Japan’s royal family, world’s oldest monarchy, makes debut on Instagram

Japan’s royal family, world’s oldest monarchy, makes debut on Instagram

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media. The Imperial Household Agency, a government agency in charge of the family’s affairs, posted 60 photos and five videos showing Emperor Naruhito … Read more

Kate and William ‘extremely moved’ by support since the Princess of Wales’ cancer revelation

Kate and William ‘extremely moved’ by support since the Princess of Wales’ cancer revelation

LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, and her husband, Prince William, are said to be “extremely moved” by the public’s warmth and support following her shocking cancer announcement as tributes continued to pour in Sunday from around the world. After weeks of frenzied speculation on social media about her health and well-being, Kate … Read more

A newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill. That’s a tall order

A newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill. That’s a tall order

LONDON (AP) — Prince William and his wife Catherine have been filmed at a farm shop near their Windsor home, The Sun newspaper reported — the first footage of Kate since she had abdominal surgery for an unspecified condition two months ago. The newspaper published a short clip late Monday that appeared to show William … Read more

Saudi oil giant Aramco announces $121 billion profit last year, down from 2022 record

Saudi oil giant Aramco announces $121 billion profit last year, down from 2022 record

Saudi oil giant Aramco says it made $121 billion profit last year, down from its 2022 record due to lower energy prices By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press March 10, 2024, 3:18 AM ET • 3 min read DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi oil giant Aramco on Sunday reported it made $121 billion in profit … Read more

Norway’s King Harald V departs Malaysia after pacemaker implant

Norway’s King Harald V departs Malaysia after pacemaker implant

OSLO, Norway (AP) — An airplane carrying Norway’s King Harald V arrived in Oslo on Sunday, a day after he was implanted with a pacemaker while on holiday in Malaysia. Europe’s oldest reigning monarch was hospitalized for an infection during a private vacation on the northern resort island of Langkawi, the royal house said last … Read more

Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalized

Scandinavian Airlines medevac plane lands in Malaysian island where Norwegian king is hospitalized

LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AP) — A Scandinavian Airlines medical evacuation plane arrived on Friday in Malaysia’s northern resort island of Langkawi, where the Norwegian king is in hospital and being treated for an infection. King Harald V, Europe’s oldest monarch at 87, was hospitalized after he fell ill during a vacation, the royal palace in Oslo … Read more

Europe’s oldest monarch remains hospitalized on a Malaysian island after falling ill on vacation

Europe’s oldest monarch remains hospitalized on a Malaysian island after falling ill on vacation

LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AP) — King Harald V of Norway remained hospitalized with an infection on Malaysia’s northern resort island of Langkawi on Wednesday as officials said that his condition was improving. Harald, Europe’s oldest monarch at age 87, became ill while he was on vacation. His son, Crown Prince Haakon, said in Norway that his … Read more

Danish royals attend church service to mark King Frederik’s first visit outside the capital

Danish royals attend church service to mark King Frederik’s first visit outside the capital

AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s royal family on Sunday participated in a special “celebratory church service” at Aarhus Cathedral as the new King Frederik X, accompanied by wife Queen Mary and mother Queen Margrethe, waved to crowds gathered outside the 12th-century building that is the tallest church in the country. The royal family drove 3.5 … Read more

A court of appeals in Thailand hands an activist a 50-year prison term for insulting the monarchy

A court of appeals in Thailand hands an activist a 50-year prison term for insulting the monarchy

BANGKOK (AP) — A court of appeals in Thailand has handed a political activist what is believed to be a record sentence for the criminal offense of insulting the monarchy, giving him a 50-year prison term after finding him guilty of 25 violations of the law, a lawyers’ group said Thursday. Mongkhon Thirakot, 30, had … Read more

Princess of Wales hospitalized after abdominal surgery

Princess of Wales hospitalized after abdominal surgery

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are both dealing with medical issues that will force them to delay previously planned public engagements over the coming weeks. Charles will undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate next week, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday. The palace said the king’s condition is … Read more