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Queen and her heirs bake festive treats together

Britain's Queen Elizabeth and her heirs spent time baking festive treats together in the run-up to Christmas.

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Queen opens new session of UK parliament

Queen Elizabeth II formally opened a new session of Britain's Parliament on Thursday, with a speech giving the first concrete details of what Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to do with his commanding House of Commons majority.

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Prince Andrew steps back from public duties over Jeffrey Epstein links

Prince Andrew has said his mother, the Queen, has given him permission to step back from public duties over the scandal surrounding his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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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.

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Destinations

Seven staycation destinations owned by Europe's royal families

Many royals opt to spend the summer in their own country retreats to get away from the limelight.

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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

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Sweden's king removes five of his grandchildren from royal house

The Swedish king has removed five of his grandchildren from the royal house, meaning they won't be required to carry out official duties.

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Meghan and Harry show off their dance moves on South African tour

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were seen dancing with a group of performers in Nyanga Township as they kicked off their Africa tour on Monday (September 23)

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Prince Andrew defends former friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Prince Andrew denies knowledge of criminal behaviour by former friend Jeffrey Epstein

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British royals double carbon emissions due to overseas visits

The royal family's carbon emissions rose 93% due to business travel in the year ending on March 31, the latest Sovereign Grant Report has revealed.

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BBC radio presenter fired for comparing royal baby to a chimpanzee

The post, which has now been deleted, showed an image of a couple holding hands with a chimpanzee, which is dressed in clothes, alongside the caption: "Royal baby leaves hospital".

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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

Thailand

Thai king Vajiralongkorn marries his bodyguard ahead of coronation

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has married the deputy head of his personal security, according to a royal statement.

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Dutch queen tried to swap Nazis for Belgian king

Queen Wilhelmina asked her foreign minister in 1945 to "sound out" if a deal was possible, according to a report based on a newly-released book of her former foreign minister's diaries.

Thailand

Watch: Thais queue for merchandise ahead of coronation of king

150,000 pins issued by the government will be sold for three days at 30 locations nationwide ahead of the ceremony on May 4.

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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.

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Watch back: Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates in Tokyo ceremony

Japan's Emperor Akihito was on Tuesday set to step down from his role after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum throne.

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Royal parenting over the years

How Princess Diana changed everything when it comes to bringing up a royal baby.

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Will Kate Middleton and Prince William have a 4th child? She says ...

Should Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis expect a new royal sibling?

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pull pints in Belfast

Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge temporarily took control of the bar on Wednesday while attending an event at a Belfast music venue.