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Prince George's Giant Shark Tooth Causes a Bit of an Outcry

Malta seems like it might want the fossil back

(Newser) - Naturalist David Attenborough recently screened his new environmental documentary at Kensington Palace with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and brought along quite a treasure for their eldest son: a giant prehistoric shark tooth. But it turns out 7-year-old Prince George may have to give it up, the Guardian reports....

Princess 'So Excited' to Become First-Time Mom

Princess Eugenie's baby with Jack Brooksbank will be arriving early next year

(Newser) - The royal family tree just sprouted another branch. Buckingham Palace announced Friday that Princess Eugenie, the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, is expecting her first child, the Guardian reports. "Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr. Jack Brooksbank are very pleased to announce that they are...

It's Payback Time for Harry, Meghan

They repay millions of public money they used for UK home renovation

(Newser) - Prince Harry has repaid $3.2 million in British taxpayers’ money that was used to renovate the home in Windsor intended for him and his wife Meghan before they gave up royal duties and moved to California, the AP reports. A spokesman for the couple said Monday that Harry had...

Harry, William Reveal Spot for Mother's Statue

It will be unveiled in Kensington Palace gardens next July on Diana's 60th birthday

(Newser) - The statue of Princess Diana commissioned by her two sons in 2017 is almost ready for installation. The permanent addition to Kensington Palace's gardens will be unveiled next summer on what would've been Diana's 60th birthday, July 1. The statue by artist Ian Rank-Broadley—who also produced...

Guess Who Is Turning 7, Complete With New Pictures?

Prince George was photographed by mom Kate Middleton

(Newser) - It's not out of the ordinary for moms to take pictures of their kids on their birthdays. What is unusual is for those photos to get worldwide exposure. Per a statement issued by Kensington Palace, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka Wills and Kate) are "delighted to...

Beatrice Ties the Knot, Claims a Royal First

Princess marries Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi is first blood royal to become a stepmom

(Newser) - It likely wasn't the wedding Princess Beatrice had planned, but she's now a married woman. The BBC reports the 31-year-old daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson tied the knot with Italian property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 37, on Friday in a small private ceremony at the Royal...

Royal Family 'Silenced' Meghan Markle: Court Docs

More tidbits revealed from Duchess of Sussex's lawsuit against the 'Mail'

(Newser) - Meghan Markle's ongoing battle with the British Mail tabloid reveals that the Duchess of Sussex did not feel she was protected by the royal family while she was pregnant. Meghan is suing the newspaper group for privacy violation after it published parts of a letter she sent her estranged...

Queen's Scottish Estate Being Used as an 'Outdoor Toilet'

Rangers would like Balmoral visitors to be more discreet

(Newser) - Land reform legislation gave Scots the right to roam through Queen Elizabeth II's vast Balmoral estate—but too many of them have been using it as an outdoor toilet, the Queen's rangers say. In a tweet , Balmoral Castle staff said they were "disappointed" to see so many...

Prince William Releases Adorable Photos
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Jun 21, 2020 5:40 AM CDT

Royals Release Adorable Photos

Commemorating Father's Day, William's 38th birthday

(Newser) - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released a couple of cute family pictures to commemorate Father's Day and Prince William's 38th birthday, both of which fall on Sunday. The photos, taken by William's wife Kate as usual, show William with his three children earlier this month...

Prince Charles Still Hasn&#39;t Got Senses of Smell, Taste Back
One Effect of
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Jun 20, 2020 11:00 AM CDT

One Effect of Coronavirus Still Lingers for Prince Charles

He says he still hasn't got his senses of smell and taste back

(Newser) - Prince Charles was infected with the coronavirus in March , and one effect apparently still lingers. During the British royal's first face-to-face public engagement since the UK's lockdown began, Charles on Tuesday discussed his experience with COVID-19, which he has previously described as mild. "He did speak of...

Palace Releases First Photos of Queen in Months

94-year-old was seen riding pony on castle grounds

(Newser) - Queen Elizabeth II has been photographed outside for the first time since Britain issued stay-at-home—or, in her case, stay-at-castle—orders more than two months ago. The palace released photos of the 94-year-old monarch riding a pony on the grounds of Windsor Castle over the weekend, the BBC reports. The...

Giggling Archie Hurls Book in Birthday Video

Rare video released for Save the Children charity campaign

(Newser) - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a video of their son being read his favorite book to mark his first birthday, per Today . Harry holds the camera while Markle holds Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor on her lap. Giggling and babbling, Archie helpfully turns the pages of Duck! Rabbit! before grabbing...

Charles, Camilla Celebrate 15 Years by Releasing Photo

As William, Kate participate in royal engagement via video chat

(Newser) - Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary Thursday, and to mark the occasion, they've released a new photo of them and their dogs. At Town and Country , Chloe Foussianes notes that while the picture is "sweet," it also raises many questions. Why...

New Digs, New Gig for Harry, Meghan
New Digs, New Gig
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Apr 7, 2020 11:08 AM CDT

New Digs, New Gig for Harry, Meghan

Royal couple, recently relocated to LA, will be heading up the Archewell nonprofit

(Newser) - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially jumped into North American life , and they've got a brand-new venture in the works to boot. The New York Post reports that plans are underway for the semi-royal couple to launch Archewell, a nonprofit that will effectively take the place of the...

As Virus Sweeps Through UK, a Rare Move From Queen

Elizabeth will be speaking to the nation Sunday evening

(Newser) - The British prime minister came down with COVID-19 ; so did Prince Charles . Now, the latter's mum will take to the mic Sunday to address the coronavirus that's already infected more than 38,000 in the United Kingdom as of Friday, with just over 3,600 deaths. The BBC...

The Major Shakeup to Britain's Royal Family Is Here

Harry, Meghan make their exit today

(Newser) - Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, officially make the transition Tuesday from senior members of Britain’s royal family to—well, it’s unclear. International celebrities, charity patrons, global influencers? The royal schism that the couple triggered in January by announcing that they would step down from official duties, give...

A Welcome Turn of Events for Prince Charles

He's been cleared to end his coronavirus self-isolation

(Newser) - Encouraging news for lovers of the British royal family: Prince Charles is no longer in self-isolation. The 71-year-old spent 7 days in that state in Scotland after testing positive for the virus . His symptoms reportedly remained mild, and the BBC reports his doctor has cleared him to end his self-isolation...

Harry, Meghan Weren't Planning to Ask for US-Funded Security

'They must pay!' Trump tweeted

(Newser) - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't be receiving government-funded protection after their reported move to California , President Trump warned Sunday . They had no intention of asking for it in the first place, a spokesperson for the couple tells N BC . The spokesperson says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex...

Heir to the British Throne Has the Coronavirus

Prince Charles tests positive

(Newser) - Prince Charles has the coronavirus and is self-isolating in Scotland, reports the BBC . The 71-year-old's symptoms are said to be mild at this point. He "otherwise remains in good health," says a rep. Camilla has tested negative but is isolating with him in Balmoral. The AP quotes...

Teen's 'Cuddle' With Meghan Prompts Apology Letter

Aker Okoye, who spoke at event Markle was at, writes to Harry

(Newser) - A British teen is offering an "I'm sorry" to Prince Harry after an encounter with the Duke of Sussex's wife during an event for women's rights. In a video shown on Meghan Markle and Harry's Sussex Royal Instagram account , 16-year-old Aker Okoye came up to...

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