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From TV News Anchor To King Of Uganda's Tooro: Who Is Edward Rukidi Nyabongo?
King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo took over as the ruler of Uganda's Tooro after the death of its ruling monarch Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at the age of 34.
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Norway's New King Haakon VIII Pays Tribute To Father In First Speech
Visibly moved, he also noted that his father and mother, Queen Sonja, would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Saturday.
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Norway Opens A New Chapter In History As King Haakon VIII Takes Charge
Flags flew at half-mast as scores of Norwegians kept turning up at the Royal Palace in Oslo, where mountains of flowers already lay on the ground after more than 20,000 people paid their respects.
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In This Country, Women Can Now Inherit Royal Throne For 1st Time In Centuries
Hereditary Prince Alois announced the change in his speech marking the country's national day. He said it was approved on Wednesday by the necessary two-thirds majority of family members who can vote on such matters.
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Japan Faces Deep Royal Crisis As Rules Block Women From The Throne
Japan has had eight reigning empresses throughout its history, but a law introduced in 1889 formally barred women from ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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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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From TV News Anchor To King Of Uganda's Tooro: Who Is Edward Rukidi Nyabongo?
King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo took over as the ruler of Uganda's Tooro after the death of its ruling monarch Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at the age of 34.
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Norway's New King Haakon VIII Pays Tribute To Father In First Speech
Visibly moved, he also noted that his father and mother, Queen Sonja, would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Saturday.
-
Norway Opens A New Chapter In History As King Haakon VIII Takes Charge
Flags flew at half-mast as scores of Norwegians kept turning up at the Royal Palace in Oslo, where mountains of flowers already lay on the ground after more than 20,000 people paid their respects.
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In This Country, Women Can Now Inherit Royal Throne For 1st Time In Centuries
Hereditary Prince Alois announced the change in his speech marking the country's national day. He said it was approved on Wednesday by the necessary two-thirds majority of family members who can vote on such matters.
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Japan Faces Deep Royal Crisis As Rules Block Women From The Throne
Japan has had eight reigning empresses throughout its history, but a law introduced in 1889 formally barred women from ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
