The new emperor formally declared his ascension to the world’s oldest monarchy on Tuesday. (The ceremony in April was only a prelude.)
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Prince Harry Goes to Battle With Tabloids, Rupturing an Old Relationship
He has begun legal proceedings against The Sun and The Daily Mirror, accusing them of phone hacking. The case is an extraordinary break from the royal practice, “Never complain, never explain.”
Prince Harry Retraces Princess Diana’s Steps in Angolan Minefield
What was a live minefield in 1997, when Princess Diana highlighted the dangers of the weapon to civilians, is now a busy suburban street.
Job One for Saudis’ New Energy Chief: Picking Up the Pieces
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman was named energy minister less than a week before an aerial attack crippled Saudi Arabia’s oil production.
Saudi Princess Convicted in French Assault Case: ‘This Dog Must be Killed’
Hassa bint Salman, the half sister of the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was accused of ordering her bodyguard to hit a contractor working in her Paris apartment in 2016.
Epstein Accuser Urges Prince Andrew to ‘Come Clean’ on Sex Allegations
The prince has been accused of witnessing and taking part in sexual exploitation of young women and girls during his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Thai Palace Posted Photos of the King’s Consort. Then the Website Went Down.
After releasing unusual images of the king’s official companion — one featuring her in a camouflage-printed sports bra — the royal site became inaccessible.
Prince Andrew Denies Knowing of Sex Trafficking by Epstein
The prince’s statement was his most comprehensive response to the scandal.
Christina, a Dutch Princess Who Married a Commoner, Dies at 72
She was the youngest daughter of Queen Juliana and a sister of Queen Beatrix; in her late 20s, she married a preschool teacher who worked in Harlem.
Prince Harry Plans 2 Children ‘Maximum,’ for the Sake of the Planet
“We are the one species on this planet that seems to think that this place belongs to us, and only us,” the British royal said in an issue of British Vogue.