Saudi officials say the king asked for no preconditions. But the compensation could be seen as a way to buy silence about a royal court role in the killing.
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Japan’s New Era Gets a Name, but No One Can Agree What It Means
The era of the incoming emperor, Naruhito, will be known as Reiwa, a term that can mean “order and peace,” “auspicious harmony” and “joyful harmony.”
Meghan Markle ‘Moved the Dial’ for British Royal Family in Women’s Day Talk
The Duchess of Sussex spoke about feminism, sanitary pads, internet trolls and gender stereotypes. And she said she doesn’t read Twitter. “But I do read the Economist.”
The Saturday Profile: The 87-Year-Old Hobbyist Who Measures the Royal Family’s Workload
For 40 years, Tim O’Donovan has kept track of every event attended by Queen Elizabeth and her relatives, leading to headlines like “Annus Relaxicus” and “Workshy Wills.”
Queen Elizabeth II Posts Her First Instagram Photo. No, It Wasn’t a Mirror Selfie.
The world’s longest-reigning monarch reached a new milestone, posting on the photo-sharing app for the first time.
Thai Political Party That Nominated King’s Sister Is Dissolved
The constitutional court said the Thai Raksa Chart Party had committed “hostile acts” toward the monarchy by nominating a member of the royal family as a candidate for prime minister.
Prince Philip, 97, Won’t Face Charges Over Car Crash, Prosecutors Say
The husband of Queen Elizabeth II gave up his driver’s license a few days ago, after many people questioned why he was still behind the wheel.
Thai King’s Sister Is Formally Barred From Running for Prime Minister
The country’s election commission said on Monday that members of the royal family were “above politics” and thus ineligible to run for office.
Prince Philip Gives Up Driver’s License
The British royal surrendered his license a month after he was involved in a collision on a rural road north of London.
Thailand’s King Rejects His Sister’s Candidacy for Prime Minister
Hours after her nomination threatened to upend the country’s politics, the move was rebuked by the monarch as “inappropriate” behavior.