Royal families

Japan PM opposes changing male-only imperial succession

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she opposes changing the imperial family's male succession rules.

King Harald’s doctor arrives in Spain where Norway’s monarch receives treatment

Norway's Queen Sonja arrives at the hospital where Norway's King Harald was taken on Tuesday after suffering from an infection and dehydration, according to the royal palace, in Arona, Tenerife island, Spain, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Borja Suarez

Norway’s King Harald taken to hospital in Spain

Norway's King Harald addresses a gathering in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard archipelago, Norway, June 16, 2025. NTB/Cornelius Poppe/via REUTERS

UK’s royal protection officers urged to speak up in Epstein probe

Some ex-officers are afraid of the repercussions of coming forward.

UK government urged to release documents linked to Britain’s former prince Andrew

Former prince Andrew was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

First Andrew, now Mandelson: British PM Starmer can’t catch a break

British PM Keir Starmer with former ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson during a welcome reception in Washington.

Britain’s Queen Camilla meets French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot: Palace

Britain's Queen Camilla (left) met Ms Gisele Pelicot over tea for about 30 minutes.

Australian PM seeks removal of Britain’s former prince Andrew from line of succession

Mr Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is being investigated for alleged misconduct in public office following revelations about his dealings with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 23, 2026

On Feb 20, the US Supreme Court ruled that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under a 1977 economic emergency powers act.

Arrest of Britain’s former prince Andrew hands King Charles fresh royal crisis

King Charles has vowed that the law will take its course in the case of his scandal-ridden brother, former prince Andrew.

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