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Harry and Meghan release podcast with special message from son Archie

The couple's podcast features a host of celebrities talking about their experiences of the pandemic in 2020.

USA

Meghan Markle reveals she lost a child to miscarriage

In an article in the New York Times, the duchess wrote: “In being invited to share our pain, together we take the first steps toward healing.”

Belgium

Love child of Belgium's former king finally meets her half-brother

Princess Delphine, who was formally known as Delphine Boel before being given her royal title, has now met her half brother King Philippe for the first time.

Belgium

Paternity ruling nudges ex-Belgian king's love child towards royalty

A court in Brussels on Thursday recognised Delphine Boel, 52, as the former monarch's daughter. She can now be called princess "Delphine of Saxe Coburg."

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United Kingdom

VJ Day: UK marks 75th anniversary of 1945 Japanese surrender

Boris Johnson laid flowers of remembrance and observed a two minute silence at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Spain

Ex-king Juan Carlos leaves Spain as brewing scandal divides country

The former king's decision to move abroad amid a probe into his financial affairs is the latest bombshell in a long royal saga.

Spain

Spain’s ex-king Juan Carlos quits country amid corruption probe

Spain’s ex-king Juan Carlos, under investigation for corruption, says he is leaving the country

United Kingdom

Princess Beatrice wears Queen's dress and tiara on wedding day

Beatrice, Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter, married her property tycoon beau in a private ceremony on Friday. The couple were initially scheduled to tie the knot on May 29 but the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Belgium

Coronavirus: Belgian prince handed €10,400 fine over lockdown breach

It comes after he tested positive for coronavirus after attending a party in Spain that broke lockdown rules. He subsequently apologised.

Canada

Canada to cease security funding for Harry and Meghan

"The assistance will cease in the coming weeks, in keeping with their change in status," said the Office of the Minister of Public Safety Bill Blair.

United Kingdom

Lessons for Meghxit: How Europe's royals mix work and duties

While many members of European royal families pursue careers, some of their experiences offer up valuable lessons for Harry and Meghan as they seek to step away from their traditional duties.

United Kingdom

How can Prince Harry and Meghan Markle be 'financially independent'?

What do the Duke and Duchess of Sussex receive from taxpayer funds? Who pays for their security? And where does their money come from?

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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.

United Kingdom

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.

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.

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

Sweden

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)