While this one was purely ceremonial, it offered the king a chance to mend fences with a nation that is not hugely enamored of him or the monarchy.
Tag: Royal Families
Dutch King Apologizes for His Country’s Role in the Slave Trade
The Netherlands formally abolished slavery in its colonies in 1863, but has only recently begun to actively acknowledge its participation in the practice.
Even King Charles Is Feeling Pinched by Rising Prices
Rising costs and outlays for special events like the queen’s funeral pushed up the Royal Family’s official expenses. The Palace also fell short of its goals on diversifying its work force.
Prince Harry’s Lawyers Make Closing Remarks in Newspaper Case
The prince has sued a British media company, Mirror Group Newspapers, claiming that reporters hacked his phone more than a decade ago.
As Lord Mayor, a 22-Year-Old Vaulted From Public Housing Into London’s Elite
Hamza Taouzzale became the first Muslim and youngest ever Lord Mayor of Westminster, a ceremonial post that outranks many of the capital’s most powerful and privileged.
Prince Harry and Meghan End Spotify Partnership
The couple’s production company and the streaming service announced an end to their relationship, less than a year after Meghan’s podcast debuted on the platform.
Irma Capece Minutolo, Opera Singer and Partner to Exiled King, Dies at 87
A former Naples beauty queen, she became famous as the companion to the playboy Farouk I of Egypt, then carved out a successful opera career.
From ‘Pariah’ to Partner, Saudi Leader Defies Threats to Isolate Him
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has repeatedly leveraged Saudi Arabia’s wealth and influence to overcome international condemnation of the kingdom’s human rights violations.
Prince Harry Ends Testimony on Tabloid Case
Prince Harry ended his testimony in his trial against a newspaper group. “For my whole life, the press have misled about me and covered up their wrongdoing,” he said.
What We Learned From Prince Harry’s Second Day of Testimony
Harry’s testimony was part of the lawsuit that he and three other plaintiffs have brought against three Mirror titles. The newspaper group has denied wrongdoing.