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Former king Juan Carlos I could face trial for harassing former lover

The former monarch did not hold royal immunity from prosecution, judges said.

Spain

Spanish prosecutors shelve fraud probes into former king Juan Carlos I

The "King Emiret" could not be convicted due to the statute of limitations, prosecutors said.

United Kingdom

Police launch probe into Prince Charles' foundation

UK police have launched an investigation into allegations that donations to Prince Charles' foundation were given to secure honours and citizenship for a Saudi national, Scotland Yard said.

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew reaches settlement in Virginia Giuffre sexual abuse case

A tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit accusing Prince Andrew of sexually abusing Virginia Giuffre when she was 17 years old, a court filing said.

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United Kingdom

Gunfire salutes mark the start of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth does not actually celebrate the anniversary of the date she became queen — known as Ascension Day — as it is also the anniversary of her father’s death.

Sweden

Man arrested for flying drone over residence of Swedish king

Swedish authorities are investigating dozens of reports of unknown drones flying above sensitive locations.

Netherlands

Dutch king to stop using royal carriage over colonial criticism

The carriage features images of black and Asian people offering gifts to a seated young white woman.

United Kingdom

UK police arrest armed intruder on Windsor Castle grounds

A 19-year-old man armed with a weapon breached the premises, Thames Valley Police official said.

Netherlands

Dutch royal family faces criticism over birthday party during COVID

The Dutch royal family expressed regret for holding a gathering for future Queen Amalia's 18th birthday that broke COVID-19 measures.

Netherlands

Princess Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, turns 18

She is now officially entitled to take over the throne from her father, King Willem-Alexander, should the need arise.

Culture news

Find out why a medieval Spanish king was known as 'Alfonso the Wise'

These works gather the ancient knowledge of different cultures which visited the Iberian Peninsula: from texts by Aristotle and Ptolemy to Latin, Arabic and Hebrew works, and of contemporary contributions developed both in the Latin West and the Islamic world

Culture news

Prince William reveals why Tina Turner reminds him of his mother Diana

Speaking to Apple in a mental health podcast, the Prince explored a selection of music memories about family members past and present.

Green News

Prince William criticised for blaming habitat loss on Africa...again

Prince William has commented on African population growth for the second time, here are some other factors he should consider first.

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.

Art

Fabergé's exquisite eggs go on display at V&A

'Fabergé in London: Romance and Revolution' celebrates the world-famous Russian jewellery house that has created luxury items for royals and aristocrats.

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.

United Kingdom

UK's Queen Elizabeth II advised to rest for at least 2 weeks

Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks.

Tech News

Tech this week: Ghost robotics unveils armed robot dog

Ghost robotics showed off the latest version of its robot dog and Prince William criticised the space tourism race.

Green News

Prince William: We should be saving Earth, not exploring space travel

The British royal, now a father of three, also expressed concern over the rise in climate anxiety in younger generations.

Green News

Prince Charles reveals he runs his car on fuel made of wine and cheese

In 2020, the Prince of Wales ventured into sustainable fashion by producing a clothing collection made out of nettles from his garden.