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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

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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

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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

Culture news

Royal high jinks: Charles and Camilla lookalikes take to the streets

Photographer Alison Jackson, known for her spoof photographs of royals in unlikely situations, has launched her latest exhibition with 'Charles' and 'Camilla' taking a pre-coronation carriage ride in London

05/05/2023

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Watch: London's Beefeaters don uniforms with insignia of Charles III

The Tower of London's Yeomen Warders, nicknamed ‘Beefeaters’, open the Tower to the public on their first day in a new uniform to mark the change in monarch.

24/04/2023

Design

Tartan: Not just for royals and the Scottish

The iconic fabric and its rich history is to be celebrated at a V&A Dundee exhibition which will display 300 pieces of tartan from all walks of design

29/03/2023

Culture news

Royal rumbles: Europe's other feuding families

The unhappy royal families of Spain, Norway and Denmark aren't immune to a bit of infighting either.

06/01/2023

Culture news

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway steps down after controversy

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has announced she is stepping down from royal duties to focus on her business with self-styled Shaman fiancé Durek Verrett.

09/11/2022

Denmark

'Shocked': Denmark's queen strips royal titles from grandchildren

From 1st January 2023 the four children of Queen Margrethe II's youngest son will no longer be allowed to used the titles prince or princess.

29/09/2022

Green News

Danish prince enjoys cricket cookie: Should you try insect food too?

Cricket cookies are a tasty snack, according to Denmark’s crown prince.

21/09/2022

Travel News

Meet the woman who flew from Mexico for the Queen’s funeral

Maricela Nuñez promised her dying grandma that she’d try and meet the Queen. Now, she’s flying 8,000km to try and fulfil her promise.

17/09/2022

United Kingdom

Charles III proclaimed King to fanfare and gun salutes across Britain

The ceremony on Saturday is a part of historic series of events to proclaim that the monarch has died and announce the new sovereign has taken their place.

10/09/2022

United Kingdom

Swedish royalty attend premier of new ABBA digital concert in London

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia attended the premier of a new ABBA digital concert in London, alongside the band members themselves, with the innovative concert depicting the band as they were in their 1970s heyday.

27/05/2022

Spain

Former king Juan Carlos meets Felipe VI to conclude return to Spain

It is the first time Juan Carlos met his son since he went into exile in the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

23/05/2022

Spain

Spain's king unveils €2.6m assets amid push for more transparency

The Spanish government is set to pass a decree aimed at boosting transparency in the monarchy.

26/04/2022

United Kingdom

'Palace Papers' book 'well-written but won't change anything'

Royal biographer Ingrid Seward tells Euronews that Tina Brown's new book is good but will not shake the monarchy in Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee year.

26/04/2022

Japan

Japan's Princess Mako loses royal status by marrying a commoner

The Imperial House Law allows only male succession. Female members of the royal family must renounce their royal status when they marry a commoner.

26/10/2021

Netherlands

Dutch royals can enter same-sex marriage and not give up throne: PM

The issue has arisen as the heir apparent, Princess Amalia, will turn 18 in December.

13/10/2021

Culture news

London honours Princess Diana with heritage plaque at her former home

The UK capital is filled with over 950 honours illustrating the residences famous people lived and worked in. Now, they're joined by a Royal.

01/10/2021