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United Kingdom

Britain’s King Charles leads national tribute to fallen soldiers

The event in London featured a two-minute silence to commemorate the dead and came a day after some 300,000 people took to the streets of the capital for a pro-Palestine march.

12/11/2023

Green News

Prince William announces 5 Earthshot Prize winners - who are they?

These inspiring innovations tackle deforestation, crop waste, carbon emissions, overfishing and EV lithium battery recycling.

08/11/2023

World News

After 'Leonormania': Who are Europe's next generation of young royals?

Having just turned 18, Crown Princess Leonor of Spain has been winning over royal fans throughout Europe - but who are the other up-and-coming young royals you should know about?

04/11/2023

Kenya

King Charles visits Kenya as demands for colonial apology grow

Under a new King, the British Monarchy is grappling with ways to ease its relations with former colonies demanding recognition and reparation for imperial abuses.

31/10/2023

Culture news

Princess Leonor, Spain's future Queen, turns 18: Her life in pictures

As Princess Leonor celebrates her 18th birthday, we take a look at some of the most significant moments in her life through pictures.

31/10/2023

Spain

Spain gripped by 'Leonormania' as princess turns 18

Among the next generation of young European royals, Spain's Princess Leonor has seen her popularity soar as she turns 18.

31/10/2023

Business

UK: King Charles III’s new nature-inspired coin designs

The King oversaw the design of the latest Royal Mint coins, which feature fauna and flora patterns and will reportedly help children learn to count.

13/10/2023

Spain

Spain’s Juan Carlos escapes trial as judge throws out ex-lover’s €145 million legal case

59-year-old Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn had accused the former King of Spain of a campaign of harrassment following their split.

07/10/2023

Netherlands

Dutch Royal Prince Bernhard's Nazi membership revealed

The Dutch Royal household has confirmed that Prince Bernhard - prince consort for decades after World War II and husband of former Queen Juliana - was a member of the Nazi party.

06/10/2023

World News

The week in pictures: Pope discusses migration with Macron as Zelenskyy visits North America

The best photos from across Europe this week.

24/09/2023

France

France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit

Britain's King Charles III praised France's “wonderful welcome” at a grand dinner held in his honor Wednesday night at the sumptuous Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles, marking his state visit meant to underline the friendship between both nations.

21/09/2023

Food and Drink

Versailles banquet for Charles: Cheeses fit for a king

Don't cheddar tear - cheese is on the menu for the French state dinner honouring King Charles and Queen Camilla.

20/09/2023

Culture news

King Charles in France: The French-British relationship in a nutshell

King Charles kicks off his first state visit to France as British monarch. Can the trip help mend centuries-old rifts between the two nations?

20/09/2023

Sweden

Sweden's king celebrates 50 years on the throne

He's the first king in the Swedish monarchy’s history to reach 50 years on the throne and is the second-longest reigning European monarch alive.

16/09/2023

United Kingdom

Memorial to Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II announced

An independent body will unveil plans for a permanent memorial to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in 2026, to mark what would have been the late monarch's 100th birthday, the British government said on Sunday.

03/09/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Remembering Diana's HIV work

31 August 1997: Diana, Princess of Wales dies

31/08/2023

Culture news

Princess Diana's symbolic black sheep sweater is up for sale

When she wore it, it sparked speculation that the black sheep might symbolise how the young royal felt about herself.

30/08/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Danny Boyle's incredible 2012 Olympics opening

27 July 2012: The London Olympics opens with a bang

27/07/2023

Culture news

Royal rapture: Coronation outfits on display in new London exhibition

Two new exhibitions in the UK capital will display outfits worn by the new King and Queen as well as key players at the coronation ceremony.

23/07/2023

Culture news

A woolly good jumper: Princess Diana’s sweater to go under hammer

The iconic jumper will headline Sotherby's online Fashion Icons sale in September.

18/07/2023