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The double cancer blow to Kate and King Charles leaves Britain's royal family depleted and strained
Read full article: The double cancer blow to Kate and King Charles leaves Britain's royal family depleted and strainedThe Princess of Walesโ disclosure that she has cancer and will take time off to recover leaves the ranks of working royals depleted and strains a monarchy that King Charles III has sought to slim down.
As King Charles III is treated for cancer, here is the order of succession to the British throne
Read full article: As King Charles III is treated for cancer, here is the order of succession to the British throneAs King Charles III receives treatment for cancer, he remains Britainโs monarch and head of state.
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry sing for royal coronation concert
Read full article: Lionel Richie, Katy Perry sing for royal coronation concertA day after a gilded coronation ceremony watched by millions, King Charles III and Queen Camilla had a much more relaxing time Sunday as they took in a concert featuring Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and others at Windsor Castle.
Prince Andrew case cited by woman who accused Trump of rape
Read full article: Prince Andrew case cited by woman who accused Trump of rapeLawyers for a former advice columnist who says Donald Trump raped her in a department store in the 1990s are fighting his efforts to toss out a lawsuit by reminding a judge of his own ruling in a similar lawsuit against Prince Andrew.
Epstein victim drops claim against attorney Alan Dershowitz
Read full article: Epstein victim drops claim against attorney Alan DershowitzA woman who recently settled a lawsuit against Prince Andrew resulting from claims she was sexually trafficked to the British royal and others by financier Jeffrey Epstein has dropped a similar claim against attorney Alan Dershowitz, saying she may have erred.
Bidens among thousands paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II
Read full article: Bidens among thousands paying respects to Queen Elizabeth IIU.S. President Joe Biden paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth IIโs coffin as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the queenโs state funeral.
Queen's 8 grandchildren hold silent vigil beside her coffin
Read full article: Queen's 8 grandchildren hold silent vigil beside her coffinAll eight of Queen Elizabeth IIโs grandchildren have stood in silent vigil beside her coffin, capping another huge day in which thousands came to pay their respects to the monarch.
Live updates: Beatrice, Eugenie praise queen for her support
Read full article: Live updates: Beatrice, Eugenie praise queen for her supportPrince Andrew's daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, have issued a touching statement mourning the loss of their grandmother and praising her for the support and guidance she gave them.
Queue for queen's coffin reopened, wait hits 24 hours
Read full article: Queue for queen's coffin reopened, wait hits 24 hoursA surging tide of people โ ranging from London retirees to former England soccer captain David Beckham โ have lined up to file past Queen Elizabeth IIโs coffin as it lies in state at Parliament.
What's next for the UK as Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest
Read full article: What's next for the UK as Queen Elizabeth II laid to restThe death of Queen Elizabeth II has triggered a tightly choreographed series of ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a national mourning and heralds the reign of King Charles III.
Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutiny
Read full article: Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutinyPrince William and wife Kate have made a surprise joint appearance with Prince Harry and wife Meghan warmly greeting a large crowd gathered outside Windsor Castle to remember their long-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
The party ends but the UK monarchy looks to the future
Read full article: The party ends but the UK monarchy looks to the futureAfter four days of parades, street parties and a gala concert celebrating Queen Elizabeth IIโs 70 years on the throne, the Platinum Jubilee ended Sunday with the crowd outside Buckingham Palace singing โGod Save the Queen.โ.
Queen attends horse show in first public appearance in weeks
Read full article: Queen attends horse show in first public appearance in weeksQueen Elizabeth II has attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show and watched her beloved equines from the comfort of a Range Rover before walking to her box in her first public appearance in weeks.
Queen delegates opening of Parliament for 1st time
Read full article: Queen delegates opening of Parliament for 1st timeQueen Elizabeth II has delegated one of her most important public duties to Prince Charles, underscoring the increasingly central role the heir to the throne is taking as his mother prepares to celebrate 70 years on the throne.
Queen to skip Parliament opening for the 1st time in decades
Read full article: Queen to skip Parliament opening for the 1st time in decadesBuckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Parliament for the first time in more than 60 years as she continues to struggle with getting around.
Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthday
Read full article: Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthdayQueen Elizabeth II is marking her 96th birthday privately, retreating to the Sandringham estate in eastern England that has offered the monarch and her late husband, Prince Philip, a refuge from the affairs of state.
Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen marks 70 years on throne
Read full article: Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen marks 70 years on throneQueen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne Sunday, an unprecedented reign that has made her a symbol of stability as the United Kingdom navigated an age of uncertainty.
Prince Andrew gives up membership of prestigious golf club
Read full article: Prince Andrew gives up membership of prestigious golf clubBritainโs Prince Andrew has given up his honorary membership of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, considered one of the worldโs most prestigious golf clubs, as he fights allegations of sexual abuse that have forced him to retreat from public life.
Prince Andrew, accuser seek witnesses in sex abuse lawsuit
Read full article: Prince Andrew, accuser seek witnesses in sex abuse lawsuitLawyers for Prince Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre have filed their initial requests for witnesses in her lawsuit accusing the British royal of sexually abusing her at age 17.
Prince Andrew accusations left out of Epstein-Maxwell case
Read full article: Prince Andrew accusations left out of Epstein-Maxwell caseThe prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell doesn't involve the salacious allegations that the British socialite offered up one of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers to Englandโs Prince Andrew for sex.
UK police won't act against Prince Andrew over abuse claim
Read full article: UK police won't act against Prince Andrew over abuse claimBritish police will not be taking any further action against Prince Andrew after a review prompted by a Jeffrey Epstein accuser who claims that he sexually assaulted her.
The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip's deft touch
Read full article: The barbecue king: British royals praise Philip's deft touchWhen Prince Philip died nearly six months ago at 99, the tributes poured in from far and wide, praising him for his supportive role at the side of Queen Elizabeth II over her near 70-year reign.
Lawyer for Prince Andrew vows he'll fight 'baseless' lawsuit
Read full article: Lawyer for Prince Andrew vows he'll fight 'baseless' lawsuitAn attorney for Britainโs Prince Andrew went on the offensive Monday against a new lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was coerced into having sex with the royal at age 17.
Prince Andrew's lawyers question service of legal documents
Read full article: Prince Andrew's lawyers question service of legal documentsA U.S. court will hold a pretrial conference Monday in the civil suit filed by a woman who claims Prince Andrew sexually assaulted her as the two sides argue over whether the prince has been properly served with documents in the case.
Prince Andrew likely to try to avoid testimony at all costs
Read full article: Prince Andrew likely to try to avoid testimony at all costsBritainโs Prince Andrew is likely to do anything he can to avoid giving evidence in a U.S. lawsuit filed by an American woman who alleges that he sexually assaulted her when she was 17, lawyers on both sides of the Atlantic say.
Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life
Read full article: Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's lifePrince Andrew says the death of Prince Philip has left a โhuge voidโ in Queen Elizabeth IIโs life, while Princess Anne paid tribute to her father as โmy teacher, my supporter and my critic.โ.
EXPLAINER: Why is Harry and Meghan's son not a prince?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why is Harry and Meghan's son not a prince?One of the most dramatic claims in Prince Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey was that their son was denied a royal title, possibly because of the color of his skin. (Dominic Lipinski/Pool via AP, File)LONDON โ One of the most dramatic claims in Prince Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey was the allegation that their son was denied a royal title, possibly because of his skin color. Harry and Meghanโs son, seventh in line to the British throne, is Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. In contrast, the children of Harryโs older brother, Prince William, are Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. AdA decree issued by King George V in 1917 limits the titles of prince and princess to the children of the monarch, children of the monarchโs sons and โthe eldest living son of the eldest son of the Prince of Walesโ โ thatโs Williamโs son Prince George.
Race, title and anguish: Meghan and Harry explain royal rift
Read full article: Race, title and anguish: Meghan and Harry explain royal riftThis image provided by Harpo Productions shows Prince Harry, left, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in conversation with Oprah Winfrey. In a rare positive moment in the interview, Harry and Meghan revealed their second would be a girl. In response to a question from Winfrey, Harry said he wouldnโt have left royal life if not for his wife. AdโI will say I went into it naively because I didnโt grow up knowing much about the royal family,โ Meghan said. But she did not fully comprehend the pressure of being linked to the prestigious royal family.
