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
no comment Japan's new emperor greets his subjects for the first time New Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako made their first greetings to an ecstatic public three days after acceding to the throne 04/05/2019
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
no comment Thailand celebrates first coronation in seven decades The ceremony, which will last three days, is a historic moment for Thailand. 03/05/2019
no comment Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates in Tokyo ceremony Japan's Emperor Akihito steped down from his role after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum throne. The 85-year-old is the country's first monarch to abdicate in 200 years. 30/04/2019
United Kingdom Donald Trump will make state visit to UK from June 3-5 Donald Trump will make state visit to UK from June 3-5 23/04/2019
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
Serbia Serbia's king who isn't Serbia's monarchs were kicked out of the country during World War II but they never gave up the claim to the throne. Now a new political party is lobbying to bring the monarchy back. 18/05/2018
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
United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth makes surprise London Fashion Week appearance The monarch attended the runway show to give British designer Richard Quinn the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II award for British design. 20/02/2018
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
Fashion 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
Thailand Thailand pays respects to late King Bhumibol Adulyadej with royal funeral Hundreds of thousands of mourners have gathered in Bangkok for the royal cremation. 26/10/2017
Thailand Thais pay their final respects to King Bhumibol Some 250,000 mourners are set to attend King Bhumibol's cremation on Thursday in Bangkok. Many have pitched tents to secure a spot. 25/10/2017
no comment British royal Prince George has his first day at school in London The four-year-old, accompanied by his father Prince William, arrived for his first day at Thomas's Battersea school. 07/09/2017
United Kingdom Prince William and wife Kate expecting third child As with her first two pregnancies, Kate, 35, is suffering from acute morning sickness and being cared for at Kensington Palace. 04/09/2017
United Kingdom Queen's husband Prince Philip carries out his last official engagement Prince Philip, the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, has made his final solo appearance at an official engagement before he retires from active public life. 02/08/2017
United Kingdom Princes William and Harry discuss their mother Diana in new documentary For the first time Princes William and Harry discuss Princess Diana as a mother, for a new documentary marking the 20th anniversary of her death in a Paris car crash. 23/07/2017
Canada What protocol is advised when meeting the Queen? Here are some rules anyone coming into contact with British royalty might like to follow. 20/07/2017
world news This week in pictures: crazy moon, paddleboard yoga and bulls in Pamplona The gigantic moon rises over the Pantheon; people practise standup paddleboard yoga in Croatia; a wild cow leaps over revellers in Pamplona; British 13/07/2017
United Kingdom Spain and UK can come to a deal over Gibraltar, says King Felipe Spain’s King Felipe said on Wednesday he was confident that Spain and Britain could work towards an acceptable arrangement over Gibraltar, a British 12/07/2017
United Kingdom Are EU against Brexit, m’am? Queen’s outfit sparks remain debate If you were a Briton who’d voted to remain in the EU, Tuesday’s Queen Speech would have made for difficult viewing. Brexit dominated the address 21/06/2017
United Kingdom Promise of wide consensus on Brexit as Queen opens parliament Making a success of Brexit is a key priority for Theresa May's minority government, said Queen Elizabeth during her speech to officially open the UK parliament. 21/06/2017
