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Royal families live some of the most privileged lives on the planet. Keep up to date with the latest news from the Windsors in Britain to the Grimaldis of Monaco.
The Winter Egg by Faberge is displayed at Christie’s auction rooms in London on Thursday. Photo: AP
Art

The ‘Mona Lisa’ of Faberge eggs sells for a record US$30.2 million

The Winter Egg, made of crystal and diamond, was crafted for Russia’s royal family before it was toppled by revolution.

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UK’s King Charles to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years

Japan

Pop-star princess: Japan’s Aiko turns 24 amid calls for her to become empress

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Fashion

Fashion Trust Arabia 2025: which emerging designers won at this year’s awards?

The awards honoured MENA designers, drew celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, and were hosted by Queen Latifah.

The 2025 Fashion Trust Arabia award ceremony took place on November 21, in Doha. Photo: Handout
Sexual harassment and assault

Starmer suggests ex-prince Andrew should testify in US Epstein probe

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has so far ignored a US request for a ‘transcribed interview’ about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Obituaries

Paul Costelloe, personal designer to Princess Diana, dies at 80

The Irish designer worked with the British royal from 1983 until her death in Paris in 1997.

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France

Princess Diana enters Paris waxwork museum in ‘revenge dress’

Princess Diana wore the dazzling off-the-shoulder outfit shortly after the infidelity of her then-husband, Prince Charles, was publicly revealed.

A wax effigy of Britain’s late Princess Diana “Lady Di” during its unveiling at the Grevin wax museum in Paris on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Who is Meghan Markle’s astrologer, Angela Pearl?

She was at The Albies event hosted by Amal and George Clooney – and she’s been pictured with Lauren Sánchez and Meryl Streep.

Malaysian politics

Video | ‘I deserve a proper divorce’, says US singer to Malaysian sultan

Brittany Porter said she went through a Muslim marriage ritual with Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V, thinking it was an engagement ceremony.

Malaysia

US singer unknowingly marries Malaysian sultan: ‘I deserve a proper divorce’

Brittany Porter said she went through a Muslim marriage ritual with Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V, thinking it was an engagement ceremony.

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Brittany Porter poses with Sultan Muhammad V. Photo: Instagram/its.brook.lynn
Fame and celebrity

Arise, Sir David: UK football star Beckham knighted by King Charles

The 50-year-old was honoured for his services to sport and charity, having partnered with Unicef for two decades.

Sir David Beckham is made a Knight Bachelor by Britain’s King Charles III during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)
Prince William

UK’s Prince William plays beach volleyball and football on Brazil climate trip

The future British king’s first visit to Brazil is focused on his annual Earthshot Prize and the Cop30 summit.

Britain

Andrew’s royal exit is the latest crisis to shake the British monarchy

Andrew’s royal downfall marks a historic moment in Britain’s monarchy, echoing past crises from Edward VIII’s abdication to Diana’s death.

Thailand

Fade to black: Thai vendors go in the red to sell mourning clothes

The government has urged the public to wear black or white for 90 days to mourn former queen Sirikit.

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Customers browse for black clothing to mourn the death of Thailand’s former queen Sirikit at a store in Bangkok on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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Video | How some royals around the world lost their titles

From abdications and revolutions to marriage scandals, throughout history, around the world, some royals have voluntarily stepped down or been forced to give up their titles.

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UK’s King Charles strips Andrew of ‘prince’ title, evicts him from royal home

The move follows revelations about Andrew’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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UK’s King Charles heckled over Prince Andrew’s Epstein ties

The monarch was confronted by a protester shouting: ‘how long have you known?’ following new revelations about his disgraced brother.

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Thailand

From fashionista to caring mother, Thailand mourns Queen Sirikit

The matriarch’s remains will lie in state for one year at Bangkok’s Grand Palace before cremation.

Thai people mourn the death of Queen Sirikit in Bangkok on Saturday. Photo: EPA
Thailand

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93

A beloved royal figure, she backed projects to help the rural poor, protect the forests and support refugees.

Italy

King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in 500-year first

It is the first joint worship including an English monarch and a Catholic pontiff since King Henry VIII broke away from Rome in 1534.

Art

What was stolen in the Louvre heist? From emerald necklaces to crowns

The world is in shock following a massive heist at the Louvre, which took place on Sunday and resulted in US$102 million of stolen jewellery.

The world is in shock after many of the Louvre’s most prized jewellery pieces were stolen during a seven-minute heist on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Britain

Palace and UK government under pressure to strip Prince Andrew of titles and home

Buckingham Palace is bracing for more embarrassing revelations about disgraced Prince Andrew, who still technically holds the title of duke.

British newspapers reporting on Prince Andrew giving up using his title Duke of York. Photo: AP
Prince Andrew

UK’s Prince Andrew asked police to help smear sex abuse accuser: report

Royal allegedly tasked a personal protection officer in 2011 with finding information on Virginia Giuffre, including a purported criminal record.

Sexual harassment and assault

UK’s Prince Andrew giving up Duke of York title because of Epstein scandal

The royal’s friendship with the US sex offender is back in the headlines because of a posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre.

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King Charles to be first UK monarch to pray with pope in centuries

The occasion at the Sistine Chapel would mark a historic step towards unity between the Catholic Church and the Church of England.

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla wave from the Buckingham Palace balcony during their coronation in London in May 2023. Photo: TNS
Thailand

Princess wants Thailand to build ‘permanent’ wall as Cambodia tensions rage

Chulabhorn’s rare remark during a meeting with military officials underscores Bangkok’s souring ties with Phnom Penh.

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Thai soldiers stand near the country’s disputed border with Cambodia in the Chong Bok area in August. Photo: Reuters
Food and Drinks

What is royal Thai cuisine? The Hua Hin resort serving food fit for a king

The summer cuisine enjoyed by Thai royalty is celebrated at Devasom Hua Hin Resort, with palace-inspired dishes using the finest ingredients.

Obituaries

British author Jilly Cooper, famous for novels of sex and snobbery, dies at 88

Cooper’s raunchy bestsellers include Riders and Rivals, which was adapted into a Disney+ series last year.

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