Royalty TV: UK monarchy and television have complex ties
Read full article: Royalty TV: UK monarchy and television have complex tiesBritains royal family and television have a complicated relationship. The medium has helped define the modern monarchy: The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was Britains first mass TV spectacle. (AP Photo/File)LONDON โ Britainโs royal family and television have a complicated relationship. The medium has helped define the modern monarchy: The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was Britainโs first mass TV spectacle. The fictionalized take of Netflix hit โThe Crownโ has molded views of the monarchy for a new generation, though in ways the powerful, image-conscious royal family canโt control.
No winners: UK waits for Harry, Meghan's take on royal split
Read full article: No winners: UK waits for Harry, Meghan's take on royal split(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)LONDON โ The timing couldnโt be worse for Harry and Meghan. โHarry and Meghan are hugely popular,โโ Pauline Maclaran, a professor of marketing and author of โRoyal Fever: The British Monarchy in Consumer Culture,โ told The Associated Press. โThe firmโ is a nickname for the royal family, sometimes used with affection and sometimes with a note of criticism. More damaging for the palace was the interview Prince Andrew, Harryโs uncle, did with the BBC in 2019. โItโs just such a mess,โ said Penny Junor, who has written several books about the royals, including a biography of Harry.
Princess Eugenie and husband pick a name for their baby son
Read full article: Princess Eugenie and husband pick a name for their baby sonIn this undated photo released by Buckingham Palace on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, Britain's Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank pose for a photo with their son. The couple have named their baby August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, Buckingham Palace said Saturday. (Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank via AP)LONDON โ Britainโs Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have named their baby boy August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, Buckingham Palace said Saturday. Eugenie said on Instagram that the baby is named after his great-great-great-great-great-grandfather Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who had Augustus as a middle name. One of his middle names pays tribute to Eugenieโs grandfather, Prince Philip.
UK's Princess Eugenie gives birth to 1st child, a baby boy
Read full article: UK's Princess Eugenie gives birth to 1st child, a baby boyThis image from an Instagram post by Princess Eugenie on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021, after she gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday. (Princess Eugenie via AP)LONDON โ Britainโs Princess Eugenie has given birth to a baby boy, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday. Eugenie, a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, welcomed their son at Londonโs Portland Hospital on Tuesday morning. The princess' baby, who weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, is her and Brooksbankโs first child and the queenโs ninth great-grandchild. Eugenie was born at the private Portland Hospital herself, as was her sister, Princess Beatrice.
Sarah, Duchess of York, to publish debut historical romance
Read full article: Sarah, Duchess of York, to publish debut historical romanceFILE - In this Monday, March 7, 2016 file photo, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, salutes during a press event, in Mexico City. Ferguson has landed a book deal for her debut novel for adults, a historical romance fictionalizing the life and loves of her great-great-great aunt. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, file)LONDON โ Sarah, the Duchess of York, has landed a book deal for her debut novel for adults, a historical romance fictionalizing the life and loves of her great-great-great aunt. Sarah was married to Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth's third child, but the couple divorced in the 1990s. Her novel, which was written with author Marguerite Kaye, is set to be published in August.
Princess Beatrice marries in private ceremony at Windsor
Read full article: Princess Beatrice marries in private ceremony at WindsorFILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019 file photo, Britain's Princess Beatrice with her fiance, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, attend the wedding of Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling, in York, England. Buckingham Palace says that Princess Beatrice has got married in a private ceremony, with her grandmother Queen Elizabeth II in attendance. Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Friday, July 17, 2020 at The Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP, file)LONDON Princess Beatrice got married in a private ceremony Friday, with her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in attendance, Buckingham Palace said Friday. Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at The Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor.
Lawyers: US not investigating Prince Andrew in Epstein probe
Read full article: Lawyers: US not investigating Prince Andrew in Epstein probeThe firm, Blackfords LLP, said U.S. authorities requested the help of the son of Queen Elizabeth II for the first time in January after having investigated Epstein for 16 years. Berman has instead said that Andrew has provided zero cooperation to the American investigators who want to interview him as part of their sex trafficking probe. Andrew has flatly denied he had sex with a teenager who says she was trafficked by Epstein. The woman, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, has said Epstein forced her to have sex with Andrew in 2001, when she was 17. Epstein killed himself in a U.S. jail last summer as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges.