Monarchy
- Colonialism, India, King Charles III, Monarchy, South and Central Asia, UK news, World news, Zohran Mamdani
‘Pocket-sized symbol of colonial loot’: how New York’s mayor revived Koh-i-noor diamond debate
Zohran Mamdani’s suggestion King Charles should return diamond to India has reopened old woundsIt may not be t…
- British empire, Caribbean, Class issues, Colonialism, India, Inequality, Monarchy, Reparations and reparative justice, Slavery, UK news
Who should pay for slavery reparations? And to whom? | Letters
Graham Hadibi-Williams says current debate on reparations is one of theory rather than justice. Plus Abhishek …
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Yoga and Ayurveda: King Charles and Camilla’s secret stop in India at plush wellness retreat
In a hush-hush visit, royal couple quietly recuperated at Soukya on way back from Australia and Samoa tourFor …
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‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’
Some government workers given time off to help prepare for royal visit and Commonwealth leaders’ meeting as ex…
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Bonsai trees and a royal birthday: Japan’s imperial family dips a careful toe in world of Instagram
Meme-worthy content appears in short supply, at least initially, as world’s oldest royal family embarks on its…
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Norway’s King Harald V hospitalised in Malaysia with infection
The 87-year-old, Europe’s oldest ruling monarch, has suffered from ill health in recent years, and it is uncle…
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Man jailed for record 50 years for criticising Thai monarchy
Mongkol Thirakot receives record sentence under kingdom’s strict lese-majesty laws for posts on personal Faceb…
- Asia Pacific, Fiji, King Charles coronation, King Charles III, Monarchy, Pacific islands, Papua New Guinea, UK news, Vanuatu
Folklore and fireworks as Tanna island, and the wider Pacific, gear up to mark the coronation
In one pocket of Vanuatu, Prince Philip is a central part of local folklore, and the coronation of his son is …
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If Harry sounds callous about killing, he is. All of us who served were – at least he knows why | Joe Glenton
The prince’s comments about Afghan war deaths have caused a furore, but he was a decent officer, I’m told, and…
- Afghanistan, Books, Culture, Military, Monarchy, Prince Harry, South and Central Asia, Taliban, UK news, World news
Army veterans criticise Prince Harry’s claim he killed 25 Taliban in Afghanistan
Col Tim Collins says ‘we don’t do notches on rifle butt’ and kill-count talk could increase Harry’s personal s…
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Who is Princess Bha? Thailand’s presumed royal heir is lying in hospital
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, 44, has degrees from Cornell and was Thailand’s ambassador to Austria, yet li…
- British empire, Colonialism, India, Monarchy, Narendra Modi, Pakistan, South and Central Asia, UK news, World news
‘Painful memories’: what will the royal family do with the Koh-i-noor diamond?
India’s Narenda Modi has suggested Queen Consort should not wear infamous gem on coronation dayThe phrase “jew…
- Asia Pacific, British empire, Colonialism, Inequality, Malaysia, Monarchy, Pacific islands, Papua New Guinea, Queen Elizabeth II, Race
Under our monarchy, a deeply unequal world flourished | Letters
Readers respond to Afua Hirsch’s article calling for Britain to confront the painful truth of its colonial pas…
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Taiwan ‘specially invited’ to sign Queen’s condolence book
Taiwan’s de facto ambassador given invite to Lancaster House, but hasn’t said whether it can send anyone to th…
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‘There hasn’t been closure’: India mourns Queen but awaits apology
In largest Commonwealth country, personal affection for Elizabeth II mingles with need for recognition of Brit…