the Kingdom of the Netherlands celebrates the 33 year reign of Queen Beatrix, who has abdicated, and the coronation… 30/04/2013
Netherlands: Queen Beatrix abdicates in favour of her son The Kingdom of the Netherlands has a new King: Willem Alexander. His mother, Queen Beatrix, has abdicated, bringing her 33-year reign to a conclusion. In the… 30/04/2013
Queen Beatrix leaves the Dutch throne to her son Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is preparing to abdicate today and leave the throne to her son, Prince Willem-Alexander. Royal couples from Europe and… 30/04/2013
Amsterdam gets ready for ‘historic day’ Preparations are almost complete for Tuesday’s abdication and investiture ceremonies in which Willem-Alexander will succeed his mother Queen Beatrix and… 29/04/2013
Marchers call for new Spanish republic With Spanish royal family scandals currently tarnishing the image of the King there was a high turnout at this year’s Republic Day march, held annually to… 14/04/2013
Spain’s monarchy in crisis It was a year ago that Spanish King Juan Carlos apologised after it emerged he had been on a hunting trip in Africa while his country was in the midst of… 05/04/2013
Spain’s royal family facing historic legal action Lawyers for Spain’s Princess Cristina are preparing to appeal against her having to give evidence after she was charged with being an accomplice in an… 04/04/2013
Spain’s Princess Cristina to face court in corruption trial The King of Spain’s daughter has been summoned to appear in court over her alleged involvement in corruption for which her husband is standing trial. In the… 03/04/2013
King of Spain has surgery on his spine “Here I am again” remarked King Juan Carlos of Spain has he entered a Madrid hospital for surgery on a herniated disc in his lower spine. It is the fourth… 03/03/2013
King Momo opens Rio Carnival – nocomment King Momo officially kicked off Rio’s famed Carnival in Brazil. The event is a five-day extravaganza that climaxes in spectacular parades of top samba schools. 09/02/2013
‘Queen hardly put a foot wrong in 60 years’ – Cameron Queen Elizabeth II, there is no taking it away from her, has got staying power. It is as if she had taken the United Kingdom’s national anthem (the part… 04/06/2012
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe marks 40 years on the throne – nocomment Tens of thousands of Danes braved freezing temperatures on Saturday to cheer Denmark’s popular figurehead monarch as she celebrated 40 years on the throne. 17/01/2012
British royal wedding causes fervour and fatigue A British royal wedding is upon us, but some people in the UK are less than happy about how much it will cost taxpayers. The bill for security is estimated to… 28/04/2011
A very British monarchy Lise Pedersen is in London for euronews, speaking to famed style guru and writer Peter York. How does he read the mood in the capital? Follow the… 28/04/2011
Not the Official Royal Wedding Song British vocal quartet “Barbershopera” have seen their brand of comedy musical writing take Edinburgh, London, South Korea and now, who knows, the world by… 28/04/2011
Betting on royal for better or worse Many marriages are a gamble in some ways, but extremely few generate as many bets as Kate and William’s, and Britain’s betting industry is expecting vast sums… 27/04/2011
Royal wedding: economic blessing or curse? How much of a boost has the Royal wedding provided to the moribund British economy? That was the question being asked as new government figures show feeble… 27/04/2011
Royal love story panned by critics The first movie documenting the Royal romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton has been slammed by critics. Chronicling their nine-year courtship… 26/04/2011
Royal wedding planners get ready for the big day The British military is preparing for what promises to be a minutely choreographed display of precision and ceremony. The spectacle is in aid of the… 26/04/2011
Queen Elizabeth II in hospital with gastroenteritis.Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is being treated in a London hospital for symptoms of gastroenteritis. The Queen who is 86 was taken ill on Friday and had been… 03/03/2013
Cambodia cremates ‘King-Father’ SihanoukThe body of Cambodia’s former King Norodom Sihanouk has been cremated in the capital Phnom Penh. Since his death in October he had lain in state. On Friday… 04/02/2013
Cambodia’s King Sihanouk laid to restIn Cambodia thousands of people have turned out for the first of a four-day state funeral for the revered King Norodom Sihanouk. The ceremony began with a… 01/02/2013
King of Spain’s son-in-law ordered to pay millions in bailThe son-in-law of Spain’s King Juan Carlos has been ordered to post more than eight million euros in bail as part of an ongoing corruption probe. A court in… 30/01/2013
