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Obamas, not Kardashians, seen as model for Meghan and Harry rebrand

Jill Serjeant, Reuters
Posted at Jan 10 04:31 PM

The range of options open to the "half royals" is wide, including establishing an independent production company to make television shows, documentaries, podcasts or movies. Read more »

Prince Harry and Meghan's possible move could be costly for Canadian taxpayers

Moira Warburton, Reuters
Posted at Jan 10 11:25 AM

Canadian taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars a year in security expenses if Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan move there, even part time, as they step away from their royal duties, security experts said. Read more »

Backlash over Tim Hortons offer to Harry, Meghan

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 10 08:18 AM

A Canadian coffee chain that offered disenchanted British royals Prince Harry and his wife Meghan free coffee for life if they move to Canada has faced an online backlash. Read more »

British royal family hurt and disappointed by Harry and Meghan announcement

Michael Holden and Guy Faulconbridge, Reuters
Posted at Jan 09 05:25 PM

Britain's royal family was hurt and disappointed by the shock announcement by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan that they will step back from their senior roles and spend more time in North America, a royal source said. Read more »

Britain's Prince Harry, Meghan to step back as 'senior' royals

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 09 06:55 AM

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will step back as senior members of the royal family and spend more time in North America, the couple said in a shock announcement on Wednesday.  Read more »

LOOK: Four generations of UK royal family pose for photo to mark new decade

Reuters
Posted at Jan 04 01:30 PM

Buckingham Palace has issued a new photographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth, her son Prince Charles, her grandson Prince William and her great-grandson Prince George to mark the start of a new decade. Read more »

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 »