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Charles, Camilla Unveil New Official Portraits

Unveiling happened Tuesday at London's National Gallery

(Newser) - Tuesday was just another day in the life of the British monarchy, with a ceremonial unveiling for the official coronation portraits of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at London's National Gallery, reports Us Weekly . The big reveal was made on the second anniversary of the couple's coronation,...

Prince Harry: My Father 'Won't Speak to Me'

He says he'd love to reconcile with the royal family

(Newser) - Prince Harry revealed Friday that he and his father—that would be the king of England—are not on speaking terms. "I don't know how much longer my father has," Harry told the BBC in an interview. "He won't speak to me because of this...

Court to Harry: No Dice on Enhanced Security Detail

Judges rebuff prince's challenge on protection in UK that was yanked after he moved abroad

(Newser) - More than five years ago, when he was living in Canada with wife Meghan Markle, Prince Harry was stripped of the all-encompassing, UK-funded security detail he received while still a working royal. Now, his attempts to push back against that decision have been quashed yet again, as the Duke of...

Charles, Camilla Mark Anniversary in Memorable Way

Pair made surprise private visit with Francis as he continues to recover from pneumonia

(Newser) - Some people go out to dinner for their anniversaries; others meet up with the pope. King Charles III and Queen Camilla chose the latter Wednesday for their own two-decade mark during a state visit in Italy. Reuters reports that the royal couple was originally supposed to have made an official...

Luxembourg's Prince Frederik Dead at 22
Luxembourg's
Prince Frederik Dead at 22
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Mar 10, 2025 7:11 AM CDT

Luxembourg's Prince Frederik Dead at 22

Young royal had a rare genetic disorder called PolG disease

(Newser) - A young European royal is dead after succumbing to a rare genetic disorder. TMZ reports that 22-year-old Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, the youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Nassau, died earlier this month of PolG disease, a mitochondrial condition that "robs the body's cells of energy,...

Grandson of a King Fights for His Place
Grandson
of a King
Fights for His
Place
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Feb 8, 2025 1:45 PM CST

Grandson of a King Fights for His Place

Financial Times profiles the 'fugitive prince' of Romania

(Newser) - "I am really the rightful crown prince," the man known to his friends as Prince Paul tells Miles Johnson of the Financial Times . It's near the end of a rollicking, made-for-the movies tale of Paul's attempt to reclaim what he views as his rightful place in...

Prince Andrew: I've 'Ceased All Contact' With Accused Spy

Chinese national was invited by Andrew himself to royal residences, as revealed in court hearing

(Newser) - A businessman who's been accused of being a Chinese spy has had quite a tour of Britain's royal residences—all at the behest of Prince Andrew, according to recent reports. Per the UK Times , which cites info that emerged at a Thursday hearing, the 64-year-old younger brother of...

Crown Princess' Troubled Son Now Accused of Rape

This is just the latest arrest for Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of Norway's heir to the throne

(Newser) - The eldest son of Norway's crown princess has been arrested on suspicion of rape. Authorities arrested Marius Borg Hoiby, the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, on Monday evening, saying he violated a section of the penal code related to "sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or...

As William, Kate, and Kids Likely Slept, a Royal Break-in

Burglars made their way onto Windsor Castle estate on Oct. 13, swiping 2 farm vehicles

(Newser) - Burglars made their way onto the estate of Windsor Castle last month, swiping a couple of farm vehicles while the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three kids were likely sleeping in a residence on the property. The Sun reports that, during the late-night Oct. 13 intrusion, two masked...

Prince Harry Had Quite the 40th Birthday

He's said to have inherited millions from queen mother's trust; Charles, William post well wishes

(Newser) - Prince Harry turned 40 on Sunday, and with that special occasion came a rather hefty birthday gift: millions of dollars distributed to him from a trust set up decades ago by his great-grandmother, the queen mother, reports the Times of London . That trust was created in 1994, when Harry was...

Controversial Royal Wedding Is Set for This Weekend

Norway's Princess Martha Louise, American shaman Durek Verrett share some interesting views

(Newser) - The big day is almost here for the Norwegian king's eldest child, Princess Martha Louise, to marry self-professed shaman Durek Verrett of the US on Saturday in a picturesque corner of southern Norway. The wedding comes amid widespread criticism of the couple's actions and waning support for Scandinavian...

Prince Harry Reveals Cause of Royal 'Rift'

Says phone hacking case played a 'central role'

(Newser) - Prince Harry says his determination to prove phone hacking allegations were a "central" part of the rift with his family. The Duke of Sussex speaks at length about his legal battle with Daily Mirror publisher Mirror Group Newspapers and a judge's finding that his and/or his associates' phones...

King's Sister May Have Been Kicked by a Horse

Princess Anne is hospitalized with a concussion but is expected to recover fully

(Newser) - Another royal is having health issues. Princess Anne, the 73-year-old younger sister of King Charles III, has been hospitalized with a concussion, reports CNN . The palace isn't divulging details about what happened, save that she "sustained minor injuries and concussion following an incident on the Gatcombe Park estate"...

Princess Kate to Make Public Appearance in London
Princess of Wales
Makes a Big Showing
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Jun 15, 2024 7:00 AM CDT

Princess of Wales Makes a Big Showing

Kate appears at Trooping of Colour, her first public appearance this year since cancer reveal

(Newser) - Finally, a clear look at the Princess of Wales, after months of rumors and confusion. The AP reports that the former Kate Middleton rode Saturday from Buckingham Palace to parade grounds in London in a horse-drawn carriage with her three young children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, all part of the...

Palace Gives Update on Princess Kate

She'll return to work when doctors give the all clear

(Newser) - The Princess of Wales is not yet ready to return to public duties, Kensington Palace announced in a brief update Tuesday. It came amid the publication of a report from the Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, one of Princess Kate's causes. The report is "fascinating,"...

So Far, Kate Middleton's Photo of Charlotte Seems A-OK

Future queen celebrates her only daughter's 9th birthday with a snapshot

(Newser) - "Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Kensington Palace X account posted on Thursday , showing off a new snapshot of a beaming Charlotte, sporting a red cardigan and jean skirt while casually leaning against a row of flower-bearing shrubbery. The palace added: "Thank you for all of the...

After Cancer Treatment, King Charles Is Going Back to Work
King Charles
Is Going
Back to Work
Apr 26, 2024 1:19 PM CDT

King Charles Is Going Back to Work

Monarch will resume public duties next week following treatment for cancer

(Newser) - King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced Friday. Charles took a break from public appearances almost three months ago to focus on his treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer. The palace said Charles would make a public visit to...

Charles Opens Queen's Beloved Castle for (Pricey) Tours

Tickets for a glimpse inside Balmoral sell out in hours

(Newser) - The chance to peer inside the place where Queen Elizabeth II died proved too much a temptation this week as the first public tours inside Balmoral Castle sold out within 24 hours. On Wednesday, King Charles III announced members of the public would for the first time be able to...

Princess Kate Has Cancer, Is Undergoing Chemo

She reveals diagnosis in video statement

(Newser) - The mystery about Princess Kate's absence from public view is over: The Princess of Wales, 42, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, the BBC reports. Kate revealed the diagnosis in a video statement , though she did not specify what type of cancer she has.
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William Finally Addresses the Rumor Mill, Sort of

Prince's rep issues a brief statement in response to Kate Middleton's absence as mystery continues

(Newser) - A recent Kate Middleton sighting has done little to ease the whispers since she had abdominal surgery for an unknown condition in January. Now, her husband is finally speaking out, kind of, on the rumors and speculation.
  • The statement: Prince William's spokesperson kept it short and sweet, per People
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