Sep 10 Next generation of British royals to see more scrutiny By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Prince William, long second-in-line to the throne, is now the heir apparent after his father, King Charles III, became Britain's new monarch upon his mother's death. Continue reading
Jun 05 Queen Elizabeth II makes brief appearance to cap off her Platinum Jubilee By Sylvia Hui, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Prior to Sunday, the queen had only appeared in public twice during the four-day holiday weekend celebrations. Officials said she experienced “discomfort” during those events on Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 30 Barbados becomes a republic after bidding farewell to British monarchy By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The drive to become a republic began more than two decades ago and culminated with the island’s Parliament electing its first ever president last month in a two-thirds majority vote. Continue reading
Apr 17 The queen says goodbye to Philip, continues her reign alone By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Sitting by herself at the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday, Queen Elizabeth cut a regal, but solitary figure: still the monarch, but now alone. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 6:43 Looking back at the long and often turbulent life of Prince Philip Britain's Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's husband of 73 years, died Friday at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh had been hospitalized nearly a month ago for heart surgery. Mourners defied COVID-19 protocols to gather in front of Buckingham Palace and… Continue watching
Apr 09 Prince Philip, consort to UK’s longest-reigning monarch, dead at 99 By Jill Lawless, Gregory Katz, Associated Press Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who ruled alongside Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, for nearly seven decades, has died at the age of 99. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 5:12 News Wrap: House Democrats pass bills calling for background checks on all gun sales In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives opened a drive for the first major gun control measures in 20 years, activists in Myanmar say 12 more protesters were shot dead, China’s ceremonial legislature moved to tighten control… Continue watching
Mar 10 Invalidations of Meghan’s claims of racism hurt Black women By Christine Fernando, Associated Press As many Black women watched those social media conversations turn to questioning over whether racism affected treatment of Meghan by the British press and royal family, the headlines and discussions became painfully familiar. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch 5:37 How Harry and Meghan’s interview is resonating in the United Kingdom By Amna Nawaz, Ali Rogin Audiences around the world watched Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, describe life in the British royal family in a revealing interview Sunday night. Meghan spoke about the racism she faced from inside and outside the institution. Continue watching
Mar 08 Harry and Meghan discuss racist tabloid coverage and feelings of being ‘trapped’ inside royal family By Associated Press The interview with Oprah Winfrey was the couple’s first since they stepped down from royal duties and the two-hour special included numerous revelations. Continue reading