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Princess Märtha Louise of Norway steps down after controversy

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has announced she is stepping down from royal duties to focus on her business with self-styled Shaman fiancé Durek Verrett.

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The Princess Royal visits a virus research centre in Uganda

Britain's Princess Anne landed in Uganda accompanied by her Husband Sir Tim Laurence on Tuesday for her four-day private visit to the country.

Netherlands

Dutch crown princess moved from student home after security threats

The princess is a first-year student at university in Amsterdam and had been hoping to have a 'normal' student life, out of the royal spotlight.

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What to expect from Britain's state funeral for Queen Elizabeth

Who's who and where will they sit? There will be a rich mix of pomp, pageantry and lots of protocol when Britain's Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest.

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David Beckham queues to see the Queen's coffin in London.

Former England football captain David Beckham joined the huge queues in London to pass the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

United Kingdom

Which European royals are attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral?

The Queen had close friendships with a number of other European monarchs over the 70 years of her reign.

United Kingdom

'We feel really upset': Britons react to Queen Elizabeth II's death

"I can’t believe what’s happened, I don’t think we expected it. We feel really, really upset,” said Debbie Thomas.

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Prince William shows off his football skills

Prince William showed off his football skills on Wednesday when he joined the England women's football team at a training session at St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent.

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit performers at Cardiff Castle ahead of the Platinum Jubilee

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte visited the Cardiff Castle ahead of a Platinum Jubilee concert Saturday

Spain

Former king Juan Carlos meets Felipe VI to conclude return to Spain

It is the first time Juan Carlos met his son since he went into exile in the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

Spain

Former king's first return to Spain in two years ignites debate

He went to the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

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Dutch royal family arrives in Maastricht to celebrate King`s Day

The Dutch royal family is in Maastricht, in the southern province of Limburg. The royal family is making its way through the city on a very sunny Wednesday. They arrived by bus at the Sint Servaasbrug.

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew returns military affiliations amid sexual abuse case

Queen Elizabeth's third child is being accused by Virginia Guiffre of sexually abusing her when she was 17 and being trafficked by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

United Kingdom

Duchess of Cambridge releases new portraits as she turns 40

During 11 years under the royal microscope, Kate has largely avoided criticism by adopting the royal maxim “never complain, never explain.”

World News

Prince Charles ends first tour since start of pandemic

Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, on Friday concluded their first foreign tour since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Japan

Japan's former princess leaves for US with commoner husband

A Japanese princess who gave up her royal status to marry her commoner college sweetheart left for New York on Sunday.

Japan

Japan's Princess Mako loses royal status by marrying a commoner

The Imperial House Law allows only male succession. Female members of the royal family must renounce their royal status when they marry a commoner.

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Philippos of Greece weds Nina Flohr in Athens

Philippos of Greece weds Nina Flohr in Athens

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth accepts medical advice to rest, cancels N Ireland trip

The palace said the 95-year-old monarch is “in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland."

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Aristocrats flock to Russia for first royal wedding in century

Aristocrats flock to Russia for first royal wedding in century