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Royal families

Wrong crown jewels: Streaker bares all for Japan emperor

Emperor Naruhito had finished his 2026 greeting from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo when the man in the front row in the gardens below removed his clothes.
Emperor Naruhito had finished his 2026 greeting from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo when the man in the front row in the gardens below removed his clothes.

Britain’s King Charles lauds unity in diversity in Christmas message

Britain's King Charles, along with members of the royal family, arrives to attend the Royal Family's Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene's church, as the royals take residence at the Sandringham estate in eastern England, Britain, December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Britain's King Charles, along with members of the royal family, arrives to attend the Royal Family's Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene's church, as the royals take residence at the Sandringham estate in eastern England, Britain, December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Daughters of King Charles’ brother Andrew join royals for Christmas service

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Britain's Princess Eugenie of York and Princess Beatrice of York leave after attending the royal family's Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on Dec 25.
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Britain's Princess Eugenie of York and Princess Beatrice of York leave after attending the royal family's Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on Dec 25.

In Christmas surprise, British princesses Catherine and Charlotte play piano duet

Britain’s Princess Catherine (right) and her daughter Charlotte played an extract of a piece by Scottish composer Erland Cooper.
Britain’s Princess Catherine (right) and her daughter Charlotte played an extract of a piece by Scottish composer Erland Cooper.

Norway crown princess likely to undergo lung transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit (right) announced in October 2018 that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable disease that causes scarring of the lungs and shortness of breath.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit (right) announced in October 2018 that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable disease that causes scarring of the lungs and shortness of breath.

Court hearing adjourned in strangulation case involving UK’s Duke of Marlborough

Thai queen wins SEA Games gold in sailing

Her gold medal will be presented to her on Dec 18 by her husband, King Vajiralongkorn.
Her gold medal will be presented to her on Dec 18 by her husband, King Vajiralongkorn.

Britain’s Duke of Marlborough charged with intentional strangulation

London police will not probe former prince Andrew over Virginia Giuffre allegation

Mr Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his titles in October 2025 by his brother, Britain's King Charles III, over his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Mr Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his titles in October 2025 by his brother, Britain's King Charles III, over his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 13, 2025

People carrying supplies at Batthkav refugee camp in Cambodia on Dec 12, amid ongoing border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
People carrying supplies at Batthkav refugee camp in Cambodia on Dec 12, amid ongoing border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.