Queen gives UK’s health service top award, praises Covid vaccine rollout
London, United Kingdom (AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE) Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday awarded the George Cross to the state-run…
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Belgian king, in shadow of colonial past, to visit DR Congo
by Matthieu Demeestere Agence France-Presse BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- Belgium's King Philippe on Tuesday begins a historic visit to the…
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Queen Elizabeth II kicks off historic jubilee celebrations
by Martine PAUWELS / Phil HAZLEWOOD / Valentine GRAVELEAU Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Queen Elizabeth…
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UK readies for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
by Phil HAZLEWOOD Britain brings out the bunting next week for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, with four days of…
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Jordan king says ‘delusional’ half-brother to remain under house arrest
Jordan's King Abdullah II said Thursday his half-brother Prince Hamzah, accused of involvement in a coup plot last year,…
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UAE’s ailing President Sheikh Khalifa dies aged 73
by Shatha Yaish The United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan died aged 73 on Friday, state media…
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Protests in Jamaica as William and Kate visit
KINGSTON, Jamacia (AFP) - Demonstrators gathered Tuesday in Kingston, Jamaica to protest the official visit of Prince William and Kate…
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Queen Elizabeth has Covid but symptoms ‘mild’: palace
by Jitendra JOSHI Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain's 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for…
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Future queen: Duchess of Cambridge turns 40
by Phil HAZLEWOOD Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, turned 40 on Sunday, hitting the milestone as her profile soars alongside her…
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Japan faces royal dilemma as ancient monarchy shrinks
Japan's imperial family is facing extinction due to a shortage of eligible emperors, but some experts say the ideas floated…
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As COP looms, Prince William awards debut Earthshot Prize
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Queen Elizabeth II's grandson Prince William presented the inaugural Earthshot prizes at a ceremony in…
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Over 100 charged with insulting king in one year of Thai protests: tally
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- More than 100 protesters have been charged under Thailand's royal insult laws since last July, when…
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