Unpublished photo of Princess Diana up for auctionA photo of a young Princess Diana and a friend on a skiing holiday which a British tabloid decided not to publish is going on sale in the US. The 1979… 05/01/2013
Spain’s King Juan Carlos in ‘good shape’ to continue to ruleSpain’s King Juan Carlos has given a rare television interview, as he marks his 75th birthday. In 2012, he had to apologise for going elephant hunting in… 05/01/2013
King Juan Carlos of Spain in hospital for hip surgeryKing Juan Carlos of Spain was taken to hospital on Friday night for hip surgery to give him greater mobility. The operation is on his left hip; he has… 23/11/2012
Duke of Edinburgh hospitalised againBritain’s Prince Philip has been taken to hospital in Scotland as a precautionary measure, according to Buckingham Palace. The Duke of Edinburgh, 91, was… 15/08/2012
Britain: Prince William turns 30Prince William has turned 30 and the milestone has brought rich rewards. He has been given the Order of the Thistle, the highest honour in Scotland, by his… 21/06/2012
Spanish Duke’s day in courtThe King of Spain’s son-in-law has appeared in court for the first time to answer fraud and embezzlement charges in a case that is proving a rallying point… 25/02/2012
Spanish royals under legal stressThe popular Spanish monarchy is going through its first modern scandal. Fourteen years after Iñaki Urdangarin joined the royal family by marrying the princess… 25/02/2012
Bypass surgery for Japan’s EmperorJapan’s Emperor Akihito has had a successful heart bypass operation. The 78-year-old has been receiving treatment for heart problems for the past… 18/02/2012
Back in the Day: farewell Diana, Princess of WalesSeptember 6, 1997. A estimated television audience of more than two billion people worldwide watch the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in London. She had… 05/09/2011
Britain’s most politically incorrect RoyalQueen Elizabeth II’s husband of 64 years, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has a reputation for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. On the eve of his… 09/06/2011
London gripped by monarchy maniaLondon has gone quite literally royal barmy, and for fans of the British monarchy there is no other place to be than outside the capital’s famous Westminster… 28/04/2011
Musical tributes for Wills and KateIt’s a very modern wedding present: a musical tribute to the happy couple posted on Youtube. Songs dedicated to Prince William and Kate Middleton come in… 28/04/2011
‘Global London’ set for royal weddingLondon is one of the world’s most diverse cities where over 300 languages are spoken and some 50 non-indigenous communities live. Follow the wedding live… 28/04/2011
Britain counts down to ‘wedding of the century’London has been carrying out its final preparations for the wedding of the century. Prince William marries university sweetheart Kate Middleton in two days… 27/04/2011
Kate – in Diana’s footstepsShe is beautiful, photogenic and young. That is a good start. Already the paparazzi are in love with her. The public too appear to be falling for her charms… 27/04/2011
Who’s invited: royal wedding list revealedA total of 1900 people have been honoured with the privilege of an invitation to the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The list was not… 27/04/2011
UK retailers count on the Royal WeddingUnofficial estimates suggest that tourism and retail related to the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton – soon to be Princess Catherine –… 22/04/2011
Royal Wedding effect on bars and cafesHow is the royal wedding likely to influence business for bars and eateries in central London? Bridget Walsh, owner of the Harp, the recent winner of the… 21/04/2011
William and Kate go back to where they metWith just under two months to go until the big day, Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton have made a sentimental journey back to where they first… 25/02/2011
Twins born to Danish royalsThe heir to the Danish throne, Crown Prince Frederik, has become the father of twins. The Prince himself announced the news at the hospital in Copenhagen that… 08/01/2011
Royal Wedding less lavish than previous bashesPrince William and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton will be married by the spiritual head of the Anglican Church, Rowan Williams, the prince’s office has… 06/01/2011
Prince William to marry girlfriend Kate MiddletonThe months of media speculation is over. Buckingham Palace in Britain has announced that Prince William is to marry his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton… 16/11/2010
Queen Elizabeth addresses UNBritain’s Queen Elizabeth has addressed the United Nations for the first time in 53 years. And instead of competing for the attention of football-loving… 07/07/2010
Queen sets out new UK government programmeBritain’s queen Elizabeth II has outlined the UK governments new policy agenda for the coming year. In what was described by Prime Minister David Cameron… 25/05/2010
