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In A First For UK Monarch, King Charles Reveals Tax Bill, $40 Million
UK monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades, and they also have no obligation to disclose their private tax bills.
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Why Is Nepal Calling For Restoration Of Monarchy?
As Nepal prepares for general elections next week, calls to restore the monarchy have also resurfaced across the country. The Shah dynasty, abolished in 2008, had ruled Nepal for 240 years before it was formally removed following mass protests.
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Economic Gloom And Disillusionment With Leaders Fuels Royalists In Nepal
While mainstream politicians have dismissed a return to the past, the deposed king called for support for Nepal's prosperity and progress.
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Nepal Pro-Monarchy Protests: Ex-King Gyanendra Shah's Security Team Downsized
The Nepal government has downsized the security team deployed for former king Gyanendra Shah, a day after pro-monarchy protests in parts of the Nepalese capital turned violent.
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Cars Set On Fire, Shops Looted As Nepal Pro-Monarchy Protest Turns Violent
Authorities in Nepal have over 100 people as the government investigates the deadly violence that occurred during a protest march organised by the supporters of the former king Gyanendra Shah, seeking the restoration of the constitutional monarchy.
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NDTV Explains Nepal's 'Return Of The King' Movement. A Hindu Monarchy Again?
Nearly seventeen years ago - on May 28, 2008, to be exact - Nepal abolished a 239-year-old Hindu monarchy. On Sunday, over 10,000 campaigned for it to be restored.
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Europe's Microstates: The Medieval Monarchies That Survive In Our Midst
Europe is home to four microstates: Andorra, on the border between France and Spain; Liechtenstein, nestled between Switzerland and Austria; Monaco, which sits on the French Riviera; and San Marino, which is surrounded by northern Italy.
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UK Royals Open Up Off-Limit Areas Of Palaces For Summer Visitors
Britain's monarchy on Wednesday revealed it is temporarily opening up to visitors off-limits areas in two of its most famous palaces, including Buckingham Palace's East Wing housing its famous balcony.
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Thai Activists Arrested For Honking, Trying To Overtake Royal Motorcade
Thai police on Tuesday arrested two activists on sedition charges after they reportedly tried to interfere with a royal motorcade in the latest challenge to the kingdom's monarchy.
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Explained: How King Charles's Cancer Diagnosis Affects British Monarchy
King Charles is the head of state of the United Kingdom as well as 14 other Commonwealth countries, from Canada to Australia and Jamaica.
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Japan's Princess Aiko, 22, To Start Working At Red Cross After Graduation
Princess Aiko, 22, is set to start working at the Japanese Red Cross Society in April after completing her graduation from Tokyo's Gakushuin University.
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Prince William Might Ditch Centuries-Old Church Of England Role, Claims Book
A senior staff member asserts that the Prince of Wales is not as religious as some people may assume.
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Thai Man Jailed For Record 50 Years For Criticising Monarchy
A Thai man was given a 50-year prison sentence Thursday for criticising the monarchy -- the longest jail term ever handed down under the kingdom's strict royal insult laws, a legal rights group said.
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Viking History To A Crownless King: 5 Things To Know About Danish Monarchy
After 52 years on the throne, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on Sunday, handing over power to her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, who will take the name Frederik X.
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Taylor Swift Turned Down Invitation To Play At King Charles' Coronation: Report
However, the book doesn't specify why the pop star said no.
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In A First For UK Monarch, King Charles Reveals Tax Bill, $40 Million
UK monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades, and they also have no obligation to disclose their private tax bills.
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Why Is Nepal Calling For Restoration Of Monarchy?
As Nepal prepares for general elections next week, calls to restore the monarchy have also resurfaced across the country. The Shah dynasty, abolished in 2008, had ruled Nepal for 240 years before it was formally removed following mass protests.
-
Economic Gloom And Disillusionment With Leaders Fuels Royalists In Nepal
While mainstream politicians have dismissed a return to the past, the deposed king called for support for Nepal's prosperity and progress.
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Nepal Pro-Monarchy Protests: Ex-King Gyanendra Shah's Security Team Downsized
The Nepal government has downsized the security team deployed for former king Gyanendra Shah, a day after pro-monarchy protests in parts of the Nepalese capital turned violent.
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Cars Set On Fire, Shops Looted As Nepal Pro-Monarchy Protest Turns Violent
Authorities in Nepal have over 100 people as the government investigates the deadly violence that occurred during a protest march organised by the supporters of the former king Gyanendra Shah, seeking the restoration of the constitutional monarchy.
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NDTV Explains Nepal's 'Return Of The King' Movement. A Hindu Monarchy Again?
Nearly seventeen years ago - on May 28, 2008, to be exact - Nepal abolished a 239-year-old Hindu monarchy. On Sunday, over 10,000 campaigned for it to be restored.
-
Europe's Microstates: The Medieval Monarchies That Survive In Our Midst
Europe is home to four microstates: Andorra, on the border between France and Spain; Liechtenstein, nestled between Switzerland and Austria; Monaco, which sits on the French Riviera; and San Marino, which is surrounded by northern Italy.
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UK Royals Open Up Off-Limit Areas Of Palaces For Summer Visitors
Britain's monarchy on Wednesday revealed it is temporarily opening up to visitors off-limits areas in two of its most famous palaces, including Buckingham Palace's East Wing housing its famous balcony.
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Thai Activists Arrested For Honking, Trying To Overtake Royal Motorcade
Thai police on Tuesday arrested two activists on sedition charges after they reportedly tried to interfere with a royal motorcade in the latest challenge to the kingdom's monarchy.
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Explained: How King Charles's Cancer Diagnosis Affects British Monarchy
King Charles is the head of state of the United Kingdom as well as 14 other Commonwealth countries, from Canada to Australia and Jamaica.
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Japan's Princess Aiko, 22, To Start Working At Red Cross After Graduation
Princess Aiko, 22, is set to start working at the Japanese Red Cross Society in April after completing her graduation from Tokyo's Gakushuin University.
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Prince William Might Ditch Centuries-Old Church Of England Role, Claims Book
A senior staff member asserts that the Prince of Wales is not as religious as some people may assume.
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Thai Man Jailed For Record 50 Years For Criticising Monarchy
A Thai man was given a 50-year prison sentence Thursday for criticising the monarchy -- the longest jail term ever handed down under the kingdom's strict royal insult laws, a legal rights group said.
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Viking History To A Crownless King: 5 Things To Know About Danish Monarchy
After 52 years on the throne, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on Sunday, handing over power to her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, who will take the name Frederik X.
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Taylor Swift Turned Down Invitation To Play At King Charles' Coronation: Report
However, the book doesn't specify why the pop star said no.
