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Green News

Why did the UK's King Charles give royal status to a goat?

As he bestowed the honour, the British King petted the small creature and offered a compliment on the shade of its pale blonde coat.

17/07/2024

Art

Why did this ceramic goat sell for €13,000? (Clue: It’s Royal)

If you belong to an archaic system of hereditary power, there are always going to be buyers...

10/06/2024

Culture news

You can now find the Japanese Royal Family on Instagram

Wanna DM the Emperor of Japan? Now you can… Sort of.

03/04/2024

Health news

'So proud': King Charles hails Kate's courage after cancer news

The Princess of Wales said on Friday she is undergoing "preventative chemotherapy" to treat cancer.

22/03/2024

Denmark

Frederik X proclaimed new king of Denmark as his mother abdicates

The long-reigning monarch handed over the role of sovereign to her son, who becomes the nation's new sovereign.

14/01/2024

Denmark

Denmark's queen makes one last public appearance before stepping down

Queen Margrethe, currently Europe's longest reigning monarch, has been on the Danish throne for 52 years.

04/01/2024

Culture news

7 things you should know about Prince Frederik: Denmark's future king

Transitioning from a rebellious teenager to a popular family man, Crown Prince Frederik is soon-to-be king of Denmark following Queen Margrethe II's surprise abdication.

02/01/2024

Denmark

Danish Queen Margrethe II announces abdication

Queen of Denmark Margrethe II made the announcement during her traditional New Year's speech.

31/12/2023

Culture news

Spotify to cut 17% of its workforce despite turning profit

Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek has said he made the “difficult” decision as economic growth has “slowed dramatically”... despite turning a profit of €65m for the September-November quarter.

04/12/2023

Culture news

Here's how Spotify's new measures aim to boost revenue for artists

The measures include combating artificial streaming by imposing charges on labels and distributors, setting a 1,000-stream threshold for track monetisation, and introducing new policies for noise recordings.

22/11/2023

Culture news

King Charles III praises K-pop band BLɅϽKPIИK during state banquet

King Charles III praises K-pop band BLɅϽKPIИK for "their role in bringing the message of environmental sustainability to a global audience" during formal state visit of South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol.

22/11/2023

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

Culture news

Swiss auction offers look inside private lives of the Savoy dynasty

An upcoming auction, set to take place at Genève Enchères from 18 September, will pull back the curtain on one of the most famous dynasties in all of Europe.

14/09/2023

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

What if children decided what museums should be like?

In East London, a new museum dedicated to children is opening its doors. Young V&A is the younger sibling of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

04/07/2023

Culture news

London's National Portrait Gallery reopens after 3-year renovation

London’s National Portrait Gallery reopens today to the public, after the Princess of Wales officially was invited to unveil its latest commission by Tracey Emin.

22/06/2023

Culture news

European royals join Jordan royal wedding celebrations

European royalty is in Jordan to celebrate the marriage of the country's Crown Prince.

01/06/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Queen Victoria's life is threatened by a gunman

On 30 May, 1842, Queen Victoria survived the second attempt on her life in as many days.

30/05/2023

Culture news

The late British monarch's funeral cost more than €186 million

The UK treasury revealed the staggering cost of the event in a letter written to Parliament, following the long-reigning monarch's death last September.

19/05/2023

Climate

Why does King Charles III have to give up his climate activism?

After 50 years of environmental activism, Charles III is having to take on political neutrality as King.

06/05/2023