The founder of an antiviolence support group said an aide pressed her on where she was from, dismissing Britain as an answer. The palace called the questioning “unacceptable and deeply regrettable.”
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Your Friday Briefing: Xi and Biden to Meet
Plus cryptocurrency chaos and Ukraine’s wary advance toward Kherson.
Norwegian Princess Engaged to Shaman Gives Up Royal Duties
Princess Martha Louise’s belief in the supernatural has long been the subject of media fascination in Norway, but a focus on her healer fiancé proved too much.
Old U.K. Ritual Now Has 2 New Participants: King Charles and Rishi Sunak
Queen Elizabeth II welcomed 15 British prime ministers during her seven-decade reign. Rishi Sunak will be the first to start his time as leader under King Charles III.
Coronation of King Charles III Is Set for May 6
The king’s ceremony at Westminster Abbey, the first of its kind in seven decades, is expected to be considerably pared down from that of his mother.
Thai Prime Minister Can Stay in Power, Constitutional Court Rules
The former general seized power in a 2014 coup. The opposition had argued that the Constitution stipulated he leave office this year.
Queen Elizabeth’s Death Certificate Reveals Cause and Time of Death
Queen Elizabeth died of “old age” at 3:10 p.m. on Sept. 8, the paperwork shows.
Poundbury, England: The Town That Charles Built
Before King Charles III inherited Britain’s throne, he was a prince with strong views on architecture. Poundbury is where he tried to put them into practice.
Thousands Pay Tribute as Britain Says Final Farewell to Queen Elizabeth
More than 100 world leaders, including President Biden, attended the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, and Britons lined the streets for a procession that took her to her final resting place at Windsor Castle.
Guest List for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Includes Everyday Honorees
Among those invited to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral are almost 200 people who were honored for various forms of public service this year.