Tag: Royalty
BBC criticised for 'fawning' over royals
A top BBC presenter, known for his aggressive interviews, has slammed the UK publicly funded broadcaster for "fawning" over Britain's royal family in its news coverage.[MORE]
Russian court rules last Tsar unlawfully killed
Russia's Supreme Court has ruled Tsar Nicholas II, who was shot dead by Bolshevik revolutionaries in 1918, had been unlawfully killed and was entitled to legal rehabilitation, Russian media reported.[MORE]
Queen to mark Blue Peter's birthday
In what amounts to a major coup for one of the United Kingdom's best-loved children's programs, Queen Elizabeth II will host a special 50th birthday party for long-running BBC show Blue Peter at Buckingham Palace on October 16.[MORE]
Prince William to become rescue pilot
Prince William is to train as a search and rescue pilot, aiming to serve in the emergency services after being told he cannot be sent to Afghanistan, he has said.[MORE]
Family writes apology to Thai king on behalf of son
The family of an Australian man charged with insulting the king of Thailand has written an apology to the royal family.[MORE]
Aust man again refused bail for insulting Thai king
The family of an Australian writer facing 15 years in jail for allegedly defaming Thailand's crown prince have appealed to Canberra to intercede after he was refused bail for a second time, his lawyer said.[MORE]
Aussie charged with insulting Thai king to seek bail
An Australian man charged under Thailand's strict lese majesty laws is expected to seek bail in a Bangkok court this morning.[MORE]
Aust man refused bail for insulting Thai King
A 41-year-old Australian man in Thailand has been charged for insulting the King.[MORE]
Princess Mary opens $80m research centre
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has officially opened a new $80 million medical research facility in Sydney. [MORE]
Man arrested over stolen photos of Prince William
A man has been arrested over the theft of a camera containing photographs of Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton, taken on holiday in the Caribbean, police said.[MORE]
Slice of Diana wedding cake sells for 1,200 pounds
A piece of 27-year-old cake from the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana has been sold to an anonymous bidder at auction in Britain for 1,200 pounds ($A2,540).[MORE]
Crown Prince Frederick locked outside in Tas
Crown Prince Frederick arrives in Hobart to find his family's not at home.[MORE]
Thai king world's wealthiest royal: Forbes
Forbes magazine says Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the world's richest royal sovereign, with a fortune estimated at $US35 billion ($40 billion).[MORE]
Bulgarian prince in coma after car crash
Prince Kardam, the heir to the Bulgarian throne, is in a coma after suffering severe head injuries in a car accident in Madrid but his condition is stable, one of the doctors treating him said.[MORE]
Prince Charles says GM crops will lead to 'environmental disaster'
Britain's Prince Charles has again voiced his opposition to the spread of genetically modified (GM) crops.[MORE]
British newspaper sorry for Prince Philip cancer report
A British newspaper has apologised to Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip after mistakenly reporting that he was suffering from prostate cancer. [MORE]
Palace denies Prince Phillip cancer report
Buckingham Palace has denied a report that Queen Elizabeth II's elderly husband Prince Philip has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.[MORE]
Prince Philip has prostate cancer: report
Queen Elizabeth II's elderly husband Prince Philip has been diagnosed with prostate cancer but is defying the disease and carrying on with engagements, London's Evening Standard reports.[MORE]
Tonga crowns new king in lavish ceremony
Tonga's King Siaosi Tupou V has been crowned as monarch of his tiny South Pacific nation this morning, in a lavish ceremony which attracted royalty from around the world and regional leaders.[MORE]
Prince William to do SAS stint
Prince William is set to spend time with the SAS in the last of his military secondments, Clarence House said.[MORE]
Queen Vic's knicks go under the hammer
A giant pair of bloomers that once belonged Queen Victoria have sold for $9,370.[MORE]
Tonga King to give up key powers
The King of Tonga, George Tupou V, has announced he will relinquish much of the power his family has held over the South Pacific nation for generations.[MORE]
Thief steals Prince Harry's phone in Lesotho
Britain's Prince Harry, briefly dumped by his girlfriend last year over compromising text messages, is breathing a sigh of relief after being reunited with a cell phone stolen in Lesotho.[MORE]
Thief nicks Prince Harry's phone
Britain's Prince Harry, briefly dumped by his girlfriend last year over compromising text messages, was breathing a sigh of relief after being reunited with a cell phone stolen in Lesotho.[MORE]
King refuses to accept Belgian PM's resignation
King Albert II of Belgium has refused to accept Prime Minister Yves Leterme's resignation and has asked three senior politicians to seek a way out of the country's political deadlock.[MORE]
