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Britain’s King Charles and US President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle in September last year. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump says King Charles’ visit could ‘absolutely’ repair US-UK ties

The monarch’s landmark visit comes as the Iran war, Epstein scandal and other issues test the US-UK alliance.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s king to pick ‘best candidate’ to head anti-corruption agency

Japan

Video | Is Japan ready for a female emperor?

Donald Trump

King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift

The British king’s first US state visit later this month takes on far greater significance amid tensions between Trump and Starmer.

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Britain’s King Charles hosted US President Donald Trump for a lavish state visit in September. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet Queen Elizabeth’s youngest grandchild, James, who was at Easter service

James, Earl of Wessex, was seen mingling with Kate Middleton at Windsor Castle this weekend – alongside King Charles and Prince William.

Fashion

This new exhibition pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth’s style legacy

The landmark event in The King’s Gallery celebrates the late monarch’s 100th birthday, features 200 rare garments, designer tributes and royal artefacts – and opens today.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Prince Harry sued by African charity he set up to honour Princess Diana

The British royal, who faces a defamation suit, had stepped down as a patron of Sentebale last year after disagreements over fundraising.

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Britain’s Prince Harry leaves High Court in London, Britain in January. Photo: Reuters
United States

King Charles to visit US in late April amid Iran war concerns

The decision comes despite calls for the trip to be cancelled or delayed in light of the Iran war.

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Britain

Nurse to archbishop: Mullally enthroned as first woman to lead Church of England

The new Archbishop of Canterbury begins her ministry with a historic ceremony attended by British royals.

Britain

Truth battle: did UK king’s long march to Hastings in 1066 really happen?

The account of the legendary mission, taught in classrooms and museums, rests on what a historian now says is a misinterpretation of records.

The Bayeux Tapestry illustrates the Battle of Hastings in 1066, when the Normans took over England. Photo: Shutterstock
Jeffrey Epstein

Norway crown princess says she was ‘manipulated’ by Epstein

Recent polls show most Norwegians oppose the idea of Mette-Marit ever becoming queen.

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Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s name appears in new Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice earlier in 2026. Photo: AFP
Americas and the Caribbean

Mexico invites Spain’s king to World Cup in sign of thaw

President Sheinbaum’s invitation came after the monarch acknowledged there had been ‘a lot of abuse’ during Spain’s conquest of the Americas.

Americas and the Caribbean

Spain’s king acknowledges ‘much abuse’ in conquest of the Americas

It was ⁠a rare admission by the Spanish crown, which has never issued a formal apology to former colonies.

Britain

UK’s ex-prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Epstein

This is thought to be the first photo unearthed of the two men with the late US sex trafficker.

An undated image shows Jeffrey Epstein (centre) sitting with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson. Photo: US Department of Justice via AP
Britain

UK PM Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson

The concerns were raised in a document sent to Starmer in December 2024 before he appointed Mandelson as US ambassdor.

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Peter Mandelson leaves his home in north London on Wednesday. Photo: via AP
Fame and celebrity

Who was Anthony Radziwill, JFK Jr’s cousin whose father was a Polish prince?

The award-winning journalist, who was JFK Jr’s best man, died of cancer just weeks after the latter was killed in a plane crash.

Canada

Canada’s PM wants Andrew removed from UK line of succession over Epstein ties

The prime minister called the former prince’s association with the paedophile financier ‘deplorable’.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | After Andrew’s arrest, how high-born criminals were treated in ancient China

The long-spoken Chinese maxim that nobles were punished like commoners when breaking the law is not upheld by history.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sits in the back seat of a car after leaving Aylsham Police Station on February 19, 2026, the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK eyes releasing files on ‘arrogant’ Andrew to clean away Epstein ‘stain’

The ex-prince is accused of sharing sensitive documents with the convicted paedophile during his time as trade envoy.

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Jeffrey Epstein

Video | Photo of ex-prince Andrew appears at Louvre

The UK-based activist group ‘Everyone Hates Elon’ claimed responsibility for the stunt.

London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week 2026: Simone Rocha, Erdem and Chet Lo

Erdem created a scrapbook of previous show inspirations, from Queen Elizabeth to Duchess Deborah Devonshire, while Simone Rocha drew on her signature pearls and ribbons.

Erdem celebrated its 20th anniversary at London Fashion Week this season. Photo: Getty Images
Crime

UK protection officers instructed to guard 2010 Epstein party: reports

Emails from the recently unsealed ‘Epstein files’ suggest UK officers were utilised at the sex offender’s New York residence.

A Manhattan residence once owned by Jeffrey Epstein. Photo: AFP
Britain

Andrew’s ‘downfall’: how the viral photo of the disgraced ex-prince was taken

Photographer Phil Noble had already left the scene but raced back just in time to snap six shots – one of which was a winner.

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Britain

UK to consider removing ex-prince Andrew from royal line of succession

Police, meanwhile, are urging Andrew’s former protection officers to come forward with any allegations of Epstein-related sex offences.

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Britain

First royal arrest in centuries presents existential crisis for ‘The Firm’

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor forces King Charles to choose the Crown over his own brother.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Britain’s King Charles in 2025. Photo: AFP
Britain

UK public cheers ex-prince Andrew’s arrest, Trump calls it ‘very sad’

Britons say the arrest of the Epstein-linked brother of King Charles sends the message that the royal family is not above the law.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves Aylsham Police Station after being released on Thursday, hours after his arrest. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Former prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is suspected of sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy.

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Japan

‘Enormous failure’: naked man exposes gaps in Japan’s royal security

Princess Kako reportedly witnessed the chaos firsthand as a shrieking intruder stripped off and scaled a barrier below the royal balcony.

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