Prince Harry, Meghan say they won’t name Archie’s godparents

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 12:37:11 +0000

Prince Harry, Meghan say they won't name Archie's godparents

Buckingham Palace said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not reveal the names of their son Archie’s godparents.

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Thai king wrapping up coronation with audience for public

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Mon, 06 May 2019 09:08:24 +0000

Thai king wrapping up coronation with audience for public

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn is wrapping up three days of coronation ceremonies with appearances before the public and diplomatic corps.

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Thai King Rama X set for first grand procession since coronation

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Sun, 05 May 2019 05:46:57 +0000

This screengrab from Thai TV Pool video taken on May 4, 2019 shows Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn facing the audience wearing the gold crown while sitting on the throne during his coronation at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. (Photo by Handout / THAI TV POOL / AFP) king rama x

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn will be carried on a golden palanquin through Bangkok’s historic heart Sunday, a second day of coronation rituals which will bring the public up close to their powerful monarch.

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From bodyguard to Queen, Thailand’s Suthida makes public debut

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Thu, 02 May 2019 12:37:58 +0000

From bodyguard to Queen, Thailand's Suthida makes public debut

Thailand’s Queen Suthida, the former deputy head of the royal bodyguard, made her first official public appearance Thursday at the side of Rama X, just days before his coronation. 

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Thailand’s king appoints his consort as queen

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Wed, 01 May 2019 13:41:15 +0000

Thailand's king appoints his consort as queen

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will have his official coronation on Saturday, has appointed his consort as the country’s queen.

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Akihito begins abdication rituals as Japan marks end of era

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:16:27 +0000

Akihito begins abdication rituals as Japan marks end of era

Emperor Akihito has started his abdication rituals at a Shinto shrine Tuesday morning as Japan embraces the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era.

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London Eye to be red, white, and blue when royal baby born

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:51:10 +0000

London Eye to be red, white, and blue when royal baby born

The London Eye observation wheel will be lit in red, white, and blue to welcome Prince Harry and Meghan’s first child.

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Abdication becoming more frequent in the modern age

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:19:38 +0000

Abdication becoming more frequent in the modern age

TOKYO — When the 85-year-old Japanese Emperor Akihito steps down on April 30, it will be the latest in a string of historic abdications that have included the pope and several monarchs. As medical technology improves and lifespans grow, the concept of a lifetime of duty is gradually being eroded and abdications are becoming increasingly […]

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Thai princess out of prime minister race as party obeys royal command

Credit to Author: cmiranda| Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2019 09:34:51 +0000

Thai Princess Ubolratana’s unprecedented attempt to become the country’s next prime minister was abruptly nixed Saturday after her party agreed to comply with a command from the king opposing the plan.

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Prince Philip, 97, gives up driver’s license after car crash

Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2019 01:03:11 +0000

Prince Philip, 97, gives up driver's license after car crash

Prince Philip has decided to stop driving at the age of 97, less than a month after he was involved in a collision that left two women hurt.

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