Thailand Thailand: Police disperse pro-democracy protesters outside PM's office Police said they arrested more than 20 people for violating the state of emergency. They have not been officially charged. 15/10/2020
Barbados Barbados announces plans to remove Elizabeth II and become a republic The Caribbean island's government says "the time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind". 16/09/2020
United Kingdom Full statement: Prince Andrew explains why he's quitting public duties Prince Andrew has released a statement saying he will be stepping back from public duties for the "foreseeable future" over his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 20/11/2019
no comment Japan's Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne Naruhito pledged to stay close to the people, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulated him and led three "banzai" cheers 22/10/2019
United Kingdom Celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's official birthday The monarch turned 93 on April 21, but the public celebration of her birthday is held on the second Saturday of June. 08/06/2019
Luxembourg Watch again: Funeral of Luxembourg’s ex-monarch Grand Duke Jean Royalty from across Europe paid their final respects to Luxembourg's former monarch at his funeral on Saturday. 04/05/2019
Germany German firm sorry over ‘racist’ post linked to newly-wed Meghan Markle A sweet manufacturer in Germany has apologised after posting a picture of a chocolate-covered marshmallow on the day of Meghan Markle's marriage to Britain's Prince Harry. 23/05/2018
Eswatini Swaziland changes its name, but can you guess the former names of these countries? Fifty years after independence, Swaziland is following in the footsteps of all other former British colonies by changing its name. 20/04/2018
no comment Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet Cruachan IV in Edinburgh Prince Harry and his American fiancee Meghan Markle, who was dressed in a Scottish tartan coat, were welcomed enthusiastically in Edinburgh on Tuesday (February 13) on an official joint visit to Scotland ahead of their marriage in May. 13/02/2018
Style A closer look at Meghan Markle’s engagement ring Two of the ring’s jewels come from Princess Diana‘s personal collection, while the third diamond is from Botswana. 27/11/2017
United Kingdom A picture for each decade the Queen and Prince Philip have been married Queen Elizabeth II, 91, and the Duke of Edinburgh, 96, are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Monday (November 20). 20/11/2017
