National / History Sep 8, 2020
New insights gleaned as U.K. and Japan's royal exchanges revisited
by William Hollingworth
A treasure trove of items gifted by Japan has been documented for a forthcoming exhibition.
World Jul 2, 2020
Meghan felt 'unprotected' by royals while pregnant, court papers say
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, felt "unprotected" by the British royal family while she was pregnant with her son Archie, according to London High Court documents filed as part of her legal action against a tabloid newspaper. Meghan, wife of Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince Harry, ...
World / Crime & Legal Jun 9, 2020
U.S. prosecutors say Britain's Prince Andrew not cooperating in Epstein probe
U.S. prosecutors have accused Britain's Prince Andrew of failing to cooperate with multiple requests they made to interview him about his contacts with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, who died last August in a New York City federal prison. In a statement on Monday, the ...
Asia Pacific / Politics May 29, 2020
Australia’s highest court ruled on Friday to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative that would reveal what knowledge she had, if any, of the dismissal of an Australian government in 1975. The High Court’s 6-1 majority decision in historian Jenny Hocking’s ...
National Mar 19, 2020
Imperial couple's visit to Britain postponed amid virus outbreak
The planned state visit by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to Britain in the second quarter of this year will be postponed due to the new coronavirus outbreak, Japan's top government spokesman said Thursday. "In view of the spread of new coronavirus infections in the ...
Business Feb 20, 2020
'Royal' no more? Harry and Meghan face possible loss of family brand
The British royal family is discussing with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan the use of the word "royal" in their branding after they abruptly decided to start a new life in Canada. The couple agreed last month with Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, that they ...
World / Politics Feb 7, 2020
The British government said Thursday it had changed the policy of flying flags on royal birthdays, with local authorities no longer required to raise the Union Flag for scandal-hit Prince Andrew. Officials earlier said they were considering how the policy applied "in changing circumstances, such ...
World Jan 31, 2020
U.K. press watchdog rejects Prince Harry's complaint over drugged wildlife article
Britain's press watchdog has rejected a complaint by Prince Harry over a tabloid newspaper article that said wild animals pictured in photos he posted on Instagram had been drugged and tied up. Harry, Queen Elizabeth's grandson, posted the pictures he had taken of African wildlife ...
World Jan 20, 2020
'Sad' Prince Harry says no other option but to end royal role
BBritain’s Prince Harry spoke on Sunday of his sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties in a deal with Queen Elizabeth II and senior Windsors that will see him and his wife, Meghan, exit official roles to seek an independent future. Buckingham ...
World / Social Issues Jan 17, 2020
Prince Harry resurfaces but stays silent on royal rumpus
by Robin Millard
Prince Harry kept silent on Thursday about the shock decision he and his wife took last week to quit as full-time royals at his first public appearance since the bombshell announcement. Harry, 35, took part in the draw for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup ...
National Jan 14, 2020
Emperor and empress to make state visit to United Kingdom this spring
The imperial couple “have accepted an invitation from Her Majesty The Queen to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom in Spring 2020,” Buckingham Palace said.
Commentary / World Jan 11, 2020
Sussex Inc. can work as royal spinoff
by Sarah Green Carmichael
Allowing some royals to step away from "senior" status makes sense if you think of the British monarchy as a business.