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Harry and Meghan to miss Christmas with the queen

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 15 06:36 AM

LONDON, United Kingdom—Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who recently complained about the pressures of life in the media spotlight, announced Thursday they will not spend Christmas with the rest of the royal family. Read more »

Japan emperor formally proclaims enthronement

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 22 01:15 PM

Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday formally proclaimed his enthronement in front of royals and leaders from around the world, completing his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne.  Read more »

Japan emperor to proclaim enthronement in ritual-bound ceremony

Natsuko Fukue, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 22 06:57 AM

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito will formally proclaim his ascension to the throne on Tuesday in a ritual-bound ceremony, but the after-effects of a deadly typhoon will cast a shadow over proceedings.  Read more »

Prince Harry admits he and Prince William are 'on different paths'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 21 01:58 PM

Prince Harry has admitted he and his brother are now "on different paths" and have "good days" and "bad days" in their relationship.   Read more »

Prince Harry sues UK tabloids over 'phone hacking'

Robin Millard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 05 05:20 AM

LONDON, United Kingdom—Prince Harry has launched legal action against 2 British tabloid newspaper publishers over alleged phone hacking just days after he condemned the press for critical coverage of his wife. Read more »

Meghan Markle sues Britain's Mail on Sunday over private letter

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 02 12:09 PM

Meghan Markle is suing Britain's Mail On Sunday newspaper over the publication of a private letter, her husband Prince Harry has said, warning they had been forced to take action against "relentless propaganda." Read more »

Saudi princess gets suspended jail in France over beaten workman

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 09:50 PM

A French court on Thursday handed a 10-month suspended sentence to a sister of the Saudi crown prince over the beating of a workman at a luxury residence in Paris in 2016. Read more »

Meghan Markle's dad criticizes being estranged from his daughter

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 01 11:02 AM

Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's estranged father, has criticised being made a "ghost" in her life -- while accusing his daughter of telling "lies" about how she financed her university education.  Read more »

Harry, Meghan announce private christening of son

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 04 05:47 AM

LONDON, United Kingdom—Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will christen their baby son Archie on Saturday at a private ceremony and will not disclose his godparents' identities, Buckingham Palace said. Read more »

MPBL: Iloilo United Royals, San Juan Knights come away with close wins

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 03:11 AM

Richard Escoto fired the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, as Iloilo escaped with a 67-64 win over Parañaque in the 2019 Lakan Cup on Friday. Read more »

Britain's William and Harry split charities

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 21 04:07 AM

LONDON, United Kingdom—Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate are to split their charitable works from his brother Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Kensington Palace announced Thursday. Read more »

Queen honors 'The Crown' actress Olivia Colman

Robin Millard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 09 08:20 AM

Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman, who will play Queen Elizabeth II in "The Crown", was honored by the monarch on Saturday for her services to British drama.  Read more »

Trump bids Japanese emperor farewell, tours US navy base

Sebastian Smith, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 28 10:14 AM

President Donald Trump bid farewell Tuesday to Japan's Emperor Naruhito and flew to a US naval base to wrap up a symbolism-laden state visit reaffirming Washington's clout in Asia in the face of rising Chinese power.  Read more »

Japan's new emperor urges world peace in first public speech

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 05 07:46 AM

Emperor Naruhito urged Japan to work together for world peace as he made his first public appearance Saturday in front of a cheering, flag-waving crowd of tens of thousands.   Read more »

Japan's new emperor Naruhito to ascend Chrysanthemum Throne

Richard Carter, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 01 04:36 AM

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's new emperor Naruhito will on Wednesday formally take over the Chrysanthemum Throne following his father's historic abdication from the world's oldest monarchy that swept in a new imperial era. Read more »

Japan's emperor to step down in 200-year first

Richard Carter, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 30 01:07 PM

For the first time in more than 200 years, Japan's emperor will abdicate Tuesday, putting his son on the Chrysanthemum Throne and ushering in a new era for the world's oldest monarchy.   Read more »

Meghan's baby to test royal appetite for reform

James Pheby, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 09 02:51 PM

Hailed as a breath of fresh air in a stuffy institution, Prince Harry's wife Meghan is set to test the limits of the British monarchy's desire to modernize when their first baby arrives this month. Read more »

Japan reveals new 'era' name ahead of emperor's abdication

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 01 11:37 AM

Japan on Monday announced its new imperial era, which will begin next month after Emperor Akihito abdicates, will be known as "Reiwa," a word that includes the character for "harmony". Read more »

Japan's Emperor Akihito ends reign marked by modernization

Hiroshi Hiyama, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 01 06:50 AM

Japan's outgoing Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko dramatically modernized the tradition-bound monarchy, bringing themselves closer to the public and boosting popular support for the household.   Read more »

Japan's new imperial couple face heavy burden of tradition

Kyoko Hasegawa, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 01 06:47 AM

Japan's incoming emperor Crown Prince Naruhito faces the delicate task of balancing tradition within the world's oldest monarchy and his own modern values, including protecting his family from the palace's rigid rules.   Read more »