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Spain
Pope Leo’s plane grounded, so Spain’s king gives him a ride
The pontiff flew back to Rome on the monarch’s private jet after the papal aircraft’s engine failed to start.
13 Jun 2026 - 3:49AM
Thailand
Thailand observes 15 days of mourning for ‘Princess Bha’, who died aged 47
12 Jun 2026 - 5:17PM
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Kate Middleton
Who is Kate Middleton’s university boyfriend, Rupert Finch?
9 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
Norway
Days before rape verdict, court grants release of Norway crown princess’ son
Facing 40 charges including rape, Marius Borg Hoiby wins a release order after pleading to see his ailing mother, but prosecutors appeal.
9 Jun 2026 - 11:27AM
Nordic nations
Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant
There had been a ‘dramatic deterioration’ in her health in recent months, giving her only around a year left to live without a transplant.
5 Jun 2026 - 9:35PM
Malaysia
How a pig farm dispute exposed fault lines in Malaysia’s multiracial politics
A pig farm ban in Selangor has turned the issue into a flashpoint involving royal influence, minority livelihoods and cultural sensitivity.
5 Jun 2026 - 6:11PM
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Brunei Darussalam
Brunei picks polo-loving pilot prince as foreign minister
The cabinet reshuffle is seen as a move to prepare for the next generation of leaders in the kingdom amid the sultan’s health concerns.
5 Jun 2026 - 3:09PM
Jeffrey Epstein
Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew’s ‘peppercorn rent’
National Audit Office offers the most detailed review ever of royal property arrangements in a new report.
5 Jun 2026 - 12:47PM
Thailand
Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin gets royal pardon after release on parole
The former leader served eight months of a one-year sentence for corruption before he was released on parole last month due to his age.
3 Jun 2026 - 7:19PM
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Britain
Queen pushed for ex-prince Andrew’s appointment as trade envoy
Emails released earlier this year suggest that Mountbatten-Windsor, while serving as trade envoy, forwarded reports to Jeffrey Epstein.
21 May 2026 - 7:35PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia demands TikTok explain failure to block fake account insulting king
Among the ‘grossly offensive’ posts were false claims that the king ate pork and images with his face superimposed onto animal bodies.
21 May 2026 - 5:28PM
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Thailand
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s health declines amid ongoing medical battle
Doctors struggle to stabilise the heart rate of the 47-year-old, who has been in a coma since 2022.
21 May 2026 - 4:35PM
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King Charles III
UK radio station mistakenly reports death of King Charles
Radio Caroline has apologised after a computer error triggered the so-called death of a monarch procedure.
21 May 2026 - 2:16AM
Britain
UK health minister quits, calls for leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
Health Minister Wes Streeting is the first senior minister to quit after days of calls by Labour lawmakers for Starmer to step down.
14 May 2026 - 11:18PM
Britain
UK PM’s biggest political challenge overshadows King’s speech
According to reports, Health Minister Wes Streeting was preparing to resign as early as Thursday to challenge Starmer.
13 May 2026 - 11:54PM
Thailand
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Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison
Thaksin has served 8 months since September 2025 for an abuse of power conviction.
11 May 2026 - 4:45PM
Japan
Scrutiny on Prince Hisahito fuels debate on Japan’s succession crisis
Media reports have speculated about whether the young prince has a girlfriend and his security challenges as a university student.
9 May 2026 - 4:58AM
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Britain
Man arrested ‘with weapon’ near former prince Andrew’s home
Masked suspect allegedly confronted Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during a walk, forcing him to flee with his private security.
8 May 2026 - 11:01AM
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Princess Eugenie’s ‘commoner’ husband and baby daddy, Jack Brooksbank
The British royal is expecting a third child with Brooksbank, who once worked for George Clooney and Rande Gerber’s tequila brand, Casamigos.
7 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Malaysia
Well-oiled diplomacy: Malaysian king visits Moscow as Anwar eyes Russian energy
Though Sultan Ibrahim’s visit is officially ceremonial, its timing coincides with the energy squeeze plaguing Malaysia and much of Asia.
7 May 2026 - 4:36PM
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King Charles III
King Charles wins praise for deft handling of Trump on US state visit
The British monarch delivered a diplomatic masterclass on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism.
2 May 2026 - 1:56AM
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Meghan Markle
Meet Lady C, who criticised Meghan Markle during her Australia tour
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing backlash for their recent Australia tour – but who is Lady C and what has she said about it?
1 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Matt Friend, whose comedy charms stars, presidents – and King Charles
Friend, whose CNN comedy special aired ahead of the White House correspondents’ dinner, is gaining acclaim for his celebrity impressions.
1 May 2026 - 6:00AM
Donald Trump
Trump says he’s lifting some tariffs on Scotch whisky after King Charles visit
It was not clear if the US president meant duties on bottles of Scotch or on the materials used to produce the alcohol were being lifted.
1 May 2026 - 4:02PM
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Donald Trump
Why King Charles’ ‘Trump bell’ gift amuses Chinese internet users
The king’s present – which came just days after the third assassination attempt on Trump – is a Chinese homophone for ‘attending the dying’.
30 Apr 2026 - 4:23PM
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King Charles III
UK’s King Charles commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit
The monarch has been emphasising the military and cultural ties between the UK and US, at a time of high tension between the countries.
30 Apr 2026 - 8:47AM
Donald Trump
‘You’d be speaking French’: UK king flips script on Trump at state dinner
In a sharp reply to Trump’s ‘speaking German’ jibes, King Charles uses colonial history to defend the UK’s role in the special relationship.
29 Apr 2026 - 11:25AM
Donald Trump
King Charles promotes US-UK bond before Congress at a time of deep divisions
British monarch urges US to reject isolationism in a landmark speech during a state visit aimed at repairing ties.
29 Apr 2026 - 2:51PM
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