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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.
Catherine, Princess of Wales and James, Earl of Wessex attend the 2026 Easter Matins Service at St George’s Chapel on April 5, in Windsor, England. Photos: Getty Images
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

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

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

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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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US President Donald Trump (right) and Britain’s King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour during Trump’s state visit at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters
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.

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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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Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Photo: AP
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.

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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.

Britain

‘Strong and united’: UK’s Starmer defiant as Epstein fallout dogs leadership

Senior ministers shore up Keir Starmer’s position as indirect fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal threatens the British prime minister.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Jeffrey Epstein

UK king to ‘support’ police assessing Andrew’s Epstein communications

King Charles has ‘profound concern’ as British police assess if his brother passed sensitive reports to Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rides a horse in Windsor Great Park, near to Royal Lodge, a property on the estate surrounding Windsor Castle. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Double blow for losing Thai reformist party as 44 members face lifetime ban

People’s Party leader Natthaphong is among those accused of breaching ethical standards by petitioning to amend the royal insult law.

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Jeffrey Epstein

Norwegian ambassador resigns over Epstein links as scandal widens

Ambassador Mona Juul’s contact with Jeffrey Epstein revealed a ‘serious lapse in judgment’, foreign minister says.

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